Here Are All The Reasons Why I'm Itching To Get To South Australia

    I have never been more ready for a holiday in my life.

    Clare Aston
    by Clare Aston

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. Learn how to shuck fresh oysters and eat them right in the middle of the ocean in Coffin Bay / Nauo (Nawu) country.

    2. Head to the Umpherston Sinkhole and explore this limestone paradise.

    3. And, while I'm there, drive a little further along to the Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, so I can snorkel across The Chasm.

    4. Travel with Adventure Bay Charters and cage dive with great white sharks in Port Lincoln / Nauo (Nawu) country — because why the hell not?

    5. Rent a car and drive along the Eyre Peninsula — for as long as I damn well please.

    6. And, while I'm travelling, stop off at Lake MacDonnell to marvel in it's gorgeous colour.

    7. Swim and snorkle with giant cuttlefish in Whyalla during their mass congregation.

    8. Stroll across the Port Noarlunga Jetty at sunset, because just looking at this picture makes me feel calm.

    9. Sip my way through the entire list at d'Arenberg winery and appreciate The Cube's architecture.

    10. Spend a weekend out at Kangaroo Island, just so I can relax for a tad.

    11. And while I'm there, try my hand at sandboarding because I already know I suck at surfing and snowboarding — maybe this will be my time to shine.

    12. Or, maybe I'll give the adventure a miss and spend another weekend at a winery.

    13. Order one of everything from the Coffee Institute's menu in Adelaide / Kaurna.

    14. And try out the cocktails at "Next Door" in Adelaide / Kaurna.

    15. Conquer my fear of dark, enclosed spaces and go exploring at the Naracoorte caves.

    16. Spend some time in Coober Pedy / Kokatha Country, getting me an opal and living underground.

    17. Relax in Rapid Bay, swimming and taking in those luscious views.

    18. And finally, hitting the Murray River, because I hear it's something that you just can't miss.