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Coonawarra Half Day Wine Tour: Terra Rossa tastings with lunchA half-day wine tour of Coonawarra, South Australia, visits five cellar doors along the Terra Rossa strip, starting at Patrick of Coonawarra with a full tasting and gourmet produce platter, then moving through Wynns, Katnook and Raidis. An English-speaking guide drives the route in a climate-controlled vehicle, handles all tastings and explains the region's red soil and limestone geology that defines the wines. Pickup is included; minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste multiple Coonawarra wineries in one afternoon without driving between them or deciding which doors to visit—the route, the timing and the stops are all arranged, so you arrive at each cellar door ready to taste instead of ready to navigate.
Barossa Valley Wine Tour: Local Guide, Boutique Wineries & LunchA six-hour Barossa Valley wine tour hosted by Charles, a local guide who collects you from your accommodation and personally leads groups of no more than six through boutique family wineries and well-known names. Wine tastings, a charcuterie lunch, and transport are included; the pace is set by the day itself, not by a schedule.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so if you're comfortable following a conversation in English, you'll hear the valley's stories directly from someone who lives here. Charles shapes the commentary to suit your wine knowledge, whether you're a regular taster or discovering wineries for the first time.
Adelaide E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting from River TorrensA fully guided 3-hour e-bike tour of Adelaide starting at Bloom Cafe, riding the River Torrens Linear Park Trail (15–20km), passing Adelaide Oval, North Terrace's museums and university, and finishing with a wine flight and charcuterie board at the National Wine Centre in the Botanic Gardens. The guide is live and speaks English; children are welcome from age 12.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer riding e-bikes to walking and want your wine and food break set in the gardens rather than a cafe.
Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: 150 Years of Stalls & TastingsThe Adelaide Central Market Food Tour is a one-hour small-group walking tour through the market's stalls, led by a local guide who shares the history of the precinct and introduces you to producers. You'll sample items from various stalls—cheese, lollies, native foods and Latino delights—and learn how multiculturalism shaped the market over its 150-year run. The tour ends with discounts available at the stalls you've visited, and dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) can be arranged on request.Is it for me?Book the Breakfast Edition if you want to explore the market when it's quieter and catch the stalls at their freshest; the standard tour works if you prefer a later start or want to fit the market into an afternoon itinerary.
Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour: 4 outlets in 5 hoursYou get picked up from your hotel or the airport and spend five hours tasting honey, eucalyptus oil, wine, and gin at four local producers across Kangaroo Island. Morning or afternoon tea with lavender scones is included, as is the driver and bottled water. You're back in time for a late lunch or early dinner.Is it for me?A good fit if you're on Kangaroo Island for just a few hours and want to taste the local producers without arranging transport or navigating between stops yourself. Five hours is what makes four tastings possible without feeling crammed.
McLaren Vale wine blending class: Create your own ShirazA 90-minute hands-on wine blending class at d'Arenberg in McLaren Vale where you work with three barrel samples of single-vineyard Shiraz, create your own blend, and bottle a 750ml sample to take home. The winery, established in 1912, works with over 60 wines and 25 grape varieties; a live English-speaking guide leads you through the blending process. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads you through every step, so no wine knowledge is needed—you're making the decisions, not watching a demonstration. Book this if you want to leave with something you created rather than just a tasting experience.
Kangaroo Island Tour: Flinders Chase with Wildlife & LandmarksThis full-day small-group tour of Kangaroo Island takes you through Flinders Chase National Park with a local guide and 4WD transport, limited to 8 people. You drive the north coast to spot koalas, kangaroos and wallabies in the wild; walk the boardwalk to Admirals Arch, a rock bridge carved over thousands of years; stand at Remarkable Rocks, shaped by 500 million years of erosion; and watch the sunset over the Bay of Shoals when the season allows. Hotel pickup is included from selected hotels, and the day includes water, morning or afternoon tea, a gourmet picnic or BBQ, and all national park fees.Is it for me?Book the airport or Kingscote option if you're coordinating arrival with the tour start—the pickup is built into the day, so you don't arrange separate transport to the island. The small group size and fixed route mean the timing holds together without anyone building the day themselves, and the guide handles the driving so you can focus on the wildlife and the landmarks.
