Australian Geographic

Wild islands of South Australia

OUTH AUSTRALIA’S GULF waters boast 5000km of deserted shoreline and more than 300 islands. There’s a huge diversity of natural wilderness to explore, including spectacular bays and beaches, remote islands and stunning sea cliffs. Best of all, most of it is wild and unspoilt.

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