Embark on a guided tour to the historic village of Hahndorf and Barossa valley from Adelaide. Immerse yourself into the culture of the area with guided winery visits, wine tastings, and lunch. After morning pickup from Adelaide and Glenelg, head towards the Barossa Valley to discover the region’s charming villages, vineyards, and German heritage. Your first stop will be at Hahndorf, one of the most important German settlements in the region. Wander through the town and be charmed by its quaint 19th-century architecture. Up next, take a scenic drive through the Barossa Valley, where you’ll stop in Lyndoch at the Kies Winery. Famed for its prolific production, enjoy a wine tasting alongside lunch at this family-run vineyard. With your palate piqued, head to more wineries and a chocolate factory, capping things off at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. Return to your accommodation in Adelaide just in time to reflect on the sights and tastes of the day over dinner.

Enjoy a guided tour with pickup from select hotels in Adelaide aboard an air-conditioned bus. Explore the streets of the oldest surviving German village in Hahndorf and delight your senses with visits to the Woodside Cheese Cellar, Melba’s Chocolate Factory, and wine tastings at 2 Cellar doors.  Hop aboard a spacious and comfortable bus and relax on the drive into the hills. Capture pictures of stunning views of the city from the Mt. Lofty Lookout. Visit the Woodside Cheese Cellar to taste award winning cow and goat cheeses. Tickle your sweet tooth at Melba’s Chocolate Factory. Taste cool climate wines at two Adelaide Hills wineries while learning about the region and it’s history. Sit down to a hardy German-influenced lunch in Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German town.  Take ample free time to explore many boutique shops, galleries, museums, and cafes in Hahndorf before delighting in the extensive range of jams, chutneys, and sauces at the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm. Relax on the journey back to your meeting point in Adelaide as you pass some of the picturesque villages of the Adelaide Hills.

We start by traveling in to the Adelaide Hills. Here we explore Hahndorf, a traditional German town in the Adelaide Hills and Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide. Our journey then takes us through grain and stock lands towards the town of Keith for lunch. Next we visit the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves to learn of the fossil discoveries of Mega Fauna. The Coonawarra wine region is close by, recognized as the premium Cabernet Sauvignon region of the world, where we stop for wine tasting. Tonight we are accommodated in luxurious rooms at ‘The Barn’ which also houses an award winning restaurant for dinner and breakfast. We start the second day with a visit to the ‘blue’ crater lake in Mt Gambier. Then drive on to Port Fairy before visiting Tower Hill Reserve where we are likely to see Emus, Koalas, Kangaroos and Echidnas. We then start the Great Ocean Road with the impressive limestone stacks of the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. London Bridge is next before ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artifacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests. Twelve Apostles is close by, here we explain the creation of these limestone stacks and the constant wearing away of this coastline. Our journey then takes us into the Otway National Park and through to Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek where we arrive at your 4 star accommodation set high on a hill with great views overlooking the Southern Ocean. These private villas set within native forest offer the perfect environment to relax and unwind. Tonight’s dinner is at the award winning ‘Chris’ at Beacon Point’. This modern, Greek-Australian restaurant is a famous attraction in the area as well as being a superb restaurant with incredible views. The third day sees us leave our tranquil overnight setting to have breakfast in Apollo Bay. Our first stop is within the Otway National Park at ‘Maits Rest’. This is a 1km walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully discovering trees and ferns. We then turn towards Melbourne and travel along a very scenic section of the Great Ocean Road en route to Kennett River for a fantastic viewing of wild Koalas in their native setting. We also visit many scenic spots for photos and tell numerous stories behind the making of the road. We stop for lunch at the largest of the seaside villages, Lorne. After lunch we drive along the surf coast and take in the surf culture of the region with a visit to Torquay and Bells Beach. Our journey then takes us through the historic gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong before we travel from the west over the ‘West Gate Bridge’ and escort you to your hotel and welcome you to Melbourne.

