Overview
In Barossa Valley, the state’s famous wine region, spend time strolling through award-winning vineyards and tasting premium Australian wines. In Kangaroo Island, you’ll be amazed to discover a land teeming with vibrant wildlife and dramatic scenery. From koalas and fur seals to some of nature’s finest works of art – the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, there’s plenty to delight the naturalist in you.
Itinerary
Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, renowned for its gourmet delights and thriving culture. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, your home for the next three nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner to celebrate the wonders of Australia’s southernmost state with your new friends. (D)
Travel to one of Australia’s oldest wine producing regions, Barossa Valley, and spend the day discovering its famous drop. Visit Maggie Beer’s farm shop and pick up some culinary tips during a cooking demonstration, before the chance to try wine with lunch at Seppeltsfield. Take a vineyard tour of the award-winning Jacob’s Creek Winery and then return to Adelaide. (B/L)
Freechoice: Discover the history and culture of Adelaide on a walking tour or taste your way through the Adelaide Central Markets tour. Alternatively, choose between an Adelaide city sights tour, which includes the famous and newly renovated Adelaide Oval and a Torrens River cruise or a visit to the Adelaide Zoo. (B/D)
Journey south today to the Fleurieu Peninsula, where rolling hills are complemented by rugged clifftops and sandy beaches. We’ll stop in McLaren Vale and visit the d’Arenberg Cube, a five-story contemporary glass structure that almost appears to float amongst the vineyards. Board your ferry ride to Kangaroo Island where you will stay for the next three nights.
Sunset Drinks Unwind over an evening drink while looking out to the stunning views of the beach before dinner tonight. (B/D)
Be inspired by the scenery at Flinders Chase National Park – you will find that Admiral’s Arch and Remarkable Rocks are great photo opportunities. A special encounter awaits at Seal Bay, home to the third-largest sea lion colony in Australia. Meet your conservation guide for a walk amongst the seals; locals say that if you are quiet, you might even hear them talking. (B/D)
Enrich: Tantalise your taste buds as your local epicurean guide introduces you to the magnificent taste for which Kangaroo Island is famous. Sample gourmet cheese, honey and wine for the unique flavours of this amazing island. (B/L)
Your ferry trip this morning will bring you back to the mainland and onto Adelaide.
Enrich: Meet the winemakers at Gemtree Wines, rated the ‘World’s Best Winery for Sustainable Wine Tourism’ in 2019. Discover through an interactive experience at the Biodynamic hut all about biodynamic viticulture and finish your visit with a taste of locally sourced snacks. Continue to Glenelg, a beach side suburb of Adelaide where you will enjoy an overnight Special Stay. (B/D)
It is time to say goodbye to your newfound friends and head home, taking wonderful memories with you.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions. (B)
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