Luxury Wine Regions of South Australia

Where World-Class Wines Meet Refined Regional Luxury

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Price

$7,199

PEOPLE GOING

191+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Arrival in Mt Gambier to Penola

    Arrive Mt Gambier Airport, collect rental car, drive to historic Penola (45km/35min) in Limestone Coast. Explore historic streetscapes, shops, galleries, cafés & Petticoat Lane. Dine at Pipers of Penola for regional produce. Relax & settle into country town life.

    Drive: Mt Gambier Airport → Penola (45 km | 35 mins).

    Overnight at a hotel in Penola.

  2. 2
    Coonawarra Wine Discovery

    Hotel breakfast. Tour Coonawarra (40km/45-60min drive total) famous for terra rossa soil, cool climate, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy cellar door wine tastings, local winemakers, and gourmet produce across picturesque vineyard landscapes. Return to Penola for relaxing evening.

    Drive: Penola → Coonawarra circuit (40 km | 45–60 mins total).

    Overnight in Penola.

  3. 3
    Penola to McLaren Vale

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 400km (4.5-5hr) north through countryside to McLaren Vale wine region (Mediterranean climate, vineyards, olive groves, coastal proximity). Spend afternoon exploring township, boutique cellar doors, artisan galleries, and nearby beaches.

    Drive: Penola → McLaren Vale (400 km | 4.5–5 hrs).

    Overnight in McLaren Vale.

  4. 4
    Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor

    Hotel breakfast. Day drive around Fleurieu Peninsula to coastal Victor Harbor (90km return/1.5hr total). Stroll waterfront, shops, cafés & views over Encounter Bay (winter whale watching). Walk coastal trails & sample local seafood.

    Drive: McLaren Vale → Victor Harbor return (90 km | 1.5 hrs).

    Overnight in McLaren Vale.

  5. 5
    McLaren Vale to Barossa Valley

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 95km (1.5hr) north to Barossa Valley wine region (old vineyards, Shiraz, European heritage). Check in to luxury vineyard retreat a luxury vineyard retreat in the Barossa. Afternoon at leisure: explore villages, cellar doors, or relax in vineyard surroundings.

    Drive: McLaren Vale → Barossa Valley (95 km | 1.5 hrs).

    Overnight in Barossa Valley.

  6. 6
    Barossa Valley Wine Experience

    Hotel breakfast. Explore Barossa Valley (50-100km/1-2hr drive total) Shiraz vineyards, German heritage villages, and local food shops (cheese, chocolate, olive oil). Optional private tour/chauffeur for wine tastings. Award-winning winery lunch paired with wines.

    Drive: Barossa Valley touring (50–100 km | 1–2 hrs total).

    Overnight in Barossa Valley.

  7. 7
    Clare Valley Day Excursion

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 250km return (3hr) north to Clare Valley. Known for Rieslings, rolling hills & rural charm. Explore cellar doors, country roads, heritage architecture & local produce.

    Drive: Barossa Valley → Clare Valley return (250 km | 3 hrs).

    Overnight in Barossa Valley.

  8. 8
    Barossa Valley to Adelaide Hills

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 70km (1hr) south to cool-climate Adelaide Hills. Check in to luxury a high-end nature lodge in the Adelaide Hills (nature setting & views). Afternoon: visit boutique wineries, local artisan producers, gardens & scenic lookouts over Adelaide.

    Drive: Barossa Valley → Adelaide Hills (70 km | 1 hr).

    Overnight in Adelaide Hills.

  9. 9
    Adelaide Hills & Adelaide at Leisure

    Hotel breakfast. Free day (30-80km/1-2hr optional drive). Explore Adelaide Hills, boutique wineries, galleries, and Hahndorf (German settlement), or visit Adelaide city (museums, galleries, dining, riverside). Relax at a high-end nature lodge in the Adelaide Hills.

    Drive: Adelaide Hills touring (optional 30–80 km | 1–2 hrs).

    Overnight in Adelaide Hills.

  10. 10
    Departure from Adelaide

    Hotel breakfast. Relaxed morning, then check out of a high-end nature lodge in the Adelaide Hills. Drive to Adelaide Airport, return rental vehicle, and check in for your onward flight. Farewell South Australia!

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Mt Gambier, collect your rental car, and travel to the charming heritage town of Penola.
    • Spend the afternoon exploring the town’s historic streetscape, boutique shops, galleries, and local attractions including Petticoat Lane.
    • Enjoy dinner featuring regional produce before settling into the relaxed atmosphere of South Australia’s Limestone Coast.
    • Overnight at a hotel in Penola.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights in Penola 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in McLaren Vale 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 3 nights in the Barossa Valley 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in the Adelaide Hills 4 star hotel with breakfast.

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 10 days, unlimited kilometers, GPS navigation.

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Explore the Coonawarra Wine Region
  • Enjoy premium wine tastings in Coonawarra
  • Discover McLaren Vale wineries
  • Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula and Victor Harbor
  • Experience Barossa Valley wine country
  • Visit Clare Valley cellar doors
  • Discover the Adelaide Hills
  • Explore Hahndorf
  • Accommodation in a 3-4 Star Hotel for 9 nights with Breakfast.

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