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South Australia Optional Touring:

Adelaide and Surrounds (valid 1/4/08 to 31/3/09)

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‘The City of Churches’ is a charming city famous for its stunning architecture, but it’s the close proximity to a wide variety of world class attractions that make it a delight to explore. Everything is within easy reach making it the perfect place to discover wine regions including the world famous Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, go cruising on the Murray River. Travel back in time to the historic Hahndorf district or even get up close and personal with the classic Australian wildlife on Kangaroo Island.
Our tour options have been carefully selected to help you make the most of your time here and include everything from the very best in luxury coach tours and a visit to Penfolds Magill Estate, home to the iconic Grange, to more intimate small group tours, so there’s sure to be one that suits you.


Average Regional Temperatures
Dec - Feb 16.5ºC – 28.3ºC
Mar - May 12.4ºC – 22.5ºC
Jun - Aug 7.9ºC – 16ºC
Sep - Nov 11.6ºC – 21.7ºC

 

Penfolds Magill Estate Super Premium Tour: 2 Hours
Discover what makes Penfolds so famous on this guided tour through the historic, working winery encompassing the 60 year old shiraz vineyard, Bluestone Vintage Cellar and the Underground Maturation Cellar. Indulge in a fabulous food and wine experience of gourmet antipasto platters and Penfolds Super Premium wines in a private cellar together with a wine educator.

Includes: Touring, antipasto platters, wine tasting (not included: transfers).

Penfolds Magill Estate Super Premium Tour
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Mon-Sat at 1.00pm

3.00pm

55 pp

n/a

Note: Only 10 minutes from the city centre. Taxi’s or transfers available at an additional cost – ask your holiday consultant for details.

City Sights Tour: 3 Hours
Adelaide is a cosmopolitan blend of European and Modern architecture, and is renowned for its great food, wine and relaxed unwinding lifestyle. This tour is an ideal introduction to the Adelaide way of life. Highlights include: Victoria Square, River Torrens, Colonel Light’s Lookout, Zoological and Botanic Gardens, Haigh’s Chocolates Tour (not available on Sundays), Adelaide Cricket Oval, Glenelg Beach precinct, Central Market and North Terrace Drive.

Includes: Touring, courtesy hotel pickup.

City Sights Tour
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Daily at 9.30am
(except 25 Dec)

12.15pm

57 pp

n/a

 

Dolphin Cruise: 3.5 Hours
'Temptation’ is a 58ft colossal sailing catamaran, as soon as you board you are welcomed, and sometimes within minutes, you will see the first dolphins of the day. They are wild dolphins that know the vessel. Enjoy watching the dolphins’ playful displays and come away with a unique and unforgettable close up encounter. Swimming with the dolphins is also available (additional cost).

Includes: Cruising (not included: transfers).

Dolphin Cruise
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Daily at 7.30am (Dec-Mar), Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun (Apr-May & Aug-Nov)

11.30am

From $58 pp Upgrade to swimming with the dolphins at an additional cost

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Barossa Valley and Hahndorf Highlights: 1 Day
This popular tour features the picturesque scenery and attractions of the Mount Lofty Ranges including entry to Cleland Wildlife Park, the apple and cherry orchards of the Onkaparinga Valley, the German settlement of Hahndorf and the vineyards of the Barossa Valley.

Includes: Touring, wine tasting, lunch, return transfers.

Barossa Valley and Hahndorf Highlights
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Tue, Thu & Sun at 9.30am (except 25 Dec)

5.30pm

109 pp

n/a

 

Victor Harbor Southern Highlights: 1 Day
Enjoy a delightful combination tour of the Fleurieu Peninsula – seaside landscapes of Victor Harbor and Encounter Bay, rolling vineyards of the South Wine Coast, southern beaches, majestic Mount Lofty Ranges and the old paddle steamer river port of Goolwa.

Includes: Touring, wine tasting opportunities, return transfers.

Victor Harbor Southern Highlights
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Wed & Sat at 9.30am
(except 25 Dec)

5.30pm

91 pp

n/a

 

Mclaren Vale and Adelaide Hills Winery Ultimate: 1 Day
This small group tour takes you to two of South Australia’s most picturesque wine regions where boutique food producers and vineyards abound. You steer clear of the usual busy tourist areas and are given the opportunity to sample excellent local wines, regional foods and experience some behind the scenes activities, including an exclusive wine and barrel tasting at Arranmore and a talk with the owner/wine maker. Experience Fox Creek, Hugo Winery & Petaluma/Bridgewater Mill wineries.

