Explore South Australia Road Trip Itinerary

Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia's capital city.

Cosmopolitan Adelaide brims with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. From spacious boulevards to vibrant suburbs, sophisticated architecture to lush gardens, the city has it all.

Adelaide's reputation as a foodie destination is well deserved. Famed for culinary creativity and outstanding produce, there is something here for every palate.

Adelaide is the Festival Capital of Australia - from comedy and cabaret to food and fashion, there's always something on no matter when you visit.

Accommodation: Adelaide - 2 Nights

Escape to the picturesque Adelaide Hills on a guided food and wine tour that blends stunning scenery with gourmet delights. Take in panoramic views from Mt Lofty Summit before visiting Hahndorf.

Home to Beerenberg Farm Shop, Melba’s Chocolate Factory, and Woodside Cheese Cellar for tastings of locally made treats. Sample exceptional cool-climate wines at boutique wineries, then enjoy a hearty two-course lunch with a glass of wine or beer at an iconic German pub in Hahndorf. Explore charming galleries, museums, and heritage shops at your leisure.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Over a third of the island is protected in nature reserves, home to native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and diverse bird species. In the west, Flinders Chase National Park is known for penguin colonies and striking coastal rock formations.

Take time to explore Remarkable Rocks. These are a stunning cluster of granite boulders sculpted by over 500 million years of wind, rain, and sea spray. These precariously balanced formations are covered in golden-orange lichen and sit atop a coastal dome, offering visitors a dramatic, artistic landscape to explore.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Kangaroo Island - 2 Nights

Exceptional Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase Focus Tour - Includes Lunch Explore Kangaroo Island on this full day Flinders Chase tour. Designed to showcase the best of Kangaroo Island, a passionate local guide will give fascinating insight into the elements of life here on the Island. 

The tour explores the wilderness of the west end of Kangaroo Island, including fire ecology, access to a private wildlife refuge, a series of wildlife encounters, an elegant picnic lunch and the iconic landscapes of Flinders Chase National park. Enjoy warm hospitality in this unforgettable small group tour.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you will be transferred to Kingscote Airport to meet your flight to Adelaide where you will collect your rental vehicle on arrival

The Barossa Valley is your next beautiful South Australian destination. The Barossa is bursting with flavour, new discoveries and hidden gems; there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through some of Australia's finest food and wine experiences and immerse yourself in the region's fascinating cultural heritage. The patchwork of parishes that make up the Barossa mean that each town and village has a distinct feel, from the beautifully preserved German hueffendorf village of Bethany to the old English charm of Angaston.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Approximate Distance: 180 km | 112 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 45 mins

Accommodation: Barossa Valley - 2 Nights

Uncork the historic Barossa discovering boutique wineries that are big on character. With a flexible tour itinerary (your recommendation or ours) and a very small group you'll avoid the crowds and taste the premium wines the region has become so well- known for. 

At Harvest Kitchen you'll enjoy a tasting menu selection of expertly prepared dishes to share, selected by the chef from the ever-changing seasonal menu. The perfect accompaniment to a big day of tasting premium Barossa wine.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Stunningly beautiful and featuring some geological marvels such as Wilpena Pound, the Flinders Ranges stretch more than 300 kilometres from Jamestown in the south, to the Gammon Ranges in the north. 

The Ranges is the gateway to the outback, and boasts towering rock walls, spectacular gorges, abundant wildlife and Aboriginal culture, dating back millions of years.

Driving through the Flinders Ranges, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were navigating the unexplored face of Mars. Towering ancient cliffs and deep craters border dusty red roads. 

You have reached the heart of South Australia's outback, yet just an easy journey from Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges is one of the world's ultimate destinations

Included Meals: Breakfast

Approximate Distance: 415 km | 257 miles   Total Driving Time: 5 hours

Accommodation: Flinders Range - 2 Nights

Take a half-day guided 4WD journey through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, showcasing its dramatic scenery and wildlife. Explore the ancient Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges, where your guide reveals the region’s fascinating geology. Travel through Bunyeroo Gorge, home to 600-million-year-old preserved seabeds, and Brachina Gorge, where some of the oldest fossils on Earth can be found. As you move through striking rock formations, look out for the elusive yellow-footed rock wallaby. This immersive experience offers a rare chance to travel through deep time while discovering the rugged beauty and history of the Flinders Ranges.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Leaving the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, your journey back to Adelaide unfolds through ever-changing South Australian landscapes. Watch the dramatic outback scenery gradually soften into rolling farmland, vineyards, and quaint country towns along the way. It’s a chance to reflect on ancient gorges, striking rock formations, and memorable wildlife encounters from the past days.  Relax, take in the views, and perhaps enjoy a final stop for local flavours or a coffee break. As the city approaches, the pace gently shifts, welcoming you back to Adelaide refreshed and enriched by your outback experience.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Approximate Distance: 415 km | 258 miles   Total Driving Time: 5 hours

Accommodation: Adelaide - 1 Night

Say farewell to South Australia today as you drop off your rental car and board your onward flight.

We know you will enjoy your 10 Day South Australia Tour, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Australian experience. We hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible continent. 

Included Meals: Breakfast