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Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

See the Barossa Valley from the air during a 20-minute helicopter flight from Lyndoch. Take off from the Hoffnungsthal Valley and see Seppeltsfield, the Barossa Valley ranges, Jacob’s Creek Winery, the Whispering Wall, and other landmarks from the air. Hear commentary from your pilot via the provided headset and get a photo next to the helicopter before your flight.

Although a tour through the Barossa Valley offers the chance to see some of Australia’s finest scenery, the best view of this slice of Australian wine country is from the air. Take in the totality of the Barossa region during this short scenic flight, departing from Hoffnungsthal Valley. This tour offers a perspective that’s not available on an on-the-ground wine tour; see the scale of the plantings in the valley, as well as the Jacob’s Creek winery’s extensive tank farm.

Experience Barossa Valley from the sky on this private scenic helicopter flight from Hoffnungsthal Valley, just over an hour northeast of Adelaide. Soar over rolling hills and tree-lined roads, capturing aerial views of Australia’s oldest wineries—from Seppeltsfield to Penfolds, Wolf Blass, and Jacobs Creek—along with historic towns and local attractions. Enjoy live commentary from your professional pilot and a pre-flight safety briefing for a safe, informative journey.

Relax and take in the sights and surroundings on this private scenic helicopter flight over Rowland Flat, home of Jacob’s Creek Winery, where some of Australia’s largest wine tanks are located. Admire the quaint town of Lyndoch, the Barossa Goldfields, the Whispering Wall, the South Para Reservoirs, the southern Barossa Ranges, and more while enjoying live commentary, a pre-flight safety briefing, and photo opportunities on your own camera or phone.

Immerse yourself in South Australia's wine heritage on this tour of McLaren Vale. With a designated driver ready to go, enjoy a relaxing trip past the Onkaparinga Hills and onto two of the region's wineries. Refine your palette with local wine tastings before journeying over to Glenelg to take in the coastline. Perfect for travelers looking for a leisurely activity to break up their vacation.

Fly over the Barossa Valley in a private helicopter, then land on a hilltop for a romantic picnic for two. Lift off from Barossa Helicopters in Lyndoch in a Robinson R44, just the two of you and your pilot. The 10-minute scenic flight crosses the southern Barossa vineyards, over Jacob's Creek, Lyndoch and the Whispering Wall. Then touch down on a private hill in the Hoffnungsthal Valley, on the family's 400-acre property, with 360-degree views. Your picnic is set up and waiting: cushioned seating, a gourmet platter of cheese, fruit, nuts, meats and biscuits, and a bottle of Shiraz, sparkling or white. The helicopter then flies you back to base. About 2 hours, daily at 12 noon. One price covers you both, and you can upgrade to a 20 or 30-minute flight if you also want to. Barossa Helicopters is South Australia's longest-running helicopter company, flying the Barossa since the mid-1980s.

Nestled in the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley, your Barossa Valley helicopter wine experience awaits. Take in breathtaking views of the beautiful old vines from some of the world's most famous wine producers and the stunning Barossa Ranges, before arriving in style at Kies Family Wines. Spend the day with the 5th and 6th generation Kies family members and go behind the scenes to immerse yourself in true Barossa hospitality. A private tasting amongst the wine barrels, wines are single-vineyard and Estate-grown, and are paired with your first lunch course, the Barossa Valley Produce Platter. Settle into the Cafe and while away the afternoon over lunch with views of the Barossa Ranges. After lunch, your helicopter awaits at the Kies Family Wines cellar door to whisk you away for the most incredible views of the Southern Barossa Valley.