An In-depth Discovery of South Australia

Set off into the beautiful wine-producing region of Barossa Valley, with this exclusive tour that visits some of the country’s most celebrated vineyards. Throughout your tour, you can enjoy private tastings, vineyard tours and masterclasses at selected wine farms, a lunch and matched wines, and a VIP experience at Henschke Wines, a 150-year-old winery, which produces iconic labels.

Enjoy a remarkable vantage point to the compelling geology and ever-changing palette of the Flinders Ranges, as you embark on a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight. As the light changes, you'll be treated to the stunning colours of the outback, including a wonderful view of Wilpena Pound, the Chase Range and the Elder Range. After soaking up the views, you'll land on a remote ridge top, only accessible by helicopter, and will enjoy the sun dipping down as you sip on a glass of bubbles in hand with a wild bush canape platter to complement it.

The McLaren Vale wine region is located just south of Adelaide on the beautiful and geographically diverse Fleurieu Peninsula. It is close to the south coast with its wonderful beaches and crystal clear waters and is bounded by the sea on one side and hills to the south.

The region is home to over 70 different wineries from some of South Australia’s internationally renown producers, such as Wirra Wirra and d’Arenberg, to many 5 star boutique wineries such as Primo Estate, Olivers Taranga and Kay Brothers. Your expert guide will help you explore the incredible food and wine of the McLaren Vale region.

Flinders Chase National Park is a vast wilderness covering the entire west end of the Island and is home to kangaroos, wallabies, possums, goannas, echidnas, koalas, platypus and many birds including rare Cape Barren Geese. First stop will be at Rocky River, the site of an impressive visitor centre interpreting many facets of the park and its history.

At Cape du Couedic visit a fur seal colony where over 20,000 animals can be observed at rest on the rocks or playing in the surf under Admirals Arch - a spectacular coastal grotto. On the headland above is a beautiful stone lighthouse where three light keepers and their families lived, maintaining a warning for ships. With no road access until 1940 life was tough - supplies came by sea only every three months.

Another impressive stone structure had a different architect. The Remarkable Rocks, huge natural granite sculptures, have been carved by relentless winds, rain and salt from the Southern Ocean - the end result looks like a meeting of the minds of Henry Moore and Salvador Dali

Good wines and local produce features in your picnic lunch which will be enjoyed in a pretty bush setting. Depending upon the day and the season, the afternoon might include a visit to Grassdale in the heart of Kelly Hill Conservation , the secluded pools of the Rocky River or a rugged South Coast cove.

The day is planned to suit the season but usually begins with a scenic drive in search for koalas feeding high in the eucalyptus trees. Eventually stop for a cuppa with some home-made cakes for morning tea then travel through some of the island’s best farming country to the North Coast and Lathami Conservation Park. Walk quietly through the bush with your guide, stopping to look at tracks and listening for birds. There are a huge number of Tammar wallabies here, a species almost extinct on the mainland, and there is a species of kangaroo endemic to Kangaroo Island.

Break for lunch and enjoy a delicious meal featuring local seafood, fresh salads and fine South Australian wines at a private bush location. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, with your guide will take you to walk among Australian sea lions on a beautiful sandy beach. Watch pups nursing, or playing in the surf, see old bulls bearing the scars of territorial disputes and learn about their unique breeding biology. The remainder of the afternoon is spent exploring more of the south-east region of the island with destinations and experiences chosen to reflect seasonal opportunities.