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South Australian Coastal Frontier

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Adelaide
 Trip Finishes
Adelaide
8 Day South Australian Coastal Frontier Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Small Ship Cruise
Trip Code
XPCCFA8

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 8 Day South Australian Coastal Frontier. Explore the South Australian coast by small ship on the MS Caledonian Sky. Explore World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves, cruise to Kangaroo Island, enjoy fresh oysters at Coffin Bay, and savour a tasting at St Hugo in the Barossa Valley.

Itinerary

We'll meet you on arrival in Adelaide and transfer you to your expedition ship. Your first night on board starts as it should, with a relaxed dinner at which you will meet your captain, crew and fellow passengers. Stay Seven Nights: MS Caledonian Sky (D)

Cruise into the world-renowned Limestone Coast area and the charming port of Robe. Here, choose your sightseeing option before a free afternoon to explore the town at your leisure. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps discover the ancient Naracoorte Caves, or travel to nearby Mount Gambier and see the famed Blue Lake and the Umpherston Sinkhole.

Travel to Kangaroo Island, home to an array of incredible native wildlife and pristine beaches. Pause at Pennington Bay and take in the views before visiting the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery. Learn about how oil is manufactured on a guided tour. Continue to Raptor Domain and take in a birds of prey show. Later this afternoon visit Clifford's Honey Farm for a guided tour. See how honey is extracted and sample some of the delicious tastings on offer. (B/L/D)

Explore more of Kangaroo Island today, starting with a visit to Seal Bay. Here, join a local expert and learn about the Australian sea lion as you journey along a boardwalk into the heart of their colony. Continue your wildlife encounter at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. With over 150,000 hectares of forest lost due to the fires, many koalas are being cared for here as they recover. After lunch, visit Flinders Chase National Park, located on the western end of the island. This rugged wilderness area is home to stunning coastal scenery including the iconic Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks. (B/L/D)

Enjoy a Signature Experience this morning. Later, set sail for Port Lincoln. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Board a purpose-built boat and cruise through the oyster leases while learning about the famous Coffin Bay Pacific Oyster industry. Enjoy a tasting of fresh-from-the-ocean oysters before travelling to Coffin Bay National Park by coach. Here, admire the stunning Almonta Beach, where majestic sand dunes meet azure waters. Keep an eye out for schools of salmon, dolphins or seals as you walk along the beach. You'll also visit Point Avoid lookout.

On a tour of Port Lincoln, head to the marina to learn about the fishing practices of the local prawn and tuna fleets and how they are preserving the fisheries for future generations. Then, choose your sightseeing option. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Sample some of the seafood and wine that this region is renowned for at a tasting at the award-winning Boston Bay Winery. Alternatively, visit Axel Stenross Maritime Museum where you'll discover the story of Finnish carpenter Axel Stenross and the lost craft of wooden boat building.

Today you'll visit Hahndorf, Australia's oldest surviving German settlement, before travelling to St Hugo Wines for lunch and a wine tasting. Later, enjoy free time in the town of Tanunda, known as the heart of the Barossa. (B/L/D)

Disembark your ship this morning for the final time and transfer to the airport. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore Naracoorte Caves, South Australia's only World Heritage site
  • Cruise to Kangaroo Island
  • Enjoy fresh-from-the-ocean oysters in Coffin Bay
  • Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at St Hugo in the Barossa Valley

  • Experiences in five destinations
  • Services of an APT Expedition Leader and Team
  • Included return airport transfers, porterage and cruise gratuities

  • Locally inspired dining - a total of 20 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages

  • Seven nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky with excursion on Zodiac vessels

  • Itinerary subject to change
  • High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
  • Travel insurance is mandatory on all cruises
  • Cruising itinerary is subject to change due to tidal conditions and may be modified on board your ship
  • Prices are for cruise/land only, flights not included
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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 APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. 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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