A Week in South Australian Luxury

An 8 day itinerary combining the wineries, outback and ocean wilderness of South Australia from $6,225 per person

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS

FOR TRAVEL

1 APRIL 2010 - 31 MARCH 2011

 Summary Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Adelaide Airport and collect hire car

Avis - Grp E (FCAR) - Full Size Auto, 5 day rental

Drive to The Louise in the Barossa Valley, approx 1 hour drive

1 night The Louise - Stonewell Suite with in-suite continental breakfast
Day 2

Drive from The Louise to Arkaba Station, approx 4 hours drive via the Clare Valley, a great spot to stop for lunch.

3 nights Arakaba Station - Homestead Guestroom with all meals, beverages (based on select open bar), round trip transfers by road from Port Augusta or Hawker and scheduled activities (4WD safaris, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, daily guiding)
Day 3

Enjoy guided activities at Arkaba Station

Overnight Arkaba Station
Day 4

Enjoy guided activities at Arkaba Station

Overnight Arkaba Station
Day 5

Drive from Arkaba Station to Adelaide Airport and return hire car

Allow 5 hours direct driving, or a full day with touring.  There are evening flights to Kangaroo Isalnd so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Flight:  Adelaide/Kingscote

Arrival tranfser to Southern Ocean Lodge

3 nights Southern Ocean Lodge - Flinders Suite inclusive of breakfast, light lunch, 4-course dinner, selected alcoholic & all non alcoholic beverages, and guided adventures & experiences

Day 6

Activities on Kangaroo Island

Overnight at Southern Ocean Lodge
Day 7

Activities at Kangaroo Island

Overnight at Southern Ocean Lodge
Day 8

Departure transfer from Southern Ocean Lodge to Kingscote

Flight:  Kingscote/Adelaide

  

Itinerary Costing

AU$6,225.00 per person

Based on 2 adults travelling together and sharing one twin or double room

For travel between 01 April 2010 and 31 March 2011

* If you prefer not to self drive we can arrange chauffeured & guided transfers by road and charter flights in place of the hire car, these will be at additonal cost

 

 Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin/double share basis
  • Flights Adelaide - Kangaroo Island - Adelaide
  • 30 minute scenic flight from Arkaba Station over Wilpena Pound
  • Touring, transfers, and meals as detailed in the above itinerary summary
  • 5 days care hire - Avis, large sized sedan
  • Includes 10% GST

 

 Exclusions

  • Scheduled domestic & international flights
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Meals & bar unless specified
  • Laundry, gratuities & items of a personal nature

 

 Avis Hire Car

Includes

  • Unlimted kilometres (unless otherwise specified)
  • LDW - Loss Damage Waiver (the insurance that covers the car down to the excess)
  • Administrative Fee
  • GST & the State's Stamp Duty

Excludes

  • ACFR - Airport Concession Recovery Fee (surcharge on cars collected at airports, curently ranges from 10 to 20%)
  • VFR - Vehicle Registration Fee (around $5 per day of the hire)
  • ER - Excess Reduction (the option to buy further insurance cover to reduce the excess you would have to pay if the car is lost or damaged, pricing varies and when you collect your hire car the options will be explained to you)
  • One way rental fees
  • Petrol, freeway & bridge tolls plus hire of additonal fittings such as baby seats

 

 Detailed Itinerary

 

 Day 1, Barossa Valley

 Day's Outline

  • On arrival in Adelaide collect your hire care and drive to the Barossa Valley
  • Your 1 night stay at The Louise will be in a Stonewell Suiet, gourmet breakfast hamper is provided for you to enjoy in your room

The Louise is sited at the hilltop in Marananga and is central to the wineries, vineyards and touring activities of this internationally renowned wine region.  Each of the fifteen suites offers a private terrace, contemporary furnishings, a spacious en suite bathroom and superb sunrise or sunset views.  Guest suites feature king beds, luxurious linens, spa tubs, dual rain showers and a Bose CD; while the amenities include a heated swimming pool, spa & sauna, boules, bicycles, internet workstation & wireless internet access. 

The Louise's restaurant - Appelation offers a casual fine dining experience in elegant surrounds.  The menu changes daily and focuses very much on locally sourced seasonal produce.  The Executive Chef and his team are keen to provide informed service and make suggestions from the extensive wine list.  Please ask us to make a booking on your behalf. 

 

The Barossa is Australia's richest and best-known viticultural and winemaking region.  The wine industry here developed along a different route from the tradtional European practice of grower/winemakers.  Although some growers did make wine for their own use, the majority sold grapes to the wineries.  The regions pool of 540 expert vignerons have blended their knowledge of the land with modern viticultural practice, creating a partnership with the wineries whose specialist skills make the most of this superb fruit.  Barossa is renowned for its Rieslings, which is indicative of the Valley's German heritage, and for the reds such as Shiraz and Cabernets. 

