Make your way fly to Adelaide,  Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. Our lovely driver will pick you up at the airport and then transfer you to the hotel.  You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore the city.

Time: 9:15 am – 5:15 pm

Duration: 8 Hours

Wine, lunch, and chocolate are the delights of a dream day out in the Barossa on this intimate full-day tour. Take time to sample some of the Barossa's finest wines and gourmet food that has made this South Australian wine region an international icon.

Your first stop is Pindarie Wines, a family-owned and award-winning cellar door. A family winemaker will share the story of this stunning property and will lead you through tastings, with cheese, in the all-charm sandstone stables converted into a cellar door. Then, it's coffee and cake on the verandah, or in winter, cozied up around the fire. There's time for fun photos of a haystack framed by bucolic views dominated by Shiraz vines. The small-group tour moves on to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, to see and sample the famous food identity's world of local produce, and a close encounter with the famous The Cook and the Chef kitchen. Our beloved cook offers tastings galore and chats with her crew. A bounty of Maggie's products and books for sale make this a delicious souvenir stop with incredible views over the lake.

Lunch is at the mod Lambert Estate, with panoramic vineyard views, halls of local art, and a sun-drenched balcony in summer or by a giant crackling fire midyear. It's a private party where you will be treated to wine tastings along with family anecdotes and wine notes. After a hearty two-course lunch, why not take your coffee and 'a Chocolatier' (chocolate port) out onto that balcony. A photo stop at Mengler Hill affords fabulous sweeping Valley views, before the next taste-buds-tempting exercise at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Sit down to a flight of local Vineyard Road wines and chocolate, with an expert guide revealing why they meld so well. A viewing wall showcases the crafting of more than 250 chocolate products, including the newest ruby flavor. Then, browse the collection for gifts to take home, or will they make it that far?

Inclusions

• Morning pick up and evening set down at selected Adelaide Hotels

• Full-day guided small coach tour with expert commentary by local driver/guide

• Morning tea and tastings at the award-winning Pindarie Wines, Gomersal

• Visit to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop

• Delicious 2 course Barossa lunch at Lambert Estate, Angaston

• Mengler Hill Lookout for views over the Barossa

• Enjoy house-made chocolates paired with wine at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, Tanunda

• Expert commentary by local driver/guide

Drive to Cape Jervis (secure and free Council car parking available) or depart Adelaide for a scenic coach journey to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views, and rolling hills. On arrival, board the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island.

On arrival in Penneshaw, meet your local Driver/Guide to begin your island experience.  Firstly you will visit Frenchman's Rock, named by members of Nicolas Baudin's crew on the ship Le Geographe in 1803. Visit the Chapman River Bridge at Antechamber Bay on your way to the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. Kangaroo Island is home to some 250 species of birds, many of which, through isolation from the mainland, have developed their own subspecies and are therefore unique to Kangaroo Island. As you travel the island keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, goannas, and the elusive glossy-black cockatoo.

Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at the beautiful False Cape Wines Cellar Door. This new and unique Cellar Door is made from recycled wood, jetty timber, and limestone sourced from the property, and overlooks the surrounding vineyards. Continue to American River via stunning Pennington Bay for an informative tour of The Oyster Farm Shop where you'll see a shucking demonstration and even get the chance to taste some seafood. The next stop is Kangaroo Island Spirits (KIS), Australia's first boutique Gin distillery established in 2006. Gin is their passion with an emphasis on using local and native ingredients. Enjoy a sampling of their Gins, with an opportunity to purchase from their range of Gins, Vodkas, and Liqueurs. Your day concludes back at your accommodation in time to relax and enjoy dinner at your leisure (own expense).

Inclusions

• Frenchman's Rock, Antechamber Bay & Cape Willoughby Lighthouse

• Lunch and wine tasting at False Cape Wines Cellar Door

• Pennington Bay

• Learn about the farming of oysters on a guided tour at The Oyster Farm Shop in American River

• Sample a selection of Gins at KI Spirits

Today's first stop is the spectacular Seal Bay Conservation Park.  Your Driver/Guide will escort you on a memorable walk along the beach, which is home to a healthy Australian sea lion colony. Marvel at these incredible creatures as they bask and play on the beach or among the sand dunes after their extensive fishing expeditions. This is a truly unforgettable experience — one that you will treasure forever.

Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing onto the southwestern end of the island to discover Flinders Chase National Park, one of the oldest and most important National Parks in South Australia, taking up almost 20 percent of the island. Classed as a Wilderness Protection Area, this Park is home to a variety of fauna and flora unique to Kangaroo Island.

At Admirals Arch see where the powerful forces of nature have cut through the headland to create this natural geological arch formation.m and where you can watch the healthy colony of Long-nosed Fur Seals before taking a stroll around the historic Cape du Couedic Lighthouse and Weir's Cove. Next, discover the picturesque and impressive formations of Remarkable Rocks. This cluster of large granite boulders balances dramatically on the cliff edge, which plunges 75 meters into the Southern Ocean. Throughout Flinders Chase National Park, take advantage of the opportunity to search for kangaroos, wallabies, and a variety of birdlife. Koalas can be observed peacefully existing in their eucalypt habitats. In the afternoon, explore some of the most spectacular beaches on Kangaroo Island and marvel at the stunning coastlines the island has to offer. There will be many photo opportunities along the way for you to capture long-lasting memories of your time on beautiful Kangaroo Island. Your tour concludes at Penneshaw in time for the return ferry to the mainland and coach transfer to Adelaide.

Inclusions

• Wander among Australia's most accessible Australian sea lion colony at Seal Bay Conservation Park

• Enjoy a delicious lunch and afternoon tea

• See some of the different habitats and eco-systems affected by fires in the Flinders Chase National Park

• Stop for photo opportunities of the wildlife, native vegetation regeneration, and beaches

City Highlights, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf, Torrens River Cruise.

Time: 11:55 am – 10:00 pm

Duration: 6.5 Hours

Please Note

• Make your own way to Pop-eye Jetty, Elder Park by 11.55 a.m. for a 12.00 p.m. river cruise.

• After your river cruise, join our afternoon coach tour at 1.20 p.m. from the rotunda located alongside King William St.

• Hotel drop-offs are not available on this tour

Itinerary

• Board the famous 'Pop-eye' for a scenic riverside view of Adelaide along the Torrens River

• Picturesque scenery and prolific bird life provide a beautiful backdrop to the city.

• Historic and spectacular North and East Terraces

• Trendy Hutt Street where  Adelaide eats, drinks, and relaxes

• Leafy eastern suburbs

• Climb Mt Lofty Ranges for spectacular views over Adelaide from Glenelg to the Gulf St Vincent

• Villages of Crafers, Stirling, and Aldgate are set amongst the lush greenness of the Adelaide Hills

• Stop at the famous Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, a household name throughout Australia and beyond

• Visit Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, and stroll its Elm tree-lined main street

• Delicious afternoon tea with old-fashioned hospitality in delightful surroundings. Alternatively, try a trio sampler of some of Germany's best beers.

• See quaint cottages, historic inns, artisan food producers, craft shops, and tea rooms.



 

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Adelaide airport for your homeward flight.