Regions

South Australia’s regional communities are the backbone of our economy.

Our state is made up of 9 regions, which offer a unique mix of products from farmers, fishers, food manufacturers, and winemakers.

Adelaide City and Adelaide Hills

The vibrant café and restaurant culture celebrates our best local produce and wine.

The rolling Adelaide Hills boasts cellar doors, artisan cheese producers and lush vineyards.

Other regional produce includes:

  • jams and preserves
  • vegetables
  • gourmet food products.

Discover Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills.

Barossa Valley

The world famous region has been producing wine since 1842.

Its German heritage has influenced local bakeries, restaurants and food producers.

Regional produce includes:

  • poultry
  • fruit
  • cured meats
  • preserves.

Discover the Barossa.

Eyre Peninsula and West Coast

The region has some of the cleanest waters in the world. Seafood from this area is highly sought after in local and international markets.

Key regional produce includes:

  • Southern bluefin tuna
  • kingfish
  • oysters and mussels
  • scallops and prawns
  • abalone
  • agricultural products such as wheat, barley and livestock.

Discover the Eyre Peninsula.

Far North

The Far North is South Australia’s largest region and spreads across sparsely settled land, which includes the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands.

Key regional produce includes sheep and cattle.

Discover the Flinders Ranges and Outback.

Fleurieu Peninsula

McLaren Vale is famous for its cellar doors and wineries.

Key regional produce includes:

  • wine
  • olives
  • almonds
  • livestock
  • dairy cattle.

Discover the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kangaroo Island

Home to the world’s unique strain of Ligurian bees, which were imported from Italy in 1884. The colony produces safe, quality honey thanks to strict bans on bee and honey imports.

Regional produce also includes:

  • abalone
  • oysters
  • rock lobster
  • lamb and beef
  • fine merino wool
  • wine
  • grains.

Discover Kangaroo Island.

Limestone Coast

The region has fertile soils, underground water and reliable rainfall. It generates one third of the value of South Australia’s agricultural produce from only 2% of its land mass.

The Coonawarra region is famous for its red wines and terra rossa soils.

Key regional produce includes:

  • lamb
  • beef
  • fruit
  • vegetables
  • rock lobster
  • salmon
  • farmed barramundi
  • dairy
  • forestry.

Discover the Limestone Coast.

Riverland and Murraylands

The region is centred on the iconic River Murray, which runs more than 600 km through the state.

It is one of Australia’s major citrus and almond growing regions. Each year, the region exports about 500 containers of citrus to Japan alone.

Key regional produce includes:

  • fresh and dried fruit and vegetables
  • wine
  • almonds
  • poultry
  • cured meats
  • grains
  • preserves.

Discover the Riverland and Murray River, Lakes and Coorong.

Yorke Peninsula and Mid-North

The region’s limestone soil makes it highly productive. It is famous for high quality barley and is home to a diverse farming sector.

The world-renowned Clare Valley produces premium wine and has an emerging gourmet food movement.

Key regional produce includes:

  • barley
  • beef
  • sheep
  • wine
  • seafood.

Discover the Yorke Peninsula and Clare Valley.

Page last reviewed: 20 Jul 2016

 


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