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7 Day itinerary in Australia, Oceania

South Australia Experience

The state of South Australia is a one-stop-shop for nearly all of the quintessential elements Australia is known for. Throughout 1 week in Australia, you'll experience the best of the state! In the north, the red sand deserts and the endless roads disappearing into the distance shout, ‘The Outback’... Read More

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Overview

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Adelaide

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Classic Sights

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Journey out with your local hosts to hike, drive and explore the station in Flinders Ranges

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Visit some of the region’s best wineries and take to the famous Riesling Bike Trail

3

Jump on some fat bikes, one of the best ways to see the island and its incredible wildlife

4

Cruise the coastline by boat and visit secluded beaches and even get the chance to snorkel

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Transfer to Arkaba

You'll meet your local host in Adelaide this morning and head north into the Outback, arriving at Arkaba Station a few hours later. Set on 60,000 private acres of a former sheep farm, the Arkaba Station homestead is a refuge on the edge of the hauntingly beautiful Flinders Ranges, the largest mountain range in South Australia. At the end of the day, you’ll find yourselves just where you should be – with a chilled glass of wine in hand, watching the sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Arkaba Homestead
Day 2

place Explore Flinders Ranges with a Local Guide

Today, you’ll journey out with your local hosts to hike, drive and explore the station (that’s the local lingo for a very, very large ranch). The fabulous naturalist guides will make the area come alive through walks and 4WD adventures while your evening meal of fabulous local food and sensational South Australian wine is prepared back at the homestead by an in-house chef.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Mayfair Hotel
Day 3

place Private Cycling Winery Tour in Clare & Barossa Valleys

Today, you'll drive through the stunning Clare Valley wine country and the Barossa Valley. Along the way, you’ll stop off at some of the region’s best wineries and take to the famous Riesling Bike Trail for some relaxed, easy cycling. Your route follows the gentle contours of a former railway line and through the pastoral heart of the valley, allowing you the chance to stop and sample some of the fantastic white wines and enjoy a two-course lunch. Storyboards along the route also unravel the history of the landscape and the Ngadjuri people who have called the area home for millennia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Mayfair Hotel
Day 4

place Morning Tour of Adelaide, Journey to Kangaroo Island & Fat Bike Island Tour

This morning, you'll explore the charming city of Adelaide on a morning tour with your local host. You'll take in the parks, cricket grounds and buildings of North Adelaide, which is known as much for its gracious homes and gardens as it is for its lively restaurants and wine bars. Later, a short flight brings you to Kangaroo Island, where you'll be met by your Kangaroo Island guide to begin exploring this spectacularly beautiful piece of land on some fat bikes.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Stranraer Homestead Traditional B & B
Day 5

place Explore Kangaroo Island

Today, your local guide will give you an introduction to life on the island, showing you why this particular isle is said to offer some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the country. Free from many of the introduced predators of the mainland, Kangaroo Island is a unique setting that also allows for some amazing wildlife sighting opportunities. With your naturalist guide, you’ll search for koalas feeding on eucalyptus leaves and see various species of wallabies and kangaroos, some of which can only be found on this particular island. Enjoy some more homemade cakes and a ‘cuppa’ for morning tea. Then, at lunch, you'll find yourselves in a private bush setting enjoying some amazingly fresh and tasty local island produce, along with an assortment of famed South Australian wines and beers. After lunch, you’ll head to the southwestern end of the island to the spectacular Flinders Chase National Park - a wilderness spanning almost 200,000 acres! It’s home to a wide array of wildlife including ‘roos, wallabies, possums, iguanas, echidnas, koalas, platypus and countless birds, including the rare Cape Barren Goose. At Cape du Couedic, you’ll visit a fur seal colony of nearly 50,000, catch a glimpse of the island’s remote lighthouse and finally, head on to see the aptly-named Remarkable Rocks. This is a day to hike, drive and explore the many sights and experiences of Kangaroo Island, with your private guide always able to tailor your day to suit your needs.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Stranraer Homestead Traditional B & B
Day 6

place Cruise Around Stokes Bay & Seal Bay

This morning, you'll depart the Homestead early to fit in a day packed with adventures by the water. Today, you'll cruise the coastline by boat and visit secluded beaches, seeing more of Kangaroo Island’s unique marine and birdlife, including albatross, penguins, and seabirds - you’ll even get the chance to snorkel alongside dolphins! At lunch, you'll hop off the boat to enjoy a picnic and visit Stokes Bay and after lunch, you'll walk the beach at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Enjoy your last evening at Stranraer Homestead taking in the spectacular views and the immense night sky.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Stranraer Homestead Traditional B & B
Day 7

place Farewell Kangaroo Island

Today marks the end of your memorable 1 week in Australia. This morning, a one-hour road trip to Kingscote will connect you with your flight to Adelaide, and onward to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Arkaba Homestead
  • Mayfair Hotel
  • Stranraer Homestead Traditional B & B

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • All guided activities as per itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance fees

Not Included expand_less

  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Trekking permits

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