Adelaide

During an orientation drive of the city you will see Holy Trinity Church, the handsomely restored former Railway Building, many colonial buildings and the Botanical Gardens. There are delightful views of the city’s parks before your drive continues past the grand Old Parliament Buildings and nearby Government House.

Close to Adelaide city centre, Cleland Wildlife Park conserves a vital area of natural bushland on the Adelaide Hills. The area has a rich history of Aboriginal occupation and European settlements. See cuddly koalas before hand-feeding the kangaroos. Numerous wombats, dingoes, emus and colourful bird life also abound in this natural bush setting. There will also be a stop for photographs at the viewing platform of Mount Lofty.

Travel through downtown Adelaide and take in the history and highlights as you pass the handsomely restored former Railway Building, numerous stately colonial buildings, the Botanical Gardens and the Holy Trinity Church. There are delightful views of the city’s renowned flower-fringed parks before your drive continues past the grand Old Parliament Buildings and nearby Government House.

Leave the city limits behind as you travel to the outlying ranges and Mount Lofty Lookout for spectacular views over the city. Returning down the tree-lined North Terrace, you will pass some of the expansive coastal beaches and drive through the small town of Port Adelaide before arriving at the quayside.

With around 50 wineries in the region, you will pass a wide range of wineries on the tour. The architecture of the area is displayed in the multitude of historic buildings. Touring the Barossa Valley, take in the warm and intimate feeling of the charming old towns, the vineyards spreading across undulating hills in well-tended rows and the history of this area whose culture and atmosphere is derived from the German influx of the mid-19th century.

A visit will be made to two of the area’s well-known wineries for an opportunity to sample and perhaps purchase a bottle of Australian red or white wine. The actual wineries visited may include such famous names as Chateau Yaldara, St Hallets, Penfolds and Richmond Grove. At one of the wineries, enjoy a special exclusive tour followed by a tutored tasting and morning tea. Tasting is accompanied by commentary from winery staff.

Embark on a picturesque drive past villages, rolling hills, stone churches and vineyards en route to the Barossa Valley. A stop will be made at the Whispering Wall, a unique phenomenon where a whispered conversation carries some 150 yards, before continuing to Menglers Hill Lookout, for a stop to photograph the spectacular views across the valley and to admire the local sculptures.

The Barossa Valley is one of the world's great wine regions; with consistently outstanding vintages over the past 150 years. 6 generations of grape growers and winemakers have established the Barossa as Australia's leader in crafting wines of great distinction. Enjoy a visit and wine tasting at 2 of the area’s notable wineries.

The Seppeltsfield Winery, founded by the Seppelt family in 1851, contains spectacular gardens, palms and heritage buildings. During your visit, you’ll see the barrel cellar, distillery and underground blending cellar, after which you will be invited to join a private wine tasting of sparkling and table wines, concluding with a Seppeltsfield Liqueur Tawny.

The Jacobs Creek Winery is internationally renowned for its range of award winning ‘new wines’. On arrival, a delicious lunch will be served followed by a tour of the vineyard and a wine tasting. During a tour of a display vineyard, you’ll learn about the process of producing great wines. Your winery host will provide an overview of the 14 different grape varieties grown in the vineyard, which are featured in some of Australia’s most famous wines. A structured wine tasting will follow, incorporating 6 wines and basic wine education on the sensory evaluation process.

Hahndorf, the oldest surviving German settlement in Australia, is steeped in history and has a romantic feel. You are free to explore the town, which is probably the best known and most interesting town in the area. A unique German-style village, it has shady, century-old chestnut and elm trees lining the main street. Take time to stroll around this historic town with its many carefully restored buildings with timber frames filled in with wattle and daub, originally dating back to the mid 1800’s. Delight in the leisurely, old-world feel of this town as you take in the many craft shops, bakeries, restaurants and boutiques.

A photograph stop will be made at Mount Lofty for a spectacular view over Adelaide (weather permitting), which at 2,100 feet offers a wonderful panoramic outlook. This excursion is a great way to see the countryside outside of Adelaide.

Absorb the history and highlights of the surroundings as your coach takes you into the heart of the city. Pass the handsomely restored former Railway building, numerous stately colonial buildings, the Botanical Gardens and the Holy Trinity Church.

You will make a stop to visit the South Australian Museum, which boasts the largest collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts in the world. The Aboriginal Cultures Gallery houses over 3,000 items in an accessible interactive setting. Your guide will show you some of the richness of Aboriginal culture and the history of one of the world’s oldest and most continuous living cultures as you wander through these wonderful displays.

Continue your panoramic drive through the city as you pass the grand Old Parliament Buildings and nearby Government House before leaving the city limits behind as you travel to the outlying ranges and Mt Lofty Lookout for spectacular views over the city.