Tours & experiences

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.

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237 tours
Port Lincoln Mikkira Station Wild Koala Safari Tour
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Port Lincoln Mikkira Station Wild Koala Safari Tour

Explore Mikkira Station's bushland with a wildlife photographer guide who knows where the koalas hang out. This 3.5-hour safari takes you through South Australian scrubland year-round, seeking native animals in their natural habitat. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stop for refreshments, and learn from someone who photographs wildlife professionally. Ideal for anyone wanting a genuine wildlife encounter rather than a zoo visit.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159
A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour

A bespoke eight-hour private tour through Australia's Barossa Valley, visiting three distinct wineries spanning traditional winemaking to experimental varieties and premium producers. You'll taste alongside a knowledgeable guide, break for a multi-course lunch paired with regional wines, and return to your hotel without driving. The itinerary flexes to your interests—want to skip the obvious stops and hunt smaller producers instead, you can.

8 hoursfrom AUD $900
Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)

Combine coastal riding, river paddling and regional wine in one active day across South Australia's McLaren Vale. You'll start with an electric bike journey hugging the shoreline, then switch to a paddle board on the Onkaparinga River before refuelling at a local restaurant and exploring McLaren Vale wineries. Seven and a half hours of varied movement through one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions.

7h 30mfrom AUD $199
Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Explore South Australia's Barossa Valley in a luxury Range Rover Sport with a private driver-guide over 3.5 hours. You'll visit three wineries or producers of your choice (wine, gin, craft beer, or food), stop at scenic lookouts, and hear local insights during the drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for Barossa-based accommodation.

3h 30mfrom AUD $249
Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Port Lincoln's rugged coastline and outback with a photographer guide. You'll track native wildlife—emus, koalas, and seabirds—across pristine terrain, tackle towering sand dunes by 4WD, and feast on local seafood. Small groups capped at six travellers keep things intimate and flexible. Coffee, lunch, and snacks included throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade

Wander Adelaide's East End with a local guide who unpicks the suburb's layered past. This 2-hour small-group walk threads together colonial-era buildings, private residences, and public landmarks, revealing how the city evolved from its frontier days. You'll hear stories about the people who shaped these streets and neighbourhoods, getting a genuine read on what makes Adelaide tick beyond the postcard views.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch

A six-hour small-group wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from local pickup points. Led by Charles, an experienced local guide and driver, you'll visit handpicked wineries across the region's rolling vineyards and heritage villages. The tour caps at five guests, ensuring genuine conversation and personal attention rather than coach-load anonymity. Lunch with a charcuterie platter is included, as is bottled water throughout the day. Award-winning for its authentic approach to hospitality.

6 hoursfrom AUD $239
Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour

A private six to eight hour wine tour through Adelaide Hills hitting four boutique producers, including Deviation Rd for sparkling and Shaw + Smith for cool-climate whites and pinot. Your guide tailors stops to your interests—whether seeking established names or lesser-known labels. Lunch at Uraidla Hotel breaks up the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Maximum six people keeps it intimate.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour

Spend 50 minutes navigating Adelaide Central Markets with a local guide, stopping at 10 stalls for a proper grazing lunch of South Australian produce. You'll hear the stories of the stallholders who've built this market, taste your way through the season's best, and know that part of your ticket goes directly to local charities. Choose between 11am or 1pm, with groups kept to 10 people so you're not jostling through crowds.

50 minfrom AUD $59
Shared Wine Taste Experience The Dead Arm Distinction
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Shared Wine Taste Experience The Dead Arm Distinction

Sample four different vintages of d'Arenberg's flagship Shiraz at the d'Arenberg Cube in South Australia's McLaren Vale. This 30-minute tasting lets you compare how The Dead Arm ages across years before committing to a bottle. Between pours, wander through the Alternate Realities museum with its interactive wine exhibits—fermentation displays, sensory rooms, and hands-on installations that reveal what happens behind the scenes at this iconic winery.

30 minfrom AUD $55
Flinders Ranges 5-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Flinders Ranges 5-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Tour from Adelaide

Explore the raw geology and wildlife of South Australia's Flinders Ranges over five days in a small 4WD group departing Adelaide. You'll navigate rugged terrain through national parks and conservation areas, spotting endangered wallabies, traversing dramatic gorges, and learning the region's geological story from a qualified guide. All meals included. Limited to 16 travellers.

5 daysfrom AUD $3495
Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

This 5-hour guided hike through Morialta Conservation Park covers 6km of diverse terrain, ascending 283m through gorges, past seasonal waterfalls and striking rock formations. Your guide shares insights into local ecology whilst you hunt for koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and native birds in their natural habitat. Groups stay small (maximum 6 hikers), and transport from Adelaide city centre is included. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for those with existing joint or cardiac concerns.

