See more! Adelaide
Barossa
Kangaroo Island
Flinders Ranges
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FOOD WINE && FOOD WINE
RIVER CRUISING
WILDLIFE & NATURE
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OUTBACK ADVENTURE
2012 - 2013
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See More! Welcome to Adelaide Sightseeing, South Australia’s largest and longest serving day tour operator, having operated for over 30 years. As a South Australian owned and operated company, we take pride in knowing our state well. We offer half day, full day and longer stay tours to all corners of Adelaide and South Australia, and will go that extra mile to make your time with us special and memorable. So come on tour with us - you’ll always be made to feel welcome and experience more on an Adelaide Sightseeing tour!
Contents See, Taste and Explore
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Kangaroo Island
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Free Offers
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River Murray and The Coorong
14 – 15
Day Tours
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Flinders Ranges and The Outback
16 – 17
Barossa, Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale
6–7
Best of Southern Australia
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Adelaide
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Hotel / Motel Courtesy Pick-Ups
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Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf
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South Australia Map
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See Adelaide City Map on page 19.
Flinders Ranges
Eyre Peninsula
Clare Valley Yorke Peninsula Barossa Adelaide
Riverland
Adelaide Hills Cleland Wildlife Park Hahndorf
Murraylands
McLaren Vale
Fleurieu Peninsula Victor Harbor
Kangaroo Island
Limestone Coast
South Australia Adelaide
About Adelaide Sightseeing Our Tours
South Australia is a fantastic place to tour around. It has wide open spaces, good roads and highways and lots of attractions and experiences. We have designed our tour itineraries with you in mind and we want to make sure that you see as much as you can when touring with us. But most of all we want you to enjoy yourselves, meet other like-minded travellers and holidaymakers and learn about what our great state has to offer.
Our Coaches
Our coaches are state-of-the-art, air-conditioned vehicles. We operate a fleet of modern Scania 53-seaters and 23-seater Toyota Coasters. These vehicles are also available for group charter and our Groups Division can help plan an itinerary for you to anywhere in Australia, including accommodation and attractions.
Our People
Our driver guides and our sales consultants are all highly trained and know how to make your holiday booking easy and full of great memories. They are all locals who have a passion for South Australia. You’ll always find a friendly smile and a warm welcome when you hop on board an Adelaide Sightseeing tour.
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See, Taste and Explore
City & Hills
Adelaide (known as the 20-minute city) is considered to be Australia’s most liveable CBD. See this for yourself as you easily move around the city streets which sit in the middle of a tree-covered plain resting between the rolling Adelaide hills in the east to the long, white sandy beaches in the west. The Adelaide Hills, only 30 minutes away from the CBD is dotted with quaint villages and bustling towns. It stretches from the Barossa in the north, to Kuitpo Forest in the south. See pages 6, 8 and 10 for tours that feature our City and Hills experiences. Places to Explore: Haigh’s Chocolate Factory | Light’s Vision | Adelaide Oval | St Peter’s Cathedral | Parliament House | Hahndorf | Cleland Conservation and Wildlife Park | Mt Lofty Lookout | Popeye Cruise | Adelaide Zoo | Giant Pandas
Food & Wine
South Australians love their food and wine and so will you. Our restaurants are superb, we have a huge list of gourmet events and some of the best chefs in the world. With names like Yalumba, Jacob’s Creek and Penfolds, it’s easy to see why Adelaide is Australia’s wine capital with over 200 cellar doors on our doorstep in 16 wine regions! See pages 6 and 9 for tours that feature our Food and Wine experiences. Places to Explore: Jacob’s Creek Winery | SA Company Store – Angaston | Adelaide Central Markets | National Wine Centre | Wine regions – Barossa, Clare, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island and McLaren Vale
River
The Murray River is an ancient river system and national icon that winds its way through 600 kilometres of South Australia to The Coorong, one of Australia’s most significant wetlands and National Parks full of Aboriginal culture, wildlife and wonderment. See the river and its unique flora and fauna, and old riverside ports whilst drifting unhurriedly and quietly on Australia’s largest paddle steamer, the P.S. Murray Princess or for a day trip, cruise aboard the Proud Mary. See pages 14 and 15 for tours that feature our River experiences. Places to Explore: Mannum – birthplace of the River Murray paddle steamers | Old river port town of Goolwa, Younghusband Peninsula | Southern Ocean | Hindmarsh Island Bridge
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South Australia is world renowned for its wildlife in places such as Kangaroo Island, the Flinders Ranges and in the deserts and outback areas. With over 4,000 kilometres of coastline, South Australia also has excellent cliffs to view southern right whales on their migratory path to warmer waters.
