South Australia’s Three Peninsulas Tour | June 2021

14 Days
Category:
  • Coffin Bay oyster farming in South Australia
  • Beach on the Fleurieur Peninsula, South Australia
  • Chalk Hill Winery South Australia
  • Gawler ranges South Australia
  • Spectacular-view-across-the-Fleurieu-Peninsula
  • The-striking-coves-of-Fowlers-Point
  • Seafire-at-Fleurieu
  • Gawler Ranges wildflowers
  • The Pink Salt Lake Macdonnell in South Australia
  • Dolphin Pod in Blue Water
  • Streaky Bay oysters Eyre Peninsula
  • Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta
  • Accommodation at Middleton
  • Port Lincoln Hotel
  • Seafire accommodation
  • Our vehicle and trailer
  • Kitted up for a day out on the field

If you look at a map of the coastline of South Australia, you will see that it has three significant peninsulas. Our tour of these three peninsulas is designed to give you a greater understanding of everything this spectacular region has to offer. You’ll begin with a stay at picturesque McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with its outstanding wineries and distilleries. Next, head to the rugged and sparsely populated coastline of the Yorke Peninsula. There will be short walks through stunning National Parks and guided demonstrations at aquaculture farms. Lastly, head to the Eyre Peninsula located on the eastern edge of the Great Australian Bight. There you’ll take a cruise to Fowler Bay during whale season, taking in the pristine beauty and an array of wildlife, and perhaps to spot humpbacks, Southern right whales, seals, and dolphins. With a small group size, you’ll only stay at boutique-style accommodation and seaside properties. Tour starts and ends in Adelaide.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Explore McLaren Vale stopping at the best wineries and distilleries
  2. Stays at Yondah and Seafire beach houses on the Yorke coast with views across to Kangaroo Island
  3. Whale watching cruise at Fowler Bay
  4. Visit the Alice in Wonderland-like d’Arenberg Cube
  5. Guided tour of Coffin Bay oyster farm with shucking and tasting experience
  6. Visit the Organ Pipes granite formation at Pildappa
  7. Innes National Park, famous for its spectacular coastal landscapes, rugged cliffs and sandy beaches
  8. The cascading waterfalls, rock gullies, and gorges of Gawler Ranges National Park
DEPARTURE DATE
 12 June 2021
DURATION 14 days
TOUR COST $6,900
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
 $1,200 Additional
INCLUDED
A mix of hotels, beach huts and boutique style accommodation
All transportation as per itinerary
Twin-share accommodation
Transfers to and from accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as listed on the itinerary
Entry fees to places of interest as per itinerary
Experienced local tour guides

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Tours depart with minimum of 6 clients
  • No more than 6 clients on any trip
  • To book and reserve your place on a tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required
  To read the full itinerary - download here

If you look at a map of the coastline of South Australia, you will see that it has three significant peninsulas.

The smallest, Fleurieu Peninsula, is crammed with great dining and wining destinations (it hosts the famous McLaren Vale wine region). It also has a great maritime history, once being the centre of the 1800s Murray River paddle steamer industry. The region boasts incredible natural features, including the Coorong National Park and the Murray Mouth (where the Murray River enters Lake Alexandrina and onto the Southern Ocean).

The middle-sized peninsula, which is similar in shape to the boot of Southern Italy, is our wonderful Yorke Peninsula. The Yorke is known for broadacre farming of high-quality grains including barley, the key ingredient for making beer. The other feature of the Yorke Peninsula is its magnificent coastline. At the “foot” of the Yorke boot lies the scenic Innes National Park. We take advantage of this beautiful coast, staying in stunning beach houses with uninterrupted views over the water to Kangaroo Island. Every Australian should visit this spectacular national park at least once.

The final and largest peninsula is our famous Eyre, known for its amazing seafood and rugged west coast.
It is also known for adventure tourism where you can swim with dolphins, seals, and Great White sharks. We will stick to the more genteel sports of eating oysters and tuna, complemented with the odd walk along the deserted white beaches of the national parks and coastlines. Our journey around the Eyre ends at the Great Australian Bight where we will be in time for the annual whale migration season. Each year, Humpback and Southern Right whales (and other marine beauties) head to the upper reaches of the Bight to calve and nurse their young before they head back into the Southern Ocean.

On our Three Peninsulas Tour, we will explore all three peninsulas and feast on the local produce. Our tour begins and ends in Adelaide.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Explore McLaren Vale stopping at the best wineries and distilleries
  2. Stays at Yondah and Seafire beach houses on the Yorke coast with views across to Kangaroo Island
  3. Whale watching cruise at Fowler Bay on the Eyre Peninsula
  4. Visit the Alice in Wonderland-like d’Arenberg Cube
  5. Guided tour of Coffin Bay oyster farm with shucking and tasting experience
  6. Visit the Organ Pipes granite formation at Pildappa
  7. Innes National Park, famous for its spectacular coastal landscapes, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches
  8. The cascading waterfalls, rock gullies, and gorges of Gawler Ranges National Park
  To read the full itinerary - download here

Next Steps

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