State: South Australia
Operator: Adventure Express
Minimum Price: AUD $ 1,155 From Sydney, Adelaide, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley Wine Regions travel in luxury on board the Indian Pacific
Day 1: Join the mighty Indian Pacific in Sydney
Spend your first night on the Indian Pacific enjoying a delicious dinner along with panoramic views of the Blue Mountains as you head west through New South Wales into the outback (D)
Day 2: Broken Hill and Adelaide
The train crosses the Darling River and skirts the shore of Lake Menindee on its way to Broken Hill. Explore the unique outback city of Broken Hill on a Whistle Stop Tour (tickets purchased on board) before re-boarding for the rest of your journey to Adelaide. After arriving in Adelaide you are transferred to the Holiday Inn Adelaide, your base for the next 3 nights. The remainder of your day is free for you to explore the elegant capital of South Australia.
Day 3: McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills Winery Ultimate
Today the picturesque wine regions of McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills provide you with another opportunity to delight in the tastes of South Australia. Your first stop is Fox Creek's Cellar Door, a nineteenth century stone cottage set amongst the vineyards that showcases a state of art winemaking facility. Next stop is the Olive Grove where you sample the fruits of the harvest. Enjoy a delightful two course lunch at Woodstock Windery before visiting Hugo Estate Vineyard. You then travel to the Adelaide Hills to visit the Bridgewater Mill and Petaluma Wines. Your last stop for the day is at Arranmore Vineyard to spend time with the winemaker, a very personal and 'hands on' experience (BL)
Day 2 Barossa Valley Supreme
Today discover the flavours of the world famous Barossa Valley wine region. Visit the well known Wolf Blass Winery and Maggie Beer's Farm Shop to sample her gourmet pat'es and the Beer Brothers wines. Enjoy the best foods the region has to offer at Barossa Valley Estate, your lunch venue as you sample a gourmet regional platter of local meats, cheeses, pickles, olives, breads etc. Sit back and relax, taking in the ambiance, views and premium wines of the region. At Langmeil Estate enjoy a tour of their 160 year old Shiraz vineyards and a tasting of their wines. Your last stop for the day is at Chateau Tanunda for a structured tasting in one of Australia's oldest historic winery buildings. (BL)
Option: Why not finish off your day with a scenic helicopter flight from $140 pp. Fly from Chateau Tanunda to Lyndoch and see the Barossa Valley from the air. Note: Must be pre-booked and paid for on the day.
Day 5 Package Concludes
This fantastic little holiday package ends when you check out of your hotel (B)
Accommodation
Superior, well appointed day and overnight sleeper accommodation- Choose from an elegant twin or single sleeper cabin
- Twin
Cabins feature 3 seater lounge converting to upper and lower sleeping
berths plus ensuite facilities with toilet, washbasin and shower
- Single
Cabins feature a lounge chair converting to single sleeping berth with
shower and toilet facilities located at the end of each carriage
- Cabins are fully serviced by carriage attendants with fresh sheets, pillows and doonas
- Cabins feature 3 pin/ 240 volt power point, wardrobe, full length mirror, reading light, foldaway table
- Complimentary toiletry bags and onboard magazine provided in all Gold Kangaroo Service cabins
- Guests receive a Certificate of Travel and 'collector' stick pin upon disembarkation
What's Included?
- Gold Kangaroo Service fare from Sydney to Adelaide
- All meals as specified in your itinerary (B) breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) dinner
- 3 nights accommodation in Adelaide including Continental Breakfast
- Hotel Transfer
- Barossa Valley wine tour thats includes 5 winery visits, gourmet regional platter lunch, vineyard tour and return transfers
- McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills wine tour that includes morning tea, a 2 course lunch, wine tasting and return transfers
Notes: Special Departure Dates: Departs Wednesdays
Trip Duration: 5 days
Departs from: Sydney
Tour Ends: Adelaide
All Prices: $1155 per adult
$1015 Concession
$240 Single Supp
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