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Reward Your Wonder in South Australia.

There’s always a little more to discover in South Australia. As the temperature drops, South Australia transforms into a winter wonderland with incredible hideaways waiting to be discovered. 

Snuggle up in a tiny house in the Adelaide Hills, go glamping under the stars in the Limestone Coast or settle in by the fire at some of South Australia’s best cellar doors and country pubs.

This is the state that loves to party! Time your trip to indulge in one of Adelaide’s many festivals and events this winter, like the Adelaide Cabaret Festival or the art, light and sound extravaganza that is Illuminate Adelaide. Or step into the Art Gallery of South Australia and explore the brilliant works of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. 

There’s always more to reward you in South Australia, be inspired by our holiday favourites then get in touch to plan your trip!

Clare Historic Escape

3 days from $409*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Clare Valley
INCLUDES
  • 3 days car hire
  • 2 nights at Bungaree Station in a Swaggies Hut
  • Breakfast provisions daily
  • Complimentary activities including self-guided tour of the historic station complex, animal feeding and walking trails
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
Historic character is blended with modern comforts in the heritage-listed cottages at Bungaree Station in the Clare Valley. Each building within the village-like property is unique and set within the picturesque rural landscape, which you are welcome to explore at your leisure. The Swaggies Hut was originally built to accommodate the iconic travelling swagman, who would do manual tasks in exchange for a bed and a meal. This unique cottage has been converted into a self contained king suite with kitchenette and bathroom.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 30 November 2023

Adelaide Oval Experience

4 days from $739*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • McLaren Vale
INCLUDES
  • 3 nights at Oval Hotel in a Parkland King Room
  • Bonus upgrade to a Studio King Room
  • Late check-out to 12.00pm
  • 2-hour RoofClimb at Adelaide Oval
  • Full day McLaren Vale Winery Experience small group tour visting up to four wineries and with a regional lunch platter and glass of wine at Leconfield Winery 
Oval Hotel offers a guest experience like no other. Wrapping gently around the historic Adelaide Oval, this stunning hotel boasts tranquil parkland surrounds, indulgent amenities and the very best food and wine. RoofClimb offers unparalleled 360 degree views of Adelaide and beyond, from the stunning coastline to picturesque foothills. 

Join a relaxed and unhurried small group tour to the stunning McLaren Vale wine region. Your journey will showcase this spectacular wine area, with rolling hills and vineyards to the beautiful coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula with its glistening visas of Gulf St Vincent. Relax and soak up the atmosphere at up to four amazing wineries in McLaren Vale, each one steeped in a rich history with knowledgeable and friendly staff who will be happy to guide you through each wine tasting experience. 

Valid for travel Selected dates until 30 September 2023

Barossa & The Pink Lake

4 days from $990*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • The Barossa
  • Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
  • Clare Valley
  • Lake Bumbunga
INCLUDES
  • 4 days car hire
  • 1 night at Barossa Shiraz Estate in a One Bedroom Residence
  • 2 nights at Pink Lake Tiny House ‘Sakura’ 
  • Maggie Beer's Farm Shop Indulgence Experience with 45-minute cooking demonstration and take-home recipes, guided wine tasting and seasonal lunch prepared by Chef Tim Bourke
Experience the rich red Shiraz flavours of The Barossa and the mesmerising colours of the famous pink salt lake found in Adelaide's Clare Valley. Stay a night at the boutique Barossa Shiraz Estate and indulge in a mouthwatering tasting and lunch at Australia's favourite farm, Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. Then it's on to Lake Bumbunga and a stay in a luxurious eco-friendly tiny house on wheels for a unique experience surrounded by natural beauty and only 90 minutes from Adelaide.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 31 March 2024

Seafood Frontier

6 days from $1,045*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Port Pirie
  • Port Augusta
  • Port Lincoln
  • Coffin Bay
  • Streaky Bay
  • Ceduna
INCLUDES
  • 6 days car hire
  • 1 night at Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta in a Executive Studio
  • 2 nights at Port Lincoln Hotel in a Town View Room
  • Full day Coffin Bay Tour including morning tea, seafood lunch at the 1802 Oyster Bar and wine tasting at at Boston Bay Wine
  • 1 night at Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel in a Standard Room with continental breakfast
  • 1 night at Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta in an Executive Studio
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and car parking throughout
Make your way from Adelaide along the Princes Highway to the seaport town of Port Pirie then on to Port Augusta - the 'Crossroads of Australia' - for a visit the acclaimed Wadlata Outback Centre. The following day, head towards Port Lincoln via Whyalla, the gateway to the Eyre Peninsula and home to a thriving oyster industry. Join a tour to Coffin Bay and visit a working oyster farm. Back on land, wine and dine as you sample the Eyre Peninsula’s signature seafood and local wines. Then it's on to Ceduna to explore the town’s unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and more oysters!