Barossa Valley: Helicopter flight with local guideYou’ll lift off over Barossa Valley’s patchwork vineyards with a local pilot guiding you past Lyndoch, Seppeltsfield’s palm-lined roads, famous wineries like Penfolds and Wolf Blass, plus landmarks like Chateau Tanunda and the Whispering Wall. With every turn, you’ll catch new details — sunlight on vines or stories from your guide — that stick with you long after landing.
Private Barossa Wine Tour for Four: Local Guide, Tastings & LunchA six-hour private wine tour of Barossa Valley exclusively for your group of four, with door-to-door pickup from accommodation, tastings at cellar doors you choose or he recommends, and a charcuterie lunch included. Charles, your local guide, hosts every departure personally and routes the day around your wine interests or his own knowledge of the valley's back roads and villages.Is it for me?The tour follows Charles's pace as a local guide rather than a fixed itinerary, so the route can shift based on what interests your group—plan for flexibility in which wineries you visit, not a locked-in schedule of stops.
Kangaroo Island 2-Day Tour from Adelaide: Small GroupA 2-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from Adelaide, limited to 8 guests, with ferry crossing, accommodation, meals, and all activities included. The tour covers the island's east and south coasts on day one—Seal Bay, a lighthouse, eucalyptus oil farm and winery—then moves to Flinders Chase National Park on day two for Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, a 4x4 buggy run through Little Sahara where koalas are guaranteed, and Vivonne Bay. Children from age 6 are welcome; gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free meals available on request.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Adelaide or arriving without a car—the pickup, ferry and accommodation are all arranged, so you step off the bus on Kangaroo Island ready to explore. The small group of 8 or fewer and the local guide who knows every stop mean you move at a pace that lets you linger with the sea lions and watch the light change on the rocks, rather than moving through a checklist.
Wine Tasting at Rymill Coonawarra: 10 Wines SampledA self-guided wine tasting at Rymill Coonawarra in South Australia where you sample ten wines from the estate—Sparkling Brut through to Cabernet Sauvignon—with a cellar door host on hand to talk you through each one. The tasting runs 45 minutes in a seated group setting; a $10 per-person fee applies and is redeemable against any purchase. Produce platters are available to buy separately.Is it for me?This is a shared, seated tasting where a staff member leads you through the wines—choose it if you want to learn about Coonawarra from someone who knows the vineyard, and you're comfortable tasting in a group setting. If you prefer a private tasting or want to move at your own pace without a guide, this format won't suit you.
Kangaroo Island wine and wildlife tour: Birds, honey, tastingsA full-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island combining wildlife encounters, food and wine tastings, and scenic stops, departing from your choice of three hotels and returning by evening. The itinerary weaves together a free-flight birds of prey display, a two-course lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery with a distillery tour, a working beehive visit at Clifford's Honey Farm, a wine tasting at False Cape Wines, and a stop at Pennington Bay beach. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included; the tour runs eight hours and returns to Penneshaw at 6:15pm, so it does not suit cruise ship passengers with early departures.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to sample the island's food and wine scene without renting a car or planning multiple stops—the guide handles the route and timing, and lunch plus two tastings are locked in. The eight-hour day suits anyone based in American River, Kingscote or Penneshaw for the full day; it does not work for cruise ship passengers departing before evening.
Wirra Wirra Shiraz Masterclass McLaren Vale: Taste Five WinesA Shiraz masterclass at Wirra Wirra Vineyards in McLaren Vale pairs five wines—including a rare museum selection—with a Four Winds chocolate tasting plate inside the original cellar door, after a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic ironstone cellars where barrel ageing happens. The experience lasts about an hour and includes a guide in English; you'll also get to ring the vineyard's iconic Angelus Bell. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The masterclass is built for people staying in McLaren Vale or nearby without a car, since you'll arrange your own transport to Wirra Wirra—once you're there, the guide and the cellar setting handle the rest, and you leave knowing how to taste Shiraz instead of just drinking it.
