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ULTIMATE WINERY EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIA

The Lane Vineyard, Adelaide Hills

The Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia is a selection of premium wineries, offering quality winemaking, unique wine experiences and culinary excellence. Two more South Australian wineries have been added to the program this year – Wirra Wirra and St Hugo - bringing the total to seven, more than any other state in the country.

The variety, breadth and depth of offerings spanning across the three wine regions of McLaren Vale, Barossa and Adelaide Hills, means visitors are awarded with exceptional experiences in South Australia.

www.ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au

D’ARENBERG CUBE

Fourth-generation winemaker at d’Arenberg, Chester Osborn, has embarked on his most ambitious project yet. The d’Arenberg Cube, inspired by the Rubik’s Cube, is a five-storey architectural marvel that appears to float among the Mouvèdre vines in McLaren Vale. The ground-breaking design incorporates sensory rooms, guided tastings, food and wine journeys, a new restaurant and both vale and ocean views.

A building that has to be seen to be believed, the d’Arenberg Cube is set to draw visitors from far and wide.

www.darenberg.com.au

THE LANE VINEYARD

The Lane have added two exciting new tours to their complement of wine tours, including a Blend Your Own experience and a 360° Hilltop Experience. Blend Your Own gets the competitive spirit going, with teams competing against each other. The winning blend is bottled and personally labelled to be taken home. The 360° Hilltop Experience combines a tasting of The Lane’s seven most premium wines, carefully matched to tastings from the Chef and delivered in the vineyard itself. For the ultimate culinary indulgence, The Lane have also introduced Chef’s Table, a sensory journey of spectacular dishes created by Head Chef James Brinklow. This exclusive experience catering for up to just eight guests at a time, is a matched food and wine menu amid conversations and secret-sharing with the Head Chef himself. www.thelane.com.au

ST HUGO

St Hugo is the Barossa’s newest luxury cellar door and restaurant. Perched on a rise with commanding views over the vineyard, the building melds heritage with modern, cutting-edge architecture to give visitors the best of both worlds. Visit for tours of the grounds and vineyards, structured or private tastings, and a mouth-watering menu where the food is crafted around the wine.

For the ultimate in elite experiences, the Sainthood experience is a premium, multi-day experience including private estate tours, tastings of the finest old vintages, chartered flights to the vineyards where a permanent plate bearing your name will be placed on your chosen row of vines. Craft your own red wine blend, and receive a supply of your creation for the next three years, delivered to your door. www.sthugo.com

d’Arenberg Winery, Fleurieu Peninsula Jacob’s Creek Vineyards, Barossa

Wirra Wirra, Fleurieu Peninsula

JACOB’S CREEK

Embark on a fully interactive experience to blend your favourite Jacob’s Creek Reserve range of wines. Learn how Jacob’s Creek winemakers create their premium wines, and then be guided through the process to find your own style. Blend red or white varietals, which will then be bottled and personally labelled for you to take home. You can even order your specific blend to have delivered to your door. www.jacobscreek.com.au

WIRRA WIRRA

Wirra Wirra is new to the UWEA, and it’s little wonder why. The historic winery has undergone extensive renovations, and has introduced seven new hands-on tours. Discover the history and culture of the winery, indulge in wine pairings with chocolate, join cooking classes, ring the giant bell and sample the best local produce the region has to offer. The philosophy at Wirra Wirra is simple – have fun. This is embodied in all their wines, and their experiences. After all, where else can you hurl a watermelon across a field from a giant medieval siege machine? www.wirrawirra.com

SEPPELTSFIELD

Seppeltsfield has added another personalised tour to their popular Centennial Cellar series. Aptly named This is your Life, the tour allows you to select five vintages to taste from 1902 onwards, signifying important moments or milestones in your life. Seppeltsfield were also named a Global Winner at the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism awards in Portugal in November 2016. Adding to the accolades in March 2017, they won gold at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in the best Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries category. www.seppeltsfield.com.au

