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South Australia’s Three Peninsulas

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Three Peninsulas brings together some of South Australia’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. The journey begins on the Fleurieu Peninsula with McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and a cruise through the Coorong to the Murray Mouth, then continues to the Yorke Peninsula for secluded beach-house accommodation and the cliffs, beaches and heritage of Innes National Park.

Crossing Spencer Gulf to the Eyre Peninsula, the tour explores Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay, Streaky Bay and the far west coast, with seafood, oyster farming, national parks, sea lions and whale watching at Fowlers Bay. A final inland journey leads to the Clare Valley for historic Martindale Hall, local wine and a relaxed farewell before returning to Adelaide.

The Best of South Australia

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This South Australian journey begins with secluded coastal accommodation on the Yorke Peninsula and a day among the cliffs, beaches and heritage sites of Innes National Park. It then turns inland to the Clare Valley, combining historic Bungaree Station and Martindale Hall with celebrated wineries, regional food and the stone village of Mintaro.

The landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as the tour enters the Flinders Ranges. From Gum Creek Station, explore Wilpena Pound, Brachina and Bunyeroo gorges and the old copper town of Blinman before travelling north to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary for a ridge-top four-wheel-drive experience, optional scenic flight and exceptional night skies. The return journey passes through historic Burra before concluding in Adelaide.

Kangaroo Island and the Limestone Coast

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This richly varied journey follows the Great Ocean Road from Avalon to Apollo Bay and Port Fairy, combining dramatic coastal scenery with the forests, waterfalls and historic lighthouse of Great Otway National Park. Crossing into South Australia, the route continues through Mount Gambier, the Coonawarra wine region, Naracoorte Caves, Robe and the Coorong before reaching the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The final days are devoted to Kangaroo Island. From a beach-house base at Emu Bay, the tour explores Seal Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and the Dudley Peninsula, with local wine, honey, seafood and memorable dining experiences along the way.

Down The Darling Tour

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Starting in Dubbo, we travel to the World Heritage-listed Aboriginal Fish Traps at Brewarrina before overnighting at the award-winning Callubri Station. From Brewarrina, we follow the Darling River through Bourke, Louth, Wilcannia and Menindee, stopping at natural, cultural and historic points of interest along the way. At Menindee, we join an Aboriginal-guided walking tour along the banks of the Menindee Lakes.

Throughout the journey there are plenty of opportunities to experience Australian wildlife and observe the colourful native birdlife of the outback. We also take a side trip to the heritage-listed Silver City of Broken Hill before travelling on to World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park for another guided tour.

Farm stays are an important part of the journey, giving us the opportunity to meet fascinating local people, enjoy fabulous home-cooked meals and gain a genuine insight into life in the Australian outback.

Our journey concludes in Griffith, home to a strong Italian heritage and food culture. We finish with an Italian cooking experience followed by a farewell lunch at Piccolo Family Farm, helping to prepare the meal together and celebrating the end of our journey down the Darling.

Note: The updated itinerary is not yet available. In the meantime, you can download the 2026 itinerary below for reference.

The Great Rivers Tour

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The Great Rivers Tour follows two of Australia’s great river systems, the Darling and the Murray, from Outback New South Wales through to South Australia, combining spectacular landscapes, Aboriginal culture, country hospitality, wildlife and, of course, plenty of good food and wine along the way.

Starting in Dubbo, we travel to Brewarrina to visit the World Heritage-listed Aboriginal Fish Traps before overnighting at the award-winning Callubri Station. From here we follow the Darling River through Bourke, Louth, Wilcannia and Menindee, stopping at natural, historical and cultural places of interest along the way. At Menindee Lakes, we join an Aboriginal-guided walk and learn more about the long cultural connection to this remarkable river and lake system.

We then follow the Lower Darling River to Wentworth, where the Darling meets the mighty Murray. After a nature walk to the confluence of the two rivers, we spend some time enjoying the local produce of the region, visiting an almond farm, winery and olive oil producer.

From Wentworth we travel through the north-west corner of Victoria and into South Australia, where we board a luxury houseboat at Paringa for two days on the Murray River. This is a chance to slow down. We cruise some of the quieter parts of the river, swim, read, take a nature walk, watch the abundant birdlife and enjoy dinner and a few drinks on the houseboat.

Further downstream, at the historic river port of Mannum, we join another Aboriginal-guided experience to view ancient cliff art and learn more about the cultural history of the Murray River.

We finish with three nights in the famous McLaren Vale wine region. We spend a day exploring Coorong National Park, including a cruise and short walk towards the mouth of the Murray River, and another day enjoying McLaren Vale and lunch at a local winery.

