Wildlife and Wine of South Australia

Wildlife and Wine of South Australia
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Highlights

Explore Flinders Ranges National Park on a guided day trip

Sample wineries on a guided tour in the Barossa Valley

Take in spectacular views of Wilpena Pound on a scenic flight

Take a full-day wilderness tour on Kangaroo Island

See the Aboriginal rock art paintings in Yourambulla Cave

Stroll around the city and beautiful botanical gardens of Adelaide
Why this trip...

Tailor made
This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe

Explore at leisure
With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore

Activities included
This itinerary features a range of included activities
Overview
Explore the highlights of South Australia on this week-long self drive from the charming capital, Adelaide. Explore the vineyards and rolling hills of the Barossa Valley before venturing north into the outback and the remarkable Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Return south and hopping over to Kangaroo Island for a thrilling wildlife encounters.
Explore Adelaide’s central market and botanical gardens before enjoying a fully guided wine tour and tasting into the renowned Barossa Valley. Head north deep into the southern outback and join a guided 4WD tour of Ikara-Flinders National Park before taking a scenic flight over the remarkable Wilpena Pound. Fly south to Kangaroo Island and spend two days on a guided tour exploring natural phenomena, enjoying delicious cuisine and encountering the varied wildlife of this magnificent island.
With activities included and logistics taken care off, enjoy leisurely exploration of this fascinating and lesser-visited state.
Itinerary
The itinerary shown is an example of this self-drive holiday. We have many other hotels and route recommendations which can be tailored to your requirements. Please discuss with our Travel Specialists who can put together a bespoke itinerary for you.
Day 1 arrive Adelaide
Arrive in Adelaide and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Explore Adelaide’s buzzing central market; a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines or visit South Australia’s State Art Gallery and botanical gardens. Alternatively take the tram to the beachside suburb of Glenelg and enjoy a swimming with dolphins cruise.
Arrive in Adelaide and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Explore Adelaide’s buzzing central market; a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines or visit South Australia’s State Art Gallery and botanical gardens. Alternatively take the tram to the beachside suburb of Glenelg and enjoy a swimming with dolphins cruise.

Day 2 visit the Barossa Valley
Enjoy a fully guided tour into the Barossa Valley – one of Australia’s most eminent wine producing regions. Travel through the Adelaide Hills, passing the many historical settlements that litter the landscape on your way to the Barossa Valley. Visit a selection of smaller boutique wineries and hear about the processes involved in wine making direct from the producers before continuing on to larger wineries such as the renowned Jacob’s Creek. Enjoy a tour of the traditional German settlement of Tunanda and discover the local craft shops before enjoying a gourmet al fresco lunch under the vines. After lunch continue to the smaller wineries of Lehmann and Henschke for a tour of the winery and tasting before returning to Adelaide.
Enjoy a fully guided tour into the Barossa Valley – one of Australia’s most eminent wine producing regions. Travel through the Adelaide Hills, passing the many historical settlements that litter the landscape on your way to the Barossa Valley. Visit a selection of smaller boutique wineries and hear about the processes involved in wine making direct from the producers before continuing on to larger wineries such as the renowned Jacob’s Creek. Enjoy a tour of the traditional German settlement of Tunanda and discover the local craft shops before enjoying a gourmet al fresco lunch under the vines. After lunch continue to the smaller wineries of Lehmann and Henschke for a tour of the winery and tasting before returning to Adelaide.
Day 3 Adelaide - Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Collect your rental car this morning and commence your drive north towards Clare Valley wine region. Sample the local Clare Valley produce and enjoy morning tea whilst admiring the rolling hills and abundant wheat fields or hire bikes and cycle some of the gentle Riesling Trail through vineyards along the disused railway line. Continue towards the township of Hawker, the last outpost of civilisation before Wilpena Pound stopping en-route at the renowned Yourambulla Caves which are famed for their detailed Aboriginal rock art and charcoal paintings.
Collect your rental car this morning and commence your drive north towards Clare Valley wine region. Sample the local Clare Valley produce and enjoy morning tea whilst admiring the rolling hills and abundant wheat fields or hire bikes and cycle some of the gentle Riesling Trail through vineyards along the disused railway line. Continue towards the township of Hawker, the last outpost of civilisation before Wilpena Pound stopping en-route at the renowned Yourambulla Caves which are famed for their detailed Aboriginal rock art and charcoal paintings.

Day 4 exploring Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Rise early for an guided adventure deep into the heart of Ikara-Flinders National Park and learn about the regions diverse wildlife and geological history. Explore the park’s biggest drawcard; Wilpena Pound and marvel at the astonishing formation of jagged rock escarpments encircling the vast dusty interior before continuing through the scenic Bunyeroo Valley for panoramic views of the ranges. Pass through the dramatic Brachina Gorge and see the abundant native flora and fauna before stopping for lunch at the famous Prairie Hotel – a renowned outback establishment. After lunch continue to the town of Blinman and enjoy a guided tour of the Blinman Heritage Mine before returning to your accommodation.
Rise early for an guided adventure deep into the heart of Ikara-Flinders National Park and learn about the regions diverse wildlife and geological history. Explore the park’s biggest drawcard; Wilpena Pound and marvel at the astonishing formation of jagged rock escarpments encircling the vast dusty interior before continuing through the scenic Bunyeroo Valley for panoramic views of the ranges. Pass through the dramatic Brachina Gorge and see the abundant native flora and fauna before stopping for lunch at the famous Prairie Hotel – a renowned outback establishment. After lunch continue to the town of Blinman and enjoy a guided tour of the Blinman Heritage Mine before returning to your accommodation.
Day 5 Ikara-Flinders National Park - Adelaide
Enjoy a self-guided walk to the Wangarra Lookout. This two hour return walk provides a wonderful opportunity to view inside Wilpena Pound and see native wildlife as well as the chance to visit Hill’s Homestead and learn about the history of the local Adnyamathanha people and first western settlers. Later, take to the skies and enjoy a scenic flight across the central Flinders Ranges, the ideal way to truly appreciate the scale and grandeur of Wilpena Pound. After lunch head south towards the township of Quorn, marvelling at the derelict ruins of early settlements that litter the surrounding plains before continuing through Port Augusta and on to Adelaide.
Enjoy a self-guided walk to the Wangarra Lookout. This two hour return walk provides a wonderful opportunity to view inside Wilpena Pound and see native wildlife as well as the chance to visit Hill’s Homestead and learn about the history of the local Adnyamathanha people and first western settlers. Later, take to the skies and enjoy a scenic flight across the central Flinders Ranges, the ideal way to truly appreciate the scale and grandeur of Wilpena Pound. After lunch head south towards the township of Quorn, marvelling at the derelict ruins of early settlements that litter the surrounding plains before continuing through Port Augusta and on to Adelaide.
Excursions
Prices and Departures
Price from £2,149 excluding flights
Airfares start from around £730 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
What's Included
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- Car rental (4WD, Toyota Landcruiser Prado, or similar) including GPS
- Guided day tour of the Barossa Valley
- Full day Ikara-Flinders Ranges 4WD escorted tour
- Scenic flight over Wilpena Pound
- Overnight night escorted tour of Kangaroo Island
- Flight and ferry return from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
This itinerary starts from £2,149 per person, based on 2 sharing a room in standard accommodation, and vehicle rental with GPS.
Prices may vary depending on departure date, or should you prefer alternative categories of accommodation or vehicle size. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates, vehicle category and style of accommodation, or to tailor this itinerary.
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