Just Cruisin Island and Wine

Just Cruisin 5 Day Island and Wine
(includes Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu Peninsula, Clare Valley and Barossa)

    Day 1: Depart Adelaide approximately 7:00AM for Kangaroo Island. We travel along some of South Australia’s magnificent coastline to Cape Jervis where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink to Penneshaw. On arrival we take some time discovering Penneshaw which is situated on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island, offering a commanding view of the mainland just 18 kilometres away across Backstairs Passage. We now follow the coast to Kingscote.

    On the way to Kingscote is Prospect Hill. The hill is the highest point in the area and provides a marvellous view of Pelican Lagoon, the rolling hills and the Southern Ocean at Pennington Bay which is a wonderful surf beach. On a clear day looking north you can see Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills. We now head to the south coast of the island. It is now onto Seal Bay, a large sandy beach and dune area where Australian sea lions rest and nurse their young.

    We see these rare sea lions under the guidance of a National Parks Ranger. We walk on the beach within a few metres of the resting sea lions, basking in the sun. We now head to Little Sahara, an area of spectacular white sand dunes surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted by a second and much higher dune, which when scaled reveals more dunes flanked by bushland. Vivonne Bay is also visited and can only be described as stunningly beautiful. Vivonne Bay is the only safe harbour on the south coast of the island and is the base cray fishing and game fishing boats. Overnight Flinders Chase Farm.

    Day 2: Today we visit Flinders Chase National Park, one of Australia’s largest covering 74,000 hectares. Here you will see many of the animals and birds you have come to see. At Rocky River it is possible to view koalas in the nearby trees. At Cape du Couedic we view the lighthouse which was constructed in 1906 and considered to be the islands finest structure. We then proceed down a walkway to Admirals Arch, the home to a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals.

    We travel east to Remarkable Rocks; a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite boulders perched on a granite dome that swoops 75 metres to the sea. We now visit Parndana Wildlife Park (optional tour) where we see Kangaroo Island’s largest privately owned collection of native animals and birds. We now take in the sights around Kingscote including Cygnet River and Duck Lagoon and Emu Bay. This long beach is one of the most popular spots on the island with safe clear water for swimming. We head to Penneshaw where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink for trip back to Cape Jervis. We now head to McLaren Vale for overnight stay, arriving approximately 9:00PM. Overnight McLaren Vale Motel

    Day 3: After breakfast we head to Victor Harbor where we walk along historic causeway to Granite Island for a peaceful stroll. Our next stop is Goolwa. We return to the McLaren Vale Wine Region to visit some different wineries. While we are in McLaren Vale we visit Dridan Fine Arts and Fleurieu Showcase (one of South Australia’s most respected galleries). Arriving at your accommodation at approximately 5:00PM. Also available today is a 2 hour surfing lesson with fully qualified instructors. (optional tour) Overnight McLaren Vale Motel.

    Day 4: Depart McLaren Vale for the Clare Valley approximately 8:00AM. The Clare Valley is a 90 minute drive north of Adelaide. Nestled among wooded hills, rolling vineyards and neat pastures, the region is renowned for for its historic towns, fertile soils and elegant wines that have a reputation for quality and character. Whilst we are in Clare we visit Seven Hill cellars, Jim Barry Winery and Skillogalee Wines where we have lunch. Several other wineries are visited depending on available time. Overnight Rising Sun Hotel in Auburn.

    Day 5: After breakfast we head back to Adelaide via The Barossa Valley where we visit several wineries before heading back to Adelaide.

COST PER PERSON: $1890:00(including GST) minimum 2 passengers

    TOUR INCLUDES:  Ferry ticket, Accommodation (twin share) Flinders Chase Farm,McLaren Vale and Auburn, breakfasts, morning & afternoon teas, Evening meals,entries to attractions as stated on itinerary

    NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, Optional tours & mobile phone calls.

    TOUR CONDITIONS: “JUST CRUISIN” reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change.

    BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.

    CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.

    DON’T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don’t forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.