Wildlife
Kangaroo Island is a must see for visitors to Adelaide and is rightly famous for its prolific wildlife including the Australian Sea-lion, Little Penguin, koala, echidna and platypus. See pages 9, 11 and 18 for tours that feature our Wildlife experiences. Places to Explore: Seal Bay Conservation Park | Parndana Wildlife Park | Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | Raptor Domain Birds of Prey | Cleland Conservation and Wildlife Park
The South Australian outback is full of magnificent mountains, glowing red sunsets and wildlife, including emus and kangaroos, desert lizards, yellow-footed rock wallabies and wedgetailed eagles.
Outback
Take in the beauty of Lake Eyre in flood – a rare occurrence; the amazing Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges and some of the best hiking trails, bush walks and four-wheel drive experiences in this country. See pages 16 and 17 for tours that feature our Outback experiences. Places to Explore: Flinders Ranges | Wilpena Pound | Brachina Gorge | Clare Valley | Prairie Hotel | Arkaroo Rock | Lake Eyre | William Creek Hotel | Wilpena Pound Resort | Pichi Richi Pass | Heysen and Mawson Trails
Special Offers
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50% off Adelaide City Highlights Tour (AS14) when booking a full day Adelaide Sightseeing Tour
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Free Victor Harbor & McLaren Vale Highlights Tour (As18) when booking a Kangaroo Island Highlights (HTCC) and Barossa Wine Tour With Hahndorf (As10)
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Free Adelaide City Highlights Tour (As14) when booking two full day Adelaide Sightseeing Tours
*FREE AND 50% OFF TOUR OFFERS ONLY AVAILABLE ON SELECTED TOURS INCLUDING AS10, AS11, AS12, AS13, AS14, AS18, AS23 AND HTCC.
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Barossa, Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale
LOCATION HIGHLIGHT
Barossa Jacob’s Creek, one of the most popular wine brands in the world.
Barossa Wine Tour 芭萝莎红酒之旅
Kangaroo Island Nature & Wildlife 袋鼠岛自然 & 野生动物游
Mandarin speaking tour to the famous Barossa. Enjoy Jacob’s Creek and Penfolds Winery and spectacular views from Mengler’s Hill. Inclusions & Highlights • Adelaide City Tour • Wine tasting at Jacob’s Creek and Penfolds • 2 course lunch at Jacob’s Restaurant and 1 glass of wine • Short structured tasting and selfguided walk around Jacob’s Creek • See views of the famous Barossa at Mengler’s Hill • Shop at Angas Park Fruits for delicious dried fruits and chocolates • Visit the amazing Whispering Wall
$109 Tour Code CHBVB Duration Full Day Tour Operates Thursday
per person $79 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9.30am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 5.30pm
Mandarin speaking tour to the picturesque Adelaide Hills exploring the many delights of Hahndorf and Victor Harbor. Overnight on Kangaroo Island to enjoy a full wildlife and nature experience. Inclusions & Highlights • Scenic drive through the Adelaide Hills and Mt Lofty Lookout • Explore the German historic village of Hahndorf • German style lunch at the Hahndorf Inn • Visit the seaside town Victor Harbor • 1 nights accommodation and return ferry to Kangaroo Island • Guided beach walk at Seal Bay • Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch • See Koalas and other native wildlife at Hanson Bay Koala Walk
$519 Tour Code CHNWB Duration 2 Days / 1 Night Operates Tuesday
per person $399 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9.30am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 10.30pm (Day 2)
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Barossa Wine Tour with Hahndorf
$125 Tour Code AS10 Duration Full Day Tour Operates Daily
Explore Australia’s most famous wine region, the Barossa, before touring through the picturesque Adelaide Hills and visiting Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement.
per adult $69 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9.15am or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 5.15pm
Inclusions & Highlights
Sample some of the Barossa’s finest wines, enjoy a sumptuous lunch, and finish the day with free time exploring the main street of Hahndorf.
• Full day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • The lovely village of Angaston, one of South Australia’s oldest towns • Morning tea, tour and tastings at Jacob’s Creek Winery • Take in the amazing view of the valley, its vineyards, hills and farms from Mengler’s Hill Lookout
• Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch and wine tastings from 2 boutique wineries at the South Australian Company Store, Angaston • Explore shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and produce in Hahndorf
Victor Harbor & McLaren Vale Highlights
$99 Tour Code AS18 Duration Full Day Tour Operates Wednesday and Saturday
Explore Adelaide’s Southern vales and beaches on this great day tour. Travel the picturesque Adelaide Hills and into the Fleurieu Peninsula, where the vines meet the sea. Pass through Goolwa and onto Victor Harbor, one of South Australia’s most popular seaside towns, before returning to Adelaide via the popular wine region, McLaren Vale.
