Discover the best of South Australia on this 11-day escorted adventure combining Kangaroo Island, the Fleurieu Peninsula and a five-night Murray River cruise aboard the Proud Mary. From Adelaide, visit Mount Lofty and historic Hahndorf before ferrying to Kangaroo Island for three nights exploring False Cape Wines, Clifford's Honey Farm, the Birds of Prey Show at Raptor Domain, the iconic Remarkable Rocks and a guided sea lion walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Ride the Horse Drawn Tram at Victor Harbor and enjoy a hosted wine tasting at the d'Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale. Board the Proud Mary for five nights cruising the Murray River through Mannum, Swan Reach and Big Bend, with a Nocturnal Discovery Tour, the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal conservation area and a formal Captain's Dinner.
19 May 2027 1 September 2027
30 Meals 5 Eco Experiences 4 Heritage & Cultural Experiences
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Our flights arrive into Adelaide where we board our local tour operator coach. We make our way to the Mount Lofty summit before heading to Australia's oldest surviving German settlement Hahndorf for lunch. We then make our way into Adelaide CBD to check-in.
This morning we journey through the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis, where we board the ferry to Kangaroo Island. On arrival, we make our way to False Cape Wines to enjoy a relaxed wine tasting and lunch surrounded by the island's beautiful rural landscape. This afternoon, take in the coastal views at Pennington Bay before visiting Clifford's Honey Farm for a guided tour and a taste of their famous honey ice cream. We then continue to American River, where we settle into our waterfront accommodation for the next three nights.
After breakfast, we enjoy the morning pelican feeding on the foreshore before setting out for a guided tour of Kangaroo Island Wool. We continue to Emu Bay Lavender Farm for lunch, followed by the exciting Birds of Prey Show at Raptor Domain. Our day concludes at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, home to a wonderful variety of native Australian animals.
Our day begins at Flinders Chase National Park, where we marvel at the iconic Remarkable Rocks and the striking Admirals Arch. After enjoying a 2-course BBQ lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, our day ends with a visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park, where a guided beach walk brings us close to a thriving colony of Australian sea lions.
This morning we farewell Kangaroo Island and cruise by ferry to Cape Jervis. Our Fleurieu Peninsula discovery continues to beautiful Victor Harbor, where we ride the iconic Horse Drawn Tram across the causeway to Granite Island before enjoying lunch. We then travel through the picturesque Fleurieu to McLaren Vale and the extraordinary d’Arenberg Cube, where we explore the Alternate Realities Museum and enjoy a hosted wine tasting. This afternoon we continue to Murray Bridge to board the Proud Mary for our five-night Murray River cruise.
Enjoy breakfast as the Proud Mary cruises upstream to Mannum, birthplace of the river boat trade, followed by a local coach tour. After lunch on board, continue to Walkers Flat. Tonight enjoy Australiana Night and a guided Nocturnal Discovery Tour, with the chance to spot wildlife including Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats.
After breakfast, visit Costa Brothers Almond Farm and Swan Reach Museum. Rejoin Proud Mary for lunch as we cruise to Lock 1 at Blanchetown, then continue to Sugar Shack in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. Tonight, enjoy a fun trivia night.
This morning we enjoy a discovery walk of Sugar Shack to understand the importance of the flood plains to the river system. We re-join the Proud Mary and cruise downstream to Swan Reach where we will visit the town and craft shop. After re-joining Proud Mary for lunch, we cruise to Big Bend. A highlight of this expedition is a guided cruise led by an ecologist aboard a small boat through the lagoons and inlets of Big Bend. This evening enjoy a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie entertainment around a campfire.
Watch the sunrise over the towering cliffs this morning with an early departure to the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal conservation area where we are met by a local Aboriginal guide and shown one of Australia's first Aboriginal Archaeological digs. From here Proud Mary will be serving lunch while cruising downstream through Bowhill to Mannum with a late afternoon arrival in Mannum for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a formal Captain's Dinner.
Following breakfast, we depart for Woodlane and board a coach for a tour of Aussie Apricots and Revolution Motor Museum. Today, lunch is superbly prepared using fresh local produce. This afternoon there will be more spectacular scenery before the vessel ties up once more in Murray Bridge, and the captain and crew bid farewell to guests. We board the coach and make our way to Adelaide.
Our morning starts with a city tour of Adelaide before making our way to Adelaide Airport for our respective flights home.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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