PENFOLDS

A name with gravitas and reverence, Penfolds is a long-standing member of UWEA. Visit the cellar door at Penfolds Magill Estate just a 20 minute drive from the city, and enjoy a tasting, a tour, and a delicious lunch from the Magill Estate Kitchen, with views overlooking the city. If you’re there during vintage, get a sneak peek at the process in action – it may well be the next Grange you’re inhaling! www.penfolds.com

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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, Kangaroo Island

KANGAROO ISLAND WILDERNESS TRAIL

In October 2016 the highly anticipated Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail opened. The 61km (40mi), five-day hike weaves its way through Flinders Chase National Park, which is renowned for its authentic wildlife encounters.

The number of hikers permitted on the Trail is limited at any given time, to protect the national park, and to ensure a genuine, relatively isolated, immersive experience. The Trail takes visitors on a rugged trek through dense eucalypt woodland, rivers, mallee landscapes, rugged coastlines, ancient rock formations, secluded bays, pioneer settlements and limestone caves. Walkers will spot native Australian wildlife on a daily basis and be treated to spectacular sunrises and sunsets in the peaceful serenity of the protected national park. The Trail can be booked online and done independently, or visitors can opt to take a guided version of the trail with a number of operators based on the island. www.kangarooislandwildernesstrail. sa.gov.au

Murray River Walk, Murray River

KANGAROO ISLAND ODYSSEYS

Kangaroo Island Odysseys offers two and three-night touring packages incorporating the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.

These packages are perfect for those who want to get a taste of the Trail without trekking the full distance. Packages include return transfers to Adelaide from Kangaroo Island, scenic tours and all entrance fees and permits. Embark on a one day tour including a picnic lunch with South Australian wines or a one or two-day guided Wilderness Trail walk with accommodation at the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat (including dinner and breakfast). Five-day walks are available on request, though minimum numbers apply. www.kangarooislandodysseys.com.au

AUSWALK WALKING HOLIDAYS

Auswalk operate a seven-day walking holiday on Kangaroo Island that allows you to walk while carrying only the essentials; your luggage is transferred to your accommodation while you walk. In the evenings you’ll indulge in a meal of local produce with your group of like-minded walkers.

www.auswalk.com.au

MORE KANGAROO ISLAND WILDERNESS TRAIL PACKAGES

See the full list of Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail packages. www.kangarooislandwildernesstrail. sa.gov.au

MURRAY RIVER WALK

It’s not hard to see why the Murray River Walk gained accreditation into the highly coveted Great Walks of Australia program in its first year of operation. The three-day walking trail follows the Murray River and its meandering creeks and anabranches. Watch the landscape drastically change from red gum forests, to dense shrubby bushland to wide open plains of native succulents. As you walk, take in the local history spanning thousands of years and test your bird knowledge with the abundant native species that call the Riverland home.

At the end of the day, take a seat at the camp fire, glass of Riverland sparkling wine in hand, nibbling local delicacies and unwind with your small group of walkers. Let the houseboat’s top-deck spa soothe you as you watch the sun set over ochre cliffs.

After a gourmet three-course meal with more local wine, you’ll be ready to sink into your private and comfortable bedroom on the ten-berth houseboat.

Chinta Air Tours, Eyre Peninsula

Two Hands Wines, Barossa Alpha Box and Dice, Fleurieu Peninsula

TWO HANDS WINES VINEYARD EXPERIENCES

The Barossa’s Two Hands Wines is offering exclusive vineyard experiences with a choice of luxury discoveries. Enjoy a privately hosted adventure in luxury, showcasing five distinct vineyards on the Two Hands property, all with unique terroir. Two Hands offer three unique packages: 1. The Flagship Vineyard Experience is a full-day tour including a guided visit to five vineyard sites with tastings and a long lunch at the cellar door. 2. The Single Vineyard Experience is a half-day experience visiting and tasting at five vineyard sites and a winery tour, including a barrel tasting. 3. The Search for the Holy Grail tour is a 90 minute experience and allows visitors to taste the Holy Grail Shiraz in the vineyard where the grapes are grown, plus a winery tour and barrel tasting. Bespoke touring can be arranged on request. www.twohandswines.com

