A Taste of South Australia
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Valid for travel 1/4/08 to 31/3/09
Includes |
Gold Service |
All meals as specified in your itinerary (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
& (D) dinner.
& (D) dinner. |
Station to hotel transfer.
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McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills wine tour that includes morning tea, a 2-course lunch, wine tasting and return transfers. |
Barossa Valley wine tour that includes 5 winery visits, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, gourmet regional platter lunch, Menglers Hill Lookout, vineyard tour and return transfers.
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Quality accommodation. |
Note: This holiday package is not suitable for children |
DAY 1: Wednesday
Join the mighty Indian Pacific
in Sydney
Spend your first night on the Indian Pacific enjoying a delicious dinner along with panoramic views of the Blue Mountains as you head West through New South Wales into the outback. (D)
DAY 2: Thursday
Broken Hill and Adelaide
The train crosses the Darling River and skirts the shore of Lake Menindee on its way to Broken Hill. Explore the unique outback city of Broken Hill on a Whistle Stop Tour† before re-boarding for the rest of your journey to Adelaide. After arriving in Adelaide you are transferred to the Saville Hindmarsh Square, your base for the next 3 nights. The remainder of your day is free for you to explore the elegant capital of South Australia. (BL)
DAY 3: Friday
McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills
Winery Ultimate
Today the picturesque wine regions of McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills provide you with another opportunity to delight in the tastes of South Australia. Your first stop is Fox Creek’s Cellar Door, a nineteenth century stone cottage set amongst the vineyards that showcases a state of the art winemaking facility. Next stop is The Olive Grove where you sample the fruits of the harvest. Enjoy a delightful two course lunch at Woodstock Winery before visiting Hugo Estate Vineyard. You then travel to the Adelaide Hills to visit the Bridgewater Mill and Petaluma Wines. Your last stop for the day is at Arranmore Vineyard to spend time with the winemaker, a very personal and ‘hands on’ experience. (BL)
DAY 4: Saturday
Barossa Valley Supreme
Today discover the flavours of the world famous Barossa Valley wine region. Visit the well known Wolf Blass Winery and Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop to sample her gourmet patés and the Beer Brothers wines. Enjoy the best foods the region has to offer at Barossa Valley Estate, your lunch venue as you sample a gourmet regional platter of local meats, cheeses, pickles, olives, breads etc. Sit back and relax, taking in the ambience, views and premium wines of the region. At Langmeil Estate enjoy a tour of their 160 year old Shiraz vineyards and a tasting of their wines. Your last stop for the day is at Chateau Tanunda for a structured tasting in one of Australia’s oldest historic winery buildings. (BL)
DAY 5: Sunday
Package Concludes
This fantastic little holiday package ends when you check out of your hotel. (B)
Alternative Departure
• Perth to Adelaide or Sydney departs on Wednesday.
Please ask your holiday consultant for details.
Travel From |
Days |
Adult $ |
Single Supp |
Pens. / CSHC $ |
Single Supp |
SYDNEY - ADELAIDE Code 859SA |
5 |
1210 |
261 |
1050 |
261 |
PERTH - ADELAIDE
Code 859PA |
7 |
2035 |
348 |
1600 |
348 |
PERTH - SYDNEY
Code 859PS |
8 |
2720 |
348 |
2120 |
348 |
Conditions: Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone. All prices are subject to change without notice. An additional $40 per room per night applies at the Saville Hindmarsh Square for twin beds. Airfares not included in package price. Refer to our Terms and Conditions at http://www.gsr.com.au/travel-advice/terms-and-conditions.php
†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost http://www.gsr.com.au/our-trains/indian-pacific/off-train-tours.php. |
To book your Train Holiday call Great Southern Rail
Package Bookings: 1300 13 21 47
(Package bookings can only be booked by calling Great Southern Rail)
Rail Only Bookings: Call 13 21 47 or book online click here
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