TOUR ITINERARY

 

Day 1 - "Hover in a Helicopter"


Pick up from Adelaide in a deluxe mini bus. Depart approx, 8.00am
Travel by road, Adelaide Hills scenic route to the Barossa Valley for a day amongst the vines.

Visit an engineering feat “The Whispering Wall”. Over a hundred years old yet whispers can still be heard quite clearly.


helicopterMorning tea at Chateau Yaldara, a beautiful, winery nestled in a private valley surrounded by picturesque postcard vineyards.
The Chateau sits proudly, perched on a hill overlooking the North Para River. Walk the vines and Chateaus’ grounds and tempt yourself with a little wine tasting.

You then take off in a Helicopter over the Barossa wine region, down to Outer Harbour, following the coast to Glenelg Beach, then travel south side of the City and up to the famous Mount Lofty Towers, returning behind the Adelaide hills, you continue onto Jacobs Creek and then back to the base. This is a great way to see Adelaide and the surrounding area, offering a bird’s eye view at a steady pace.

Follow the winding road through the vineyards of the Barossa, to the world famous Jacobs Creek region. We visit the Jacobs Creek Winery Visitors Centre, nestled on the banks, surrounded by vines. Sample fine wines from the first commercial vineyard of the Barossa, established in 1847,  by Johann Gramp.
Your choice of lunch, maybe a picnic amongst the vines, or some fine Barossa cuisine, complimented with the perfect wine.

wineglassSWe travel to Saltram Wines, located on the edge of Angaston amongst the rolling hills, covered in vines. Founded in 1859 by William Salter, another winery steeped in history, that produces top quality wines for the consumer. Enjoy more wine tasting and view the beautiful surroundings.

A great photo opportunity as we head to Menglers’ Hill Lookout, which offers the best panoramic views of the vines in the Valley.

Return to your accommodation and avabreak.
Indulge yourself in traditional Barossa cuisine for your evening meal.

 

 

Day 2 - "Balloon over the Barossa Valley"

balloon4S“Enjoy an experience of a life time.
Imagine drifting with the breeze, without a care in the world, taking in breathtaking views of the Barossa Valley”.


Meet 1 hour before sunrise for your Hot Air Balloon adventure.
Once the best launch site has been selected, it takes around half an hour to inflate the balloon.
Then it’s up, up and away as you drift with the breeze over the picturesque, Barossa Valley.
Upon your return, we will go to a local picnic spot for a glass of bubbly and a gourmet breakfast.

Depart the Barossa and travel through the cereal belt of the Adelaide Plains and Yorke Peninsula.

Lunch on the Yorke Peninsula at one of our local bakeries.

Arriving at Point Turton, your deluxe beachfront accommodation  offers fabulous views, overlooking the azure blue waters of Hardwicke Bay and Flahertys’ beach.
Relax and dabble your feet in pristine waters, with an afternoon at Magazine Bay. The private beach offers white sands and polished pebbles. Just a few steps from your front door- a great place to kick back and relax over a bottle of Barossa wine.

Tonight you can tempt your tastebuds as you enjoy a meal of fresh locally caught seafood.

Star gaze and marvel at the decorated night skies.

 

 

Day 3 - "Cruise the Coast"


“Explore pristine coastal waters and remote islands
as you take a sea adventure around the rugged coastline of Southern Yorke Peninsula”.



dolphinSEarly light Breakfast 6.00 am
We travel by road to Innes National Park where we meet up with our local Boat Charter operator. Once on board, we follow a beautiful, rugged coastline passing sheer cliffs of honeycomb colour, long stretches of white sandy surf beaches and shipwrecks of a bygone era. We explore unique, windswept land formations. Around the islands of Southern Yorke Peninsula, you will see seals sunbaking on giant granite boulders. Watch the dolphins leap from the aqua blue waters as they chase the boat. Why not catch tonight’s meal, try deep sea fishing.

Lunch and refreshments are provided on board.

Arrive back on land about 4.00 pm.

Tea at the Award winning Marion Bay Tavern, Fresh fish of the day!

Then returning to your accommodation.

