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Hand-picked tours across South Australia

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Adelaide to Coober Pedy 7-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Adelaide to Coober Pedy 7-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari

A seven-day 4WD expedition from Adelaide deep into South Australia's outback, traversing from coastal heritage towns through the Flinders Ranges to the remote opal fields of Coober Pedy. Travel in a small group across legendary tracks—the Oodnadatta, Dingo Fence, and William Creek—visiting Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary with its granite peaks and rare Yellow-Footed Rock-Wallabies, Wilpena Pound's amphitheatre landscape, and The Breakaways' rust-coloured ridges at sunset. All meals included except select dinners.

7 daysfrom AUD $5895
Live Acoustic Music Experience in Coffin Bay Wilderness
5.0 (3)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Live Acoustic Music Experience in Coffin Bay Wilderness

Gather around a crackling fire in Coffin Bay's remote bushland while regional and touring musicians perform acoustic sets, accompanied by wood-fired pizzas cooked on-site. This four-hour evening blends live performance with local flavour—sample Coffin Bay gin infused with native botanicals, or work through South Australia's wine and craft beer selection. The experience unfolds at Yarnbala, where the firelight and open air create an intimate concert setting far removed from traditional venues.

4 hoursfrom AUD $142
Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience

Taste your way through Hardys' Fortified Barrel Hall in South Australia with vision switched off. You'll spend 90 minutes at the Tintara Cellar Door learning how blindness sharpens your palate, guided through a sensory breakdown of wine appreciation. The experience strips away visual bias—black glasses, dimmed lights, blindfolds—to reveal how taste and smell dominate when sight steps back. It's fundamentally about training your tongue and nose to catch what your eyes usually distract from.

1h 30mfrom AUD $125
From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf

An eight-hour excursion from Adelaide's cruise port into South Australia's wine country and heritage towns. You'll spend the morning at McLaren Vale wineries, tasting across several cellar doors whilst taking in vineyard landscapes, then head to Hahndorf for lunch and wandering its German-settled main street. A guide handles logistics and shares local knowledge. This balances wine education with food and cultural exploration—neither rushed nor overly demanding.

8 hoursfrom AUD $315
Adelaide Japanese Group Winery Day Tour in Barossa and Hahndorf
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Japanese Group Winery Day Tour in Barossa and Hahndorf

A Japanese-guided eight-hour wine tour through South Australia's premier wine regions. Depart Adelaide for the Barossa Valley, visiting two acclaimed Shiraz producers with tastings and lunch included. Continue through Eden Valley into the Adelaide Hills, finishing with self-guided exploration of Hahndorf's historic German architecture, bakeries, and independent shops before returning to your hotel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $230
Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience

A 4-hour helicopter and winery experience centred on Kies Family Wines in South Australia's Barossa Valley. You'll fly over century-old vineyards and the Barossa Ranges, then spend the afternoon with fifth and sixth-generation family members exploring their barrel hall and estate. A private tasting of single-vineyard wines pairs with a produce platter, followed by lunch overlooking the ranges before your return flight.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1009
Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands

Explore upper North Adelaide's layered past on this two-hour guided walk through tree-lined streets and civic spaces. A local guide unpacks the stories behind heritage buildings, monuments and notable residences—from colonial foundations to modern Adelaide. You'll traverse parklands and squares that shaped the city's character, learning how individual figures and institutions built what you see today. Small groups (max 15) mean genuine conversation and a genuine sense of place rather than rushed sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Barossa Valley: Behind the Scenes Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley: Behind the Scenes Private Tour

A private eight-hour wine tour through South Australia's Barossa Valley in a comfortable Land Cruiser, departing from Adelaide or Barossa in the morning. You'll visit three celebrated wineries, meeting winemakers and tasting flagship productions including the world's oldest producing Shiraz vine at Freedom Cellar, lunch at Peter Lehmann, and fortified wines at Seppeltsfield—with the option to sample a vintage from your birth year.

8 hoursfrom AUD $320
The Intimate wine tasting experiences and Boutique wines
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

The Intimate wine tasting experiences and Boutique wines

Spend three and a half hours sampling wines across five South Australian cellar doors, starting with a walk through heritage vineyards and their underground cellars. You'll taste selections from established collections and limited reserves at venues where staff expect you. Pick-up and drop-off from a central location is included. Wine Valley Tours have hosted dignitaries and celebrities since 1983, treating every visitor with the same care.

