Tour Program

A taste of Adelaide

The best of Adelaide

A Chefs Lunch

Kangaroo Island (Cruise)

Sun. 17 Oct.

Kangaroo Island (Cruise)

Mon. 18 Oct.

Discover the artist in you

Artistic Adelaide

Adelaide Oval/Bradman Collection

Kangaroo Island (Cruise)

Tue. 19 Oct.

Discover the artist in you

Artistic Adelaide

A taste of Adelaide

Adelaide Oval/Bradman Collection

Beer Necessities

The best of Adelaide

A Chefs Lunch

Kangaroo Island (Cruise)

Wed. 20 Oct.

Discover the artist in you

Artistic Adelaide

Adelaide Oval/Bradman Collection

Beer Necessities

Kangaroo Island (Cruise)

Tour #1

Adelaide's Cultural Heritage

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 0930 - 1230
Cost: $40
NB: this is a walking Tour

Every city has one special street that captures its heritage - ours is North Terrace. Put on your walking shoes and discover Adelaide’s “Cultural Boulevard”, a splendid thoroughfare lined with seats of government and learning, grand repositories of art, books and historic treasures as well as courtyards and public statuary both contemporary and historic.

From North Terrace your local guide will introduce you to the popular delights of Rundle Mall’s beautifully restored arcades - for some insights into where the shopping is best!!

Tour #2

A Taste of Adelaide

Date: Saturday 16 October & Tuesday 19 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1300
Cost: $95

Adelaide, with its rich multi-cultural society, has earned its reputation for excellent food and wines and is the host city to ‘Tasting Australia’ - an extravagant Gourmet Food & Wine Festival.

Today, you can sample a taste of Adelaide’s food, wine and culture from:

A visit to the bustling Adelaide Central Market with its wonderful fresh produce with a Tour and tasting along the way. A specialist gourmet guide will conduct your Tour
Taste a Haigh’s Chocolate. Haigh’s is a long established family business that has been making delicious high quality chocolates since 1915. They are very proud to be the oldest family-owned chocolate manufacturing retailer in Australia
Lucia’s for the best cup of coffee
Limoncello -a real Italian experience. The traditional lemon liqueur of Italy originated on the terraced cliffs of the Amalfi coast, now found in Mediterranean Adelaide

Tour #3

Artistic Adelaide

Date: Operates daily from Monday 18 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1300
Cost: $95

Adelaide is well known for its wealth of talented people and outstanding galleries and collections. This Tour offers private visits to a selection of the following:

Artlab to observe the talented team restoring old paintings, fabrics, books ceramics - very much a “behind the scenes” experience
The Art Gallery of South Australia for a private Tour of selected "treasures” that are housed here. A Tour of the Australian Collection with a Gallery Guide is recommended
The Jam Factory, the centre for Contemporary Crafts and Design
The Performing Arts Collection at The Festival Theatre (depends on availability) or Flinders University Gallery in the State Library

Tour #4

Discover The Artist In You

Date: Operates daily from Monday 18 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1330
Cost: $130
NB: Early booking recommended to avoid disappointment

Create your own silk scarf or tie to proudly wear yourself or give as a gift for someone special, at this hands-on workshop. Guided by Adelaide based textile artist Robin Henwood, you will learn the important techniques of creating your own designs on silk for a truly memorable effect.

Tour #5

Wine Tour Mclaren Vale

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 1300 - 1800
Cost: $95
NB: this Tour does not include lunch

Perhaps one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets is the picturesque McLaren Vale where vineyards, almond orchards and olive groves all grow within sight of the sea. The region is known for its wonderful Shiraz and Grenache which are grown in many family owned boutique wineries where you can visit and taste their wines. As well as the wine this wonderful Mediterranean climate has encouraged the development of almond orchards and glorious olive groves.