Inclusions & Highlights • Full day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • Morning tea stop in the main street of Strathalbyn • Tour of Goolwa, including the Wharf and Barrage, where the River Murray meets the Ocean • Pass through Horseshoe Bay and Encounter Bay, a great spot for whale watching from May to October
• Free time to explore the main street of McLaren Vale - sample an array of local produce and wine tastings at nearby cellar doors • Free time for lunch (own expense) and to explore Granite Island or the Main Street, dotted with local craft stores and cafés
per adult $53 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9.15am or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 5.15pm
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Adelaide City Highlights
$62 Tour Code AS14 Duration Half Day Tour Operates Daily
per adult $31 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station 9.15am or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 12.15pm
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From the city to the beach, experience the cosmopolitan life of Adelaide as you tour through our fine city, to the popular seaside town of Glenelg. The coastal city of Adelaide is noted for its many festivals, its food, wine and culture and its long beach fronts. Take note of the superb architecture, cultural boulevards, surrounding park lands and wide streets and then you’ll appreciate why we have been ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
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• Half day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • Haigh’s Chocolates Factory tour and tasting (except Sundays and Good Friday) • Adelaide Oval – one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world • St Peter’s Cathedral – a renowned landmark • Light’s Vision where Colonel William Light stood and planned out our City
Popeye Cruise
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$10 per child
Combine the Popeye Cruise with the Adelaide City Highlights tour. After your Adelaide City Highlights tour, enjoy a scenic cruise down the River Torrens on one of Adelaide’s iconic ‘Popeye’ motor launches, departing from Elder Park, in front of the Adelaide Festival Centre. Cruise via the Torrens Weir to the Adelaide Zoo before returning to Elder Park where you will disembark.
Tour Code AS14P
• Travel the Glenelg Esplanade and imagine the stunning sunsets from the luxurious beach front apartments • North Terrace Cultural Precinct and Boulevard including SA Museum, Art Gallery, State Library, Parliament House, Government House and Universities • Complimentary tea and coffee • Victoria Square in the heart of the city • River Torrens – Adelaide’s popular river and parklands
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Inclusions & Highlights • Return 40-minute Popeye cruise between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo • Cruise the picturesque River Torrens with its lush, green riverbanks and prolific birdlife • Enjoy the commentary from your driver highlighting the many landmarks and points of interest as you travel past
Popeye Cruise and Giant Panda Viewing
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$29 per child
Combine the Popeye Cruise and Giant Panda Viewing with the Adelaide City Highlights tour. Add the Popeye cruise and a visit to Adelaide Zoo and see Australia’s only Giant Pandas, Wang Wang and Funi!TM Adelaide Zoo is home to over 1,800 animals and almost 300 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.
Tour Code AS14Z
Note Popeye does not operate during extreme weather conditions
Inclusions & Highlights • Return 40-minute Popeye cruise between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo • Entry into Adelaide Zoo • A viewing time will be given for you to see the Giant Pandas • Learn more about Zoos SA Conservation Program of protecting this endangered species
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Adelaide Central Market Tour
$60 Tour Code AS16 Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes Operates Market Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
per adult $56 per child
Departs Providore, Stall 66 in the Adelaide Central Market at 9.30am Finishes 11.00am
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The Adelaide Central Market is home to 80 stalls, shops and cafés selling the freshest of produce direct from the growers and wholesale markets. Join a sensory and interactive, gourmet walking tour with local food expert, Restauranteur, Olive Oil and Cheese Judge, Slow Food Member and Chef, Mark Gleeson. Mark’s knowledge of the local food industry is vast.
Inclusions & Highlights • Guided walking gourmet food tour • View the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere and a window into the South Australian food industry • Visit and talk with lots of friendly stall holders • Experience the exciting buzz of the market
• Taste some of the finest foods and produce this State has to offer • Finish the tour with a well-earned, beautifully made coffee
Panda Insights & Inspirations Tour
• Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the start of the tour for an additional $20 per person (commencing at 8.30am) • Tour operates on a minimum of 2 persons
$130 Tour Code APT1 Duration 2 hours 15 minutes Operates Wednesday to Sunday
Meet the only Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere, Wang Wang & FuniTM at the Adelaide Zoo. Your Zoo tour host will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to enter the Zoo before regular opening time and wander through the Bamboo Forest to the Giant Panda exhibit. You will meet the Red Pandas and see the Keeper release Wang Wang & FuniTM in to their day exhibit.