5 hoursfrom AUD $124
Hidden Adelaide: Laneways and Street Art Tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hidden Adelaide: Laneways and Street Art Tour

A two-hour walking tour that navigates Adelaide's laneways and back alleys to reveal street art, murals, and the stories woven into the city's urban fabric. You'll encounter lesser-known historical figures, discover curious landmarks like Adelaide's tiniest door, and learn how local artists have transformed forgotten corners. The guide shares insider knowledge of the evolving creative scene whilst mapping out additional art spots and recommendations for your stay. A donation supports local charities.

2 hoursfrom AUD $64
Wild Yarnbala
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Wild Yarnbala

Spend 90 minutes in one of South Australia's last intact grassy she-oak woodlands at Yarnbala, a foraging and cultural experience built entirely from recycled materials off the grid. Hunt for native bush tucker, learn traditional plant knowledge, test your hand at water divining, and finish with live didgeridoo and lap-steel guitar whilst sipping gin infused with botanicals you've gathered. Designed for families and all abilities.

1h 30mfrom AUD $167
Walk, Taste, Graze - Experience at Pindarie
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Walk, Taste, Graze - Experience at Pindarie

Spend a morning at Pindarie vineyard on the Barossa's western ridge, combining a guided walk up Schoff's Hill with wine tastings and lunch. The 2.5-hour experience runs weekdays from 11:30am, taking you through the vines to learn about the estate's sustainable practices. You'll taste a lineup of Italian varieties alongside local classics in the heritage stables cellar, then settle into a seasonal grazing lunch with sweeping views across the ranges.

2h 30mfrom AUD $135
Ultimate Barossa Adventure Day Tour For 2 - Combined Mustang Convertible-Trike
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Ultimate Barossa Adventure Day Tour For 2 - Combined Mustang Convertible-Trike

Split your day between a motorcycle trike and a 1966 Mustang convertible to explore the Barossa Valley's wineries, cellar doors, and countryside. This seven-hour private tour pairs open-air driving thrills with tastings and lunch at local producers. Your guide navigates you through the region's best stops whilst you enjoy the sensory contrast of wind-in-hair motoring and classic American muscle.

7 hoursfrom AUD $487
Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

Spend six to seven hours exploring McLaren Vale's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your group. Located 45 minutes south of Adelaide, this region produces world-class wines you'll taste at two cellar doors, with lunch featuring a shared platter at one of the wineries. The afternoon is yours to shape—continue wine tasting, visit a craft brewery, or explore a gin distillery. Your driver handles transport throughout, collecting you from accommodation.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $249
Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley

Spend two hours at Jacob's Creek in the Barossa Valley tasting wines before settling into a picnic lunch. You'll sample a selection and choose a bottle to pair with charcuterie, cheese, vegetables and bread. Take home branded stemless glasses and your picnic rug as keepsakes from the vineyard.

2 hoursfrom AUD $155
Private Barossa's Best Sightseeing Tour for Two
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Private Barossa's Best Sightseeing Tour for Two

Tear through Barossa's wine country on a bright yellow three-wheeler built for the road. This 90-minute private tour pairs you with a local rider who knows every vineyard turn and hilltop vista. You'll cover serious ground across rolling slopes and pastoral views while dressed in proper riding gear—helmets with two-way comms included. Twenty minutes stops let you step out and breathe in the landscape; the rest is throttle and wind.

1h 30mfrom AUD $160
McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries . Best itinerary.
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries . Best itinerary.

A 7.5-hour guided visit across McLaren Vale's finest wineries, sampling from a curated selection of cellar doors. You'll taste through four properties in one of Australia's most productive wine regions, with tastings pre-arranged and fees included. The tour strikes a balance between structured stops and flexibility—you choose which venues appeal before departure. Public transport links exist nearby, and the itinerary suits most fitness levels.

7h 30mfrom AUD $220
Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour

A four-hour guided loop through Adelaide's core neighbourhoods and the nearby hills. Your driver navigates you past significant buildings and viewpoints, stopping to explore Hahndorf—a historic German settlement in the Adelaide Hills—before returning to the city. You'll hear local stories and gain perspective on how Adelaide's layout and landmarks shaped its character. Water and a chocolate gift are provided; plan lunch separately.

4 hoursfrom AUD $159
Ultimate Buggy Tour in Kangaroo Island
★ 5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Ultimate Buggy Tour in Kangaroo Island

Tear across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s remote coastline by buggy, accessing tracks and vistas sealed off from regular tourists. This 2 hour 50 minute off-road run near Vivonne Bay reveals the raw meeting point between temperate and polar waters, with cliffs and beaches that rival South Australia's most dramatic stretches. You'll pilot through terrain that demands proper equipment and local knowledge—both supplied by your guide.