Along the way we stay at farm properties, meet some fascinating people, enjoy fabulous home-cooked meals and learn a little about what it is really like to live in the Australian outback. There are plenty of opportunities to see Australian wildlife and colourful native birds, but just as importantly, plenty of time to relax and enjoy the journey.

Note: The updated itinerary is not yet available. In the meantime, you can download the 2026 itinerary below for reference.

The Great Rivers Tour

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The Great Rivers Tour follows two of Australia’s great river systems, the Darling and the Murray, from Outback New South Wales through to South Australia, combining spectacular landscapes, Aboriginal culture, country hospitality, wildlife and, of course, plenty of good food and wine along the way.

Starting in Dubbo, we travel to Brewarrina to visit the World Heritage-listed Aboriginal Fish Traps before overnighting at the award-winning Callubri Station. From here we follow the Darling River through Bourke, Louth, Wilcannia and Menindee, stopping at natural, historical and cultural places of interest along the way. At Menindee Lakes, we join an Aboriginal-guided walk and learn more about the long cultural connection to this remarkable river and lake system.

We then follow the Lower Darling River to Wentworth, where the Darling meets the mighty Murray. After a nature walk to the confluence of the two rivers, we spend some time enjoying the local produce of the region, visiting an almond farm, winery and olive oil producer.

From Wentworth we travel through the north-west corner of Victoria and into South Australia, where we board a luxury houseboat at Paringa for two days on the Murray River. This is a chance to slow down. We cruise some of the quieter parts of the river, swim, read, take a nature walk, watch the abundant birdlife and enjoy dinner and a few drinks on the houseboat.

Further downstream, at the historic river port of Mannum, we join another Aboriginal-guided experience to view ancient cliff art and learn more about the cultural history of the Murray River.

We finish with three nights in the famous McLaren Vale wine region. We spend a day exploring Coorong National Park, including a cruise and short walk towards the mouth of the Murray River, and another day enjoying McLaren Vale and lunch at a local winery.

Along the way we stay at farm properties, meet some fascinating people, enjoy fabulous home-cooked meals and learn a little about what it is really like to live in the Australian outback. There are plenty of opportunities to see Australian wildlife and colourful native birds, but just as importantly, plenty of time to relax and enjoy the journey.

Note: The updated itinerary is not yet available. In the meantime, you can download the 2026 itinerary below for reference.

Western Australia to South Australia

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Crossing the mighty Nullarbor is quite an experience. Vast, forbidding and raw, the land of 
 ‘no trees’ is home to a plethora of limestone caves, soaring sea cliffs, and endless red sand desert… interspersed with indigenous and pioneering history.

The Southwestern corner of Western Australia is a pocket of lush green forests, farmland, rivers and a rugged coastline contrasting the stark landscapes of the rest of the state. Fertile soils provide foodies with the best fresh produce and world-class wineries, while its waters are rich with marine life. A fascinating colonial history weaves its way through the charming towns along our route, and this part of the itinerary has several fabulous scenic drives.

When we reach the west edge of South Australia, the landscape changes. The drive between Norseman in Western Australia and Ceduna on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is around 13 hours, a distance of 1,200 kilometres, so we’ll have a few stops along the way. We’ll drive the world’s longest straight bit of road, known as the 90 Mile Straight, 146.6 km between Balladonia and Caiguna. We are likely to meet a veritable host of characters. From the feral camels, kangaroos and wombats who call this desert home to the sunburnt holidaymakers, truckies, and adventure-seeking tourists on bikes, there’ll be a smorgasbord of people watching on our journey. One thing is certain; we will surely be mesmerised by a thousand shimmering mirages.

We’ll also be able to watch whales and their calves frolic in the protected bays of the spectacular Great Australian Bight.

West Australia to South Australia

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Crossing the mighty Nullarbor is quite an experience. Vast, forbidding and raw, the land of 
 ‘no trees’ is home to a plethora of limestone caves, soaring sea cliffs, and endless red sand desert… interspersed with indigenous and pioneering history.

The Southwestern corner of Western Australia is a pocket of lush green forests, farmland, rivers and a rugged coastline contrasting the stark landscapes of the rest of the state. Fertile soils provide foodies with the best fresh produce and world-class wineries, while its waters are rich with marine life. A fascinating colonial history weaves its way through the charming towns along our route, and this part of the itinerary has several fabulous scenic drives.

When we reach the west edge of South Australia, the landscape changes. The drive between Norseman in Western Australia and Ceduna on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is around 13 hours, a distance of 1,200 kilometres, so we’ll have a few stops along the way. We’ll drive the world’s longest straight bit of road, known as the 90 Mile Straight, 146.6 km between Balladonia and Caiguna. We are likely to meet a veritable host of characters. From the feral camels, kangaroos and wombats who call this desert home to the sunburnt holidaymakers, truckies, and adventure-seeking tourists on bikes, there’ll be a smorgasbord of people watching on our journey. One thing is certain; we will surely be mesmerised by a thousand shimmering mirages.

