Wildlife and Wine of South Australia

Enjoy a fully guided day tour to the Barossa Valley to sample some of Australia’s most eminent wine producers. The Barossa is home to a wide range of smaller boutique wineries, where you can hear about the processes involved in wine making direct from the producers, as well as larger wineries such as the renowned Jacob’s Creek. Explore the traditional German settlement of Tunanda, discover local craft shops and relax over a gourmet al fresco lunch amongst the vines. Enjoy further cellar door tasting sessions before returning to Adelaide.

Collect your rental car this morning and commence your drive north towards Clare Valley wine region. Sample the local Clare Valley produce and enjoy morning tea whilst admiring the rolling hills and abundant wheat fields or hire bikes and cycle some of the gentle Riesling Trail through vineyards along the disused railway line. Continue towards the township of Hawker, the last outpost of civilisation before Wilpena Pound stopping en-route at the renowned Yourambulla Caves which are famed for their detailed Aboriginal rock art and charcoal paintings.

Collect your rental car this morning and commence your drive north towards Clare Valley wine region. Sample the local Clare Valley produce and enjoy morning tea whilst admiring the rolling hills and abundant wheat fields or hire bikes and cycle some of the gentle Riesling Trail through vineyards along the disused railway line. Continue towards the township of Hawker, the last outpost of civilisation before Wilpena Pound stopping en-route at the renowned Yourambulla Caves which are famed for their detailed Aboriginal rock art and charcoal paintings.

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Rise early for an guided adventure deep into the heart of Ikara-Flinders National Park and learn about the regions diverse wildlife and geological history. Explore the park’s biggest drawcard; Wilpena Pound and marvel at the astonishing formation of jagged rock escarpments encircling the vast dusty interior before continuing through the scenic Bunyeroo Valley for panoramic views of the ranges. Pass through the dramatic Brachina Gorge and see the abundant native flora and fauna before stopping for lunch at the famous Prairie Hotel – a renowned outback establishment. After lunch continue to the town of Blinman and enjoy a guided tour of the Blinman Heritage Mine before returning to your accommodation.

Enjoy a self-guided walk to the Wangarra Lookout. This two hour return walk provides a wonderful opportunity to view inside Wilpena Pound and see native wildlife as well as the chance to visit Hill’s Homestead and learn about the history of the local Adnyamathanha people and first western settlers. Later, take to the skies and enjoy a scenic flight across the central Flinders Ranges, the ideal way to truly appreciate the scale and grandeur of Wilpena Pound. After lunch head south towards the township of Quorn, marvelling at the derelict ruins of early settlements that litter the surrounding plains before continuing through Port Augusta and on to Adelaide.

This morning you will be collected from your Adelaide hotel and transferred to Cape Jervis for the 45-minute ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island. On arrival, collect your new rental car and begin your exploration of this fascinating island. Whilst Kangaroo Island is much celebrated for its wildlife, its food, wine and local produce are integral parts of the experience too. Taste organic honey and sample honey products from the Island’s famous Ligurian Bee, visit the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, or take in the stunning scenery surrounding the numerous vineyards and cellar doors. Natural wonders abound – you may wish to visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you can join a guided beach tour with an experienced Park Ranger and walk amongst a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions. Head to Flinders Chase National Park, a sanctuary for native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas. Enjoy great photo opportunities at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, a natural nursery and haven for playful longnosed fur seals that can be seen resting, swimming and playing in the waves or on the rocks. Return to Penneshaw this evening for your overnight stay.

This morning you will be collected from your Adelaide hotel and transferred to Cape Jervis for the 45-minute ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island. On arrival, collect your new rental car and begin your exploration of this fascinating island.

Whilst Kangaroo Island is much celebrated for its wildlife, its food, wine and local produce are integral parts of the experience too. Taste organic honey and sample honey products from the Island’s famous Ligurian Bee, visit the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, or take in the stunning scenery surrounding the numerous vineyards and cellar doors. Natural wonders abound – you may wish to visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you can join a guided beach tour with an experienced Park Ranger and walk amongst a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions. Head to Flinders Chase National Park, a sanctuary for native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas. Enjoy great photo opportunities at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, a natural nursery and haven for playful longnosed fur seals that can be seen resting, swimming and playing in the waves or on the rocks. Return to Penneshaw this evening for your overnight stay.

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Continue your exploration of Kangaroo Island today before returning your car and boarding the ferry back to Cape Jervis. You will be met at the ferry terminal and transferred to your Adelaide hotel for an overnight stay.

Make your way to the airport and depart on your onward journey.