TRAILHOPPER

Trailhopper is Adelaide’s only hop on, hop off wine touring service. Picking you up from your Adelaide city hotel, the bus departs in the morning to either the Barossa, McLaren Vale, or the Adelaide Hills, and does a regular circuit of the region, visiting up to 15 selected wineries. The regular schedule allows you to visit around four or five wineries a day, independently of other groups on the bus. This is small group touring done your way, and without the need for a designated driver! www.trailhopper.com.au

CHINTA TOURS SEAFOOD AND WILDLIFE TOUR

For the ultimate foodie adventure, Chinta Tours have launched luxury twoday tours to Kangaroo Island and the lower Eyre Peninsula. The tours include chartered flights, seafood feasts, guided interpretation and luxury accommodation.

WHALES AND WHEELS TOUR

This two-day, one-night tour departing Adelaide from July to September includes a scenic flight over the Eyre Peninsula Far West Coast Marine Sanctuary during the whale migration season. It includes flights, vehicle hire and some meals, for a comfortable and organised itinerary that you can take at your own pace. This is the only tour where you can view southern right whales from land, sea and air. www.chinta.com.au

Calypso Star Charters, Eyre Peninsula

CALYPSO STAR CHARTERS SEA LION AND SHARK COMBO TOUR

Calypso Star Charters have launched an Australia-first combination tour that will get you swimming with playful sea lions, followed by cage diving with great white sharks on the Eyre Peninsula. This day tour is an excellent choice for those short on time, is great value for money, and includes lunch.

www.sharkcagediving.com.au

EP CRUISES OCEAN TO PLATE TOUR

This tantalising seafood experience operates out of the picturesque township of Streaky Bay, an hour’s drive from Ceduna. During the full day cruise, seafood delicacies are harvested from various locations within the bay, and passengers can join in the hunter-gatherer experience, including diving for razor fish and abalone. With oysters, blue swimmer crabs, and fresh fish also on the menu, your on-board chef will then prepare the day’s catch, and serve it up with local wines. www.epcruises.com.au

SEALINK TO OFFER LUXURY FLINDERS RANGES 4X4 TOURS

The SeaLink Travel Groups’ successful Kangaroo Island 4x4 luxury touring business, Kangaroo Island Odysseys is about to expand onto mainland South Australia in the Flinders Ranges. From September 2017, the Odysseys brand will operate a luxury four day tour every two weeks. The new four-day Flinders Ranges Tour will be conducted in luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicles and include two nights at the award-winning Rawnsley Park Station and one night at the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna. Touring will include the spectacular and rugged scenery of Wilpena Pound and the magnificent Flinders Ranges region with its wealth of wildlife, geology and ancient history. Following the third night of the tour at the famous Prairie Hotel, the tour will return to Adelaide via the stunning Clare Valley wine region. www.kangarooislandodysseys.com.au

Murray Princess, Murray River

THE TAILOR – IN RM’S FOOTSTEPS

Bespoke touring company The Tailor have launched a luxury tour following the path of famed Australian bushman RM Williams. The four-day journey on a luxury charter plane traces the personal history of RM Williams, telling the story of how he created the world-famous leather boots that bear his name. It explores the rugged South Australian outback coupled with delicious regional cuisine and includes a pair of Craftsman Boots, specially fitted for you. www.thetailor.com.au

ROSSAIR NEW TRAVEL PACKAGES

Australia’s leading private air travel provider, Rossair, has launched a selection of new, luxurious South Australian travel packages. Aimed at the sophisticated traveller, the range includes flights to the Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Eyre and Fleurieu Peninsula. Take your pick from the Flinders Ranges Outback Escape, Kangaroo Island Seaside Haven tour, Punters Vineyard Retreat, Riverside Luxury experience, Whale Watching Day Tour, Ultimate Sports Experience or Seafood Experience. You can also create your own package! www.rossairtravel.com.au

