Barossa, Riverland and Clare Valley Wine Experience - 3 Days
Experience a slice of Australia at its very best. On this adventure, you travel in comfort with your private expert wine guide, you will spend three full days exploring wines and wineries, the River Murray, and the food and culture of three famous and historic wine regions of Australia.
City pick up 08:45
Day 1 - Starting from the delightful city of Adelaide, your private guide will take through the nearby Adelaide Hills along a scenic route past horse studs, orchards and grazing pasture, through to the Barossa Valley. The Barossa, Riverland and Clare Valley are very important wine, fruit, nut and olive producing districts. Each region has it's own distinct character with charming wineries, delightful towns and villages, spectacular landscapes, river views and great local food and produce wherever you go. Lunches will be in delightful villages that are dotted throughout the regions. A fantastic opportunity to sample fresh local produces, in beautiful surroundings. Stay overnight on the River Murray aboard the Majestic Murray River Queen paddle wheeler (on shore accommodation available) in the picturesque riverside township of Waikerie. Take the opportunity to just sit, relax and breathe in the tranquil fragrance of the gum trees, listen for the splash of feeding fish and calls of nesting water birds at sunset and the following sunrise.
O/n - Majestic Murray River Queen (alternate onshore accommodation also available)
Day 2 - The morning is enjoyed relaxing at Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre. Soak in the magnificent views of their restored wetlands and woodlands while you taste The Reserve wines, the name of the premium wines at Banrock Station. Take a short walk on the Mallee Meets the Valley trail through the mallee woodlands down to the waters edge and the first bird hide, your window to the wildlife and the magnificent restored wetlands. Relax and enjoy Banrock Stations Australian cuisine, featuring native flavours, as they serve a grazing platter and light lunch matched with wines, followed by a sweet treat and coffee. Spend the afternoon wandering around some of the other local wineries according to your taste then return to the Majestic Murray River Queen paddle wheeler for your second night's accommodation with time to enjoy their onboard dining or alfresco café.
O/n - Majestic Murray River Queen (on shore accommodation available)
Day 3 - Travelling out of the Riverland to the Clare Valley, your journey will take you through the habitats of native animals, wildlife wetlands of the River Murray, Outback countryside of Morgan and Burra. In the 18 th century, the little town of Burra boasted the world's largest copper mine. Now it is the home of the Burra Charter. Stone villages extend the 27 or so kilometre length of the Clare Valley wine region. Church spires soar above the rolling hills that cradle the town and ripple over the surrounding countryside. Clare is Riesling land. But there is also excellent Shiraz, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon to weaken the resolve of the most dedicated Riesling devotee. You are in fabulous wine country and where there is good wine there is good food! At the end of the your three days, your homeward journey returns through the fertile plains of Adelaide bringing to an end a delightful excursion through the real Australian countryside.
Tour Departs 07:00 on the first day and returns 17:30 on the last day.
Tour Includes:
3 full days escorted touring with expert wine guide
2 nights accommodation (BB)
All morning teas and lunches
Winery tours and tastings
Complimentary pick up and set down in Adelaide metropolitan area
Minimum PAX for departure: 2
Accommodation:
All accommodation is of the highest standard being 4 - 5 star country accommodation. The accommodation includes hosted B&B, historic houses and scenic settings. All accommodation is individually characteristic. Due to the small and private nature of the accommodation, Banksia Adventures has chosen a limited selection of suitable properties along this route and accommodation and location may vary with seasonal availability.
DEPARTURE DATES :
DEPARTS DAILY (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
UNAVAILABLE FOR DEPARTURE ON GOOD FRIDAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.
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