South Australia
Kangaroo Island An early breakfast, thanks to The Australian tourism commission Cactus - Coffee, Food, Bar a casual dinning experience that focuses on the islands produce, showcasing the best of the island. After breakfast it’s was off for an all-inclusive luxury day of extended tours of the island courtesy of Exceptional Kangaroo Island. The tour takes in Flinders Chase National Park allowing you to roam around Remarkable Rocks, massive granite boulders perched on the southern ocean, before visiting the exceptional Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island It was then back to Kangaroo Island Seaview Motel Kingscote with its 250 acres of spectacular coastal estate and stunning secluded beaches, the very best in boutique accommodation, truly took my breath away!
Kangaroo Island before heading into the Adelaide Hills. Starting the day with breakfast at Sea Dragon, it gave me an opportunity to get up close and personal to the islands main residents before heading off to explore the island. Taking in, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, built in 1852 it was the first built in South Australia and offers stunning panoramic views across back stairs passage and kangaroo Island coastline. Thankfully, avoiding the world’s 4th deadliest snake as we took Devils kitchen walk. Seal Bay Conservation Park ?? - the islands most popular attraction to see the endangered Australian sea lions in their natural environment. Then headed to Vivonne Bay Jetty & Beach - voted one of Australians top beaches because it’s Clearwaters cleanliness and privacy, it definitely lived up to its reputation. A beautiful lunch at Vivonne Bay General Store Cafe, located on the beautiful south coast of Kangaroo Island. ? Before leaving, we visited Kangaroo Island spirits located within a rather Ram shackled exterior. It’s Home to an award-winning distillery where liquors gin and vodka are all homemade. It was then a quick flight from Kingscote Airport to Adelaide, before heading to Adelaide Hills area brimming with wildlife encounters and cultural discoveries. Our home for the evening, the stunning Mount Lofty House superbly positioned overlooking the breathtaking piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills Wine region. This is one of Australia’s premier boutique country house hotels. ? Built in 1852 And now transformed into Hardys Verandah Restaurant, was tonight’s Dinner location.
Day 5 - Winelands After breakfast at Mount Lofty House it was time to check out and head to Barossa. Barossa is around a 50 minute drive north east of Adelaide, this internationally acclaimed wine region encompassing the towns of Tanunda, Angaston & Nuriootpa. Meeting Matthew from Small Batch Wine Tours we wandered into cellar doors tasting some of the most award-winning wines in the world After the completion of the days tour, we headed to The Louise, a breath taking welcome in the heart of the Barossa Valley. The hotel is ideally situated at the heart of the legendary Barossa wine country in South Australia, offering breath taking views across the vineyards. Dinner courtesy of the South Australia tourism commission was held at the Appellation restaurant recognised for its world-class regional dining, it did not disappoint!
Day 6 - Southern to Western Australia After an early start and breakfast with the it was off to the Airport to catch the 3.5hr flight to Perth. Unfortunately our flight was cancelled which offered some time to spend in the city of Adelaide. A quick stop at the Adelaide Oval, climb not compulsory before heading down to the central markets before a Vietnamese lunch at the delicious Soi 38 and picking up the later flight. Arriving into Perth, checking into Warders Hotel - A small boutique hotel in the old limestone cottages that were once the Fremantle Warders’ homes. The cottages offer a little pocket of calm among the vibrant heart of Fremantle.
Highlight for me was the trip over to Kangaroo Island and the outstanding quality of food and wine South Australia offers.