Join on an all-inclusive tour of the senses as you travel through the Adelaide Hills and experience all that this beautiful region has to offer. During your 5-hour tour, you'll visit five premium locations and sample their world-famous produce. The meeting point is The Lane Vineyard, where you hop on your e-bike and cruise through the region’s stunning valleys. Your experienced, local guides will guide you to Beerenberg where you'll take part in picking the freshest and the sweetest strawberries (seasonal). Then ride through the historic German town, Hahndorf and take in its picturesque main street, riding to your next stop – Udder Delights. Here, you'll sample world-famous local produce, including cheeses, fresh breads, and their mouth-watering quince paste. After this, you're back on your e-bike and take a ride to the region’s premium wineries. Shaw and Smith is the first stop where you are treated to a wine flight of five of their most premium wines - and a rest to take in the stunning views. Then on to Nepenthe for a sip or two under the gorgeous old gum tree. The Lane Vineyard is your final stop where you will retire the bike, experience their ‘Taste the Lane’ wine selection, and take in the breath-taking views that this estate has to offer. Further Information: Appropriate for beginners For adults 18+ only Approximate riding distance: 20km

Take a seat and enjoy a miniature wine tasting that showcases the harmony between The Lane Vineyard's estate wines and restaurant menu. Discover the flagship Estate range thoughtfully paired with amuse-bouche by the chef. Take in the views of the Mount Lofty Ranges as you enjoy wine and the beautiful estate.

Our first stop along the coast is at a famous surfing beach before travelling the very scenic Great Ocean Road. While winding our way along we stop to view the ‘Arch’ and tell you of the intriguing story of this incredible memorial road. Lorne is the largest of the seaside resorts and is a perfect place for a lunch break. After lunch we cruise along the spectacular road, stopping at many scenic spots including Kennett River where we try to spot koalas in the wild. Your private self contained villa is set high on a hill overlooking the Southern Ocean. This amazing setting is a great place to relax and unwind for a couple of hours (accommodation based on availability). Dinner tonight is at the most renowned restaurant along the coast, Chris’s at Beacon Point. Our journey starts after breakfast with us travelling through the Otway ranges where we take you on a 1km guided walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully to see the world’s tallest flowering plants, prehistoric trees and ferns. Our first stop along the Shipwreck coast is at Castle Cove overlooking the Aire River valley. In this area millions of years ago when Australia was part of the great southern land, Gondwana, dinosaurs were roaming the land. A unique find along the coast in 1987 uncovered important clues into the world’s prehistoric past. The 12 Apostles are Icons of Australia’s natural beauty. We arrive as the stacks are lit with the morning sun making them perfect for photos and crowd free. After hearing of the creation of the stacks and holding some of the limestone rock you can explore the beautiful sights. We then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artefacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests. Port Campbell is our lunch stop for today. After lunch we travel to a lesser known but highly impressive area of the Great Ocean Road west of Port Campbell. Our journey then continues through Warrnambool and onto Tower Hill Game Reserve where we may have the chance to see Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus. Our journey then continues through picturesque Port Fairy towards Mount Gambier, home of the ‘Blue’ crater lake and numerous ‘sinkholes’. We check into our overnight accommodation at ‘The Barn’, or similar, in Mount Gambier and start enjoying friendly country hospitality in complete comfort. Our third day starts with a visit to the Naracoorte Caves National Park for a cave tour with a local guide. These limestone caves are World Heritage listed area due to the fossils of the ‘Mega Fauna’ found buried in the Caves. We stop in Keith for lunch before joining the highway towards Adelaide. On our approach to the city we visit the very popular tourist village of Hahndorf and Mount Lofty summit.

Enjoy a crash course in winemaking and tuck into wine and cheese during a class at a winery. Head to the winery's tasting room to meet the experienced cellar door team. Go behind the scenes and learn how wine is made. Then, with the team's guidance, create your own master blend. After bottling your masterpiece, sit back and enjoy a cheese platter and a glass of wine. Leave with a personalized bottle of your signature blend to show off your newfound prowess.

Soak up the knowledge of your local guide whilst discovering South Australia's best rail trails including the Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Vally, The Barossa Trail & the Coast to Vines Rail Trail in McLaren Vale. The scenery varies across the three regions we explore, from vast rows of world-class vineyards and old farm trucks of the Barossa, to the historic cellar doors and Lutheran history in the Clare, to the more modern feeling, ocean vistas of the McLaren Vale region. It all starts – and ends – in lovely Adelaide fast becoming one of Australia’s highest rated tourist cities. In fact Lonely Planet named Adelaide in the Top 10 Cities to Visit.