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Enjoy a guided kayaking tour from Adelaide that gives you the chance to see the Port River dolphins up close. Receive a kayaking lesson from the expert guide, then set out for the Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail and the dolphin sanctuary. Travel in a small group with a maximum of 14 people, winding through mangrove-lined waterways to see native wildlife and scuttled ships. Learn about the region from the informative guide on this family-friendly tour.

Explore the Barossa Valley, one of South Australia’s most important wine regions, without the risk of self-driving on this full-day small-group tour from Adelaide. The itinerary showcases the diversity of the region’s wines. Visit boutique wineries; sample the region’s famous shiraz, grenache, and mataro wines; and indulge in a gourmet lunch with a premium beverage overlooking the vineyards. Unlike some tours, tasting fees are included so you won’t pay extra.

Admire the views from Mount Lofty Lookout, have a cuppa at Grunthal Brew, sample local cheese and chocolate, explore Hahndorf, or grab a delicious lunch. You can even visit a winery or enjoy a craft beer or gin tasting. You decide the itinerary on this customized tour of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf.

It’s not possible to tour Barossa wineries on public transportation and driving yourself means appointing a designated driver. Nobody misses out on this fun day tour, which includes an impressive three wine tastings and a gourmet pizza lunch. In between samplings, discover sights like a dam wall with unique acoustics, the world’s largest rocking horse, and kangaroos and wallabies. Your guide keeps you informed as you travel.

This tour takes you on cruise through the Coffin Bay waterways to visit the oyster farm, where your guide, who is also a farmer, will help you to pluck oysters right there to enjoy, and explain all about oyster farming. You’ll get 12 fresh oysters per person. After this, you’ll travel to The Brothers islands, where you can observe the small seal colony and perhaps see some dolphins too.

Discover the supernatural side of the Adelaide Gaol on a 2-hour ghost tour of the historic prison. Rumored to be one of Australia’s most haunted locations, the Adelaide Gaol is also one of the oldest buildings in the city. Hear spooky stories of prisoners from the past and their ghosts who are rumored to still haunt the building. Learn about Adelaide’s history and its most notorious criminals as your guide shares informative and entertaining commentary on this spine-tingling evening tour.

Get the complete Kangaroo Island effect on this full-day guided tour across the island. You’ll see native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas as you travel to landmarks including Seal Bay Conservation Park, Flinders Chase National Park, and Remarkable Rocks. Make the most of your time with this extensive one-day tour filled with all the island’s highlights.

It’s extremely time consuming to explore the Adelaide Hills using public transportation. Avoid the expense of car hire and benefit from the expertise of your guide on this curated experience that includes a bakery lunch, chocolate and wine tastings, a tour of Cleland Wildlife Park, and premium new vehicle transport. The small group size ensures a personalized experience as well as the chance to meet like-minded travelers.

Experience a fun and insightful journey around Adelaide with this guided walking tour. Learn the lay of the land as you traverse the city streets, going back in time to discover the history of Adelaide while exploring the modern-day landmarks that make this city so special, including a vibrant nightlife and great food spots. The perfect way to start any trip to Adelaide, this tour includes public art, Indigenous history, and a trip to the Central Market.

The village of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills offers old-world charm, German heritage, and fabulous shopping opportunities. Discover it on this day trip that pairs guided visits to a farm, a chocolate shop, and an opal store with ample free time. A hearty lunch keeps you fueled and energized, while bottled water keeps you hydrated. Enjoy a photo stop at Mount Lofty Summit en route.

There’s no doubt that South Australia’s Barossa Valley is a world-class wine region, with its Syrah and Shiraz gracing sommeliers’ lists throughout the world. On this single-day tour, discover the valley’s oenological heritage without having to check out of your Adelaide accommodation, and without having to carefully count every taster to stay under the drink-drive limit. Stops to sample local produce and enjoy a local lunch round out this fulsome experience of the Barossa Valley.

Taste your way through the Barossa Valley on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces culinary delights such as cider, baked goods, and jam. Visit both big and small wineries for tastings, plus enjoy lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. Travel with a guide and learn all about winemaking in the region.