SEALINK’S UPPER MURRAYLANDS CRUISE

SeaLink’s new seven night cruise on the majestic PS Murray Princess began in April 2017. Cruising from Mannum to Morgan on the historic paddle steamer, discover the dramatic South Australian river system as it meanders its way through ancient gorges and towering cliffs, past red gum forests and stopping at nature trails. Enjoy a bush tucker breakfast, gourmet lunches and dinners, nocturnal tours, visits to historical sites, and a complimentary coach tour to the Barossa.

www.murrayprincess.com.au

Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide

PURESA – MARKET AND WILDLIFE TOUR

Nature-based tourism operators pureSA have rolled three of Adelaide’s must-do experiences into one convenient tour. Begin the day by exploring the Adelaide Central Market on a guided tour complete with tastings. Enjoy a scenic drive to Mt Lofty Summit for views across the city before heading to Cleland Wildlife Park. Explore the grounds, enjoy your picnic lunch packed with gourmet produce from the market, and get up-close with a koala – you can pat or even hold one! You’ll be returned to Adelaide by 3.30pm to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

www.puresa.com.au

SEGWAY SENSATIONS SA RIVERBANK

Discover Adelaide in a whole new way. Growing from their success at Barossa’s Seppeltsfield Estate, Segway Sensations have launched their two-wheeled tours in Adelaide around the picturesque River Torrens precinct. The guided tours run daily except Tuesdays with your guide communicating through headsets. The leisurely tour takes in the iconic Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Convention Centre, the Riverbank Bridge, Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Zoo.

www.segwaysensationsa.com.au

BBQ BUOYS- CHILL AND GRILL ON THE TORRENS

There are few things more Australian than a barbecue, so how about a barbecue on a boat with friends and family? Cruise along the River Torrens in the heart of the city in a motorised, donut-shaped boat. Bring your own food and music; drinks are extra but all cutlery, flatware and equipment are provided, as well as a Bluetooth speaker and a quick course in how to pilot the boat. www.bbqbuoys.com.au

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Restaurants, Bars, Distilleries and Microbreweries

Gather Food and Wine, Limestone Coast

THE PROPAGANDA CLUB

Adelaide’s first late-night supper club and cocktail bar is set in a swish basement venue serving up meals made from local ingredients with a modern twist. The New York inspired décor includes two areas: the Soho Lounge for casual drinks and the Manhattan Dining Room with full table service until 6am. The cuisine is classy; a perfect fit for the charm and sophistication of the restaurant, and the liquors used in the cocktails are created with South Australian ingredients at their heart. www.thepropagandaclub.com.au

GATHER FOOD AND WINE

This little gem in the Limestone Coast’s seaside town of Robe has made big waves in South Australia. The décor is homely and intimate, harking back to the natural charm of the town, and features foraged fare and locally sourced produce. The Limestone Coast is renowned for its seafood, which is evident in Gather Food and Wine’s menu. Indulge in a six-course ‘feed me’ menu, or order al a carte. Just make sure you leave room for dessert! www.gatherfoodandwine.com.au

IBERIA

New restaurant Iberia in Rundle Street is a split level homage to the Iberian Peninsula. Owners Tom and James Roden (who own Exchange Specialty Coffee around the corner from Iberia) have cultivated a menu with Head Chef Andrew Douglas to create delectable bites and sharing plates reminiscent of the region, recreated in a contemporary setting in the bustling East End of the city. www.iberiaadelaide.com.au

ANTICA PIZZERIA E CUCINA

Antica Pizzeria e Cucina brings together the best Italian dining experience. Featuring an open plan design with views into the kitchen, Antica is particularly noted for its metre-long, wood oven pizzas and fresh, handmade pasta. www.anticapizzeria.com.au

