Itinerary
- Day 1
Adelaide
You arrive in Adelaide and check into your Scenic Special Stay accommodation. After settling in, you'll meet your Tour Director and other travelers at a welcome dinner this evening. Adelaide's known for its food scene and arts culture, so this is a good time to get oriented and meet the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Adelaide to Barossa Valley
This morning you head to Barossa Valley, one of Australia's oldest wine regions. You'll see Maggie Beer's farm shop and watch a cooking demonstration, then have wine and lunch at the historic Seppeltsfield Winery. After that, you tour Jacob's Creek Winery before heading back to Adelaide for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine and lunch at Seppeltsfield Winery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Maggie Beer's farm shop with cooking demonstration
- Wine and lunch at Seppeltsfield Winery
- Vineyard tour of Jacob's Creek Winery
Landmarks/POIs Maggie Beer's Farm Shop Seppeltsfield Winery Jacob's Creek Winery - Day 3
Adelaide
You spend the day exploring Adelaide itself. There are four Scenic Freechoice options to pick from: a heritage walking tour, Central Market tour, city tour with river cruise, or Adelaide Zoo. Throughout the city you can find boutique bars, award-winning restaurants, art galleries and museums to check out at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Adelaide Heritage Walking Tour (North Terrace, Victoria Square, Botanic Gardens)
- Scenic Freechoice - Morning Central Market Tour with food samples
- Scenic Freechoice - City Tour with River Cruise on the Torrens aboard Popeye
- Scenic Freechoice - Adelaide Zoo
Optional Activities
- Game at Adelaide Oval
- Stroll through Rundle Mall
Landmarks/POIs Adelaide Oval Rundle Mall North Terrace Victoria Square Botanic Gardens Central Market River Torrens Adelaide Zoo - Day 4
Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
You travel south to the Fleurieu Peninsula, passing rolling hills and rugged clifftops. The d'Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale is a striking five-storey glass structure set right among the vineyards. From there you board a ferry to Kangaroo Island and settle into your hotel for three nights. Later you'll have sunset drinks and beach views before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit d'Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale
- Ferry ride to Kangaroo Island
- Scenic Sunset Drinks
Landmarks/POIs d'Arenberg Cube McLaren Vale - Day 5
Kangaroo Island
This morning you explore Flinders Chase National Park and its natural attractions. You'll see Admiral's Arch and Remarkable Rocks, which offer great photo opportunities. At Seal Bay, a conservation guide takes you for a walk among the third-largest sea lion colony in Australia. You'll hear the seals' unique calls as you walk through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flinders Chase National Park visit
- Admiral's Arch
- Remarkable Rocks
- Seal Bay guided walk with conservation guide
Landmarks/POIs Flinders Chase National Park Admiral's Arch Remarkable Rocks Seal Bay - Day 6
Kangaroo Island
A local epicurean guide leads you through a Scenic Enrich culinary experience on Kangaroo Island. You'll sample the region's gourmet flavours, including magnificent honey and wine in an immersive tasting session.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Local epicurean guide culinary experience
- Gourmet honey and wine tasting
- Day 7
Kangaroo Island to Glenelg
This morning you take the ferry back to the mainland. On the way, you stop at Gemtree Wines for a Scenic Enrich experience about biodynamic viticulture, with wine and local snacks included. Then you continue to Glenelg, a seaside suburb, and check into your luxurious beachfront Scenic Special Stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning ferry to mainland
- Scenic Enrich - Gemtree Wines winemaker meeting
- Biodynamic viticulture experience at the Biodynamic hut
- Wine and locally sourced snacks tasting
Landmarks/POIs Gemtree Wines - Day 8
Glenelg to Flinders Ranges
You travel north to Port Augusta on Spencer Gulf and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre to walk through the 'Tunnel of Time' and learn about outback life. The drive continues through remote Saltbush country on the Barrier Highway, passing through Peterborough and Hawker before reaching Flinders Ranges National Park. You'll settle into Wilpena Pound Resort for two nights and have sunset drinks from Stokes Hill with views over the ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wadlata Outback Centre 'Tunnel of Time' experience
- Scenic Sunset Drinks from Stokes Hill