‘Adelaide Highlights with Wine Tasting and Coast’ is a full day tour featuring some of Adelaide's finest experiences. With several pick-up points around Adelaide CBD this small group day tour offers a wonderful balance of sightseeing and wine tasting and packs a punch as far as must do highlights when visiting Adelaide. City Tour, Mount Lofty Lookout, 2 hours to explore Township of Hahndorf, then off to McLaren Vale to enjoy wine tasting and more sightseeing. Wine tasting at the beautiful Chapel Hill wines and the stunning Haselgrove Wines, photo opportunities and a scenic drive along the coastline with a 15 min stop in seaside suburb of Glenelg. You can choose to stay in Glenelg and watch the sunset, and catch the tram back to Adelaide at your convenience, or jump back on board and head back to Adelaide for drop off.

Go wine tasting in the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf on a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. Ride into the scenic hills on a looping circuit that stops at 10–15 venues and takes about an hour to complete: most travelers have time to explore about four stops over the course of the day. Return to the city in the late afternoon with arrival in Adelaide CBD at approximately 5pm.

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Kangaroo Island and learn the Island's history from a local. Travel with ease and comfort on tour, stop to take in the scenery and history of this rugged and beautiful coastline. Walk amongst Australian sealions on the self guided boardwalk. Take the time to absorb beautiful Vivonne Bay with its unpolluted aqua sea before grabbing a bite to eat. Experience the beauty and resilience of Flinders Chase with it's breathtaking attractions. Photo opportunities are everywhere at Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and the historic Lightstation. Passenger requirements for the tour range from 10 to 30 passengers.

Add a boating adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a wildlife tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove. In addition to providing live commentary about the area’s wildlife and conservation efforts, your guide ensures you spot sea creatures that are easy to miss without a trained eye. Look out for bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, various birds, and humpback and southern right whales (in the winter migration season).

Explore the renowned McLaren Vale wine region on a boutique shared tour that offers intimate access to some of the finest wineries. Visit 3 boutique wineries and the iconic d’Arenberg Cube and sample a selection of exquisite wines, with opportunities to meet winemakers and tour behind the scenes (subject to availability) Enjoy a delicious Gourmet Platter lunch while soaking in the vineyard views. This full-day experience is perfect for small groups of 4 to 10 guests and includes door to door pick-up from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg or the McLaren Vale region ensuring a personalised and relaxed wine tasting adventure. Tasting fees may apply and can be paid direct on the day - Full day tour lasting 8 hours with small group settings (4-10 guests) - d’Arenberg Cube - (Entrance and Dali at own cost) - Enjoy tastings at 3 boutique wineries - (own cost) - Winery platter lunch included with scenic vineyard views - (glass of wine or tasting at lunch own cost) - Wine educated guides - (WSET)

Begin your day at Glenelg Beach, then explore city highlights including a drive by iconic points like North Terrace, Victoria Square, and the Adelaide Oval. Enjoy time to indulge and wander at the Adelaide Central Market, then unwind through the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Take in panoramic views from Mount Lofty Summit and finish your journey soaking up the charm of the Hahndorf main street

Learn all about oyster farming in the township of Coffin Bay, Kellidie Bay. Stop at the nursery oyster farms to see how they are grown, then visit the original oyster farm with its original fixed rails. Your guide will also be a farmer, with great insight on the farming process You can also explore the fattening/ growing areas by boat if you like. You’ll be eating oysters along the tour, too.

It’s impossible to see both Hahndorf and the Barossa Valley in a day on public transportation. Indulge without worrying about a designated driver on this convenient tour that includes two wine tastings, a delicious lunch, a chocolate factory tour, strawberry picking in season (berries at your own expense), and more. For ease, your package offers round-trip transfers from Adelaide cruise ships, central Adelaide hotels, and Glenelg Beach hotels.

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.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at three or four wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

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.

Explore Kangaroo Island without the stress of planning on a full day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your Kingscote accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s diverse wildlife, which many travelers find easy to miss without a trained eye. The day’s itinerary includes seal watching at Seal Bay, lunch at Flinders Chase National Park, and photo opportunities at Admirals Arch.