HARDY’S VERANDAH RESTAURANT

The long awaited and much touted Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant in the Adelaide Hills’ Mt Lofty House has opened to fanfare and acclaim. Featuring impressive views overlooking the Piccadilly Valley, Head Chef Wayne Brown has created an exclusive degustation menu using local ingredients farmed and foraged on the property. www.hardysverandahrestaurant.com.au

Sunny’s Pizza, Adelaide

LOST IN A FOREST

In the little town of Uraidla in the Adelaide Hills, an old church has found new life as a cool new pizzeria and bar. The handmade wood oven in the back cooks a range of pizzas under the guidance of Head Chef Nick Filsell, including the Vietnameseinspired Banh Mi pizza; ‘Shroom – a trio of mushrooms (locally foraged, when in season) with blue cheese and truffle salt; and Buzzbomb made with Lost in a Forest’s own chilli-infused honey. The venue is also home to Ochota Barrels – a minimal intervention, natural winery from the region. They also serve-up natural wines from their Basket Range neighbours, keeping it nice and local. www.lostinaforest.com.au

SUNSET FOOD & WINE

Kangaroo Island has always been a place for food lovers, and some just stand out. Sunset Food & Wine is one such example, newly opened just outside Penneshaw where the ferry docks. Sunset Food & Wine is a modern bistro with a seafood focus coupled with stunning ocean views. Head Chef Jack Ingram has created a masterpiece of flavours and textures, featuring the very best of Kangaroo Island produce. www.sunsetfoodandwine.com

CHICCO PALMS

1950s Italian-American inspired Chicco Palms serves hearty, traditional pizza, pasta and snacks in a funky, retro-style fit out. It’s loud and proud with neon, bright colours and American diner-style fittings galore. Chicco Palms has set up shop in Adelaide’s Henley Beach. Grab some friends, a slice, and head to the beach for a quick dip. www.chiccos.com.au

SUNNY’S PIZZA

Retro and wonderfully kitsch in the best way, Sunny’s Pizza is like nothing else in Adelaide. Opened recently by five friends and designed by Adelaide’s Studio-Gram (the architects behind Africola and Osteria Oggi), a meal at Sunny’s feels like a meal at your most eccentric friend’s house, but with the addition of an awesome bar, DJs and, let’s face it, probably much better food. www.facebook.com/sunnys.partysize

SHŌBŌSHO

The newest addition to Leigh Street in Adelaide’s West End, Shōbōsho is the latest venture from prolific South Australian restauranteur Simon Kardachi (who owns Press*, Osteria Oggi, Bread & Bone and five other establishments). The Japanese-inspired menu blends smoke, steam and fire – the ancient traditions of Japanese yakitori – and has drawn back Head Chef Adam Liston after his stints in Shanghai and Melbourne. With the kitchen open late, this modern interpretation of Japanese cuisine is definitely one to surprise and delight. www.shobosho.com.au

Peel Street Precinct, Adelaide

ALFRED’S

Charming, unpretentious and welcoming, Alfred’s is an already much-loved newcomer to Adelaide’s thriving Peel Street. Alfred’s has a unique half bar, half pub feel, pouring a fantastic range of well-known beers, spirits and wines. The décor is warm, modern and comfortable with a dart board upstairs and plenty of seating over two floors, spilling outside during the warmer months. www.alfredsbar.com.au

2ND & 6TH

2nd & 6th welcomes drinkers and diners with a rich mahogany frontage, adding a hefty dose of class to Adelaide’s sophisticated Peel Street bar scene. Offering an array of dishes with a French flair, the cocktail and dessert bar delivers an extensive wine list and decadent European-inspired cocktails. It’s the perfect place to relax with a wine after work, or set the mood on the weekend.

THERAPY COCKTAIL BAR

One of the newest establishments to hit the ever-changing and ever-growing Peel Street, Therapy is a luxe basement bar specialising in cocktails. The menu is extensive, featuring everything from old favourites to outrageous concoctions, using only the best spirits. Inside, you’ll find exposed brick, leather and moody lighting, creating a classic late night cigar bar vibe. Funnily enough, one of Therapy’s bartenders is a qualified psychologist. Enough said.

