Best of South Australia
Best of South Australia
Would you rather sip world-class wine at spectacular wineries, explore a wild landscape of geological wonders, or learn about a culture that’s prevailed for hundreds of years? On this five-day trip exploring the best of South Australia, there’s no need to choose! Walk through the awe-inspiring scenery of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) with a First Nations guide and gain a special insight into the culture of the Adnyamathanha people, wine and dine in the famed Barossa Valley, stay on the outskirts of the vast Flinders Ranges and learn about the importance of preserving and caring for land from a local First Nations elder at an organic winery south of Adelaide. What better way to spend a long weekend?
Activities
Would you rather sip world-class wine at spectacular wineries, explore a wild landscape of geological wonders, or learn about a culture that’s prevailed for hundreds of years? On this five-day trip exploring the best of South Australia, there’s no need to choose! Walk through the awe-inspiring scenery of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) with a First Nations guide and gain a special insight into the culture of the Adnyamathanha people, wine and dine in the famed Barossa Valley, stay on the outskirts of the vast Flinders Ranges and learn about the importance of preserving and caring for land from a local First Nations elder at an organic winery south of Adelaide. What better way to spend a long weekend?
Activities
- Barossa Valley - Winery visit & tasting
- Adelaide - City Cultural Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Day walks
- Wilpena Pound - Yura Udnyu Our Culture, Your Culture walking tour
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Day walks
- Clare Valley - Wine Tasting
- Taste the best of South Australia’s famous wines in this gorgeous region of rolling hills, barren bush and world-famous wineries including in the Barossa Valley and Clare.
- Take a walk with a First Nations elder and learn about the importance of preserving the land. After, enjoy a native tasting plate at an organic winery with biodynamic credentials.
- Stay on the fringe of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) – a remarkable natural amphitheatre – and join a local First Nations guide to learn about the biodiversity of the landscape and its relationship to the Adnyamathanha people.
- Spend some free time in the gorgeous landscape of the Flinders Ranges and watch the sunset over the vast horizon. If you’re in the mood, there are plenty of optional hikes here, too!
- Take in the vast night sky and the glittering Milky Way – as these areas are fairly remote, there is little light pollution, meaning incredible stargazing opportunity!
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Adelaide | ||
2 | Adelaide / Hahndorf / Barossa Valley | ||
3 | Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park | ||
4 | Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park | ||
5 | Clare Valley / Adelaide |