Your Tour could include:

A tasting at one of the outstanding family owned Boutique wineries, such as Wirra Wirra, d’Arenberg, or Hugh Hamilton
A tasting at Coriole Winery where grapes have been grown since 1920 and the first bottled Coriole wine was the 1970 Shiraz. Coriole has earned its reputation of producing premium full-bodied red wines especially their estate Shiraz. You can also enjoy their Italian varietals such as Sangiovese, Barbera and Nebbiolo
A visit to the McLaren Vale Olive Grove to sample a variety of Olive Oil products and learn about this fascinating fruit
Enjoy fine local almonds at the Almond Train or visit Hardy’s Tintara Cellars or Medlow’s fine chocolates

Tour #6

Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 1300 - 1730
Cost: $90

This half-day Tour takes in scenic views of the picturesque Adelaide Hills including the breathtaking views from Mount Lofty Summit. You will visit Cleland Wildlife Sanctuary and the historic township of Hahndorf, proud of its German heritage. Many galleries and craft shops are now housed in the old historic cottages.

Highlights include:

A stroll through the bushland among magnificent gum trees where you can view at close quarters, the kangaroos, wallabies and emus in their natural habitat
A sensational photo opportunity - patting a koala.
Browse the many galleries and craft shops in historic Hahndorf
Taking in the spectacular views from the summit at Mount Lofty
Afternoon refreshments

Tour #7

Adelaide Oval / Bradmen Collection

Date: Operates daily from Monday 18 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 1400 - 1700
Cost: $85
NB: this is a walking Tour. Early booking recommended to avoid disappointment

Internationally renowned as the world’s prettiest test cricket ground, Adelaide Oval was also the scene of the most dramatic match of the Bodyline series. If one of the crowd of 50,000 had jumped the fence, a riot would surely have followed. Experience the ground at rest in its garden setting, and behind the scenes to soak up the atmosphere of one of Australia’s great sporting sites. To explore the secrets of the Scoreboard is a mystical experience.

Then its off to visit The Bradman Collection at the Oval. Here you can follow the Life and Times of the most famous cricketer in history through a well-presented exhibition. Listen to the Commentaries of some of the most exciting matches in the life of this cricketing legend.

Cap it off with a Coopers Ale at the historical Queens Head Hotel, which has enjoyed a long association with the Cricket World.

Tour #8

Beer Necessities

Date: Tuesday 19 October & Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 1230 - 1730
Cost: $95
NB: Early booking recommended to avoid disappointment

Begin your Tour by visiting Coopers Brewery. Coopers, a family owned brewery has a long, rich history in South Australia which spans from its origins in 1862 to the present day. Today you will visit the brew house, bottling hall and co-generation plant finishing in the History Museum. Here you will enjoy tastings of Coopers famous ales, stouts and largers.

Afterwards visit that well known historic boutique brewery Port Dock Hotel where their expert brewer will introduce you to their “brews” including The Old Preacher. A great way to relax and spend and afternoon.

Tour #9

The Best Of Adelaide

Date: Saturday 16 October & Tuesday 19 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1700
Cost: $135

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia and one of the best-planned cities in the world is proud of its relaxed lifestyle, colonial heritage and reputation as ‘the Arts Capital of Australia’. In the company of a knowledgeable local guide come and be introduced to the heritage and culture of this charming city.

Highlights include:

The city’s heart with its distinctive squares, terraces, parks and gardens.
The diverse residential architecture of North Adelaide with its bluestone mansions and workers cottages.
North Terrace with its galleries, museums and hidden courtyards.
The colourful Adelaide Central Market
Lunch at Glenelg
In the afternoon visit Cleland Wildlife Park where you can stroll through the bushland amongst the magnificent gum trees and walk amongst the kangaroos and pat a koala

Tour #10

A Chefs Lunch

Date: Saturday 16 October & Tuesday 19 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1500
Cost: $175
NB: Early booking recommended to avoid disappointment

Rosa Matto is a well known food writer and presenter on radio in Adelaide. She is a vibrant, fun loving and colourful personality. Her cooking classes are legendary amongst the locals. Come and enjoy, laugh and learn how to produce great food.

