Jude Larkin

Check the total rate and cancellation policy so you can keep the three days flexible.

Choose by the actual walk to useful stops, food and the activities planned.

Choose a course that fits the route into Adelaide, including club hire and parking.

Look for counter-order cafés, food halls or venues that take separate orders and payments.

Pick a central paid car park with clear height and luggage-security rules, then walk to lunch instead of moving the car repeatedly.

Pick the river section by the scenery and mooring options you want, then check the hire company's permitted route.

Map the streets you expect to use in the evening and compare room rates including breakfast and fees.

List the experiences that matter most, then compare travel time to South Australia with the days available on the ground.

Reserve the small coastal towns you most want for summer dates, then leave daytime detours flexible.

Pack layers for both city and inland travel, and check the forecast for each destination rather than assuming one winter pattern.

March may feel more comfortable for some visitors, but yearly weather varies. Pack sun protection and a light layer rather than relying on averages alone.

If a meal outside still fits, choose somewhere very close with a reliable return ride and a firm departure time.