Wine Tasting in Penola: 6 Estate Wines at Raidis Cellar DoorWine tasting at Raidis Estate cellar door in Penola seats you around a large table with friends to taste 6 estate wines—The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc, The Kid Riesling, Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris, Red Project, Wild Goat Shiraz and Billy Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting fee is redeemable toward any wine purchase. The winery is family-friendly with games and a safe outdoor area for children, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair accessible. A live guide in English leads the tasting; minimum age is 18.Is it for me?If you're in Penola without a car, check how you'll reach Raidis Estate beforehand—it's a cellar door tasting, not a walk-in venue in town. Once there, the shared-table setup means you don't need to navigate the experience alone, and the family-friendly space works whether you're traveling with kids, a non-drinking partner, or just want a relaxed hour over wine with the people you came with.
Kangaroo Island Full Day Tasting Tour: Honey, Wine & GinA full-day tasting tour of Kangaroo Island with a live English-speaking guide covers five producers: honey at Clifford's, eucalyptus oil and cider at Emu Ridge Distillery, wine at Bay of Shoal Wines overlooking the bay, gin and vodka at Kangaroo Island Spirits, and a craft beer tasting paddle at Kangaroo Island Brewery. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included, along with morning tea and a lavender scone at Emu Bay Lavender Farm. Lunch is your choice at either Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood or Cactus Cafe. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age 3 are welcome, and the minimum drinking age is 18.Is it for me?Book this if you're without a car—the guide drives you to multiple producers across the island, stopping at honey, distillery, lavender farm, winery and seafood lunch in one full day.
Kangaroo Island Tour: Distillery, Brewery & Coastal ViewsA half-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from Penneshaw that takes you through the island's local food and craft scene—eucalyptus distillery, honey producer, brewery, and coastal stop—with tastings included and an hour free in Kingscote township. The tour runs 5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide and includes taste testing at Kangaroo Island Brewery.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided coach experience with set stops at three producers—distillery, beehive, and township—rather than renting a car to visit independently.
Kayaking Adelaide: River Torrens guided paddleKayak the River Torrens (Karrawirra Parri) in Adelaide with a qualified guide leading groups of up to eight paddlers. You get 90 minutes on the water, starting from Pinky Flat, with all kayaks, safety gear and instruction included; no experience needed. The river passes the Adelaide Oval, Sky City and the Riverbank Precinct, and you'll spot black swans, pacific black ducks and fish along the banks and in the water.Is it for me?The 90-minute paddle fits into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, leaving time to explore the parklands and city on foot afterward. It suits anyone who wants to move under their own power rather than watch from a tour bus, and it works for families with children aged 8 and up paddling alongside adults.
McLaren Vale wine tour: 3 wineries, d'Arenberg Cube, lunchA full-day small group wine tour in McLaren Vale takes you to 3 boutique wineries and the d'Arenberg Cube with a wine-educated guide, door-to-door pickup from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg or the McLaren Vale region, and a gourmet platter lunch included. Tasting fees at the wineries and lunch wine are paid on the day. Groups stay between 4 and 10 people, and the guide can adjust winery stops based on what the group wants to taste.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with 4 to 10 people, so you're tasting with a small group rather than solo, and the guide sets the pace and route—book this if you want to skip the driving and the winery research and just show up ready to taste. If you prefer a private group or want to choose every winery yourself, a different option might suit you better.
Adelaide Airport Transfer: Luxury Chauffeur ServiceYou're picked up at Adelaide Airport by a professional chauffeur in a luxury vehicle, with your driver tracked via SMS and GPS so you know exactly when they arrive. Bottled water, luggage assistance and a fixed price are included; no surprises, no waiting, no shared rides. The service operates 24/7 and handles special requests like infant seats or extra luggage before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Adelaide and want transport arranged without thinking about it—the fixed price, flight tracking and luggage help mean you go from the terminal to your destination without negotiating with a driver or waiting for a shared shuttle.
Adelaide Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Meet-and-GreetYou're met at baggage claim with a named sign, helped with your luggage, and driven directly to your Adelaide CBD hotel in a private luxury vehicle. Airport fees, tolls, and the meet-and-greet are all included. The driver waits with your name visible, so there's no searching or negotiating — just a straightforward ride from the terminal to your door.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue entirely — the driver meets you at baggage claim with your name, which removes the guesswork and gets you to your hotel without negotiation or delay.
