Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne
You'll arrive in Melbourne and meet your tour director along with other travellers. After checking in at your hotel, there's a welcome drink and dinner to kick things off, giving you a chance to get to know the group.
Landmarks Melbourne 
- Day 2
Bendigo to Echuca
Head out to Bendigo, a city that grew up around gold rush wealth, then continue on to Echuca where you'll board the PS Australian Star. This paddle steamer will be your home for the next three days as you cruise the Murray River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bendigo
- Board PS Australian Star paddle steamer for three-day cruise on Murray River
Landmarks Bendigo Echuca Murray River - Day 3
Murray River Cruise
After breakfast onboard, you'll check out the Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum, which holds over 17,000 cans and bottles. The rest of your afternoon is free to enjoy the river scenery and relax on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum
Landmarks Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum Murray River - Day 4
Murray River Cruise
Spend the day cruising toward Torrumbarry Weir. You'll stop at the Interpretive Centre to learn how the Murray Darling Basin works and what's being done for water conservation. By evening, you'll have your final dinner aboard while listening to the birds along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Torrumbarry Weir Interpretive Centre
Landmarks Torrumbarry Weir Murray Darling Basin - Day 5
Mildura
You'll travel through Mallee country's low scrub landscape before arriving in Mildura, which sits on the Murray River banks. This region is known for growing most of Victoria's citrus, so you'll see orchards along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Mildura Murray River - Day 6
Mungo National Park to Broken Hill
A ranger will guide you through Mungo National Park to see the Mungo lunette and the Walls of China, both carved from the lunette's distinct layers. Later, you'll head to Broken Hill, which sits above some of the world's richest deposits of silver, lead, and zinc.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mungo National Park with park ranger
- View Walls of China at Mungo lunette
Landmarks Mungo National Park Walls of China Broken Hill - Day 7
Silverton and Broken Hill
Start at Ant Hill Gallery to see Kevin Hart's unconventional art, then move to Silverton, a ghost town that's appeared in over 140 films. You'll walk through the restored gaol, art galleries, and the Mad Max Museum. Later, check out the Daydream Mine for a look at early mining, visit the Royal Flying Doctors Service, and catch the sunset at the Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Ant Hill Gallery
- Visit Silverton ghost town
- View Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Silverton gaol
- Visit Silverton art galleries
- Visit Silverton Hotel
- Visit Mad Max Museum
- Tour Daydream Mine
- Visit Royal Flying Doctors Service
Landmarks Ant Hill Gallery Silverton Mad Max Museum Daydream Mine Royal Flying Doctors Service Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum - Day 8
Flinders Ranges National Park
Cross into South Australia through remote Saltbush country on the Barrier Highway, passing through Peterborough and Hawker. You'll enter Flinders Ranges National Park and settle into your accommodation. From Stokes Hill, you'll have drinks at sunset with views across to Wilpena Pound and the ranges beyond.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic sunset drinks from Stokes Hill
Landmarks Flinders Ranges National Park Peterborough Hawker Wilpena Pound Stokes Hill 
- Day 9
Wilpena Pound
Spend the day exploring the Flinders Ranges with its steep mountain scenery, deep gorges, and varied wildlife and plant life. A local guide will take you into Wilpena Pound by 4WD to learn about the Meeting Place and its significance to the Adnyamathanha people for thousands of years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD guided tour to heart of Wilpena Pound with local guide
Optional Activities
- Optional flight over Wilpena Pound (additional expense)
Landmarks Wilpena Pound - Day 10
Port Augusta to Glenelg
Travel south to Port Augusta on Spencer Gulf. You'll go through the Tunnel of Time at the Wadlata Outback Centre to learn about outback life. From there, continue to Glenelg, a beachside suburb where you'll stay at a hotel right on the sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wadlata Outback Centre
- Journey through Tunnel of Time
Landmarks Port Augusta Wadlata Outback Centre Glenelg - Day 11
Fleurieu Peninsula to Kangaroo Island
Head south to the Fleurieu Peninsula, known for rolling hills, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches. Stop in McLaren Vale to see the d'Arenberg Cube, a striking five-story glass building among the vineyards. Then board a ferry to Kangaroo Island for a three-night stay, and enjoy sunset drinks with views of the beach before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit d'Arenberg Cube
- Ferry to Kangaroo Island
- Scenic sunset drinks
Landmarks Fleurieu Peninsula McLaren Vale d'Arenberg Cube Kangaroo Island 
- Day 12
Kangaroo Island
An epicurean guide will show you the island's food scene, which has become well-known for quality produce. You'll sample gourmet honey and wine in a tasting that highlights what makes Kangaroo Island special for food lovers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary tour with local epicurean guide
- Sample gourmet honey and wine
Landmarks Kangaroo Island - Day 13
Kangaroo Island
In Flinders Chase National Park, you'll see Admiral's Arch and Remarkable Rocks. At Seal Bay, a conservation guide will walk you among the sea lion colony, one of the third-largest in Australia. The locals say if you're quiet enough, you might hear the seals communicating with each other.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Admiral's Arch
- Visit Remarkable Rocks
- Conservation guide walk at Seal Bay with sea lions
Landmarks Flinders Chase National Park Admiral's Arch Remarkable Rocks Seal Bay - Day 14
Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Take the morning ferry back to the mainland, then drive to Adelaide. You'll visit Gemtree Wines, which won the World's Best Winery award for sustainable tourism in 2019. The winemakers will explain biodynamic methods and share local snacks with wine tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry return to mainland
- Meet winemakers at Gemtree Wines
- Learn about biodynamic viticulture
- Taste locally sourced snacks
Landmarks Kangaroo Island Adelaide Gemtree Wines - Day 15
Barossa Valley
Travel to Barossa Valley, one of Australia's oldest wine regions. Check out Maggie Beer's farm shop and watch a cooking demonstration. Have lunch with wine at the historic Seppeltsfield Winery, then take a tour at the award-winning Jacob's Creek before heading back to Adelaide.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting lunch at historic Seppeltsfield Winery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Maggie Beer's farm shop
- Cooking demonstration
- Wine tasting lunch at Seppeltsfield Winery
- Vineyard tour at Jacob's Creek Winery
Landmarks Barossa Valley Maggie Beer's Farm Shop Seppeltsfield Winery Jacob's Creek Winery - Day 16
Adelaide
You have choices for how to spend your final day in Adelaide: a walking tour covering the city's history and culture, a tour of the Central Market, a city sights tour including the renovated Adelaide Oval and a Torrens River cruise, or a visit to Adelaide Zoo, the second oldest in Australia. A farewell dinner ends the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity selection
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Adelaide history and culture
- Adelaide Central Market tour
- City sights tour including Adelaide Oval and Torrens River cruise
- Adelaide Zoo visit
Landmarks Adelaide Adelaide Central Market Adelaide Oval Torrens River Adelaide Zoo - Day 17
Departure
It's time to say goodbye to your travel companions and head home, carrying with you all the stories and memories from this journey through Australia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
