South Australia's Seafood & Wine Trail, 8 Day Road Trip
Price from $499*pp
Experience the beauty of South Australia with this incredible Seafood & Wine road trip deal!
Experience the beauty of South Australia with this incredible Seafood & Wine road trip deal!
7 night road trip departing Adelaide.
Clare Valley
2 nights accommodation at the 4-star Clare Country Club in an Executive Room.
Whyalla
1 night accommodation at the 3.5-star Discovery Parks - Whyalla Foreshore in a Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin.
Port Lincoln
2 nights accommodation at the 4.5-star self rated Port Lincoln Hotel in a Town View Room.
Port Augusta
1 night accommodation at the 3.5-star Discovery Parks - Port Augusta in a Deluxe 2 Bedroom Balcony Cabin.
Adelaide Hills
1 night accommodation at the 4-star The Manna by Haus in a Superior Room.
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Driving distance: 143km
As you reach Clare Valley, discover over 40 wineries and vineyards scattered throughout the region, with it's signature Riesling, being among the best in the world. Visit the charming towns in the region; stop for lunch at Skillogalee, an historic settler's cottage, surrounded by beautiful gardens; or the rustic and delightful Terroir Auburn with its Parisian feel, built circa in the 1860s. The heritage towns of Burra and Mintaro boast their own unique characteristic charm. Stop at Burra Fresh for breakfast as they are known for their great coffee and use of local farm-fresh produce. Approximately 5 minutes from Mintaro, step back in time and explore Martindale Hall, a living museum and one of Australia's prettiest country mansions.
Driving distance: 267km
Today you go from wine country to seafood lovers paradise as you make your way to the Eyre Peninsula, teeming with some of the best seafood found in Australia.
Drive west to the seaside town of Whyalla, renowned for the world's greatest natural show of giant cuttlefish during the winter months as they change colour and shape. It is the only place in the world where they come to mate in the shallow waters outside of the town. See the town's history at the Whyalla Maritime Museum or at the Mount Laura Homestead, a national trust attraction housing various buildings. Head down to the foreshore with a range of cafes and restaurants surrounding the area, or pack a picnic and take a drive to visit the Point Lowly Lighthouse, a local icon, located just over 30km from the town.
Driving distance: 267km
Head south today as you make your way to Port Lincoln, stopping at the coastal town of Cowell, a great place to fish. Take a stroll along the boardwalk and if you are feeling peckish, stop into the Franklin Harbour Hotel for lunch, serving fresh local seafood including locally farmed fresh oysters. Before you head off, you may like to go shopping for some jade jewellery, with Cowell home to 90% of the world's nephrite jade deposits.
As you arrive into Port Lincoln, take in the beauty of this coastal town. Renowned for amazing fresh seafood, there are plenty of places to indulge in the local cuisine. Del Giorno's is a local institution and a must try is the highly prized Bluefin tuna, which is farmed in the local waters, or for the best fish and chips, checkout the Fresh Fish Place, where you can also do a behind the scenes factory tour with oysters and seafood tastings.
The Eyre Peninsula is also famous for shark diving. If you are feeling adventurous, why not join a tour to try it for yourself, where you would be submerged in a cage into the waters to witness the ultimate great white shark up close.
Head out and explore the local attractions nearby. A short drive east will take you to the coastal wilderness of Lincoln National Park with their towering dunes, sparse beaches and soaring cliff tops. Here you can look over to Boston Bay, Australia's largest natural harbours with granite headlands, sheltered bays and offshore islands. In the opposite direction, is Coffin Bay, where you will find one of Australia's most popular oysters, farmed in the calm bay waters. Take an oyster farm tour where you can taste shellfish straight off the racks, standing in the famous waters.
If time permits, or you may like to extend your stay, why not explore further along the west coast of the peninsula. Just under 2 hours is the town of Elliston, located on Waterloo Bay, with views over stunning cliff tops, and just over an hour further up is Baird Bay, a mecca for dolphins and sea lions. Continuing a further hour west is Streaky Bay, where you can visit South Australia's naturally-occurring version of Stonehenge. Stop for lunch at the waterfront Streaky Bay Hotel-Motel, built in 1866, serving local seafood including the famous local fish, King George whiting.
Driving distance: 344km
On arrival into Port Augusta, make your way to the Wadlata Outback Centre, where you can experience the Tunnel of Time, with local tales about the region. From there you can take a Heritage Walk through the town discovering its historical buildings. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you stroll along the coastal path following the shores of the Spencer Gulf, you may even spot a dolphin.
Driving distance: 324km
Take a leisurely drive back towards Adelaide today, stopping at Lake Bumbunga, with the lake renowned for changing colour from pink, to white, to blue, depending on the salinity of the water throughout the year.
As you reach the charming neighbourhood of Adelaide Hills, there are over 60 award-winning cellar doors for you to explore and discover. Sample some of Australia's best cool-climate wines, food and produce as you explore this beautiful part of the world. Explore the town of Hahndorf, Australia's oldest surviving German settlement, to discover heritage German buildings, pubs and cafes lining the streets of the village. Stop into the Hahndorf Inn for a traditional German feast, or Ambleside Distillers and taste their handcrafted signature gins, overlooking the picturesque botanical gardens.
Driving distance: 32km
Make your way back to Adelaide as your journey comes to an end, or you may wish to extend your stay in Adelaide.
Travel between: 12 October - 29 November, 8 - 17 December 2020, 1 February - 3 March, 8 - 31 March 2021
Deal number: 13069803