Landmarks/POIs Port Augusta Wadlata Outback Centre Peterborough Hawker Flinders Ranges National Park Wilpena Pound Stokes Hill - Day 9
Flinders Ranges
You venture into the rugged mountain scenery, plunging gorges and diverse wildlife and plants of Flinders Ranges. A 4WD and local guide take you into the heart of Wilpena Pound to learn about 'The Meeting Place', the ancestral home of the Adnyamathanha people for tens of thousands of years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - 4WD guided experience into Wilpena Pound
- Local guide stories about The Meeting Place and Adnyamathanha heritage
Optional Activities
- Optional scenic flight over Wilpena Pound (additional expense, book prior to departure)
Landmarks/POIs Wilpena Pound - Day 10
Flinders Ranges to Broken Hill
You cross from South Australia into New South Wales and head east to Broken Hill. This town sits on the world's richest deposits of silver, lead and zinc, which led to the establishment of BHP. You'll settle into your secluded and atmospheric resort for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Broken Hill - Day 11
Broken Hill
You explore Broken Hill's unique art and history. First, tour the Ant Hill Gallery showing Kevin 'Pro' Hart's unconventional work. Next, head to the outback ghost town of Silverton, a former mining settlement used for over 140 films and commercials. You'll see the restored gaol, art galleries, Silverton Hotel, and Mad Max Museum. Later you visit Daydream Mine to experience early mining life and the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Grab a milkshake at the famous Bells Milk Bar and finish at the Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ant Hill Gallery tour
- Silverton ghost town visit
- Silverton gaol, art galleries, and Silverton Hotel
- Mad Max Museum
- Daydream Mine
- Royal Flying Doctors Service
- Bells Milk Bar milkshake
- Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum sunset visit
Landmarks/POIs Ant Hill Gallery Silverton Silverton Hotel Mad Max Museum Daydream Mine Royal Flying Doctors Service Bells Milk Bar Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum - Day 12
Broken Hill to Mildura
You stop in Wentworth where the Murray and Darling Rivers meet. A park ranger leads you through the World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park. You'll see the Mungo lunette and the iconic 'Walls of China', carved from sand layers into a desolate landscape. After that, you drive through Mallee country to reach Mildura on the Murray River banks and stay overnight at your historic hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wentworth visit
- Mungo National Park guided tour with park ranger
- Mungo lunette and Walls of China viewing
Landmarks/POIs Wentworth Mungo National Park Mungo Lunette Walls of China Mildura - Day 13
Mildura to Echuca
You travel to the riverside town of Echuca and board the PS Australian Star paddle steamer for a three-day cruise along the Murray River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board PS Australian Star paddle steamer
- Murray River cruise begins
Landmarks/POIs Echuca - Day 14
Murray River Cruise
After breakfast on board, you visit the Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum celebrating Australia's beer culture. There's an extensive collection of over 17,000 cans and bottles from around the world. You'll spend the afternoon enjoying the Murray River's natural wonders from the paddle steamer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Great Aussie Beer Shed Heritage Farm Museum - Day 15
Murray River Cruise to Bendigo
A full day of cruising brings you toward the impressive Torrumbarry Weir. You'll visit the Interpretive Centre to learn about the Murray Darling Basin and water conservation methods used in the region. In the evening, you enjoy river bird watching as the evening chorus starts up, then finish with your final dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Full day Murray River cruise
- Torrumbarry Weir
- Interpretive Centre visit
Landmarks/POIs Torrumbarry Weir - Day 16
Bendigo to Melbourne
You visit Bendigo, a town built by immigrants who came for the gold rush. The wealth from mining transformed it into a grand city of architectural elegance. Then you continue to Melbourne, Victoria's capital, known for sporting events, café culture and natural wonders. As Australia's cultural capital, it's where Australian Impressionism and Rules football began. You'll stay at your Scenic Special Stay tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bendigo visit and exploration
Landmarks/POIs Bendigo Melbourne - Day 17
Melbourne
It's time to say goodbye to the friends you've made and depart. You'll take with you plenty of stories from your journey through South Australia and beyond.
