Jaguar National Rally - Post Rally Tour

Day One - The Range Restaurant

On Tuesday, the first day of the post rally tour, we left The Manna Haus in Hahndorf in a loose convoy at 10:00am and headed for McLaren Vale. On arrival in the town, we had some free time either to relax with a coffee or to explore the main street, which many chose to do.

At mid-day we gathered at The Fleurieu Visitor Centre to drive to The Range Restaurant in Mt. Compass for lunch. The restaurant had been especially opened for us by our hosts Rik and Jenny. The meal and views from the dining room over the golf course were both excellent and enjoyed by all. After lunch we headed back to McLaren Vale and checked in to our accommodation at the Mclaren Vale Motel, settling in before happy hour at 5.30pm and a BBQ dinner.

Day Two -“Spirit of the Coorong”

On Wednesday morning we gathered at the Motel for a short briefing before leaving at 10am for Goolwa, where we had an hour for a coffee or a wander in the town before either boarding the “Spirit of the Coorong” for a 3-hour lunch cruise along the beautiful Coorong, or taking the Cockle Train to Victor Harbor to explore the town and Granite Island.

Local Jaguar Club members joined the party on the boat for a wonderful 3-hour lunch cruise to the Murray mouth and the wetlands beyond, with excellent commentary from the Captain. The birdlife was bountiful and didn’t disappoint and everyone enjoyed watching the seals as the boat negotiated the lock at the Goolwa barrage.

Day Two - “Cockle Train”

Those who chose to travel in the firstclass carriage on the Cockle train to Victor Harbor enjoyed panoramic views of the countryside and many took the horse drawn tramway along the causeway to Granite Island, home of the fairy penguins.

At the end of the afternoon, everyone made their own way back to McLaren Vale and enjoyed some free time before a short stroll to Carmel’s Restaurant for a superb dinner.

Day Three - D’Arenberg Cube

Thursday morning was originally planned as free time to explore McLaren Vale, but during the previous evening a show of hands indicated an interest to visit the D’Arenberg Cube, a six minute drive from the Motel. The Cube is a five-storey building situation in the d’Arenberg vineyards and is currently hosting a fascinating display of art and sculptures by Salvador Dali. The general