Hand-picked tours across South Australia
Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around South Australia for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour
Spend eight hours in McLaren Vale with Luke, a longtime resident who's built genuine friendships with the region's winemakers. Rather than ticking boxes at tourist stops, you'll visit producers who actually know him and want to share what they do. Luke photographs the day and sends you the shots afterwards. Wine fees and lunch aren't included, giving you full control over spending and pace. A proper introduction to the Vale from someone who's been part of it since the mid-seventies.

Kangaroo Island 2-Day Wildlife Adventure Small Group tour
A 2-day wildlife circuit across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) departing Adelaide with ferry included. Track native animals—koalas, kangaroos, seals, dolphins, echidnas—across national parks and coastal reserves. Base yourself overnight at an island lodge, sample local produce at a lavender farm and distillery, swim at Stokes Bay, and explore windswept rock formations at Flinders Chase. Meals and park entry covered; small group keeps numbers manageable.

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills
Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills wine regions in a private Toyota Prado with Shane Buckley, a local owner-operator who crafts your itinerary on the fly. This intimate tour fits groups of up to four people you know well, whether you're marking a celebration or simply chasing excellent wines and scenery. You'll travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy bottled water and snacks along the way, and have the flexibility to adjust plans as the day unfolds.

Clare Valley Wine Tour. Local Guide, Clare Valley pickup, & lunch
A intimate six-and-a-half-hour wine tour through Clare Valley with a local guide who knows the region inside out. You'll visit several wineries, taste through their ranges, and enjoy lunch with a charcuterie platter whilst taking in the rolling vineyard landscape and colonial architecture. Limited to five guests per vehicle, so it's genuinely unhurried—no coach-load rushes, just the kind of day where you actually absorb what makes this South Australian wine country tick.

Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour
Pedal through Adelaide Hills wine country on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries and artisan producers around Hahndorf. Over five hours, you'll taste wines at two vineyards, pick seasonal strawberries at Beerenberg Farm, and sample house-made cheese at Udder Delights. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on hills, making this accessible regardless of fitness level. Your guide navigates the backroads and shares stories of the region's producers.

Barossa Discovery Day-A private, wine tour to the Barossa Valley
A private eight-hour wine tour of South Australia's Barossa Valley, designed around your preferences and guided by someone with two decades of regional expertise. You'll visit handpicked small producers away from the usual tourist circuit, with pickup and drop-off from Adelaide included. Groups run between two and six people, making it intimate enough to ask questions and flexible enough to linger where things click.

7 Day Adelaide to Uluru Adventure and Cultural Tour
A seven-day camping expedition from Adelaide through the Australian outback to Uluru, combining desert exploration with Aboriginal cultural knowledge. You'll trek through the Flinders Ranges, crawl through Coober Pedy's underground opal fields, and reach the Red Centre's iconic monolith and sacred landscapes. Each evening brings sunsets and campfire conversations with fellow travellers, guided by a storyteller who contextualises the country's deep cultural layers.

Big Red Full Day Private Tour
Explore the region in Australia's sole operating red London cab—a distinctive way to discover the countryside at your own pace. This seven-hour private tour lets you call the shots, visiting wineries, heritage sites and local spots tailored to your interests. The classic cab holds six passengers in air-conditioned comfort, making it feel more like travelling with mates than following a set itinerary. Wine estates, historical landmarks and regional food producers are all within reach, depending on what appeals to your group.

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
Cruise the Barossa Valley in a restored 1966 Mustang convertible with the roof down, taking in vineyards and local produce stops at your own pace. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour picks you up anywhere in the valley and pairs the thrill of classic American muscle with tastings of the region's wines and artisan foods. A local driver navigates you through rolling hills and cellar doors, stopping where your interests lead.

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour
A three-hour walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident exploring the city's defining landmarks and lesser-known corners. You'll discover how Adelaide earned its reputation for progressive firsts—from political trailblazers to architectural gems—whilst understanding the forces that shaped its evolution. The route winds through the North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Riverbank area, and past the Town Hall, revealing both celebrated monuments and hidden pockets locals know well. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with built-in stops to catch your breath and soak things in.

Sunset on the Sand Dunes
Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills with a small group, starting from the city or Glenelg. You'll take in expansive views from Mount Lofty Summit, spend time with native animals at Cleland Wildlife Park in natural bushland, wander through the German heritage village of Hahndorf, and finish with chocolate, wine and cheese tastings at local producers. Your guide provides personalised commentary throughout, and the group stays small enough that you get genuine interaction rather than tourist-mill treatment.

Experience Barossa Valley by E-bike
Pedal through South Australia's premier wine region on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries, artisan producers and local food makers. This 6.5-hour guided route connects Barossa Valley's best-kept spots—from Yalumba's barrel room to independent cheese makers—with zero engine fumes. You'll taste wines pulled straight from oak, sample locally made chocolate and cheese, and ride between cellar doors at your own pace, powered by battery rather than your legs alone.