 

 

Day 4 - "Spectacular Innes Tour"


innes“Explore the natural beauty of Innes National Park”
Southern Yorke Peninsula.


Wake up to a cooked, country breakfast overlooking beautiful Hardwicke bay.

Travel to Innes National park for the day, visiting many scenic locations offering rugged, honeycomb coloured cliffs, secluded, romantic bays and white sandy surf beaches.

Enjoy a picnic in a tea tree bush setting.

Explore the natural beauty this region offers with a bushwalk through pristine bushscapes; be surprised by some of our local wildlife.
Spend the afternoon at a secluded bay and cool off in the pristine waters. Take a walk along never ending white, sandy, surf beaches.
Listen to the awesome power of breaking surf from the swell of the Great Southern Ocean.

Dine at Rhino’s Tavern located at Stenhouse Bay, for your evening meal.

Be amazed at how many kangaroos you will see with a Nocturnal tour on the way back to your accommodation.

Gaze at the evening stars.

 

 

Day 5 - From Ocean to Ancient Outback Formations

wilpenalookoutS“Follow the unique formations and history of the Southern Flinders Ranges”.


Enjoy a cooked country style breakfast on the balcony.

We head for the Outback, as we follow the coast to the top of  Spencer Gulf.

Morning tea will be at Crystal Brook, a small town steeped in early explorer’s history.

You visit the Wadlata Outback Discovery Centre where lunch is provided. The centre provides a journey back in time, the story of an ancient land, its people and its treasures.

We travel along the rugged ranges taking in the brilliant sights along the way.

Continuing on to Wilpena Pound Resort where you will spend the next 2 nights. The resort offers great accommodation in a very unique pristine location.
Enjoy your evening meal in front of a great open fire at Captain Starlight’s Restaurant.

 

 

Day 6 - Soar like an Eagle over Wilpena Pound

wilpenaplane“The Jewel in South Australia’s Crown”.


A Brilliant Bush setting-for a famous historic Australian pastoral station

Breakfast will be in front of an open fire overlooking natural bushland.

A light Aircraft is the best way to explore the outback of South Australia in comfort, see vast inland lakes, sandy deserts, and unique land formations. Circumnavigate Wilpena Pound. Get a true understanding of the vastness of Australia’s outback, and the real beauty of these rugged formations, creating the beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges.
(Optional extended flights are available.)

Experience the tranquillity that Wilpena Pound has to offer over morning tea.

Walk in the pound and discover the early history and hardship experienced by our early settlers.

Have a picnic lunch in a unique location.

Spend the remainder of the day at you leisure, walk one of the many bush trails or get up close to some Australian wildlife.

Enjoy a fine meal and some wine in front of the open fire at Captain Starlight’s Restaurant.

View the night skies and see stars forever.

 

 

Day 7 - Travel the Ancient Valleys and Gorges


wilpenaHave a hearty breakfast and depart Wilpena Pound Resort.

Travel to the beautiful Bunyeroo Valley where you will have morning
tea. View 600 million year old formations up close, see unique sites.
Picnic lunch will be in a serene setting at Brachina Gorge, before leaving the interior valleys and gorges of the Wilpena region.

On your return journey visit Death Rock, situated beside the beautiful Kanyaka water hole. Take a moment to reflect on the significance of this site.

Returning to Adelaide we travel via the northern side of the Southern Flinders Ranges, visiting the Clare Valley wine region for your evening meal.

Arrive Adelaide PM

 


 
Tour Menu

ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS

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RELAXING HOLIDAYS

Weekend Getaway to Secluded Beaches

$880
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5 Days - Vines & Ocean Getaway (Budget)

$890
p.p. AUD

5 Days - Vines & Ocean Getaway (Deluxe)

$1890
p.p. AUD

5 Days - Vines, Ocean & Outback Getaway


$2690
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Bookings on demand.
Tour includes Deluxe Transport. (Pick up points across Adelaide )
Twin share Accommodation ( single supplement applies)
Some tours include all meals and light refreshments.
Park entry fees and all Adventures*.

*conditions apply: Adventures are subject to weather conditions/Alternative adventures or refunds will be supplied. Interpreter services are available at extra cost.