Inclusions & Highlights • Full day entry to the Adelaide Zoo • Morning tea voucher and a discount voucher to use in the Panda shop • Meet the Red Pandas and see their morning feed • Learn about the bamboo, where is it sourced and how the Zoo keeps up the supply for the pandas daily intake
• Ample opportunity to take photos and watch the Giant Pandas without the crowds • At the end of your tour, explore the rest of the Zoo at your leisure
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Departs 8.30am from the Adelaide Zoo entry gate Minimum Age 6 years
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10 Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf
Ultimate Adelaide & Hahndorf
$111 Tour Code AS12 Duration Full Day Tour Operates Daily
See more on this comprehensive tour that blends the highlights of the city, the bustling of the beach areas and the quaint but classic Adelaide Hills region. From the towering Mt Lofty Summit to Australia’s oldest German settlement, Hahndorf, you will see the scenic span of the South Australian landscape from the city to the coast. This tour combines the Adelaide City Highlights (AS14) and the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf itineraries (AS13).
LOCATION HIGHLIGHT
Adelaide Hills The lush, green rolling hills and spectacular vistas will take your breath away
$56 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9.15am or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 5.15pm
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Inclusions & Highlights • Full day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • Haigh’s Chocolates Factory Tour • St Peter’s Cathedral – a significant landmark in our City • The world famous Adelaide Oval • Travel the Glenelg Esplanade and imagine the stunning sunsets from the luxurious beach front apartments • Free time for lunch at a local café or Central Markets (own expense)
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• Take in the magnificent views across the city to the sea from Mt Lofty Summit – the highest peak of the Mt Lofty Ranges • Afternoon tea or beer tasting at the iconic Hahndorf Inn Hotel with its rich history and hospitality • Drive past Bridgewater Mill water wheel and the villages of Crafers, Stirling and Aldgate • Enjoy free time in Hahndorf wandering the main street exploring its many shops and businesses with German origin
• Haigh’s Chocolates Tour does not operate on Sundays and Good Friday
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Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf
$62 Tour Code AS13 Duration Half Day Tour Operates Daily
Discover the magic of the Adelaide Hills on your way to the historic German settlement of Hahndorf. The Adelaide Hills is home to the Mt Lofty Ranges, rolling vineyards, unspoilt bushland and rich farmland. Explore the delights of Hahndorf and experience the charm of quaint, historic hills villages. Sample the local handmade produce as well as the arts and crafts of this fascinating region.
per adult $31 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 1.15pm or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 5.15pm
Inclusions & Highlights • Half day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • Tour through the east end of Adelaide via parklands and the lovely eastern suburb areas • Take in the magnificent views across the city to the sea from Mt Lofty Summit – the highest peak of the Mt Lofty Ranges • Afternoon tea or beer tasting at the iconic Hahndorf Inn Hotel with its rich history and hospitality
• Enjoy free time in Hahndorf wandering along the main street exploring its many shops and businesses with German origin, including art, craft, leather and fabric shops, butchers, bakers, cafés and of course pubs • Drive past Bridgewater Mill water wheel, and the villages of Crafers, Stirling and Aldgate
Cleland Wildlife Park
$62 Tour Code AS11 Duration Half Day Tour Operates Daily
per adult $31 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 1.15pm or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 5.15pm
Note • Koala holding will not operate when the temperature is over 32 degrees celcius at Mt Barker
Travel through the picturesque Adelaide Hills to Cleland Wildlife and Conservation Park and discover our Australian Wildlife. Wander at your leisure among kangaroos, wallabies, emus and waterfowl. Many of the animals in the park are free to roam the open spaces. The animals are accustomed to people, meaning you can pat and feed them.
Inclusions & Highlights • Half day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • Take in the magnificent views across the city to the sea from Mt Lofty Summit – the highest peak of the Mt Lofty Ranges • Self-guided tour of Cleland Conservation and Wildlife Park, including entry and park map • See wombats, dingoes, and Tasmanian Devils
• Up close and personal experiences with emus, kangaroos and koalas • Have your photo taken holding a koala (extra cost) • Grab a coffee, snack or meal at the Cleland Café • View the range of eco-friendly gifts in the Gift Shop • Visit the Ocean to the Outback Interpretive Centre
• Cleland Conservation and Wildlife Park is closed on days with a Catastrophic fire danger rating
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Kangaroo Island Highlights
$248 Tour Code HTCC Duration Full Day Tour Operates Daily
per adult $159 per child
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 10.40pm
Note • Flight options available
For those with limited time experience the main highlights of Kangaroo Island on this one day comprehensive tour. As one of our most popular day tours, you will see all of the major attractions Kangaroo Island has to offer – walk amongst the Sea-lions, photograph the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch and see Koalas and other wildlife in their own habitat.