Valid for travel Selected dates until 31 March 2024

South Australia Nature Trail

6 days from $1,139*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Fleurieu Peninsula
INCLUDES
  • 6 days car hire
  • 1 night at The Terrace Hotel Adelaide in a Deluxe Balcony Queen Room
  • 2 nights at Kangaroo Island Seafront in a Seafront Room
  • 2 nights at Beach Huts Middleton in a Noosa, Brighton, Bondi, Cottlesloe or Coogee Hut
  • Return car and passenger SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry transfers
Escape the chaos and discover your own moment of calm surrounded by nature in South Australia. Explore Adelaide before starting your self-drive holiday to Kangaroo Island then on to Middleton on the Fleurieu Peninsula. 

Valid for travel Selected dates until 31 August 2023

Explore Adelaide & Beyond

4 days from $1,219*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • McLaren Vale
INCLUDES
  • 3 nights at Eos by SkyCity in an Allure King Room with complimentary selected mini-bar items and unlimited movies 
  • Ultimate Penfolds Experience at Penfolds Magill Estate including a guided estate tour and intimate wine tasting session featuring one vintage of Grange
  • Explore, Wine & Dine at Shottesbrooke Winery including a hosted winery tour and tastings and 3-course lunch with paired wines
  • Return private executive sedan transfers to McLaren Vale
Treat yourself to an luxurious South Australian getaway staying at Eos by SkyCity - a new realm of luxury where a love for the unexpected meets deep local knowledge and subtle gestures underpin indulgent experiences. Enjoy the finest in modern hospitality from signature restaurants and entertainment to opulent suites and spa experiences. 

Spend a day on a private tour of McLaren Vale including a behind-the-scenes look at Shottesbrooke Winery with exclusive wine tastings and lunch at the award-winning Currant Shed Restaurant, as well as the Ultimate Penfolds Experience at Penfolds Magill Estate. Learn of the craftsmanship and enduring philosophy of winemaking legends, explore the working winery and finish with a private tasting of highly-coveted wines including the limited edition Superblend.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 15 January 2024

Port Lincoln Underwater Weekend Adventure

3 days from $1,339*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Port Lincoln
INCLUDES
  • 2 nights at the Port Lincoln Hotel in a Standard Room
  • Light breakfast daily
  • Return transfer from Port Lincoln airport to hotel
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Boat charter transfers
  • All diving and snorkelling equipment
Now here's a weekend with a difference! Spend a full day surface diving with some of the biggest sharks in the world – the Great White Pointer. A once in a life time experience with the ocean's most feared predator in their natural habitat and crystal-clear waters of the Neptune Islands, it will leave you with lifetime memories. 

Keeping to the theme, your next adventure will be swimming with the beautiful and fascinating Australian Sea-lions - the puppies of the sea! Marvel as they bound out to the boat with excitement to greet you and be amazed by these inquisitive sea mammals and their underwater feats including somersaults, backflips, leaps and swirls!

Valid for travel Selected dates until 27 October 2023

Gourmet Getaway

5 days from $1,425*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide Hills
  • The Barossa
INCLUDES
  • 5 days car hire
  • 2 nights at The Manna by Haus in a Superior Room with complimentary Wi-Fi and car parking
  • The Chef's Table Experience at The Lane Vineyard including a 7-course lunch and wine pairing
  • 2 nights at Barossa Shiraz Estate in a The Vines or Residence Cottage with full breakfast daily, complimentary bottle of wine, local cheeses and port on arrival plus complimentary Wi-Fi and car parking
  • Maggie Beer's Farm Shop Ultimate Experience with 45-minute cooking demonstration including tasting of each dish and take-home recipes, guided wine and gin tasting and grazing platter served with a glass of Pheasant Farm wine
During this five day self-driving South Australian holiday, you'll have the opportunity to visit Maggie Beer's Farm Shop and Restaurant in The Barossa and uncover the secrets behind Maggie's famous recipes and gourmet food products.