3h 30mfrom AUD $228
McLaren Vale Wine-Lover - Luxury Full Day Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Wine-Lover - Luxury Full Day Private Tour

Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale's wine country in a private luxury vehicle with an expert guide. You'll visit three acclaimed wineries including the architecturally striking d'Arenberg Cube, taste the region's celebrated Shiraz alongside approachable whites and reds, and enjoy a leisurely lunch with matched wines at The Salopian Inn. The tour runs 6–8 hours and includes all tastings, fees, and transport from your hotel.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch

Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale's wine country in a small group of up to ten people. You'll visit three boutique wineries with knowledgeable guides, take in the striking d'Arenberg Cube architecture, and settle down to a gourmet platter lunch overlooking the vines. Transport from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, or the McLaren Vale area is included, leaving you free to focus on the wines and the landscape. Tasting fees are payable on the day at each cellar door.

8 hoursfrom AUD $269
eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines - McLaren Vale
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines - McLaren Vale

Rent an eTukTuk from Shirvington Wines and explore McLaren Vale's vineyard landscape under your own steam. This 4.5-hour self-guided ride takes you along the Shiraz Trail, weaving through rolling countryside and cellar doors at whatever pace suits you. Stop for tastings, pack a picnic, or just soak in the vines—no itinerary, no guide, just you and the open road.

4h 30mfrom AUD $180
Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park

Tackle natural cliff faces in Onkaparinga River National Park's dramatic gorge, with routes suited to climbers of all abilities. This 4-hour adventure in South Australia combines technical rock climbing and abseiling across 30-metre sandstone walls, guided by accredited instructors who provide full equipment and tailored instruction. Between pitches, spot koalas, kangaroos and native birds in one of the region's most striking river valleys.

4 hoursfrom AUD $149
Couples Romantic Picnic
5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Couples Romantic Picnic

A helicopter flight over South Australia's Barossa Valley followed by a private hilltop picnic built for two. You'll circle above vineyards and rolling terrain before landing on a secluded spot with 360-degree views, where local wine and a curated produce platter await. The whole experience runs two-and-a-half hours and caters specifically to couples seeking something beyond the standard date.

2h 30mfrom AUD $825
Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day

A customisable 7.5-hour private tour through South Australia's Adelaide Hills, tailored to your group's interests. Work with your driver to build an itinerary mixing cellar doors, the charming German village of Hahndorf, and scenic stops like Mt Lofty. Stop at chocolate factories, farms, or local food producers as you choose. Lunch at a winery or traditional German pub is your call.

7h 30mfrom AUD $335
"Adelaide Hills Escape: Wine, Scenery, and Charm"
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

"Adelaide Hills Escape: Wine, Scenery, and Charm"

Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf wine region on a private, chauffeured tour tailored to your preferences. Visit a mix of established and smaller wineries alongside Hahndorf, the country's oldest European settlement, with a knowledgeable local guide. Lunch and wine tastings are included, and the itinerary can pivot toward sightseeing alone if you'd rather skip the cellar doors.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port
5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port

Door-to-door private car service connecting Adelaide Airport to the city centre and port precinct in about 15 minutes. A driver collects you from arrivals, navigates traffic, and deposits you at your accommodation or departure point. Operating round-the-clock with air-conditioned vehicles, the service handles luggage and includes an hour's grace time if your flight lands late or you need to grab a coffee before heading out.

15 minfrom AUD $56
Take the Challenge and Conquer the Salisbury Treetops
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Take the Challenge and Conquer the Salisbury Treetops

Push yourself through a 2-hour aerial obstacle course in South Australia's eucalyptus canopy. TreeClimb Salisbury's Grand Course combines high ropes, zip lines, and climbing challenges designed to test your nerve and problem-solving skills. You'll navigate suspended platforms and swooping lines through the treetops, emerging with a genuine sense of achievement and expanded confidence in your own capabilities.

2 hoursfrom AUD $52
Shore Excursion: Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Shore Excursion: Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour

This 8-hour cruise-ship excursion whisks you from Port Adelaide straight into Barossa Valley's wine country. You'll pull up to 3-4 cellar doors for tastings, pause for lunch at a winery restaurant, and optionally detour to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop or the Barossa Chocolate Factory if time allows. A driver-guide handles the route and commentary whilst you relax in an air-conditioned coach alongside up to 25 other passengers. Perfect for maximising your port day without the logistical headache.

8 hoursfrom AUD $215
Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch

Depart by helicopter from the Barossa Valley and sweep north over Jacob's Creek, Tanunda and Nuriootpa to land at the Wheatsheaf Hotel near Allendale. Settle in for lunch and a drink with the pub's owners, and possibly encounter a local horseman who arrives on film-star steeds. The return flight traces a scenic route past Kapunda's historic landmarks—including Australia's most haunted pub and the famous Map the Miner sculpture—before heading back to base. Three and a half hours total.