BADDOG BAR

Hidden away on Adelaide’s Hyde Street, BadDog whiskey bar opened earlier this year on the low-down. With the tagline “If the light’s on, we’re home”, BadDog’s exterior consists of little more than an unmarked door. Inside, however, drinkers are treated to a cozy, blues-style bar with exposed lighting, leather booths and exposed concrete floors. It offers a great wine list, delicious cocktails and wonderful selection of local and imported beer.

SPOT & CO

Spot & Co whisky and cocktail lounge is Adelaide’s newest hotspot for spirits. With an unparalleled whisky, gin, tequila, rum and vodka selection as well as an enviable wine and craft beer list, it’s an old-school but contemporary bar that’s big on class. Spot & Co also serve a great range of food with pizza, antipasto boards, oysters, seafood and bar snack staples all on offer. www.spotandco.com.au

THE BEVERAGE COLLECTIVE

With so many new bars popping up in Adelaide, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s where The Beverage Collective comes in. Making a name for itself as Adelaide’s best bar and beverage experience, The Beverage Collective is a walking tour taking keen drinkers to 16 of Adelaide’s best bars with multiple packages to suit different budgets, time constraints and, of course, alcohol tolerances.

Kangaroo Island Spirits, Kangaroo Island

South Australia continues to churn out exceptional spirits and beers at eclectic distilleries and breweries in the city and further afield. Pick up a bottle of Red Hen Distillery’s distinct London dry-style gin or the intense lime and coriander flavours of Something Wild’s green ant gin to enjoy at home. Alternatively journey to cellar doors and immerse yourself in the whole experience. Watch your favourite drop come to life right before your eyes, take a tour, chat to the makers, and taste till your heart’s content.

TWENTY THIRD STREET DISTILLERY

Twenty Third Street Distillery is the new incarnation of a century-old landmark at Twenty Third Street, Renmark, in South Australia’s Riverland. Products include gin, vodka, whisky and “Not Your Nanna’s Brandy”. Drop in for a tour and tasting, and discover the spirit of riverside relaxation and energetic invention. www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au

KANGAROO ISLAND SPIRITS GIN BLENDING CLASS

Blend your own gin in a hands-on Kangaroo Island Spirits gin blending class. Start with a brief introduction about what’s in gin, and why, then follow a basic formula to start mixing your own! Take your pick from ingredients such as native juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, lime, orange, lemon, ginger, pepper, cardamom, aniseed myrtle and lemon myrtle. At the end of the day, take your gin home and start sipping. www.kispirits.com.au

UNICO ZELO

Nestled in the northern Adelaide Hills in an old 1920s coldstore, you’ll find the home of Applewood Distillery & Unico Zelo. Unico Zelo have recently opened a new cellar door, mixing up an exciting range of signature cocktails, offering gin flights, spirits, harvest wine tastings and bar nibbles. You can even take a peek behind the scenes to see your favourite spirits or wines being made. www.unicozelo.com.au

ENCOUNTER SPIRITS

Encounter Spirits is a small, farm-based distillery located on the outskirts of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s picturesque Victor Harbor two hours south of the city. They make a range of handcrafted spirits and liqueurs with a focus on Australian botanicals and fruits. They are also home to Irreverent Kitchen Australia which create a range of condiments all with a unique connection to the distillery and a strong focus on Australian products. www.encountercoastspirits.com.au

PRANCING PONY WINS TOP INTERNATIONAL AWARD

South Australia’s Prancing Pony Brewery has taken home the Supreme Champion Beer award at the International Beer Challenge in London for its India Red Ale. The India Red Ale first won a gold medal, then the trophy for Best Ale before beating all competition to be named Supreme Champion Beer. www.prancingponybrewery.com.au