• Transfers from Goolwa/Victor Harbor are available excluding Wednesdays and Saturdays
Inclusions & Highlights • Return scenic coach transfers to Cape Jervis • Return SeaLink ferry crossing from the mainland to Penneshaw • Full day coach tour with commentary by a local expert driver/guide • Seal Bay guided beach walk amongst a colony of rare Australian Sea-lions • Delicious 2-course lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro/Lodge
• Flinders Chase Visitor Centre and National Park • Take some amazing photos at Remarkable Rocks • See Admirals Arch, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful New Zealand Fur Seals • Observe koalas relaxing in the shady eucalyptus trees at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
2 Day 4WD Highlights of Kangaroo Island
• An overnight option is available – travel to Kangaroo Island the afternoon prior and be fresh and ready the next morning for your tour. From $88 per person twin share (including transfers and accommodation in a Sorrento’s Room at KI Seafront in Penneshaw)
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$1058 Tour Code KI23 Duration 2 Days / 1 Night Operates Daily (Except 24th - 25th December)
per person Twin Share
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 10.40pm (Day 2)
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On this two day personalised small group 4WD tour, discover Kangaroo Island’s wildlife, nature and spectacular scenery. Experience the best of Kangaroo Island, see koalas, kangaroos and native birdlife in their natural habitats. Wander past wild Australian Sea-lions, lunch in style in a private bushland setting and visit formations such as Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. This tour combines two full day tours which are available as single day options for those with limited time.
Inclusions & Highlights • Return scenic coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island • Two days small group 4WD touring with expert commentary from local driver/guide • Unforgettable Australian Sea-lion walk at Seal Bay • Explore Flinders Chase National Park and wander among Remarkable Rocks
• See New Zealand fur seals at Admirals Arch • See wildlife in the wild! • Cape de Couedic Lighthouse • Gourmet picnic lunch on both days including complimentary wine • Overnight accommodation
• Price is based on standard room only accommodation. Other accommodation, flights and single day touring options also available • Group touring is not recommended for children under 7 years of age - please enquire about booking a private charter
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2 Day Kangaroo Island Coast to Coast
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$499 Tour Code CCCC Duration 2 Days / 1 Night Operates Daily (Except 24th - 25th December)
per person Twin Share
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 10.40pm (Day 2)
Note • Flight options available
Over two days, experience fascinating wildlife, unique local produce and spectacular coastal and landscape scenery.
• Price is based on a Sorrento’s Room at Kangaroo Island Seafront in Penneshaw
Inclusions & Highlights
Explore Australia’s finest naturebased destination, visiting a series of stunning and unique locations including Seal Bay where you will be taken on a guided beach walk among a colony of wild Australian sea-lions. You’ll visit beautiful unspoiled beaches, incredible natural attractions, local cottage industries and wildlife parks.
• Return scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis • Return SeaLink ferry crossing from the mainland to Penneshaw • Two days coach touring with expert commentary from local driver/guide • Tour and tasting at Clifford’s Honey Farm • Marvel at the spectacular Birds of Prey free flight show
• Walk among a colony of wild Australian Sea-lions on a guided beach walk at Seal Bay • Watch the evening pelican feeding at Kingscote • Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery • Feed kangaroos and see other native animals at Parndana Wildlife Park • Take some amazing photos at Remarkable Rocks
2 Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour
• See Admirals Arch, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful New Zealand Fur Seals • Enjoy a 2-course lunch on both days • Overnight accommodation at a selection of hotels/motels
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Tour Code KI2CC Duration 2 Days / 1 Night Operates December to March - Daily April and November - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday May to October - Monday, Thursday and Saturday For the spirited traveller who appreciates a touch of adventure, experience this interactive 2 day tour. Spend two days exploring Kangaroo Island’s most famous experiences and attractions and also see a few “off-the-beaten-track” ones too! Your overnight accommodation is at the Vivonne Bay Lodge set in stunning Australian Bushland, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy some free activities during your stay.