3h 30mfrom AUD $1722
Kangaroo Island Spirits Cocktail Master Class
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Kangaroo Island Spirits Cocktail Master Class

A two-hour hands-on class at Kangaroo Island Spirits where you'll craft three cocktails using the distillery's award-winning spirits, guided by experienced bartenders. You'll shake, stir and taste your way through signature recipes, paired with light bites from the on-site food van. Walk away with written instructions to replicate these drinks in your own kitchen.

2 hoursfrom AUD $130
From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour

Design your own eight-hour wine country adventure from Adelaide with a private guide and vehicle for your group of five to seven. Choose between Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Hahndorf, or Clare Valley—then decide what happens next. Visit wineries at your pace, eat at restaurants that appeal to you, browse local producers, or tick off regional landmarks. Your guide adapts to your interests rather than forcing a preset route.

8 hoursfrom AUD $850
Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park

Climb and abseil rock faces in Morialta Conservation Park, a rugged bushland pocket just 30 minutes from Adelaide's centre. Over four hours, accredited instructors guide you up multiple routes suited to your ability, from first-timers to experienced climbers. You'll tackle natural rock formations whilst surrounded by eucalyptus and native wildlife, finishing with an abseil descent. All gear supplied; bring fitness and determination.

4 hoursfrom AUD $149
Distinguished Collection Tasting with Platter
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Distinguished Collection Tasting with Platter

Taste eight wines from three South Australian regions at Tapanappa, a family-run winery 25 minutes from Adelaide. Brian Croser's operation focuses on vineyard-specific expressions, anchored by The Tiers—home to some of Australia's most acclaimed Chardonnay. The hour-long session pairs wines with local cheese, cured meats, olives and chocolate, giving genuine insight into how terroir shapes each bottle.

1 hourfrom AUD $54
Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch

Roll up your sleeves at Maggie Beer's cooking school in South Australia for a hands-on 2.5-hour session where you'll learn to cook seasonally inspired dishes alongside fellow enthusiasts. After mastering techniques during a live demo, you'll prepare a dish to share at a communal lunch table, then take home recipe cards to recreate the meal at home.

3h 30mfrom AUD $220
Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour

Spend two hours grazing through Adelaide's East End with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood inside out. You'll stop at four food venues, each with their own character, while learning the stories behind the streets and spotting the murals that define this precinct. Small groups mean you'll actually get to chat with your guide and fellow food enthusiasts rather than shuffle along in a crowd. A portion of your ticket goes straight to local charities.

2 hoursfrom AUD $129
Barossa Full Day Wine Tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Full Day Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Barossa's independent winemakers with a small operator who knows the region intimately. You'll visit handpicked family-run estates, taste wines included in the price, and travel in a cool, comfortable vehicle whilst your host manages all logistics. Tell them beforehand if there's a particular cellar door you're keen on—they'll work it into the day's route.

8 hoursfrom AUD $199
Hahndorf and Hills Wildlife Wonders
5.0 (2)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Hahndorf and Hills Wildlife Wonders

This eight-hour tour combines a visit to Hahndorf, South Australia's oldest German settlement founded in 1839, with wildlife spotting in the Adelaide Hills. You'll wander the village's heritage streets, sample traditional German food and local artisan goods, then venture into the surrounding bushland to observe native animals in their habitat. A guide leads the way, lunch is provided, and hotel pickup is included. Suited to all fitness levels.

8 hoursfrom AUD $345
Social Justice Tour of Adelaide
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Social Justice Tour of Adelaide

A 2-hour guided walk through Adelaide's civic heart, tracing the state's progressive milestones from colonial settlement onwards. You'll visit public monuments and institutions that shaped South Australia's reputation for social reform—from the secret ballot and women's voting rights to Indigenous recognition and environmental policy. The pace is gentle and the group stays small, so you'll hear the stories behind the statues and legislation that define the city today.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Experience SA Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide Area
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Experience SA Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide Area

A seven-hour guided wine tour through South Australia's Barossa Valley, departing from Adelaide. Travel in a comfortable minivan to three or four hand-picked wineries, each selected by the tour operator for quality and character. Taste wines direct from cellar doors at intimate, family-run producers, then sit down to a locally-sourced lunch at Z Wines paired with regional tastings. Your guide shares the valley's winemaking history whilst you explore what makes each vineyard distinct.

