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First up is Adelaide Fringe—the largest arts festival in the southern hemisphere—when musicians, comedians, circus performers, and downright quirky creatives ...

For the darkest skies and the brightest stars, plan your visit for the months of May to September. Rich in winemaking history dating back to the late 19th century, the internationally acclaimed Barossa wine region is only a 50-minute drive northeast of Adelaide, but might as well be a world away, with its rolling hills dotted with picturesque vineyards. From tasting the official best wine in the world, to sipping a local drop that’s as old as you in Seppeltsfield’s Centennial Cellar (which houses barrels of wine dating back to 1878), to exploring one of the region’s 80 cellar doors, this is a vintage you won’t soon forget. At its heart is the winding Murray River—the third-longest navigable river in the world—but that’s not the end of its charms. Hosted in Adelaide’s Town Square, Tasting Australia (28 Apr – 7 May) is a 10-day celebration of the autumn harvest, with hundreds of events showcasing the region’s finest food, wine, beer, and spirits. Experiencing the vastness and beauty of Australia’s iconic red desert is closer than you think.