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Kangaroo Island Personalised One Day Escapade

Spend a leisurely day touring Kangaroo Island and see what the Island has to offer, there is 540 kilometres of coastline, enjoy Seal Bay where you can walk amongst sea lions frolicking in the surf or basking in the sun on the beach while on a guided beach tour, visit Flinders Chase National Park where you can view Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch or D’Estrees Bay, try a koala walk (koalas guaranteed) at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, or enjoy the pelican feeding at Kingscote, watch little penguins returning to there nest after a day of hunting for food on specially erected eco-platforms at Penneshaw. Watch the stunning scenery and the occasional glimpse of fleeting wildlife as we travel around the Island. Try some wine at one of Australia's newest wine producing regions with over 30 vineyards and 18 new wine labels to choose from, or perhaps try some of the cuisine Kangaroo Island produces, Marron (freshwater crayfish) an Island icon for lunch, sheep cheese direct from the Island Pure Sheep Dairy, or feast on lobster, king crabs, prawns, scallops or fresh King George whiting straight out of the ocean. Its your day, enjoy. Operates: From Adelaide hotel by arrangement at 7.45am to 10.15pm.

Adelaide Hills Personalised Wine Day Tour

Travel by luxury limousine for a leisurely day tasting wine in the Adelaide Hills one of Australia’s premier cool climate wine regions. Once in the Hills, you can take in the panoramic views of Adelaide from Mount Lofty Summit, or visit Cleland Wildlife Park. Our first tasting is at Petaluma Cellar Door at the Bridgewater Flour Mill. Then take a casual drive to Hahndorf for a stroll through this historic German village settled in the 1840s with lunch at the German Arms Hotel (main meal and glass of wine). After lunch explore the wines the Adelaide Hills has to offer including Maximilian’s, Shaw and Smith, Nepenthe, Johnston, Bird in Hand, Howard’s Vineyard or Tilbrook Estate to name but a few. The Adelaide Hills is South Australia's oldest wine region with more than 50 wineries continuing a tradition started in 1845. 25 cellar doors offer wine tasting and sales and today it produces elegant cool climate sparkling and still wines from grape varieties including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot in the warmer areas and Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz in the lower altitudes. Operates: From Adelaide hotel by arrangement at 9.30am to 6pm

Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills Personalised Wine Day Tour

Travel by luxury limousine for a leisurely day in the Barossa Valley. Amble through Adelaide city to the Adelaide Hills. Once in the Hills, enjoy panoramic views of Adelaide from Mount Lofty Summit. Continue for wine tasting at Petaluma at the Bridgewater Mill. Followed by a drive through Hahndorf, historic German village settled in the 1840s. Next stop for wine tasting is at Nepenthe in Balhannah or Bird in Hand at Woodside. Pass through Springton or visit the Hollow Tree home to Friedrich and Caroline Herbig from 1856-1860. Stop for lunch at Vintners Bar and Grill. Taste the full bodied Shiraz from some of the oldest vines in the world (over 164 years old) at Charles Melton, Chateau Tanunda, Elderton, Rockford, Torbreck, Two Hands, Villa Tinto and Turkey Flat to name a few. Call in at Maggie Beers for a cup of coffee and produce tastings. The Barossa's rich heritage is reflected in its architecture and world-renowned wines. Around 500 grape growing families, many sixth generation today continue to supply nearly 60,000 tonnes of grapes to about 50 winemakers. The main red wine varieties include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Operates: From Adelaide hotel by arrangement at 9.30am to 6pm.

Clare Valley Personalised Wine Day Tour

Travel by luxury limousine for a leisurely day in the Clare Valley wine region. Amble through Adelaide city, on our journey to the Clare Valley see rolling fields with quaint villages dotted with antique shops. Our first stop is Auburn for a refreshing coffee or tea, or just stretch your legs before wine tasting. Wineries can include Grosset, Taylor’s, O’Leary Walker, Annie’s Lane, Kilakanoon and Mitchell. Stop for lunch at Skillogalee (main course with glass of wine). After lunch continue to Sevenhill Cellar, Pauletts, Pikes, Reilly’s and Tim Gramp. Journey home in a different direction via Balaklava, Mallala and Two Wells. Clare Valley is the home of Australian Riesling, it accounts for around 2.5 percent of the nations crush, but its boutique wines are taking the world by storm. James Halliday (wine critic) compares Clare to Tuscany for its rustic flavour and Mediterranean climate; hear you may see vignerons at work in 150 year old cellars. Sevenhill Cellar is the oldest vineyard in the Clare Valley and was settled by Jesuit priests escaping religious persecution in 1848 and was producing wine by 1851. Operates: From Adelaide hotel by arrangement at 9.15am to 6.30pm.

McLaren Vale Personalised Wine Day Tour

Travel by luxury limousine to the Fleurieu Peninsula for a leisurely day of personalised wine tasting - where the vines meet the sea. You have a choice of which direction we travel in to the McLaren Vale. First option is travel via the Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty, Bridgewater Mill and Hahndorf. Second option follows the coast to Willunga Lookout for spectacular views of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Once in the McLaren Vale enjoy wine tasting at Fox Creek, Hugh Hamilton, Wirra Wirra and Tapestry. Stop for lunch at d’Arrys Veranda Restaurant (main meal and glass of wine). Followed by more winery visits to Coriole, Kay Brothers and Chapel Hill. Its your day, enjoy. McLaren Vale is arguably one of the premier Shiraz growing regions in the world. The Vale is famous for producing some of the best wines in the world with over 76 cellar doors. Shiraz is a specialty, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, while Merlot is becoming increasingly popular as a varietal. Chardonnay dominates the white varieties but Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are gaining kudos and experimentation is ongoing with Viognier, Marsanne and Sangiovese. Operates: From Adelaide hotel by arrangement at 9.30am to 6pm.

Coonawarra Two Day Personalised Wine Tour

Travel by luxury limousine to the Limestone Coast region for a two day personalised wine tour of the Coonawarra wine region producing much of Australia's great Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and Shiraz. Follow the coast along the Princes Highway to the Coorong, a place of tranquility, solitude and wonderment. Stop in Kingston South East for a casual lunch at the Big Lobster Heritage Centre. After lunch continue to Mount Benson via Robe, with wine tasting at Wangolina Station, Cape Jaffa Wines and Ralph Fowler Wines (barrel tasting time permitting). Finish the day with overnight accommodation in Penola. On day two the biggest decision is which cellar door to visit first from the over 22 cellar doors of the region including Hollick, Majella, Redman, Brands of Coonawarra and Katnook Estate. After lunch visit Wynn’s of Coonawarra and Rymill Estate to finish our tastings. As we wander back to Adelaide via the Riddoch and Duke Highways a stop at Padthaway Estate for wine tasting or stroll through the picture perfect grounds can be arranged. Operates: From Adelaide hotel by arrangement at 8.30am day one to 7.30pm day two.

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