Victor Harbor & McLaren Vale Highlights (Full Day)

Enjoy a delightful tour of South Australia’s premier tourist region, the Fleurieu Peninsula. Experience the magnificent beaches, award-winning wineries, fresh local produce and some of the region’s best loved tourist experiences.

Inclusions & Highlights:
* Morning tea stop at the Scottish town of Strathalbyn on the banks of the Angas River
* See the old river port of Goolwa where the Murray meets Lake Alexandrina Port Elliot
* Free time to stroll along the esplanade of Victor Harbor dotted with local crafts and cafés
* Pass through Horseshoe Bay, Rosetta Heads and Encounter Bay steeped in whaling history
* Tour along the southern coastline
* View the rolling vineyards, iron stone cottages, olive and almond groves of the McLaren Vale region
* Free time in the main street of McLaren Vale to explore or sample wines at cellar doors
* Expert commentary by local driver guide

Itinerary:
Enjoy a delightful tour of South Australia’s premier tourist region, the Fleurieu Peninsula. This tour begins with a picturesque coach ride through the Adelaide Hills to the historical Scottish settlement of Strathalbyn. Here you will stop for some free time and morning tea in High Street (own expense). Continue on to the paddle steamer town of Goolwa where you will have a brief tour of the town including the wharf, barrage and beach.
On your way to Victor Harbor cruise past the charming coastal town of Port Elliot including Horseshoe Bay and stop at Whale Lookout for a photo opportunity.

Upon arrival to Victor Harbor, South Australia’s most popular seaside villages, wander through the main street, sampling the fresh local product and fine wines. Indulge in some fish and chips on the foreshore or have a pub style lunch in the main street (own expense). You may choose to explore Grant Island. It’s here you’ll find the Little Penguins and you might even catch a glimpse of a Southern Right Whale during the winter months.

Your tour then continues to the wine making region of McLaren Vale, best known for producing outstanding Shiraz. Wander the main street, sample the fresh local produce including the delicious cheeses at Blessed Cheese, taste some of the fine wines or grab a coffee at one of the many cafés. From here take a scenic drive through South Australia’s southern metropolitan beaches of Port Noarlunga and Moana before returning to Adelaide.

This new itinerary commences 1st April 2012.