We’ll also be able to watch whales and their calves frolic in the protected bays of the spectacular Great Australian Bight.

South Australia to Western Australia

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Crossing the mighty Nullarbor is quite an experience. Vast, forbidding and raw, the land of 
 ‘no trees’ is home to a plethora of limestone caves, soaring sea cliffs, and endless red sand desert… interspersed with indigenous and pioneering history.

The Southwestern corner of Western Australia is a pocket of lush green forests, farmland, rivers and a rugged coastline contrasting the stark landscapes of the rest of the state. Fertile soils provide foodies with the best fresh produce and world-class wineries, while its waters are rich with marine life. A fascinating colonial history weaves its way through the charming towns along our route, and this part of the itinerary has several fabulous scenic drives.

When we reach the west edge of South Australia, the landscape changes. The drive between Norseman in Western Australia and Ceduna on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is around 13 hours, a distance of 1,200 kilometres, so we’ll have a few stops along the way. We’ll drive the world’s longest straight bit of road, known as the 90 Mile Straight, 146.6 km between Balladonia and Caiguna. We are likely to meet a veritable host of characters. From the feral camels, kangaroos and wombats who call this desert home to the sunburnt holidaymakers, truckies, and adventure-seeking tourists on bikes, there’ll be a smorgasbord of people watching on our journey. One thing is certain; we will surely be mesmerised by a thousand shimmering mirages.

We’ll also be able to watch whales and their calves frolic in the protected bays of the spectacular Great Australian Bight.

The Great Rivers Tour

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The Great Rivers Tour follows two of Australia’s great river systems, the Darling and the Murray, from Outback New South Wales through to South Australia, combining spectacular landscapes, Aboriginal culture, country hospitality, wildlife and, of course, plenty of good food and wine along the way.

Starting in Dubbo, we travel to Brewarrina to visit the World Heritage-listed Aboriginal Fish Traps before overnighting at the award-winning Callubri Station. From here we follow the Darling River through Bourke, Louth, Wilcannia and Menindee, stopping at natural, historical and cultural places of interest along the way. At Menindee Lakes, we join an Aboriginal-guided walk and learn more about the long cultural connection to this remarkable river and lake system.

We then follow the Lower Darling River to Wentworth, where the Darling meets the mighty Murray. After a nature walk to the confluence of the two rivers, we spend some time enjoying the local produce of the region, visiting an almond farm, winery and olive oil producer.

From Wentworth we travel through the north-west corner of Victoria and into South Australia, where we board a luxury houseboat at Paringa for two days on the Murray River. This is a chance to slow down. We cruise some of the quieter parts of the river, swim, read, take a nature walk, watch the abundant birdlife and enjoy dinner and a few drinks on the houseboat.

Further downstream, at the historic river port of Mannum, we join another Aboriginal-guided experience to view ancient cliff art and learn more about the cultural history of the Murray River.

We finish with three nights in the famous McLaren Vale wine region. We spend a day exploring Coorong National Park, including a cruise and short walk towards the mouth of the Murray River, and another day enjoying McLaren Vale and lunch at a local winery.

Along the way we stay at farm properties, meet some fascinating people, enjoy fabulous home-cooked meals and learn a little about what it is really like to live in the Australian outback. There are plenty of opportunities to see Australian wildlife and colourful native birds, but just as importantly, plenty of time to relax and enjoy the journey.

Down The Darling Tour

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Starting in Dubbo, we travel to the World Heritage-listed Aboriginal Fish Traps at Brewarrina before overnighting at the award-winning Callubri Station. From Brewarrina, we follow the Darling River through Bourke, Louth, Wilcannia and Menindee, stopping at natural, cultural and historic points of interest along the way. At Menindee, we join an Aboriginal-guided walking tour along the banks of the Menindee Lakes.

Throughout the journey there are plenty of opportunities to experience Australian wildlife and observe the colourful native birdlife of the outback. We also take a side trip to the heritage-listed Silver City of Broken Hill before travelling on to World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park for another guided tour.

Farm stays are an important part of the journey, giving us the opportunity to meet fascinating local people, enjoy fabulous home-cooked meals and gain a genuine insight into life in the Australian outback.

Our journey concludes in Griffith, home to a strong Italian heritage and food culture. We finish with an Italian cooking experience followed by a farewell lunch at Piccolo Family Farm, helping to prepare the meal together and celebrating the end of our journey down the Darling.