Stuart O'Grady has conquered the stone cobbles of the 105th Paris-Roubaix one day cycling Classic yesterday to become the first ever Australian to take out overall event honours. The Paris-Roubaix is the biggest one-day race on the ProTour cycling calendar, and Stuart O’Grady is one of the stars of South Australia’s annual Tour Down Under cycling race.
More information: 08 8463 4695

Adelaide’s inaugural International Rugby Sevens tournament has been a great success, with more than 25,000 spectators turning out for the fast-paced carnival at the Adelaide Oval last month. Interstate and overseas fans bought at least 15 percent of tickets, and the matches were broadcast to more than 180 million viewers in 130 countries. Adelaide will host the event annually until at least 2011.
More information: 08 8463 4695

The Australian Women's Weekly (AWW), the Commonwealth Bank and Today have teamed up to create "On the Road" - a 25,000km tour bringing the pages of The Weekly to life in 100 towns across Australia - and it's coming to the Barossa Farmer's Market on Saturday 26 May. The AWW Commonwealth Bank Road Train, a giant, purpose-built yellow truck, complete with Test Kitchen will roll into the market, bringing with it live cooking demonstrations, music, a fashion parade and giveaways.
More information: 0402 026 882 or barossafarmersmarket.com

The inaugural 2007 Coonawarra Chefs Dinner will be held on 3 July at Pipers of Penola. Simon Bowen, Ian Perry and Richard Moretti will be working together to create a fabulous evening, celebrating the regions passion for food, abundant fresh local produce, world class wines and culinary skills. Tickets to the dinner cost $120 per person, and bookings open 21 May on the number below.
More information: 08 8737 3222

Backpacker and student fares have been re-introduced in Red Kangaroo Service and Red Service on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland. The Rail Explorer Pass has also re-introduced a backpacker fare type of $590 for six months unlimited use of the Red Kangaroo DayNighter and Red Service. Bookings can be made by calling 1800 888 480.
More information: 1800 888 480

Angela Heuzenroeder's new book, “Barossa Gardens - A History”, is a delightful, illustrated look at the region’s gardens through time. From the first recorded garden of Johannes Menge at Jacob's Creek, the book shows how ideas about plantings and garden design changed as people's lifestyles changed and as they adapted to the climate. It looks at gardens in public places, wineries and restaurants, as well as plantings in private gardens. The book acknowledges the role of women in shaping gardens, as well as ways in which people in the Barossa have shared their gardens by entering produce in local shows, decorating Vintage Festival floats and joining Australia's Open Garden Scheme. “Barossa Gardens - A History” is available from Imprints, The Art Gallery of South Australia, Angus & Robertson and outlets in the Barossa, including wineries.
More information: 08 8463 4570

For the fifth consecutive year, more than 19 Coonawarra wineries will showcase their wares at the Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste the wines and meet the Coonawarra’s winemakers at the event, which tours the nation’s capital cities during August and September.
More information: 08 8737 2392

One of South Australia’s most popular parks – Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills – is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Since its opening in 1967, Cleland has become a South Australian icon and a world class attraction, drawing more than 100,000 visitors each year. The park’s 40th anniversary is being marked by a variety of 40 events scheduled over the next 12 months. Each event will showcase the State’s biodiversity, provide engaging animal interaction and an understanding of conservation.
More information: 08 8204 1423.

South Australia is continuing to lead the way in sustainable tourism, with the release of the revised South Australian Tourism Commission’s (SATC) Design Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism Development. The updated guidelines aim to provide leadership and direction for future development within the tourism industry, providing information to operators about the design of sustainable tourism developments.
More information: 08 8463 4610






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