Holiday Overview
Just a short distance from Adelaide can you find the awe-inspiring mountains of all Southern Australia. The Flinders Ranges cover about 380 kilometres and make for some of the best treks and trails in this part of the world. It’s villages, valleys and ridges make for beautiful pictures as you explore this region. This can be nicely contrasted to the rolling vineyards of the Barossa Valley where you can sample crisp white and deep flavoured wines. A great way to finish a long trek!
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Highlights;
The largest mountain range in Southern Australia, Flinders Ranges
Explore many of the trails within the Flinders Ranges
Sample gorgeous wines in the Barossa Valley
Get up close to the wallabies and kangaroos of Kangaroo Island
Wine and Mountain Trails Fly Drive Holiday includes:
- 2 nights accommodation in Adelaide
- 8 days compact car hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
- 3 nights accommodation in the Flinders Ranges
- 2 nights accommodation in the Barossa Valley
- 2 nights accommodation on Kangaroo Island
Day 1 - Adelaide
Arrive in Adelaide, check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Grand Chancellor Adelaide
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Playford Hotel
Mount Lofty House
Day 2 - Adelaide
Enjoy a full day to explore Adelaide. Perhaps take a walk along North Terrace, home to the Art Gallery of South Australia, and the South Australia Museum. Foodies should visit the Central Market, showcasing the freshest artisan produce from the region.
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Grand Chancellor Adelaide
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Playford Hotel
Mount Lofty House
Day 3 - Adelaide - Flinders Ranges
Collect your car and head north to the beautiful Flinders Ranges, perhaps stop off en route in the Clare Valley, which features over 50 cellar doors, between the villages of Auburn and Clare.
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Rawnsley Park Station, Standard Units
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Rawnsley Park Station, Eco-Villa Luxury
Day 4 - Flinders Ranges
Spend a full day enjoying the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, with its fantastic walking trails and wildlife. There’s also an option for a scenic flight tour.
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Rawnsley Park Station, Standard Units
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Rawnsley Park Station, Eco-Villa Luxury
Day 5 - Flinders Ranges
A full day to explore the Flinders Ranges at leisure
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Rawnsley Park Station, Standard Units
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Rawnsley Park Station, Eco-Villa Luxury
Day 6 - Flinders Ranges - Barossa
Today head to one of Australia’s most famous wine producing areas, the Barossa Valley, with more than 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors.
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Novotel Barossa Valley Resort
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Barossa Shiraz Estate
Day 7 - Barossa Valley
Enjoy a full day in the Barossa, sampling the fine wines and gastronomic delights of the region.
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Novotel Barossa Valley Resort
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Barossa Shiraz Estate
Day 8 - Barossa Valley - Kangaroo Island
Take the short drive to Cape Jervis and catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Often referred to as Australia’s natural zoo, its brimming with wildlife, some of which are unique to the island.
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Mercure Kangaroo Island
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Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas
Day 9 - Kangaroo Island
Spend a full day exploring Kangaroo Island, along side the scenery and amazing wildlife, there’s a fantastic gourmet scene, with freshly caught seafood and local cheeses being amongst the specialities.
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Mercure Kangaroo Island
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Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas
Day 10 - Kangaroo Island - Adelaide
Return to the mainland and drive back to Adelaide, where this self-drive itinerary concludes.
Grand Chancellor Adelaide Holidays
The Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide, ideally located in the centre of the city, is just a short walk to the Adelaide Oval, Convention Centre, Rundle Shopping Mall and Adelaide Central Markets. Surrounded by world class restaurants and bars, the Hotel is nestled amongst the vibrant Leigh, Peel and Gilbert Laneways of the city.
Playford Hotel, Adelaide Holidays
The award-winning 5-star hotel, The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Sofitel, is a boutique hotel in the heart of Adelaide on vibrant North Terrace. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre with a heated pool and sauna. The restaurant offers an extensive buffet breakfast.
Mount Lofty House
Mount Lofty House was built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer house. Arthur Hardy is reminiscent of a South Australian Jay Gatsby; indeed his wife Martha described their lifestyle as ‘a kind of feudal splendour’. Their beautiful manor soon became the state's premier address for lavish and infamous parties for Adelaide’s elite of the day. From such lofty beginnings the manor was passed through a number of South Australian families, including a period as commune in the 1970s. In the disastrous 1983 fires of Ash Wednesday Mount Lofty House was burnt to the ground before rising from the ashes like a phoenix to truly become one of South Australia’s great icons...
Rawnsley Park Station, Standard Units
Nestled at the foot of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station is a 12,000-hectare working sheep station in the Flinders Ranges. Offering a variety of accommodation, it features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool.
Rawnsley Park Station, Eco-Villa Luxury
Nestled at the foot of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station is a 12,000-hectare working sheep station in the Flinders Ranges. Offering a variety of accommodation, it features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool.
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort Holidays
Treat yourself to 4-star tranquility at Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, adjacent to Tanunda Pines Golf Course. Wake to sunrise views from your balcony over rolling hills and Jacobs Creek Vineyard, and start the day brightly at the regional, seasonal breakfast buffet. Try a treatment in the Endota Spa and rejuvenate in serenity at Novotel.
Barossa Shiraz Estate
Barossa Shiraz Estate offer luxury accommodation in the Barossa Valley. Surrounded by Vines, and with sweeping views of the Barossa Valley, each of the cottages are private, and self-contained, providing the perfect base to explore this world famous wine region.
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Holidays
Designed to blend with its surroundings, Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge sits in bushland overlooking American River Bay. Well positioned in a region popular with nature lovers and adventure seekers, this Kangaroo Island hotel is close to the Penneshaw Penguin Centre and provides a truly idyllic getaway. Offering 38 rooms with pool or water views, Mercure Kangaroo Island features a restaurant, bar, pool and conferencing facilities.
Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas, Kangaroo Island holidays
Located on Kangaroo Island, the third-largest island in Australia which is just 16kms from the mainland, Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas is a boutique, adults only, eco-friendly retreat, where you can enjoy romantic sunsets with spectacular ocean views, farm-fresh local produce, your very own secluded beach and an abundance of wildlife.
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Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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