Unique Trike Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
Cruise the Barossa Valley on a three-wheeled motorcycle, sampling wines and local produce across three estates and a panoramic lookout. This 3.5-hour private tour for two includes hotel collection and return, with your guide navigating you through one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions whilst you take in rolling vineyard views and regional flavours.

Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Spend seven hours exploring the Barossa Valley's vineyards and cellar doors on a small-group tour. You'll taste old-vine Shiraz and Grenache from the valley floor, crisp Rieslings from Eden Valley's cooler slopes, and work through a rotating selection at 3–4 stops. Lunch is a spread of local produce—cheese, cured meats, bread—eaten at a winery. The pace lets you linger without rushing.

Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island
Track nocturnal creatures across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) with a local naturalist on a 2–2.5 hour guided walk. Your guide uses torchlight to reveal kangaroos and wallabies grazing after dark, with chances to spot owls, little penguins, and other shy species active only at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll learn what sets island wildlife apart from fauna elsewhere, moving at a gentle pace through their actual territory rather than viewing enclosures.

Coffin Bay National Park Half-day 4WD Tour
Spend four hours exploring Coffin Bay National Park via 4WD, traversing sand dunes and limestone coastline to reach secluded beaches. You'll navigate tracks inaccessible to standard vehicles, wade through turquoise shallows, and scout for emus along the shoreline and around town. Small groups mean genuine access to remote spots. Spring visits offer chances to spot emu chicks. Binoculars, snacks, and hot drinks included.

Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide
Skip the coach-tour crowds and taste McLaren Vale properly with a small-group wine day built around your preferences. You'll visit no more than six guests with a local guide who knows which wineries are worth your time, moving through the region's best producers at a pace that suits. Lunch lands at a proper restaurant with local plates and wine pairings included. Seven to eight hours, hotel transfers both ways.

McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day
Explore McLaren Vale's finest vineyards on your own terms over a full day in a private luxury 4WD with an experienced guide-driver. Groups up to four travel without compromise, calling the shots on which cellar doors to visit, pacing, and where to eat. Your guide opens doors to established estates and hidden gems alike, with potential access to barrel tastings and winemaker conversations where availability allows.

Yalumba Unlocked
Spend two hours wandering Yalumba's grounds in Eden Valley, tracing the winery's family legacy through its heritage buildings. Your guide walks you through decades of winemaking tradition before settling in for tastings of their benchmark releases, paired with seasonal local cheeses and charcuterie. A quiet, intimate way to understand what makes this South Australian producer tick.

Elderton Elite Tasting Experience
Spend 90 minutes exploring Elderton's wine heritage in the Barossa Valley. This intimate tasting takes you through the winery's restoration story, from its 120-year-old Command vineyard to the cellar. You'll sample current releases and aged vintages in a private setting, paired with local cheeses. Ideal for those wanting to understand the people and place behind the bottle rather than rushing through a standard cellar door visit.

Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour
Hunt down Adelaide's best-kept bar secrets on this guided afternoon ramble through hidden laneways and repurposed spaces. Your local host leads you through four carefully selected venues—tucked behind other businesses, down alleyways, or in unexpected locations—sharing stories about the city's drinking culture along the way. You'll learn what sets each bar apart, enjoy exclusive discounts, and walk away with a hand-drawn map to keep exploring Adelaide's food and drink scene solo.

Barossa Valley Shared Wine Tour , Visit Henschke and Yalumba
Spend seven and a half hours discovering two of Barossa Valley's standout producers with Wine Valley Tours. You'll be driven between Henschke and Yalumba, tasting their respective ranges with knowledgeable guides who understand the region's winemaking stories. This shared tour includes transport from central Adelaide, bottled water, and curated tastings at estates known for consistent quality and attentive hospitality. Bring your own lunch or eat beforehand.

Private McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
Explore McLaren Vale's wineries at your own pace in a private BMW sedan with John, a hospitality veteran steering the region since the 1980s. This five-hour tour accommodates up to four passengers, letting you chart the route—whether cellar doors, vineyard walks, or township stops. You control the timing and can shuffle plans on the fly. The flat rate per vehicle makes this an economical choice for groups splitting costs, with pickup and drop-off arranged to suit your schedule.

McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour
Spend seven to nine hours touring McLaren Vale's most distinctive wineries with a knowledgeable local driver. The journey starts with a scenic 50-minute drive south from Adelaide through country towns and vineyard landscapes, then settles into tastings at carefully selected cellar doors. Visit the striking d'Arenberg Cube—a geometric architectural statement housing wines and exhibitions—and enjoy access to barrel rooms and conversations with winemakers when available. A regional lunch platter rounds out the day at one of the region's cellar doors.

Victor Harbor and d’Arenberg Small Group Premium Tour
An 8–9 hour South Coast loop from your accommodation, threading through McLaren Vale wine country and the coastal villages of Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. You'll pause at lookouts and beaches, spend two hours exploring Victor Harbor's shops and waterfront, then finish at d'Arenberg Cube for a guided wine tasting before heading home. Small group capped at ten, with hotel pickups included.

