Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1:    Arrive Adelaide

  Welcome to Adelaide. With impeccable wineries and pristine beaches, arid outback and rolling hills all within an arm’s reach of the city, Adelaide is the gateway to all that South Australia has to offer.

  You will be met in the hotel’s reception at 4pm. You’ll enjoy welcome drinks before making your way to a local restaurant for dinner this evening.

  (Dinner)

• Day 2:    Adelaide

  Adelaide is renowned for its incredible food and wine scene and we’ll visit the food hub of the city this morning, the Adelaide Central Market. One of the largest undercover markets in the Southern Hemisphere, the Adelaide Central Market is home to over 70 traders offering a variety of fresh produce and gourmet goods.

  Join the Adelaide locals for ‘breakfast at the markets’ followed by a private tour of the Adelaide Central Market.

  From here, our tour of the city continues with a short tram ride to Adelaide’s cultural boulevard North Terrace. Home to beautiful heritage architecture, wide footpaths and the State’s Museum and Art Gallery, North Terrace is a wonder to explore.

  (Breakfast)

• Day 3:    Adelaide - McLaren Vale - Kangaroo Island

  Just south of Adelaide is the Fleurieu Peninsula; a land of good food, rolling vineyards, pristine beaches and the world-renowned McLaren Vale wine region which we have the privilege to explore today.

  We’ll begin with a bit of Bunnik family history in historic Port Noarlunga before venturing into McLaren Vale for our first stop at the impressive and quirky d’Arenberg Cube. This Rubik’s cube like structure juts out of the d’Arenberg winery’s vineyard and is home to a tasting room and museum. We’ll continue exploring McLaren Vale, tasting a drop or two of the region’s finest wines, visiting historic Willunga and meeting some local characters along the way.

  Late this afternoon we’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Cape Jervis at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Here, we board the ferry for a 45-minute ride to Kangaroo Island.

  (Breakfast)

• Day 4:    Kangaroo Island

  The jewel in South Australia’s tourism crown, the raw and rugged Kangaroo Island awaits us today. Home to crystal clear waters, an abundance of wildlife, incredible natural wonders, and delicious local food, the Island is truly breathtaking.

  Kangaroo Island was hard hit by the summer 2020 bushfires. Today, we spend the day on and off the tourist trail as we see how the Island is recovering. We’ll visit Flinders Chase National Park at the far end of the island, home to the Remarkable Rocks and the playful seals of Admiral’s Arch. We will also meet with local operators, discovering their products and hearing their stories of perseverance and strength.

  (Breakfast)

• Day 5:    Kangaroo Island

  Kangaroo Island is home to a vast array of small producers and stunning hidden beaches. Today we’ll savour both as we further explore the Island, learn about the purest strain of Ligurian bees in the world and sample the wares of South Australia’s first boutique gin distillery.

  (Breakfast)

• Day 6:    Kangaroo Island - Adelaide Hills - Adelaide

  Rolling hills covered in vineyards, orchards and greenery await us today. The Adelaide Hills is arguably South Australia’s most charming region, with quaint towns, a proud history and a delicious food and wine scene waiting to be explored.

  We board the ferry back to the mainland this morning before making our way to the Adelaide Hills. Here, we’ll visit the picturesque German heritage-listed town of Hahndorf and explore the quaint main street that is lined with traditional German buildings housing pubs, bakeries, cafes and boutiques. We’ll also visit the home of one of Australia’s greatest artists, Sir Hans Heysen, and tour his house and studio.

  Visit Penfolds Magill Estate nestled amongst the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges for a tour of the original winery and a tasting of its iconic Grange.

  (Breakfast)

• Day 7:    Adelaide - Clare Valley - Flinders Ranges

  Step back in time and to another world when we travel to the Flinders Ranges. Dusty red rocks jut out of the dry and arid landscape, as long roads lead to the epicentre of the region – mighty Wilpena Pound. With a laidback and welcoming country hospitality and stunning scenery made world famous by the watercolour paintings of Sir Hans Heysen, it can be hard to believe that the region is just a five-hour drive from the heart of Adelaide.

  We head north this morning and visit one of South Australia’s award-winning wine regions, the Clare Valley. The region is not only known for its incredible Riesling, but for its strong heritage as well. We continue into the Flinders Ranges and see the historic Pichi Richi Railway track that dates back to 1879 before visiting the historic town of Quorn. We’ll admire Quorn’s beautiful heritage buildings and learn about the town’s past as a vibrant railway hub for the region. You might recognise the streets of Quorn from films including Gallipoli, Wolf Creek and The Lighthorsemen.

  We’ll reach our accommodation in the shadow of Wilpena Pound late this afternoon.

  (Breakfast,Dinner)

• Day 8:    Flinders Ranges

  Arguably the Flinders Ranges’ most iconic landmark, Wilpena Pound is a natural amphitheatre home to impressive gorges and an abundance of wildlife. The Adnyamathanha people have called the Flinders Ranges home for tens of thousands of years, with ‘Wilpena’ translating to ‘Ikara’ meaning ‘meeting place’.

  A scenic flight over Wilpena is a magical way to get a gauge on the incredible size and intricate rock formations of this Flinders Ranges icon, and this morning we have the option (weather permitting) to take part in a scenic flight. We’ll spend the remainder of our day exploring the incredible landscape that surrounds us.

  (Breakfast,Dinner)

• Day 9:    Flinders Ranges - Burra - The Barossa

  One of Australia’s most well-known and highly regarded wine regions is calling our name today. The Barossa, home to some of the world’s oldest vines, over 80 cellar doors and passionate and welcoming locals, is a must visit region for anyone who visits South Australia.

  We discover South Australia’s mining history on our way to the Barossa today, when we visit the town of Burra. A thriving copper mining hub in its heyday, Burra is home to fascinating remnants of its past including heritage buildings, abandoned mine dugouts, police quarters and more. We’ll arrive in the Barossa this afternoon.

  (Breakfast)

• Day 10:    The Barossa - Adelaide

  We’ll spend the day exploring some gems of the Barossa. Beginning at the family owned Yalumba Winery, we’ll enjoy a tasting of the wine and a guided tour of the winery that was first established in 1849. Beautiful landscaped gardens surround the historic clock tower where our tasting will take place.

  Next, we continue to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop to sample Maggie’s flagship and seasonal products and enjoy a wander around the property.

  We then make our way down a palm-tree lined road to Seppeltsfield. Here, we’ll explore the expansive grounds that are home to heritage buildings housing local vendors including the craft and design studio JamFactory and the handmade skin and body care business Vasse Virgin. The Centennial Cellar is a highlight at Seppeltsfield, home to an unbroken lineage of each vintage of tawny from the current year all the way back to the year 1878. Tour the Centennial Cellar at Seppeltsfield and taste tawny directly from the barrel.

  We’ll make our way back to Adelaide this afternoon and enjoy a group farewell dinner together this evening.

  (Breakfast,Dinner)

• Day 11:    Depart Adelaide

  Our tour concludes after breakfast this morning. We bid farewell to our new friends and to the diverse and wonderful South Australia.