Includes: Touring, morning tea, 2 course lunch, wine tasting, return transfers.

Mclaren Vale and Adelaide Hills Winery Ultimate
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Mon & Fri at 8.30am
(except Good Friday and 25 Dec)

5.30pm

102 pp

n/a

Fitness: Some steps during the wine making facility tour
Note: Not available to children/infants

Barossa Valley Supreme: 1 Day
As one of Australia’s oldest and best known winemaking regions, the Barossa Valley provides wine lovers with a memorable experience of some 60 wineries. This intimate tour is designed for the more serious wine lovers and provides a brilliant cross section of the finest wines the Barossa Valley has to offer (Wolf Blass, Beer Bros. Wines & Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Barossa Valley Estates, Langmeil Winery & Chateau Tanunda).

Includes: Touring, regional platter lunch at a winery, structured wine tastings, vineyard tour, barrel tasting, return transfers.

Barossa Valley Supreme
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun at 8.30am (except Good Friday & 25 Dec)

5.30pm

82 pp

n/a

Fitness: Some walking required

Kangaroo Island Coast to Coast: 2 Days
Explore one of Australia’s finest nature based destinations in the comfort of a modern touring coach. Experience wildlife, spectacular coastal scenery, virgin bushland and cottage industries. Highlights include the chance to feed kangaroos, see wild and rare Australian Sea Lions, a penguin walk after dark and natural wonders like Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch.

Includes: Ferry travel, touring, accommodation, breakfast, lunches, transfers (not included: dinner).

Kangaroo Island Coast to Coast
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Daily at 6.45am

10.30pm

From $456 pp twin share

n/a

Fitness: Moderate level of fitness required
Note: Cruise/fly options available.

Kangaroo Island In Style: 2 Days
The quickest way to the Island is by air and this tour
makes the most of your time on Kangaroo Island. As
part of an intimate group, you will be treated more like
a friend than a ‘tourist’ as you explore both icons and
secluded backtracks in custom 4WD vehicles. Enjoy fine accommodation, great food and wine and of course encounters with a wide range of wildlife in their natural habitat. Your exceptional guides will ensure your visit is a highlight.

Includes: Touring, accommodation, dinner, breakfast (not included: air travel).

Kangaroo Island In Style
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

daily at 8.45am
(except 25 Dec)

7.05pm

884 pp twin share

n/a

Fitness: Moderate level of fitness required

Flinders Ranges Discovery: 3 Days
The Flinders Ranges National Park is recognised as
one of Australia’s finest for its rugged mountain scenery,
peaceful tree-lined gorges and native wildlife and fauna.
This small group tour is the best way to get a genuine taste
of this unique area. Based out of Wilpena Pound Resort you’ll
discover Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges, 600 million year old fossils and a vast number of native animals and birds.

Includes:3 days escorted 4WD touring, accommodation at Wilpena Pound Resort (B&B), all morning teas & lunches, all park entry fees and complimentary pick-up and drop-off in the Adelaide metro area.

Flinders Ranges Discovery
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

daily at 7.00am

Approx 6.00pm

1254 pp twin share

n/a

 

Murray River Wetlands Discovery Cruise: 4 Days
A short introduction to the beautiful and historic Murray River between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge. Cruise through spectacular riverlands and enjoy the great variety of flora and fauna on the paddlewheeler PS Murray Princess. There’s a fantastic nature walk, a backwater wildlife tour by small vessel, a visit to a local Aboriginal community and more. (5 and 8 day cruises also available).

Includes: Cruising, guided nature walks, touring, Captain's Dinner, accommodation in an outside cabin, meals, onboard facilities, entertainment, return transfers.

Murray River Wetlands Discovery Cruise
Departs Returns Adult / Pens $ Child $

Fri at 2.00pm

Mon at 12.00pm

From $955 pp twin share

n/a

Note: For a Post Cruise Tour of the Barossa Valley enroute to Adelaide - ask your holiday consultant.

 

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