Taste of South Australia

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 Trip Length
11 Days
 Trip Starts
Adelaide
 Trip Finishes
Adelaide
11 Day Taste of South Australia Itinerary (Scenic)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Journey
Budget
Premium
Max. Group Size
36
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TSA-1

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Scenic's 11 Day Taste of South Australia. After sampling the refined elegance of Adelaide, venture back in time to the 540 million-year-old Wilpena Pound landscape. The sheer magnitude of this extraordinary place will stay with you forever.

The delights of the world-class Clare and Barossa Valley wine regions await as you sample the finest reds and whites and discover the intricacies of wine-making. The wonders keep coming when you arrive on Kangaroo Island. Cheese, honey and even more wine can be found here, along with an incredible variety...read more of wildlife – sea lions and little penguin colonies, migrating whales and rare birdlife, wallabies, echidnas and plenty of kangaroos and koalas.

Itinerary

Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, renowned for its gourmet delights and thriving culture. Transfer to your hotel, your home for the next two nights, and enjoy a welcome dinner to celebrate the wonders of South Australia. (D)

Freechoice: Discover Adelaide’s history and culture on a guided walk or taste your way through the Adelaide Central Markets. Alternatively, take an Adelaide city sights tour which includes the newly renovated Adelaide Oval or a Torrens River cruise with a visit to the Adelaide Zoo. (B)

Travelling north, stop in Port Augusta, situated on the quiet waterways of the Spencer Gulf. Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre and travel through the ‘Tunnel of Time’ to learn about life in the outback. Journey into the beautiful Flinders Ranges National Park and your accommodation for the next two nights. Sundowners: Watch the sunset, drink in hand, from Stokes Hill, which offers spectacular panoramic views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding ranges. Choose to upgrade to an Ikara Safari Tent (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure). (B/L/D)

Optional flight over Wilpena Pound available today (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure). With rugged mountain scenery, peaceful gorges and a huge array of wildlife and flora, the Flinders Ranges is a wonderful showcase of the Australian outback. Enrich: In a 4WD, venture with your local guide to Wilpena Pound. Hear stories about this natural amphitheatre, used as ‘The Meeting Place’ by the Adnyamathanha people for tens of thousands of years, then as a natural lifestock enclosure by early pastoralists. (B/L/D)

Explore the picturesque Clare Valley, one of the oldest wine regions in Australia and home to an emerging food scene. Between the wine regions of Clare and the Barossa, you’ll visit Kapunda, a town with a rich and interesting history. Enjoy the panoramic views from your accommodation in Barossa Valley for the next two nights. (B/D)

Spend the day discovering the Barossa Valley’s famous drops. Enjoy lunch at the award winning Jacob’s Creek Winery followed by a vineyard tour. In the afternoon, appreciate the chance to try wine from the year of your birth at Seppeltsfield. (B/L)

Continue your journey to Cape Jervis, where you’ll board the ferry to Kangaroo Island and make your way to Kingscote on the south side of the Island to your hotel, your accommodation for the next three nights. Opt to upgrade to the award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure and will substitue accommodation and touring activities). (B/D)

Be inspired by the scenery at Flinders Chase National Park, and enjoy photo opportunities at Admiral’s Arch and Remarkable Rocks. A special encounter awaits at Seal Bay, home to the third largest sea lion colony in Australia, where you’ll meet your conservation guide for a walk among the seals. If you are quiet, you might even hear them talking. (B/D)

Enrich: Tantalise your taste buds as your epicurean guide introduces you to the magnificent tastes of Kangaroo Island. (B/L)

Return by ferry to the mainland and head via McLaren Vale to Glenelg, a beachside suburb of Adelaide, where you will enjoy a Special Stay. Reflect on your adventures over a farewell dinner. (B/D)

It’s time to say goodbye to your new found friends and the delightful tastes of South Australia. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Handcrafted Luxury
Handcrafted Luxury

With Scenic, perks and privileges come included. Enjoy a full range of luxurious benefits that will enhance your experience throughout your journey. Read more

Special Stays
Special Stays

Scenic hotels are selected on a combination of location, character and ambiance to ensure your hotel stay is reflective of your destination. Read more

Scenic Enrich
Scenic Enrich

Scenic's expert Journey Designers have handpicked a range of unique and unforgettable experiences that will be amongst the highlights of your journey. Read more

The nth Degree
The nth Degree

Scenic have thought about the details so you don't have to, from personal airport transfers, first-class transport and local guides. All tips and gratuities are included. Read more

Scenic Freechoice
Scenic Freechoice

Choose from a vast range of activities, ensuring you only see what you want to see, and do what you want to do, at a tempo that suits you. Read more

Freechoice Dining
Freechoice Dining

You'll be delighted by the sheer range of dining options available, from local and indigenous fare to specialty cuisines from around the world.

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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Scenic. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Scenic. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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