Day 1 (LD): WAGGA WAGGA TO MILDURA – Thursday, 15^th October 2026

Welcome to our 8-day tour of Adelaide and Surrounds. This morning we get underway and travel to Hay and take a look at the Hay Water Tower Art. Using the towns Water Towers as a backdrop, Melbourne artist Matt Adante, created a lasting memorial to the contribution of the people of Hay to the World Wars. The Water Tower Art is the latest edition to the Silo Art Trail that has proved such an attraction for regional Australia. Next, we call into the National Shearer’s Hall of Fame – Shear Outback – a monument to contemplate, celebrate and honour shearers and shearing. We have lunch here, then make our way via Balranald to Mildura for our overnight stay.

Lunch at Shear Outback | Dinner in the hotel

Mildura Inlander Resort | 1 night

Day 2 (BLD): MILDURA TO ADELAIDE – Friday, 16^th October 2026

This morning we visit to Woodsies Gem Shop, Australia’s largest gemstone-cutting and jewellery-manufacturing complex. Browse through fascinating collections of fossils, jewellery, and crystal before travelling across the South Australian border stopping in at Riverland Wine Centre to enjoy a tasting, talk exploring the vibrant wine industry of the Riverland. Enjoy lunch here, before leaving the Riverland, we have a quick look at the Art Silo’s in Waikerie, and then through to Adelaide, we make our way to our hotel for the next 3 nights.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | Lunch at Riverland Wine Centre

Hotel Alba, Adelaide | 3 nights

Day 3 (BD): DISCOVERING ADELAIDE – Saturday, 17^th October 2026

Once considered a sleepy city, Adelaide has undergone a rapid transformation with world-class art, music and sporting facilities to discover. We meet our local guide for a tour of the city, and for an excellent overview of the city and its Parklands we make a stop at Montefiore Hill. It was from this spot that Colonel Light planned a great city of the future in the sweeping valley below. Easily seen from the Hill is Adelaide Oval, one of the most beautiful Cricket Ovals in the world. Later this morning we have arranged a tour to the Adelaide Oval. The redeveloped oval offers a unique blend of new and old – from the latest in stadium design to the famous features such as the heritage listed scoreboard, the century-old Moreton Bay Fig trees and the grassed northern mound. We have some free time to purchase lunch at the Adelaide Central Markets and this afternoon we head to beautiful Carrick Hill. Carrick Hill was a creation from the imagination of a man and his wife who decided to bring, to their home city of Adelaide, some of the magic that they had been so captivated by when honeymooning in England. Sir Edward Hayward created a Tudor manor house set in almost 100 acres of scenic bushland. Carrick Hill was bequeathed to the people of South Australia by Sir Edward and Lady Hayward and is now maintained by the State Government.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | Lunch at own arrangement and cost

Day 4 (BHT): THE BAROSSA VALLEY – Sunday, 18^th October 2026

Our touring today takes us to the renowned wine-producing region, the Barossa Valley. We make our way to the iconic Seppeltsfield Winery, established in 1851. The history of this winery and its owners is truly fascinating, which we will hear about on our tour after which we enjoy a tasting. Onsite also is the beautiful Jam Factory with artisans’ workshops and bespoke retail outlets, and Vasse Virgin, producers of all-natural handmade skin and body care products. Our next stop is the Barossa Chateau. This is a baroque style chateau surrounded by 30,000 roses and filled with one of the world’s great collections of Meissen porcelain, antique furniture, tapestries, and paintings. We enjoy a guided tour around the gallery followed by an elegant High Tea at the Chateau. There will also be time for a wander around the rose garden and look around the great gift shop. Next, we enjoy a wine tasting at Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre, where back in 1847, a young Bavarian immigrant, Johann Gramp, planted the valley’s first commercial vineyard on the banks of Jacobs Creek. After a great day exploring the Barossa, we return to Adelaide where dinner tonight will be at our own expense.

Breakfast in hotel | High tea lunch at Barossa Chateau | dinner at own arrangement and cost

Day 5 (BD): ADELAIDE TO MONARTO – Monday, 19^th October 2026

Departing Adelaide, travel into the Adelaide Hills, to Melba’s Chocolate and Confectionery Factory, where we watch artisans in action as they make their delicious treats! We then wander next door to Woodside Cheese Wrights, who produce an original range of handmade cheeses for us to taste. Next, visit “The Cedars”. World renowned artist, Hans Heysen, settled in Hahndorf in 1908 and built his studio, “The Cedars” in the style of a Bavarian Chalet. This was his base as he painted extensively on site in the hills around Hahndorf and in the Flinders Ranges. Travelling towards Hahndorf – Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, it’s a superb “flashback” to the nineteenth century with its shops, eating houses and attractions housed in authentic surroundings. After some time to purchase lunch, visit the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, where we will have the opportunity to purchase from their gift range and the large range of delicious preserves. You may not know, but Beerenberg products can now be found in 24 countries, on major airlines and in more than 300 hotels! Experience South Australia’s newest experience – Monarto Safari Resort, the property features a modern, design-led hotel offering nature-based serenity and unique views of the safari park’s native and African wildlife. Tonight, soak in the last rays of the sun on a guided tour of the Wild Africa precinct after hours from the Safari Truck, you’ll be immersed in parklands and watch free roaming herds of animals from the comfort of the Safari Truck and savouring sunset, drinks and canapes.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | Lunch at own arrangement and cost

Monarto Safari Resort | 2 nights

Day 6 (BLD): MONARTO SAFARI PARK – Tuesday, 20^th October 2026

Spend the day next door at the Monarto Safari Park, the largest open air safari experience outside of Africa! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as we travel across the open plains through herds of animals seemingly free to roam – safari style. With over 50 species of native and African animals, the park plays a major role, nationally and internationally, in breeding programs for rare and endangered species. After time for lunch, we’re in for a real treat when we embark on The Lions 360 Experience. It’s Australia’s only 360-degree lion encounter which gives you a prey’s eye view into the world of these incredible predators. Walking through the tunnel, we’ll emerge within clawing range of one of Australia’s largest lion prides. The safe but adventurous encounter will leave us amazed. Returning to the resort we have some time at leisure, why not take in the views and watch for wildlife gathering at the waterhole as you unwind in the resort’s heated pool or bar.

Breakfast and dinner at resort | Lunch at Monarto Safari Park

Day 7 (BLD): MONARTO TO SWAN HILL – Wednesday, 21^st October 2026

Today is a travel day as we begin our journey back to New South Wales. Our route takes us past Murray Bridge to Tailem Bend where we join the Mallee Highway to Pinnaroo. Over the border, we continue to Ouyen for our lunch stop before heading east to Swan Hill for our last night on tour.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | Lunch at Ouyen Mallee Bakery

Swan Hill Resort | 1 night

Day 8 (B): SWAN HILL TO WAGGA WAGGA – Thursday, 22^nd October 2026

We pack our bags one last time this morning, but the tour isn’t over yet. Departing Swan Hill, we begin our journey home through the little town of Lake Boga. Here we visit the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum. The museum holds more than 500 artefacts relating to Lake Boga’s proud history associated with WWII, including the historic Catalina Flying Boat and a range of wartime treasures that have been preserved for future generations. From here we continue our journey home via Deniliquin for a lunch stop before arriving back in Wagga and bidding each other farewell.

Breakfast in hotel | Lunch at own arrangement and cost

Total Tour Cost (GST inclusive)

$4475.00 per person (twin/double share)

$980.00 single supplement

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