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This 8-day trip to Australia showcases the food, wine, and wildlife of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, and Kangaroo Island. It features first-class accommodation and shared tours.
Your Australian vacation begins in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, where you’ll spend 3 nights. Discover the excellent food, wine, and Outback landscape that lies just outside Adelaide with a 4WD off-road tour of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Back in Adelaide, head on a walking tour through the Central Markets to discover the city’s strong food, wine, and artisanal culture. Bid farewell to Adelaide and connect into the famous wine region of the Barossa Valley, where you’ll spend 2 nights. Fill your days with wine tastings at the celebrated wineries throughout the region and your nights relaxing in a resort nestled in a quiet part of the valley.
Continue your trip to Australia by flying south to Kangaroo Island, a biodiverse wonderland known around the world for its large wildlife colonies. Two days of touring will showcase a taste of the island’s natural wonder, from the sea lion colonies of Seal Bay Conservation Park and Cape du Couedic to the gorgeous rock formations of Admirals Arch and the Remarkable Rocks. You’ll also spot plenty of koalas, echidnas, and kangaroos during your time on the island. Fly back to Adelaide for a final night in the city.
At the end of your stay, connect to the airport for onward travels.
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Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in the low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
3 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Room Only
Since 2015, the Mayfair Hotel has set a new standard for luxury accommodation in Adelaide, offering a five-star bespoke experience like no other. The Mayfair boasts an unmatched location in the heart of the city, breathing new life into the iconic heritage-listed Colonial Mutual Life (CML) Building. The Mayfair’s 170 elegant rooms feature hand-crafted South Australian furnishings, custom-made beds and premium hotel facilities. The Mayfair has quickly become Adelaide’s favourite place to meet, stay, entertain and be entertained. Offering boutique event spaces and bar and dining experiences at HENNESSY Rooftop Bar, the Mayflower Restaurant and THE DEN Bistro. In support of South Australian produce and sustainable practices, the Mayfair has established two beehives, home to the ‘Mayfair Rooftop Bees’ (MRB). MRB Raw Honey features in signature Mayfair dishes, desserts and cocktails. At the Mayfair, thoughtful luxury meets warm and attentive service to achieve what is Adelaide’s best guest experience. The Mayfair was awarded ‘Best 5-Star Hotel in Australia’ by Trivago 2019 and ‘Best Hotel Bed’ by Australian Gourmet Traveller 2018.
Explore the magnificent Fleurieu Peninsula unlike any other with an exclusive and exciting one day adventure only 40-minutes from Adelaide's CBD.
It introduces the visitor to the hidden delights of a spectacular wine and food province set in a pristine pocket of South Australian bushland and coast. We drive off the tourist routes in a luxury, custom-built 4WD vehicle to discover exclusive locations throughout national parks and private property made accessible to tour guide and passionate Fleurieu local, Benjamin Neville. This exhilarating off-road adventure embraces sprawling vineyards with a dramatic backdrop of rolling hills, local flora and fauna, a spectacular beach drive and a glimpse into indigenous history. It includes a relaxed, mid-morning refreshment stop of handmade cheese and local wines to the sounds of the didgeridoo and a specially prepared outdoor, private lunch experience followed by a visit to the world-acclaimed McLaren Vale wine region and a wine tasting at Ben's respected family homestead and vineyard. Highly-acclaimed chef and Ben's partner, Imogen (Mo) Czulowski prepares a delicious 3-course meal on the homestead lawns. Throughout the tour Ben shares his knowledge of and passion for the region, stopping at intervals to allow you to soak in breathtaking views of rocky headlands, backcountry 4x4 tracks and timeless vistas over the vast Great Southern Ocean and Kangaroo Island.
This tour takes you on an insider's tour through Adelaide's Central Markets and features unknown local highlights such as hidden tunnels, visiting local potters and cheesery, with an education on wine to boot.
Your journey begins with a city orientation tour. You travel through the scenic Torrens Gorge to the Barossa Valley. Perhaps you'll stop at a local bakery to taste the best of the fine German pastries. Travel over the Jacobs Creek for your first tasting of the fine wines at the Peter Lehmann winery. Then visit Torbreck wine cellars, a small winery with rustic charm, making wines in traditional Barossa methods. After, you'll stop for a stroll in the German town of Tanunda with time to discover the small shops. Before lunch take the picturesque drive up to Menglers Hill for an unsurpassed view over the entire Valley. Continue into historic Angaston - one of the more English villages in the Barossa. Lunch will be alfresco under the vines or at Vintners restaurant just out of Angaston. Your next stop may be Henschkes winery in Keyneton, a fifth generation German winery or the historic Yalumba, the biggest family run winery in Australia. If time permits you may visit small boutique producers such as Charles Melton or Turkey Flat.
