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ADELAIDE
AND BEYOND TOURING / South Australia
Adelaide City Highlights
Operated by Adelaide Sightseeing
South Australia ’ s capital city , Adelaide , is a cosmopolitan city with a blend of European and modern architecture , offering a wealth of experiences including great food and wine , arts and culture and world-class sporting events . This tour is an ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about its history on a friendly and relaxed tour .
Drive past Adelaide ' s cultural precinct – North Terrace , the National Wine Centre , Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the beautiful Botanic Park , home to the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Adelaide Zoo . Continue through historic North Adelaide , where you ’ ll see tree-lined streets , mansions and historic buildings . Stop and visit the iconic St Peter ' s Cathedral or the newly-developed Adelaide Oval , then travel through the city ' s east to Haigh ' s Chocolates for a factory tour and tastings of this famous South Australian chocolate ( Haigh ' s is not available on Sundays or SA Public Holidays ).
Barossa Food & Wine Experience price guide : $
Operated by Adelaide Sightseeing
Travel in a small coach and enjoy a food and wine journey to South Australia ’ s premium wine region , the Barossa .
Take time to sample some of the Barossa ’ s finest wines and gourmet food that makes this South Australian wine region so special .
On this tour you will visit five cellar doors including the the boutique TeAro Estate , Kellermeister , Saltram Estate – where you will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch – Pindarie and the world-famous Wolf Blass Visitor Centre .
You ’ ll also drop in to Maggie Beer ’ s Farm Shop , an absolute must whilst visiting the Barossa . Maggie Beer – cook , writer and founder of ‘ Maggie Beer Products ’ – offers tastings and sales of her full product range , including limited edition seasonal produce . ( NOTE : Maggie Beer ’ s Farm Shop may not be available during peak periods and free time will be spent on the main street of Tanunda instead .)
Discover Murray River price guide : $
Operated by Captain Cook Cruises , South Australia
Discover the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic South Australian Outback , its unique flora and fauna , the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture aboard the paddle-wheeler Murray Princess .
Included in the cruise are all meals , an exciting selection of tours on shore , guided nature walks and eco-excursions , on-board presentations , use of spa and sauna , Captain ' s Dinner and Cocktail Party , live entertainment , 24-hour self-service tea and coffee bar , as well as complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or car parking in Mannum ( booking essential ).
The three-night cruise departs Mannum Friday 4.30pm , returning Monday 9am . Four-night cruise departs Mannum Monday 4.30pm , returning Friday 9am . Sevennight cruise departs Mannum Monday and Friday 4.30pm , returning Monday and Friday 9am . A free Barossa Valley tour is included for those passengers taking the seven-night cruise .
Outback and Sea Lion Experience price guide : $$$$$
Operated by Gawler Ranges Wilderness Tours
This three / four-day tour offers an amazing diversity of wildlife in numbers rarely seen elsewhere in Australia . Close to Port Lincoln , the extraordinarily beautiful South Australian Outback is home to the contrasting colours of red sands and rocky gorges , blue skies and the glistening white salt of massive Lake Gairdner . It is one of the few places where three large species of kangaroos can be seen , including the iconic red . Emus are common and cohabit with 140 species of birds in a background of brilliant spring wildflowers . The combination of wild koalas at Mikkira Station and swimming with sea lions and dolphins at Baird Bay means you will experience a huge range of the types of wild animals that Australia has to offer .
Accommodation is at Kangaluna , a luxury standing camp with private facilities . Enjoy beautiful food and wine , the brightness of the stars , the unpolluted sounds of nature and the intoxicating colours of the changing landscapes .
price guide : $$$$$
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.