Inclusions & Highlights • Return scenic coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island • Two days small coach touring with expert commentary by a local driver/guide • All entry and guided tour fees to Kangaroo Island attractions • Attractions such as Seal Bay, sandboarding at Little Sahara, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
• Guided nocturnal penguin walk • Overnight dormitory accommodation at Vivonne Bay Lodge • Kayaking, bike riding and swimming at Vivonne Bay Lodge available at no extra cost • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am or selected Adelaide Hotels or hostels Returns 10.40pm (Day 2) Note • Part of the enjoyment of this tour is the active hands-on participation of everyone including preparation of meals and washing dishes • This tour is not recommended for children 12 years and under and persons up to 17 years inclusive must be accompanied by an adult • Return flight and accommodation upgrade option available
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14 River Murray and The Coorong
River Murray Highlights
$142 Tour Code AS23 Duration Full Day Tour Operates Monday and Friday
Cruise the River Murray enjoying the magnificent landscapes of this picturesque region. Relax while taking a cruise on the historic River Murray and gain an insight into this unique river system. After lunch, take in the spectacular views and stop for a great photo opportunity at the lookout overlooking the township of Mannum. On the return journey to Adelaide, visit the famous Big Rocking Horse at Gumeracha.
• Full day coach tour with expert commentary by local driver/guide • 75 minute cruise aboard the intimate cruising vessel, the Proud Mary • Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch prepared by the resident chefs while you cruise the spectacular River Murray • Free time to explore the historic River Town, Mannum
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 9.15am or selected Adelaide hotels Returns 5.15pm
• Scenic drive through the picturesque Adelaide Hills, via Tungillo and Mt Torrens • Free time for some shopping at Melba’s Chocolate Factory • Stop for afternoon tea (own expense) at the famous Big Rocking Horse and Toy Factory at Gumeracha
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$84 Tour Code AS24 Duration 4 hours Operates Monday and Thursday (does not operate Monday June to September)
This eco cruise takes you through the Coorong National Park where you are able to view the Mouth of the River Murray and discover the diversity of this magnificent ecosystem. Enjoy a guided boardwalk tour across Younghusband Peninsula to view the Southern Ocean.
$71 per child
Inclusions & Highlights
Coorong Discovery Cruise
Discover the history and geography of the River Murray’s beginnings on this popular cruise.
per adult
$62 per child
Departs Main Wharf Old River Port Town of Goolwa at 12.00pm Returns 4.00pm
Additional Touring Options
Inclusions & Highlights • Cruise the River Murray onboard the ‘Spirit of Coorong’ • Enjoy informative and entertaining commentary from your captain • Cruise to the Goolwa Barrage, through the lock, and into the Coorong National Park to view the mouth of the River Murray • Take a stroll on a boardwalk through the sand dunes and take in the views of the Southern Ocean
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• Both lunch and afternoon tea included • Hear about the cockling industry, the sand dune flora and fauna, and how the Aboriginal people lived in the area • See and learn about the wetland birdlife that inhabit this special region
• Coach from Adelaide Depart Adelaide with return coach transfer – please ask your consultant for prices • Self-Drive from Adelaide Hire a car in Adelaide and enjoy a scenic drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula. From $46 for a small manual vehicle • Coorong Adventure Cruise - $98pp 6 hour cruise from Goolwa Wharf, operates every Sunday and Wednesday (October to May inclusive). Transfers not available – self-drive option only
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3 Night Discovery Cruise
$720 Tour Code M3 Duration 3 Nights Operates Friday
per person twin share
Departs Mannum at 4.30pm.Coach transfer departs Adelaide 2.00pm Returns Mannum 9.00am. Coach transfer arrives Adelaide 12.00pm (Day 4)
Note • All cruise prices based on Inside Cabin upgrades to Outside Cabin or Stateroom available - ask your consultant for prices
A short introduction to the beautiful and historic Murray River between Walker Flat and Murray Bridge. 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 PS Murray Princess.