2h 50mfrom AUD $247
Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour

Spend three hours tracking Adelaide's food renaissance across ten carefully chosen stops. Your guide navigates you through the East End, West End and Central Markets, revealing neighbourhood gems and the stories behind them. Taste South Australian wines and produce, sample indigenous flavours and multicultural dishes, then finish with coffee at one of the city's oldest establishments. A portion of proceeds supports local charities.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159
Cruise Ship Flinders Chase Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cruise Ship Flinders Chase Tour

Spend nine hours exploring [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s Flinders Chase National Park with a local guide who unpacks the region's geological and human stories. You'll walk among Australian sea lions at their natural haunt, absorb the turquoise waters of Vivonne Bay, and photograph the island's most dramatic landmarks—Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and the heritage lighthouse. The tour balances self-directed exploration with guided commentary, letting you move at your own pace across this rugged coastline.

9 hoursfrom AUD $260
Jurlique Farm Private Immersion Tour
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Jurlique Farm Private Immersion Tour

Step onto Jurlique's South Australian farm for a 90-minute private walkthrough of how the brand grows and processes its botanicals. Your guide reveals the biodynamic methods, plant varieties, and harvest rhythms that feed their skincare line, then you'll wind down in the farm shop with house-made herbal tea and a browse of exclusive products. You'll leave with a starter hand cream, branded hat and tote, and the stories behind what goes into each jar.

1h 30mfrom AUD $189
Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up

This eight-and-a-half-hour cruise excursion whisks you straight from the ship to Adelaide's most compelling attractions. You'll stand at Mount Lofty's lookout for panoramic valley views, then spend quality time with wombats, koalas and kangaroos at Cleland Wildlife Park in authentic bushland. The afternoon takes you through the German heritage village of Hahndorf before finishing with chocolate tasting and a glass at a working winery. Small groups (4–10 people) mean personal attention throughout, and wildlife encounters follow strict ethical standards.

8h 30mfrom AUD $250
Deep Creek Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair
★ 5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Deep Creek Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

Push yourself across the Fleurieu Peninsula's rugged backcountry on this demanding 10-hour trek. You'll cover roughly 10 kilometres with 500 metres of elevation gain, tackling steep pitches and rocky scrambles that demand real fitness. The payoff: panoramic ocean vistas, native wildlife including kangaroos and echidnas (plus migrating whales June to October), and a rest stop at a seasonal waterfall. Groups stay small—maximum four hikers—and transport from Adelaide city centre is sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $184
The Chateau Tanunda Everest Experience
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

The Chateau Tanunda Everest Experience

Tour the Barossa Valley's venerable Château Tanunda estate across two hours, tracing winemaking from vineyard to cellar. Walk through century-old plantings on the property, observe production techniques hands-on, and taste directly from oak barrels with a knowledgeable guide. Finish with a comparative tasting of Old Vine Expressions in the renovated Cellar Door, then depart with a signed history book and bottle of Everest Shiraz.

2 hoursfrom AUD $550
Full Day Private Barossa Valley Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Full Day Private Barossa Valley Wine Tour

Spend a day exploring Australia's Barossa Valley wine region on a private tour departing from Adelaide. Your seven to eight hours include tastings at two established wineries, a shared lunch platter, and a flexible afternoon to pursue your own interests—whether that's additional cellar door visits, a brewery or distillery, or local food producers. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $249
Adelaide to Coober Pedy 7-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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

A seven-day 4WD adventure across South Australia's red interior, departing Adelaide and venturing into the Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre basin, and remote outback settlements. You'll traverse legendary tracks like the Oodnadatta, explore Coober Pedy's underground opal mining town, discover Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary's granite peaks and wildlife, and witness The Breakaways at sunset. Small groups of up to 16 travellers share meals and navigate genuine outback terrain where few tourists venture.

7 daysfrom AUD $5895
McLaren Vale Wine-Lover - Luxury Full Day Private Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Wine-Lover - Luxury Full Day Private Tour

A private six to eight-hour wine tour through McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate region, led by a knowledgeable guide in a luxury vehicle. You'll visit three wineries including the striking d'Arenberg Cube, taste Shiraz and approachable whites, and enjoy a multi-course lunch with matched wines at The Salopian Inn. Hotel transfers included, with flexibility to swap wineries to suit your interests.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
Australia's Immersion Tasting
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Australia's Immersion Tasting

Spend 75 minutes at Jim Barry Wines in Clare Valley exploring nine wines across sparkling, white and red varietals, including cellar releases and upcoming bottlings. This family-run estate walk traces how the winery has evolved through its vineyard sites and vintage selections, moving from arrival bubbles through single-vineyard Cabernets and flagship Shiraz blends. You'll taste both established favourites and experimental pours not yet on general release.