7 hoursfrom AUD $175
Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek

Saddle through Jacob's Creek's vine-covered slopes in the Barossa Valley, then taste Limited Release wines at the cellar door. This 2.5-hour experience pairs a 60-minute guided horse ride—led by Hallmark Farm's team—with a curated tasting. You'll see the vineyard from horseback, learn about the region's winemaking legacy, and finish with wine in hand. A solid choice if you want your viticulture served with a side of countryside air.

2h 30mfrom AUD $230
After Hours Electric Fatbike Tour in Kangaroo Island
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

After Hours Electric Fatbike Tour in Kangaroo Island

Ride electric fatbikes across Kangaroo Island during golden hour when the landscape quietens and wildlife emerges. This 1 hour 50 minute tour takes you along riverbanks fringed with ancient gum trees, then across the sand dunes of Little Sahara as daylight fades. Your guide shares knowledge of native plants, bush foods and local fauna while you navigate varied terrain with motorised assistance and seven gears. Small group size means you'll have the dunes mostly to yourself.

1h 50mfrom AUD $197
Self Guided Ebike Winery Tour in the Adelaide Hills
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Self Guided Ebike Winery Tour in the Adelaide Hills

Pedal through the Adelaide Hills wine country on a motorised e-bike, navigating your own route via preloaded GPS. This five-hour self-guided tour lets you set the pace across rolling vineyard trails, stopping at a working winery for tastings and lunch. Bosch-powered bikes handle the climbs effortlessly, so you can focus on the scenery, cellar doors, and spotting native wildlife between sips.

5 hoursfrom AUD $175
Gourmet Grazing Platter & Wine Tasting Experience for 2
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Gourmet Grazing Platter & Wine Tasting Experience for 2

Spend 90 minutes at a family-run McLaren Vale winery where you'll taste wines alongside a grazing platter built for two. The Hastwell & Lightfoot team shares three decades of winemaking knowledge, walking you through their signature Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus lesser-known Mediterranean varieties like Tempranillo and Fiano. Food and wine arrive together, designed to complement each other across the tasting.

1h 30mfrom AUD $72
Adelaide Hills Divine Wine Tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Hills Divine Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring South Australia's Adelaide Hills wine region, calling at three cellar doors for tastings whilst taking in elevated views and the region's food producers. The itinerary weaves between vineyards and heritage villages, starting from Mount Lofty's panoramic outlook before moving through the quietly prosperous valleys where cool-climate wines thrive. Lunch is included, making this a full-day tasting circuit rather than a rushed trot through tasting rooms.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery
5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery

Combine horsemanship with viticulture on this two-hour Adelaide Hills experience. You'll ride through Petaluma's vineyard rows with a local guide, then settle in for a structured wine tasting indoors. The outing suits mixed-ability groups—children receive juice and snacks while adults sample the cellar's range. Helmets and expert guidance included throughout.

2 hoursfrom AUD $195
CRUISE SHIP Dudley Wines & False Cape Wine Tour
5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

CRUISE SHIP Dudley Wines & False Cape Wine Tour

A two-hour tasting tour for cruise passengers hitting two South Australian wineries: Dudley Wines and False Cape Wines. You'll taste vintages at both venues, sit down for lunch, and hear how each property came to be. The drive between cellar doors takes in rolling vineyard country with views that justify the detour inland from the port.

2 hours – 2h 15mfrom AUD $285
Flinders Chase Private Luxury Tour
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Flinders Chase Private Luxury Tour

Explore the western reaches of Kangaroo Island in a private luxury vehicle, guided by locals who know every detail of this rugged landscape. Flinders Chase National Park anchors the day, where you'll stand before Remarkable Rocks—ancient granite monoliths rising 550 million years old—and venture to Admirals Arch to watch fur seals in their natural habitat. Your guide prepares a gourmet picnic lunch in the bush, featuring South Australian produce and regional wine or beer, making this a full-day immersion into island wilderness without roughing it.

7h 30mfrom AUD $1238
Adelaide City Full-Day Tour
5.0 (1)
Australia

Adelaide City Full-Day Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $230
McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Explore McLaren Vale's Mediterranean vineyards on a guided small-group tour from Adelaide, covering seven hours return. Stop at four partner wineries to taste award-winning Shiraz, Grenache, and lesser-known varieties like Fiano and Tempranillo. A generous local platter lunch and water are included, leaving you free to savour the region's coastal charm and sustainable practices without worrying about logistics or driving.

7 hoursfrom AUD $238
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