Inclusions of all Murray Princess Cruises
Highlights of 3 Night Cruise
• All meals • An exciting selection of shoreside tours • Guided nature walks and eco-excursions • Onboard presentations • Use of spas and saunas
• Murraylands weekend escape • Backwater wildlife boat tour • Murray Bridge guided tour • Focus on the down-river bio-diverse lowlands • Food and wine trail tastings
4 Night Outback Heritage Cruise
This cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic riverport of Mannum to Blanchetown Inclusions & Highlights All inclusions of the 3 Night Discovery Cruise above, plus: • Vineyard and cellar door tasting • Focus on the upriver gorges and farmlands • Woolshed barbecue • Native wildlife shelter • Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Conservation Park, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites
7 Night Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise
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$959 Tour Code M4 Duration 4 Nights Operates Monday
• Captain’s Dinner and Cocktail Party • Live entertainment • 24 hour self-service tea and coffee bar • Complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or car-parking in Mannum
per person twin share
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 2.00pm Returns Mannum 9.00am.Coach transfers arrive Adelaide 12.00pm(Day 5)
Enjoy leisurely cruising 320kms of the heart of the great Murray River, between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge, and the breathtaking riverlands of South Australia. Inclusions & Highlights All highlights of the 3 and 4 Night Cruises above, plus: • Total Murraylands and wildlife experience • Captain’s Dinner and Seafood Buffet • Unpack once and relax to a new destination every day • Bonus Barossa tour and wine tastings
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$1479 Tour Code M7M/M7F Duration 7 Nights Operates Monday and Friday
per person twin share
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 2.00pm Returns Mannum 9.00am. Coach transfers arrive Adelaide 12.00pm(Day 8)
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16 Flinders Ranges and The Outback
LOCATION HIGHLIGHT
Flinders Ranges Explore the ancient landscape of outback South Australia
3 Day Wine, Outback and Wildlife Tour
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$1221 Tour Code BVFR Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights Operates Tuesday and Friday
per person twin share
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 8.30am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 6.00pm (Day 3)
Note • This tour is small group travelling with limited seats and requires a minimum of two passengers to operate
Immerse yourself in South Australia’s most iconic and picturesque landscapes on this premium 3-day guided tour. Visit the world renowned wine regions, the Barossa and Clare Valley, where you will enjoy tastings at a selection of wineries. Explore the Flinders Ranges and outback where wildlife and serenity collaborate to give you an incredible experience.
Inclusions & Highlights • Small group tour with experienced driver/guide • Four tastings at premium wineries in the Barossa and Clare Valley, including a tour at Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre • Small group touring in the Flinders Ranges with local guide/driver
• Visit Wilpena Pound, Arkaroo Rock, and Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges • Superior accommodation at Clare Country Club and Wilpena Pound Resort • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
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3 Day Ultimate Coober Pedy
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$1286 Tour Code UCP Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights Operates Daily (except 23rd - 26th December)
per adult twin share $986 per child
Departs Adelaide Airport on select flights Returns Adelaide Airport on select flights (Day 3)
Inclusions & Highlights
Travel to the ‘Opal Capital of the World’. This 3 day Coober Pedy Adventure offers you the opportunity to explore a piece of the South Australian Outback, without the ties of being on a guided tour. Sightseeing includes a town tour of Coober Pedy, as well as a chance to see an Opal Mine.
• Return flight Adelaide to Coober Pedy • Return airport transfers between Coober Pedy Airport and Desert Cave Hotel • 2 nights accommodation at Desert Cave Hotel
• Continental breakfast daily • Half day Desert Cave Town Tour • Half day Down and Dirty Opal Digging Tour • One night Steamboat Dinner
3 Day Lake Eyre, Outback and Flinders Ranges 4WD & Fly
From
$3498 Tour Code BANKO Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights Operates Daily (except 23rd - 26th December)
per adult Twin Share
Departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am or selected Adelaide Hotels Returns 6.00pm (Day 3)
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This 4WD/fly adventure will provide you with rare access to some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations. Travel through old country towns with quaint cottages and historic buildings on your way to the Outback. Touring in the Flinders Ranges is an experience not to be missed - majestic ranges, rugged scenery, ever changing colours and native wildlife. Enjoy a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound and Lake Eyre, as well as exploring Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges.
Inclusions & Highlights • 3 days small group touring with expert commentary by local driver/guide • Travel through the Clare Valley wine region and enjoy a tasting at one of the boutique wineries • Full day scenic flight over Wilpena Pound, the Heysen and Elder Ranges, Lake Eyre, Warburton Groove and Lake Torrens • Enjoy lunch in the quirky township of William Creek
• Entry fees to National Parks • Explore the picturesque Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges • Follow the historic Old Ghan Railway line through Pichi Richi Pass • 2 nights accommodation at Wilpena Pound Resort • 2 breakfasts, 3 morning teas and 3 lunches
• This tour is small group travelling with limited seats and requires a minimum of two passengers to operate. Holiday season surcharges payable direct to the company may apply. • Child age is 7-12 years
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18 Best of Southern Australia
3 Day Adelaide to Melbourne Great Ocean Road Tour
From
$425 Tour Code ATA ADL/MEL Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Explore one of Australia’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road, between Adelaide and Melbourne. From Adelaide, cross the Murray River and head to the Grampians National Park. Travel along the Great Ocean Road stopping at various coastal lookouts, including the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Experience the Fly Tree Top Walk, and see some of the famous surf beaches.
