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Wine, River and Outback
From vibrant Adelaide to its neighbouring
regions, you are never far away from another
amazing experience. From the history and
wildlife of Adelaide hills, the majesty of the
Murray River, the vine covered hills of the
Barossa, to the vast landscapes of the Outback.
Ikara-Flinders
© SATC Photography/Vintners
Bar & Grill Barossa Valley
Ranges
National Park
7 days/6 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Day 1: Adelaide
Explore Adelaide city or head to Glenelg just 30 minutes away.
Day 2: Adelaide – Murray River (99km)
Follow the river to the historic port of Mannum where you can take a
short cruise enjoying a leisurely lunch on the river. In the afternoon
cross the river on the free Mannum car ferry and onto Swan Reach.
Day 3: Murray River – Clare Valley (161km)
Head towards the Clare Valley for some wine tasting of local Riesling. Hit
the walking trails, or hire a bike and cycle part of the Riesling Trail.
Day 4: Clare Valley – Wilpena Pound (293km)
Make your way to Wilpena Pound. Travel via Burra, a former copper
mining town well known for its art and antique shops, quench your
thirst at the boutique cider brewery Thorogoods of Burra.
Day 5: Wilpena Pound
Start the day with a breath-taking scenic flight or hot air balloon ride
over Wilpena Pound before exploring the surrounding gorges. Keep an
eye out for native animals and wildflowers, especially in September and
October. There are also a large network of bushwalking and mountain
bike trails throughout the park.
Day 6: Wilpena Pound – Barossa (397km)
Today head to the Barossa, Australia’s most famous wine region. Sample
to your heart’s content and enjoy lunch at one of the many cellar door
restaurants.
Day 7: Barossa – Adelaide (72km)
Rental Car: Hertz (Group C) from $75 per day
Our favourite places to stay:
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Clare Country Club
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Mannum Motel
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Rawnsley Park Station
Wilpena Pound Scenic Flight
Lake Gairdner
National Park
Wilpena Pound
Burra
Bimbowrie
Gawler Ranges
National Park
Pinkawillinie
Danggali
Hicks
Lincoln
National
Park
Sevenhill
Clare Valley
Jacobs Creek
Visitor Centre
Adelaide
Chowilla
Barossa Valley
Murray River
Swan Reach
PS Marion and Mannum
Dock Museum
Monarto Zoo
Highlights worth seeing along the way
PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum – Built in 1897, The Paddle
Steamer Marion is one of the last heritage steam driven vessels in the
world and your chance to see history on the water.
Monarto Zoo – Get lost in the wonder that is Australia’s largest open zoo.
Located 30 minutes’ drive from Mannum.
Martindale Hall Heritage Museum – Be transported in time when you
visit this Georgian designed mansion set in rolling countryside. You can
enter the rooms and get a feel for what life was like in centuries past.
Located at Mintaro about 25 minutes from Clare Valley.
Sevenhill Cellars and St Aloysius Church Clare Valley – Established
by Jesuits in 1851, take a tour of this historic winery, the underground
cellar, wine museum and church.
Wilpena Pound by bike – One of the more active ways to see Wilpena
Pound is by mountain bike. There are mountain bike trails surrounding
the area allowing you to view Wilpena Pound “from the inside”.
Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre & Restaurant – Visit this iconic winery
in the Barossa and enjoy a food and wine master class including a two
course lunch with glass of wine.
Murray River, South Australia
The price guide shown is per car hire based on 7 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.
Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia
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