Highlights include:

A visit to the colourful, bustling Central Market with Rosa - The Central market is a food lover’s delight. The colourful hustle and bustle, intermingled with sensational aromas wafting from the enticing fresh produce, is an irresistible experience.
A coffee at one of Adelaide’s institutions: Lucia’s.
Then to Rosa’s for cooking, tasting and lots of fun
Finally a visit to Limoncellos for a taste of Italy-a real Italian experience. The traditional lemon liqueur of Italy originated on the terraced cliffs of the Amalfi coast, now found in Mediterranean Adelaide.

Tour #11

Fruits Of The Adelaide Hills

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1700
Cost: $145

No matter what time of the year the beautiful Adelaide Hills offers a variety of food and wine. The steep hillsides and valleys are lined with vineyards, orchards, olive groves, dairy farms and market gardens.

Your Tour will be a feast for the senses and can include:

A stroll through the well-established Glen Ewin fig orchard where you can taste their famous fig jam with morning tea
A glorious garden Tour at a private home in Lenswood with a glass of local sparkling wine
Wine, olive, and olive oil tasting at a local Hill’s Winery
Lunch sampling the many delicious “fruits” of the Adelaide Hills including artisan cheeses, smoked salmon, olives, and tomatoes
A street walk in the beautiful hills township of Hahndorf
Finish with a visit to “Cocolat” a premium local chocolate producer

Tour #12

Wine Tour Of The Barossa Valley

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1700
Cost: $145

The Barossa Valley is Australia’s best known and most historic wine region. The region produces some of the country’s finest wines, with names such as Rockford, Penfolds, Seppelt, Yalumba, and Peter Lehmann all based in the Barossa. Barossa winemakers craft brilliant Shiraz and are the custodians of some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. Other varieties grown include Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Semillon, Riesling and Viognier.

Settled mainly by immigrant Lutherans, the Barossa is passionate about celebrating its heritage and traditions. Its culinary traditions are obvious at the numerous butchers, bakeries, restaurants, farmers’ market and wineries, while nineteenth century European influences are reflected in the churches, shops and homes in each of the pretty towns.

Highlights can include:

An informative private tasting at Peter Lehmanns Wines to taste the wines that made them International Winemaker of the Year and Australian Wine Producer of the Year at the 2003 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London. Sample their premium wines with the opportunity to discuss your tastings with qualified, knowledgeable winery staff.
Maggie Beers Farmshop to taste the range of seasonal treats of the region in a beautiful setting, perched on the side of a huge dam surrounded by vines and olives founded by Maggie Beer, cook, writer and owner of Maggie Beer products
Lunch in a winery setting where you can savour the region’s distinctive cuisine
A visit to Kabminye or St Hallet’s - a small winery that offers warmth and hospitality in restored 1850s buildings. They produce a range of premium traditional Australian wines.
A visit to Yalumba or Seppeltsfield to see the awe inspiring heritage buildings and sample the wines of these two “big” names in the industry

Tour #13

Fleurieu Peninsula (Victor Harbour)

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Wednesday 20 October 2010
Times: 0900 - 1730
Cost: $145

Nestled in the wide, sandy arc of Encounter Bay lies Victor Harbor, a favourite seaside playground for generations of South Australians. Along the way enjoy the scenery of the Adelaide Hills, stopping on the way home at McLaren Vale, with its family owned boutique wineries.

Your day could include:

Morning tea in the delightful hills town of Strathalbyn, with time to browse in the wonderful antique and craft shops.
A fish and chip lunch and time to browse at Victor Harbor, take the horse drawn trolley car over to Granite Island (Cost not included).
Return via McLaren Vale for a stop at a winery to enjoy a tasting

Tour #14

Kangaroo Island - Cruise / Cruise

Date: Operates daily from Saturday 16 October to Thursday 21 October 2010
Times: 0645 - 2240
Cost: $295
NB: other travel options available for this Tour at a higher expense

Kangaroo Island, the third largest island in Australia, just south of Adelaide, is fast becoming one of the ‘must see’ destinations of the state. Its wild, natural beauty, rugged coastline, profusion of native wildlife and birds, magnificent beaches and superb fishing are just some of the many attractions of this enhancing island. Seal Bay is marvelous and the natural phenomenon of Remarkable Rocks is also most surreal. A nature lover’s delight!