Day 1 Adelaide This day is at leisure, giving you the chance to explore Adelaide as you please.
Day 2 Adelaide & Hahndorf This morning a city tour introduces you to Adelaide, a successful blend of numerous parks, historic buildings, cafés and restaurants. You stop at the National Wine Centre of Australia, located close to the Botanic Garden. In the afternoon you head up Mount Lofty, the highest point in the region. You then continue through picturesque villages to Hahndorf.
Day 3 Adelaide – Kangaroo Island Today you reach Kangaroo Island after a transfer by coach and ferry. Accompanied by a ranger, you take a guided walk on the beach at Seal Bay Conservation Park to meet a colony of rare, wild Australian sea lions – an unforgettable experience! After lunch, you set off for Flinders Chase National Park in search of echidnas, wallabies, reptiles and koalas. On a walk you discover the rugged coastline around the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.
Day 4 Kangaroo Island – Adelaide The morning birds of prey presentation at Raptor Domain is followed by a meal at the Emu Ridge eucalyptus distillery with a guided tour. Kangaroo Island is also known for its exquisite local produce, which you can sample today. You continue to Pennington Bay, a spectacular beach on the south coast. The excursion ends with a visit to a vineyard on the beautiful Dudley Peninsula. At the end of the day, you will have time for a bite to eat before returning by ferry and coach.
Day 5 Adelaide – Murray Bridge Coach transfer to Mannum, then embarkation aboard the Murray Princess. This afternoon the boat leaves the small historic town and slowly heads downstream while you enjoy a delicious welcome meal. Keep an eye out for kangaroos, wombats, turtles and majestic herons along the riverbank.
Day 6 Murray Bridge – Salt Bush Flat After breakfast, you have the option of visiting the historic sites of Murray Bridge or the Roundhouse. You can also visit the Monarto Safari Park open-range zoo (at extra cost). Lunch on board and continuation upstream.
Day 7 Salt Bush Flat – Piggy Flat/Coolcha Guided morning walk in nature, during which you will learn a lot about the local flora and fauna. At Fromms Landing the boat turns around and heads downstream to River View Lodge, where you board small boats. This way you will discover the river's astonishing birdlife. Keep an eye out for darters, egrets and herons.
Day 8 Piggy Flat/Coolcha – Adelaide After breakfast, arrival in Mannum and disembarkation. Transfer to Adelaide. For those who wish to extend their stay, it is possible to join the Barossa Wine & Heritage excursion (at extra cost).