2 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Room Only
The Novotel Barossa Valley Resort is centrally located overlooking the vines of Jacob's Creek and the Barossa Valley Ranges. With 140 accommodations rooms all featuring balconies you will be immersed in our beautiful regional setting. Adjacent to the Tanunda Pines Golf Course and near the Barossa Cycling Trail, there is plenty of outdoor activity to enjoy while in the Barossa Valley.
An early morning start for a scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views and rolling hills. On arrival, board the SeaLink ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Here you will board your luxury SeaLink coach, and your local driver/guide will take you on a tour of South Australia's premier nature-based tourism destination.
Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will be taken on a guided beach walk with an experienced guide and be amongst a colony of rare Australian sea lions. Get up close and see these wild creatures frolic and laze about - a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. After your visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park, you will enjoy a delicious two course lunch.
Spend the afternoon in the Flinders Chase National Park, which was devastated in the worst fire to ever hit the island in January 2020. You'll see that the regeneration of the native bush occurs so quickly after the event and there will be many opportunities to take photos. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.
Your last visit of the day is to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. There is also a possibility that you will see more kangaroos and wallabies on your way to your chosen overnight accommodation.
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Welcome to the Aurora Ozone Hotel at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Boasting a truly unique location, set along the foreshore of one of South Australia’s most pristine coastlines. Experience our quality Kangaroo Island accommodation located on the foreshore with stunning views overlooking Nepean Bay from our Zone Restaurant.
1 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Room Only
Since 2015, the Mayfair Hotel has set a new standard for luxury accommodation in Adelaide, offering a five-star bespoke experience like no other. The Mayfair boasts an unmatched location in the heart of the city, breathing new life into the iconic heritage-listed Colonial Mutual Life (CML) Building. The Mayfair’s 170 elegant rooms feature hand-crafted South Australian furnishings, custom-made beds and premium hotel facilities. The Mayfair has quickly become Adelaide’s favourite place to meet, stay, entertain and be entertained. Offering boutique event spaces and bar and dining experiences at HENNESSY Rooftop Bar, the Mayflower Restaurant and THE DEN Bistro. In support of South Australian produce and sustainable practices, the Mayfair has established two beehives, home to the ‘Mayfair Rooftop Bees’ (MRB). MRB Raw Honey features in signature Mayfair dishes, desserts and cocktails. At the Mayfair, thoughtful luxury meets warm and attentive service to achieve what is Adelaide’s best guest experience. The Mayfair was awarded ‘Best 5-Star Hotel in Australia’ by Trivago 2019 and ‘Best Hotel Bed’ by Australian Gourmet Traveller 2018.
Start your day with a delicious, cooked breakfast before heading off on day 2 of your tour. Today your local guide will introduce you to some of the island's leading creators where you will see a "Free Flight" display of raptors and taste some local Kangaroo Island produce.
Your first official stop will be the fascinating Birds of Prey Presentation at Raptor Domain for an educational, interactive, and inspiring experience.
The only "Free Flight" Birds of Prey display in South Australia, it is thought by many to be the most interactive Birds of Prey presentation in Australia.
Next, travel to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a delicious lunch followed by an introductory talk about the history of the oil distillery and take a guided tour. You may choose to taste Kangaroo Island Ciders' range of Colony Cove products including Apple Sparkler and Cider (additional cost). Finish off with some free time in their souvenir shop where you will find an assortment of Eucalyptus products.
Your next stop is Clifford's Honey Farm, where you'll enjoy an informative guided tour of the honey room where you will learn about the extraction process, taste a honey soft drink, and have the option to sample the Drunken Drone Brewery's Honey Wheat Ale. In the farm gate shop, you can see a working beehive where you can try to spot the Queen bee. There are different varieties of pure Kangaroo Island Ligurian honey and beauty products to purchase as well as their famous honey ice-cream.
Continue to Pennington Bay, a spectacular beach on the south coast of Kangaroo Island for a photo opportunity before arriving at your final stop False Cape Wines Cellar Door. This stunning new cellar door is made from recycled wood, jetty timbers and limestone sourced on the property.
Here you can take part in a structured wine tasting while enjoying the peaceful views of the surrounding vineyards.
Your tour ends at the Penneshaw Hotel where you have ample time to have dinner (own expense) before returning to the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal for your ferry and coach transfer back to Adelaide.
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