You'll also go home with memories of your Chef’s Table Experience at The Lane Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. This immersive, sensory food journey from estate to plate features a seven-course menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients all grown and produced either on the estate or by local farmers, growers and suppliers, with each course paired with one of The Lane's signature wines.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 30 November 2023

Glenelg & Kangaroo Island

6 days from $1,679*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
INCLUDES
  • 6 days car hire
  • 2 nights at Stamford Grand, Glenelg with breakfast 
  • Return Sealink Ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw
  • 2 nights at Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island with breakfast
  • Full day Kangaroo Island Experience Tour with lunch and visits to Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and Seal Bay
  • Full day Kangaroo Island Sip and See Tour with lunch and wine tasting at False Cape Wines and visits to Pennington Bay and Eucalyptus Distillery
Experience Glenelg, Adelaide's favourite seaside destination. Walk along the foreshore, grab a bite to eat along Jetty Road or simply watch the spectacular colours as the sun sets gently over the bay. Then spend three nights on Kangaroo Island, home to raw and rugged coastlines, natural wonders, unique wildlife and a thriving food and wine industry. Discover a place of plenty and nature's playground.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 31 March 2024

Kangaroo Island Adventure

5 days from $2,160*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Penneshaw Sculpture Trail
  • Dudley Peninsula & American River
  • Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
  • Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
  • Kangaroo Island Community Gallery
  • Emu Bay
  • Stokes Bay
  • Seal Bay Wildlife Experience
  • Vivonne Bay & Little Sahara
  • Flinders Chase National Park including Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch
INCLUDES
  • Accommodation & some meals
  • Transport by private vehicle and ferry
  • Services of an experienced local leader
  • Extensive Kangaroo Island touring and activities per itinerary
This is as real as Australia gets – kangaroos around every corner, towering eucalyptus trees, out of this world wildlife and welcoming locals. Spend five unforgettable days exploring Kangaroo Island with a local guide and group of curious travellers, taking in the best natural and cultural highlights across the island. Hang out with a true blue sheep farmer, surf down sand dunes and discover the natural landmarks of Flinders Chase National Park. Throw in some of Australia’s best beaches and you’re in for an ace adventure.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 15 December 2023

Cycle South Australia's Wine Regions

6 days from $2,425*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • The Barossa - Barossa Trail
  • Auburn
  • Clare Valley - Riesling Rail Trail
  • Hahndorf
  • McLaren Vale - Coast to Vines 'Shiraz' Rail Trail
INCLUDES
  • Accommodation & some meals
  • Bicycle (e-bike available) & support vehicle
  • Services of an experienced guide
  • Penfolds Winery visit
  • Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop visit
  • Skillogallee Winery visit
  • Wirra Wirra Wines tasting & lunch
  • And more
Make the most of this laid back cycling tour through the picturesque South Australian wine country. Ride just the best bits and be transported for the rest. Just a short distance from cosmopolitan Adelaide, this is a region well known for its natural beauty, welcoming people and of course delicious red and white wines. This trip takes in the best of it all at a pace set to enjoy. Get started in the very heart of vibrant Adelaide, one of the world's most liveable cities, then transport out to the nearby yet distinct wine regions. From the Barossa – home of Australia's best-known red wine – to the northern Clare Valley (ripe for a drop of Riesling), and south to the birthplace of South Australia's wine industry, McLaren Vale, it’s not just the wine that is diverse. The varied scenery, easy network of cycling paths, and support vehicle make this a trip for riders of all levels.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 15 December 2023

South Australia Outback Adventure

10 days from $3,865*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Port Pirie
  • Port Augusta
  • Woomera
  • Coober Pedy
  • Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park
  • William Creek
  • Oodnadatta Track
  • Marree
  • Farina
  • Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
  • Iga Warta
  • Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
  • Wilpena Pound
  • Clare Valley
INCLUDES
  • Accommodation & some meals
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Services of an experienced local leader
  • Visit Lake Hart Rest Area and Heritage Museum & Visitor Centre in Woomera
  • Visit Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park & Dingo Fence in Coober Pedy
  • Drive the Oodnadatta Track for a Lake Eyre picnic lunch
  • Iga Warta - Cultural Cookout Dinner & Campfire in Iga Warta
  • Wilpena Pound station tour and bushwalk
  • Clare Valley wine tasting
  • Silo Art at Farrell Flat and Owen
  • And more
Spend 10 days exploring the best of South Australia’s Outback on a small group tour starting in Adelaide. 

Watch stars sparkling above Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park as you hear traditional stories of the Adnyamathanha people, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Arkaroola wildlife sanctuary and soak up the scenic beauty of the Clare Valley as you sample riesling and other famous South Australian wines.

With First Nations experiences, comfortable accommodation, a knowledgeable leader and numerous included activities, this Outback adventure is the whole package.

Valid for travel Selected dates until 15 December 2023

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