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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"

balloon13S“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”.



innesEarly 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"


“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.

coupleonrockExplore 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 - Azure Blue Waters & White Sands

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"Watch Dolphins frolic in the calm waters, as you enjoy breakfast served on the balcony, overlooking beautiful Hardwicke Bay."


Spend the morning on Flaherty’s beach.
South Australia’s alternative to the famous Cable Beach, located in Broome, W.A
A white sandy secluded beach, offering azure, blue waters that form heated ponds as the tide retreats. The beach offers calm waters, providing a peaceful and safe environment for swimming, beachcombing, or just relaxing.

Lunch on the beach.
Fresh seafood and a glass of bubbly.

Depart the Yorke Peninsula at 4.00pm, stopping for an evening meal  
at a great country pub on the way back to Adelaide.

Arrive Adelaide approx 9.00 pm.

 



 

5 Day Ultimate South Australian Adventure

December - March
(Operates Mid Week)

Barossa Valley - Southern Yorke Peninsula - Innes National Park

Guided-Private-Deluxe-Adventures for 6-8 people ex Adelaide

Hover in a Helicopter over historic Barossa vineyards.

Follow the coast to Glenelg, up to the famous Mt. Lofty Towers and return.

Hot Air ballooning and wine tasting in the beautiful Barossa Valley.

Cruise & Fish the pristine, rugged coast line and islands of the Yorke Peninsula.

See pods of dolphins and sunbaking seals.

Swim and explore azure, blue waters and bushwalk picturesque coastal trails at Innes National Park.

Get up close to South Australia’s Wildlife.

Enjoy fine wines and unique dining experiences.

Marvel at the decorated night skies.


$3190
p.p. AUD

Deluxe- All Inclusive, 6 persons, twin share, ex Adelaide.
*weight & fitness limitations apply.