1h 15mfrom AUD $30
Taste of History Tour in Seppeltsfield
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Taste of History Tour in Seppeltsfield

Step into Seppeltsfield's barrel cellar to sample a century-old tawny straight from the wood. This South Australian winery holds the world's sole continuous collection of fortified wines stretching back to 1878, releasing a fresh 100-year vintage annually. A half-hour experience that moves you through generations of careful ageing in a single sip.

30 minfrom AUD $180
Hahndorf After Dark Walking Tour including meal
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hahndorf After Dark Walking Tour including meal

Explore Hahndorf's Prussian roots on a 90-minute evening walk through Australia's oldest German settlement, founded in 1838 by religious refugees fleeing persecution. You'll visit significant sites in the village's southern precinct whilst a local guide recounts the harrowing journeys and daily lives of these early settlers. Follow up with a three-course meal at The Haus Restaurant, choosing from five seasonal mains that reflect the region's culinary heritage.

3 hoursfrom AUD $190
Live Acoustic Music Experience in Coffin Bay Wilderness
★ 5.0 (3)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Live Acoustic Music Experience in Coffin Bay Wilderness

Gather around a campfire in Coffin Bay's wild hinterland for four hours of live acoustic music from regional and travelling musicians. Wood-fired pizzas cooked on-site are included, along with access to local gin infused with Yarnbala's native plants, plus South Australian wines and craft beers. The venue operates as an open-air bar where the landscape becomes part of the show.

4 hoursfrom AUD $142
Langhorne Creek Wine Region Daytrip with Lunch from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Langhorne Creek Wine Region Daytrip with Lunch from Adelaide

Head south-east from Adelaide to Langhorne Creek, a quietly excellent wine region that sits well outside the usual tourist trail. This eight-hour small-group tour takes you through local vineyards with tastings at multiple stops, followed by lunch paired with a complimentary glass of wine. Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central Adelaide keeps logistics simple, and the capped group size of ten means you'll get genuine attention from your guide rather than being herded through.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250
Adelaide to Melbourne 3-Day Trip Grampians and Great Ocean Road
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide to Melbourne 3-Day Trip Grampians and Great Ocean Road

This three-day road trip connects Adelaide to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) through two of southeastern Australia's most striking landscapes. You'll spend your first day hiking through Grampians National Park, tackling ridgelines to The Pinnacle and Boroka Lookout whilst spotting native wildlife. Day two takes you south along the Shipwreck Coast, where you'll stand before the 12 Apostles and explore the dramatic geology of Loch Ard Gorge. The journey concludes winding through Great Otway National Park and along the legendary Great Ocean Road, finishing in Melbourne. Two nights in shared hostel digs, all meals, park fees, and expert driver-guide commentary included.

3 daysfrom AUD $827
Adelaide Japanese Group Winery Day Tour in Barossa and Hahndorf
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Japanese Group Winery Day Tour in Barossa and Hahndorf

Explore Barossa Valley and Eden Valley wine regions on this eight-hour guided tour departing from Adelaide. Visit two premium Shiraz producers for tastings and education, break for lunch at a third cellar door, then venture into the Adelaide Hills. Finish with wandering time in Hahndorf, a preserved German settlement filled with heritage architecture, independent shops, and traditional bakeries. Japanese-English speaking guide navigates the full route, returning you to your hotel by day's end.

8 hoursfrom AUD $230
McLaren Vale & Historic Hahndorf Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale & Historic Hahndorf Wine Tour

An eight-hour drive through South Australian wine country blending McLaren Vale's modern cellar doors with the German-heritage charm of Hahndorf. Start at d'Arenberg's quirky gallery-winery hybrid for your first tastings, move to Mollydooker for a second session, then head into the Adelaide Hills. Explore Hahndorf's main street on your own for lunch, visit a sixth-generation strawberry preserve producer, and finish with cool-climate wines at Sidewood before ascending Mount Lofty for city views.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Penfolds and Hahndorf Shared Tour Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Penfolds and Hahndorf Shared Tour Wine Tasting and Lunch

Visit two South Australian icons in one afternoon: Penfolds Magill Estate and the charming village of Hahndorf. You'll get picked up from Adelaide, tour the historic winery with its vineyard views, taste a selection of wines guided by staff, then sit down to a two-course lunch at Haus blending Australian and German flavours. Finish with an hour to wander Hahndorf's shops and galleries at your own pace. The whole experience runs 6.5 hours.

6h 30mfrom AUD $245
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