Operates Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Does not depart Saturdays during April September
Inclusions & Highlights • 3 full days of guided coach touring with an experienced guide • Discover the truly magnificent views of the Grampians National Park after a good hike to one of the peaks • Visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and learn more of the ancient Dreamtime stories • Explore several natural landscapes including The Arch, London Bridge and the Bay of Martyrs
• See the magnificent Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge • Entry fees to National Parks and the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk • Pass through the coastal towns of Apollo Bay, Lorne, and the famous Bells Beach • 2 nights accommodation in dormitory accommodation with share facilities • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
Arrives Early evening at 3 central locations in Melbourne (Day 3)
• Melbourne to Adelaide option also available (Tour Code ATA MEL/ADL) • Upgrade to budget ensuite accommodation available for an additional cost
$1631 Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
From Adelaide, transfer to the River Murray where for the next three nights you will explore this majestic waterway aboard the PS Murray Princess. Enjoy a night in Adelaide, and then an overnight tour to Kangaroo Island to see all the highlights the island has to offer. Then back to Adelaide where you will enjoy a full day tour to the Barossa Valley and the quaint township of Hahndorf, as well as a local City Sights tour.
Departs 6.30am at selected Adelaide Accommodation
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Tour Code ABSA
Operates Friday
Inclusions & Highlights • 3 night River Murray Discovery cruise aboard paddle-wheeler PS Murray Princess, including transfers and shore-side excursions • Guided tour of Murray Bridge’s historic landmarks and local attractions • Backwater wildlife tour, exploring the mazes of the river and learning about the prolific birdlife found there • 3 nights accommodation at Chifley on South Terrace, Adelaide • Overnight KI Coast to Coast tour, including ferry/coach transfers, accommodation and touring • Walk amongst a colony of rare and wild Seal-lions on a guided walk at Seal Bay
Twin Share
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8 Day Best of South Australia Tour
See three of SA’s most famous regions on this extended tour of Adelaide and beyond.
per person
• Amazing photo opportunities at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park • Full day Barossa Wine Tour with Hahndorf • Tour and tastings at Jacob’s Creek Winery • Free time to explore Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement • Half day Adelaide City Highlights tour • Haigh’s Chocolates Factory tour and tastings • The world famous Adelaide Oval and St Peters Cathedral • 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
per person Twin Share
Departs 2.00pm at the Mercure Grosvenor Returns 12.15pm (Day 8)
Note • Murray Princess cruise based on Inside Cabin - upgrades to Outside Cabin or Staterooms available - ask your consultant for prices
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Hotel /Motel Courtesy Pick-Ups MORNING AFTERNOON KANGAROO ISLAND DAY TOURS DAY TOURS (AM) 22 22 Adelaide Backpackers Inn 8.35 12.35 6.10 23 23 Adelaide Central Bus Station (85 Franklin Street) 9.00 1.00 6.15 24 24 Adelaide Central YHA (meet at Adelaide Central Bus Station) 25 25 Adelaide Meridien Hotels and Apartments 8.25 6.05 26 26 Adelaide Paringa Motel 6.25 27 27 Adelaide Royal Coach 8.20 6.00 28 28 Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel 8.35 6.10 29 29 Ambassadors Hotel 6.20 30 30 Backpack Oz 8.40 6.15 31 31 Blue Galah Hostel (meet at Hotel Grand Chancellor on Currie) 32 32 BreakFree Director’s Studios 8.35 12.30 6.00 33 33 BreakFree Adelaide 8.45 6.25 34 34 Chifley on South Terrace 8.35 6.10 35 35 Comfort Hotel Adelaide Riviera 8.45 12.45 6.25 36 36 Crowne Plaza Adelaide (meet at Bus Stop H, 8.35 6.15 Grenfell St, Griffin’s Head Hotel) 37 37 Franklin Central Apartments (meet at Adelaide Central Bus Station) 38 38 Grand Chifley Hotel Adelaide 8.35 12.35 6.10 39 39 Hilton Adelaide Hotel 8.50 6.15 40 40 Fitzroy Terrace Hotel Grand Chancellor on Currie 8.45 12.45 6.15 41 41 Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hindley 8.45 6.25Adelaide 42 42 Aquatic InterContinental Adelaide (meet at Mercure Grosvenor) - Centre HOTEL/MOTEL (please ensure this is pre-booked)
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