South Australia
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South Australia
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Capital | Adelaide |
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Language | English |
Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
Time zone | UTC+9:30 , DST: UTC+10:30 |
Calling code | +61 |
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory and Queensland, to the east by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.
Cruising the region
South Australia offers some of the best cruising grounds in the country. There are deserted beaches many islands and good fishing. The weather is warm but not humid. Best cruising times are February through to April when the weather is not too hot and the winds are moderate.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- Aus 341 - Twin rocks to Streaky bay
- Aus 342 - Streaky bay to Whidbey isle
- Aus 343 - Whidbey isle to Cape du Couedic
- Aus 346 - Kangaroo isle (south coast)
- Aus 347 - backstairs passage to Cape Martin
- Aus 348 - Cape Martin to Cape Nelson
- Aus 349 - Cape Nelson to Cape Schank
Weather
- Bureau of Meteorology Official weather for South Australia
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
See also Australia.
See individual Port, and Anchorage.
Entrance
See Australia.
Ports, Anchorages, and Islands




Ports & Anchorages | Islands | |
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Note: Australian Customs only process private yachts at Port Adelaide or Port Lincoln.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
References
See Australia.
Links
- South Australia at the Wikipedia
- South Australia at the Wikivoyage
- Cruising SA guide
Comments
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