South Australia Tourism Bureau recommended itinerary - a gourmet and wine-loving journey

3 cities | 10 attraction(s) | total distance 149 km

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The gourmet and wine pleasure journey is a perfect route that connects four major attractions and wine regions in South Australia. It will take your taste buds through the McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Barossa, and Clare Valley. Along the way, there are abundant local specialties, renowned wineries, and breathtaking scenery, all waiting for you to explore.

Day1: Eyre Peninsula > Adelaide

4 attraction(s) · 95 km

The first stop in Adelaide, we went to Penfolds Magill Estate, the winery closest to the city center, to taste fine wines and cuisine at the restaurant - also the world's closest winery to a capital city. Alternatively, you can visit the National Wine Centre of Australia in the city center for a comprehensive understanding of the Australian wine industry. Leaving Adelaide, a 45-minute drive to McClaren Vale offers the opportunity to experience D'Arenberg Cellar Door's fine wines and art. If time permits, you can visit Wirra Wirra and Gemtree Wines. Arriving in the town of Hahndorf in the afternoon, indulge in German-inspired cuisine and take a leisurely stroll around town. If you're a cheese lover, don't miss out on the exquisite handmade cheeses at Woodside Cheese.

Fresh sea fish factory

Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door

Fresh seafood directly supplied by the factory, caught on the same day, with excellent quality. In addition, you can also enjoy a variety of seafood snacks cooked on-site, such as fried fish and chips, allowing the freshness of the Ayr Peninsula to linger on your taste buds a little longer.

9 km

Adelaide Central Market

The Central Market is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and is the largest fresh market in the southern hemisphere. You can find many unique local products here, and while buying souvenirs, you can also treat your taste buds.

41 km

Adelaide Central Market

The d'Arenberg Cube

The Central Market is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is the largest fresh market in the southern hemisphere. You can find many unique local products here and treat your taste buds while buying souvenirs.

47 km

Handorf Town

Hahndorf

When driving to Adelaide Hills, you must not miss the oldest German immigrant town in Australia - Hahndorf. The pork knuckle meal at Hahndorf Inn (35 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245, Australia) is an experience you cannot miss, while the extensive menu at The Haus, not far away, will make you marvel at how difficult it is to make a choice. You can also take your time to browse the galleries, cafes, hotels, dessert shops, and ice cream parlors on the main street of Hahndorf.

Day2: Adelaide

2 attraction(s) · 31 km

Today we will spend the whole day exploring Adelaide Hills: cuddling koalas and feeding kangaroos in the lush zoo, enjoying the fun of getting up close and personal with cute pets, and then heading to Beerenberg Farm to taste sour and sweet strawberries, stealing half a day of leisure at The Lane Winery, and Nepenthe Wines and Hahndorf Hill Winery's wines will also overwhelm you.

Cleland Wildlife Park

The wildlife sanctuary located in Cleveland is a well-known and highly respected place. In the outdoor wildlife park, visitors can admire many trained kangaroos, wallabies, emus, koalas, pelicans, dingoes, parrots, and other reptiles. Guests can wander through the pristine forest and get up close and personal with these unique Australian wildlife, experiencing the natural habitat and surprise. You can even hold a cute koala or take a photo with a kangaroo, which is undoubtedly a special, fun, and exciting experience.

31 km

Gorge National Park

This is a privately owned wildlife park with many stray animals as well as precious animals brought back by the owner from various places during travels. Free koala holding experience is also available.

Day3: Adelaide > Barossa Valley

3 attraction(s) · 23 km

On this day, we will visit four famous wineries - Jacob's Creek, St Hugo, Penfolds, and Seppeltsfield - in the scenic Barossa. If you have enough time, Barossa also offers a wealth of outdoor activities for you to experience, such as an Australian motorcycle tour and hot air balloon adventure.

Handorf town

Jacob's Creek

A small town in Adelaide Hills, South Australia, which used to be an agricultural center in the mountainous area; now has become a popular tourist destination. Hahndorf belongs to both the Adelaide Hills Council and the Mount Barker Council; it is about 28 kilometers away from Adelaide city center and 7 kilometers from Mount Barker, with access to the Southeastern Freeway. Hahndorf features many timber-framed buildings with German-style architecture, which are traditional structures that interconnect timber beams using male and female joints.

12 km

Jacques Winery

Penfolds

Jacques is the largest winery in Barossa, offering bike rentals, picnic baskets, wine tasting courses, and cooking classes.

12 km

Chateau Lafite

Seppeltsfield

Château Shap has been releasing a hundred-year-old port wine every year since 1878. Here you can "taste the port wine from the year of your birth".

Day4: Barossa Valley

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

Of course, if you feel like it's not enough, you can also visit the Yalumba Winery and taste local cuisine at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. In the afternoon, head to Bumbunga Lake to feel the romantic colors of nature. If you are interested, you can also visit the Clare Valley, known as the "Riesling Town," to continue tasting fine wines.

Château Lafite Rothschild

Bumbunga Lake

Château Shap has been releasing a century-old vintage Port wine every year since 1878. Here, you can "taste the Port wine from the year of your birth."