6-Day Wonders of Fleurieu: Art and Wine
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Trip Overview
Experience what the McLaren Vale wine region has to offer; this is South Australia’s hidden gem. Visit the iconic modern landmark, the d’Arenburg Cube for a unique culinary and visual interactive experience with an eight-course tasting menu paired with McLaren Vale wines.
You will continue your self drive Australia tour to the most unique island you will ever see. Get off the beaten track, sample local produce and do as little or as much as you like: hiking, exploring, wine tasting, heritage sights and unique Australian wildlife watching are all at your disposal on Kangaroo Island.
You will continue your self drive Australia tour to the most unique island you will ever see. Get off the beaten track, sample local produce and do as little or as much as you like: hiking, exploring, wine tasting, heritage sights and unique Australian wildlife watching are all at your disposal on Kangaroo Island.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Adelaide
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On arrival into Adelaide pick up your rental car in the city and drive only 45 minutes to a hidden gem in South Australia. McLaren Vale is not only known for its wineries but it also has the highest concentrations of artists in the region. The dynamic thriving arts scene and cultural fabric of the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast are not to be missed.
Accommodation
Serafino★4 star
Activities
McLaren ValeOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide
Self-Driving from Adelaide to McLaren Vale
Destinations
McLaren Vale
Day 2
The Blending Bench and Degustation Tour
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Head to the Fleurieu’s iconic d’Arenberg Cube. Here you will enjoy the Blending Bench & Degustation tour starting at the Alternate Realities Museum where you'll do a self-guided exploration through the space filled with wall-to-wall art installations. The Blending Bench is a hands-on, interactive experience where you play winemaker to create your own bottle. Finish the morning with an eight-course degustation menu in d'Arrys Verandah, overlooking the rolling hills of McLaren Vale.
Accommodation
Serafino★4 star
Activities
d’Arenberg Cube - Alternate Realities Museum
The Blending Bench
Restaurants
d'Arry's Verandah Restaurant
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
McLaren Vale
Day 3
Drive to Cape Jarvis and Kangaroo Island
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This morning take the scenic drive to Cape Jarvis, where you will pass through the historic Willunga, seaside town of Normaville and arrive in Second Valley for your ‘Feed me Journey’ starting with a lunch stop at Leonards Mill. Everything at Leonards Mill is sourced from family-run farms on the Fleurieu Peninsula. They pride themselves on ethical sustainability: paddock to plate: nose to tail: root to leaf. Continue on to Cape Jarvis in time to board the Sealink Ferry to Kangaroo Island.
Accommodation
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge★4 star
Restaurants
Leonard's Mill
Transportations
Self-Driving from McLaren Vale to Cape Jervis
Ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
McLaren Vale
Second Valley
American River
Day 4
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tour
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Get ready for a jammed packed day on your Kangaroo Island Wilderness tour. Hop from conversation parks to wildlife parks to between bays and beach where you can relax and enjoy the verdant nature of Kangaroo Island and all the animals that it is home to. You'll have a picnic lunch unlike any other, with local products paired with Kangaroo Island wines. The last conversation park of the day will be a highlight, where you'll meet the rare glossy black cockatoo, wallabies and the elusive echidna.
Accommodation
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge★4 star
Activities
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tour
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
American River
Duncan
Day 5
Free Day on Kangaroo Island
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Take your own scenic drive to the far end of Kangaroo Island. Here you can visit some of the best this part of Kangaroo Island has to offer. Visit Flinders Chase National Park to start off your natural adventure, then continue to the Remarkable Rocks, you might then continue to see koalas and kangaroos in Koala Avenue and Grassdale. Why not stop by the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Macgillivray and find out how traditional Aussie bush products are made or do a tasting at the Drunken Drone Brewery?
Accommodation
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge★4 star
Activities
Free Day on Kangaroo IslandOptional Activity
Restaurants
Reflections at Kangaroo Island LodgeOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
American River
Flinders Chase
Day 6
Departure
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Today concludes your self drive Australia tour. As you are the driver, it's up to you when you leave, just make sure it is in time to catch the ferry back to Cape Jarvis! Take a leisurely drive back to Adelaide, where you'll take your rental car back in time for your departing flight.
Transportations
Ferry from Kangaroo Island to Cape Jervis
Private Driver from Cape Jervis to Adelaide
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
American River
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 3 activities
- 5 breakfasts and 3 lunches
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Australia in 6 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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