IDEAL LENGTH 8 nights
Price From $3,450 pp
When to Go All Year

Southern Australia: Wine & Wildlife

Spend a week living it up down under, indulging in the best Australian experiences the state has to offer – an award-wining food & wine trail, the solace of the amazing outback and abundance of wildlife.

Day 1
1 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 1
Arrival Adelaide

Upon arrival at the airport you’ll be escorted to your accommodation.

The remainder of your day will be spent at leisure.

Day 2
2 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 2
Adelaide – Barossa Valley

After breakfast, meet your guide for a walking tour through Adelaide Central Market. You’ll meet local suppliers, taste local produce, and experience the exciting buzz of this famous market.

Collect your rental car for the 90-minute drive to the Barossa Valley, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Day 3
3 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 3
Barossa Valley

Explore the incredible food and wine culture of the Barossa Valley on a full-day private guided tour. The tour can be tailored to your interests and tastes, as you meet producers and sample world-class wines and cuisine.

Day 4
4 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 4
Barossa Valley – Flinders Ranges

After breakfast, hop back in your rental car for the drive to the Flinders Ranges.

Check into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5
5 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 5
Flinders Ranges

Enjoy bush walks and safari drives, watch wildlife from viewing hides, and participate in photographic safaris.

You can also see ancient rock art, go fossil hunting, join conservation activities, or upgrade to include a scenic flight.

Day 6
6 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 6
Flinders Ranges – Kangaroo Island

Today you’ll drive back to Adelaide, drop off your rental car, and catch a domestic flight to Kangaroo Island.

Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation.

Day 7
7 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 7
Kangaroo Island

Spend two days exploring the natural beauty and unique wildlife of Kangaroo Island.

You have a choice of activities included in your stay, such as a half-day tour of the island, visit to Seal Bay, excursion to Kelly Hill Caves, and clifftop coastal trek. You can also go fishing off the beach before presenting your catch to the chef to prepare for dinner, and participate in cookery classes.

Day 8
8 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 8
Kangaroo Island

Continue to explore Kangaroo Island.

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities to suit your requirements prior to departure.

Day 9
9 Landscape view of vineyard in Marlborough wine country, South island, New Zealand

Day 9
Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.

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itinerary highlights
  • Enjoy a gourmet walking tour through Adelaide Central Market

  • Experience the incredible food and wine culture of the Barossa Valley on a private guided tour

  • Stay at the base of the Elder Range, one of the most beautiful locations in the outback

  • Explore endemic wildlife and ancient rock art in the Flinders Ranges

  • Watch wild kangaroos and other wildlife on Kangaroo Island

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