4 Days Private Walking Tour in South Australia
Walk the Heysen Trail across South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, a four-day trek through Deep Creek National Park and beyond, starting just 90 minutes from Adelaide. This outfit has spent three decades running trips here, so they've refined the logistics to let you focus on walking. You'll cover spectacular coastal terrain with a small group (max eight people), stay in the park each night, and eat proper meals—think wine-paired dinners and fresh breakfasts—without carrying a heavy pack.

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour
A flexible half-day private tour through the Adelaide Hills and the German heritage village of Hahndorf in a luxury 4WD Land Cruiser. Your driver navigates the region's winding roads and rolling terrain, sharing local knowledge along the way. The itinerary is yours to shape—request a vineyard stop, a specific lookout, or a particular attraction, and the route adapts accordingly. Perfect for groups wanting to explore at their own pace without the usual tour-coach constraints.

Southern Barossa & Reservoirs: 15 Minute Scenic Flight
A 30-minute helicopter flight departing from Hoffnungsthal Valley sweeps northeast across South Australia's Barossa wine region. You'll bank over Rowland Flat to spot Jacob's Creek's vast storage tanks, then drift past Lyndoch and the historic Goldfields before following the Whispering Wall upstream to the South Para Reservoirs. The return leg cuts through the southern Barossa Ranges via Williamstown, offering sweeping vistas from above that ground-level touring simply cannot match.

Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide
Learn rope descent techniques from accredited instructors, then abseil down natural rock walls in Morialta Gorge near Adelaide. This three-hour session gives you hands-on training in safety and equipment handling before you tackle the cliff face, with views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. Local koalas often inhabit the surrounding eucalyptus trees, adding wildlife spotting to the experience.

Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
A five-hour private wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from Adelaide, with room for up to four guests in a BMW sedan. Your host John brings over three decades of hospitality expertise to guide you through the region's wineries. You'll shape the itinerary on the day—choose from pre-planned routes or design your own, with flexibility to linger wherever takes your fancy or pivot toward different cellar doors.

Kangaroo Island 2-Day Small Group Premium Tour from Adelaide
Explore [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s raw wilderness over two days in a group capped at eight travellers. Your expert local guide steers you through windswept national parks, past dramatic sea cliffs, and into bushland where koalas, sea lions and kangaroos roam undisturbed. You'll visit working farms, trek coastal paths and discover the island's layered history—all at a pace that lets you actually absorb the landscape rather than tick boxes. Meals and all guided experiences included.

SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek
Jump tandem with South Australia's most seasoned skydiving crew over Lake Alexandrina near Langhorne Creek. This four-hour experience pairs you with an instructor for the freefall and parachute descent, delivering genuine adrenaline and views across the sprawling lake landscape. You'll exit the aircraft, experience weightlessness at altitude, then glide back to earth with a souvenir certificate in hand.

Barossa Valley Private Wine Tours - All Inclusive
Explore the Barossa Valley's finest vineyards on a bespoke 7–8 hour tour designed around your group's preferences. Travel in a private 13-seat minibus with up to 11 others, visiting handpicked wineries including Chateau Yaldara, Kies, Rusden, and Maggie Beer Farm Shop. Includes wine tastings, lunch, and water. Arrange barrel tastings and winemaker meetings in advance for deeper insight into the region's production methods.

3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Three days tracing south-east Australia's most dramatic coastline, from Adelaide through wine country to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) via the Great Ocean Road. Small groups of up to eight travellers move briskly through farmland and the Coonawarra region, then linger along cliff-hugging roads where limestone stacks rise from churning waters. You'll taste local wines, stay two nights in comfortable hotels, and eat breakfast and dinner together—the itinerary balances efficient driving with proper time to absorb the landscape's sheer variety.

Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide
Spend seven hours scaling and descending natural rock faces in Adelaide's Morialta Gorge, a full-day adventure combining rock climbing technique and abseiling descents. You'll work with experienced guides across sandstone cliffs whilst taking in views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. The gumtrees overhead often host lounging koalas, adding a chance encounter with local wildlife. All safety gear is provided; you bring water and snacks to fuel the day.

Old Vine Expressions Tasting
Taste six wines at Château Tanunda, a Barossa Valley institution since 1890, with focus on their Old Vine Expressions range sourced from vineyards aged 50, 100 and 150 years. You'll sit down with a guide for 50 minutes, sampling wines that have earned international recognition. This is a chance to understand how age shapes character in Australian wine.

Private Adelaide Walking Tour
A two-hour private walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident who introduces you to the city's layered past and present-day character. Starting from the CBD, you'll navigate main thoroughfares and encounter key sites like Adelaide Arcade and Town Hall, concluding at the Central Market. Beyond architectural landmarks, your guide shares how historical currents have shaped the city's contemporary vibe and offers insider tips for the rest of your visit.

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour
Explore the rolling vineyards and charming villages of Adelaide Hills on this 4.5-hour private tour departing from the CBD. Travel through scenic farmland to Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, where you'll wander heritage streetscapes and visit artisan producers—swap the chocolate factory for a winery or distillery visit if you prefer. Perfect for small groups of up to 12, with flexible routing and meal arrangements to suit your pace.