Day 2,  Flinders Ranges

Day's Outline

  • Depart from The Louise and drive to Arkaba Station, allow 4 hours and perhaps stop in the Clare Valley for lunch, or at Melrose's North Star Hotel (closed Mon & Tue).
  • Your 3 night stay at Arkaba Station includes all meals, selected drinks from the bar, round trip transfers by road from Port Augusta or Hawker and scheduled station activities such as 4WD safaris, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and guided walks.

Arkaba Station, at the foot of the Elder Range, is possibly the most beautiful outback property in the country!  Its spectacular panoramas are best enjoyed, with a chilled glass of wine in hand, as the sun sets over the craggy sandstone bluffs.  In a quintessential Australian scene the wildlife will emerge to drink at waterholes along the dry creek beds that are lined with river red gums.  Over 300 species of bird and unique mammal species abound in the Flinders Ranges but it is the region's geology that makes it so special.  The Flinders are an insight into the depth of Australia's geological history, extending back more than a billion years, with the evidence of long-disappeared mountain ranges, beaches, tidal flats, reefs and glacial moraines still visible in the rocks to this day. 

At Arkaba Homestead Pat & Sally Kent invite guests to share in Station life.  Built in 1851 the homestead and garden grounds have five traditional en suite guest rooms, each opening onto a verandah.  The rooms are air conditioned and have been designed with the homestead's heritage in mind.  A comfortable library provides some seclusion for enjoying a quiet drink and a good book, while dinner is often hosted on the terrace overlooking the ranges.  A wet edge pool and relaxing areas overlook the Arkaba Creek.  A self-service bar with a selection of beverages is available to guests and the resident chef provides traditional station cuisine with some contemporary and native elements to jazz it up.  Before dinner, guests can choose their wines from a predominantly South Australian cellar. 

  

 Day 3 & 4, Flinders Ranges

Day's Outline

  • Learn about life in the Outback and take a 30 minute scenic flight in a Cessna Aircraft (or a similar single engine aircraft) over Wilpena Pound

During your stay learn about the activities of an outback station and visit the old wooshed, the focus of the station's annual shearing since 1856.  On bush walks, picnics and 4WD safaris explore the gorges and valleys of the Flinders Ranges and keep an eye out for wildlife - Red Kangaroos, Emus, Euros, Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies. 

 Day 5, Southern Ocean Lodge

Day's Outline

  • Drive from Arkaba Station to Adelaide Airport and return your hire car, the drive will take about 5 hours but you might decide to sight-see along the way
  • Flight: Adelaide/Kingscote Airport on Kangaroo Island, flights usually depart about 5:30pm
  • Arrival transfer from Kingscote Airport to Southern Ocean Lodge
  • your 3 night stay at Southern Ocean Lodge is in a Flinders Suite.  Included at the lodge are gourmet breakfasts, light lunches, four course dinners, selected drinks from the bar and scheduled daily activities such as island touring, beach fishing, cliff top walks with the resident guide and informal lectures

Southern Ocean Lodge provides more than an accommodation experience - expect serenely beautiful guest rooms, captivating coastal views, a sanctuary of comfort, exceptional cuisine based on the islands fresh and innovative produce as well as a high level of intimate and professional service. 

Located at Hanson bay on the Island's south west coast, the lodge site adjoins the Flinders Chase and Cape Bouguer / Kelly Hill National Parks.  Set back from a cliff above the pounding surf the design showcases a full frontal panorama and is within easy reach of the Island's major attractions.

The lodge offers twenty-one luxurious suites; the Flinders Suite is the lead in room type (photographed above) and it features a walk-in dressing area, comfortable king sized bed, sunken lounge, bathroom with shower (no bath tub) and separate toilet as well as an outdoor terrace.

The lodge has been designed so that from your living spaces, your shower and your bed you will have stunning ocean views.  The 'little touches include' complimentary room bar, twice daily housekeeping, heated floors and music system.

Touring is included and will highlight the marine and terrestrial wildlife of this protected haven.  During your stay you might like to try your luck beach fishing, the chef will be delighted to cook your catch for you.  Cooking lessons focussing on island produce and fresh seafood will be offered and for those in need of a special treat, the signature spa menu will offer a range of traditional and cutting edge treatments.

 Day 6 & 7, Kangaroo Island 

 Day's Outline

  • Choose from a selection of guided activities to suit your interests from island touring to cliff top walks, beach fishing, wildlife viewing and sunset drinks to name a few
  • Enjoy informative visual presentations hosted by resident naturalist staff and there are complimentary mountain bikes, sea kayaks, picnic drop offs, walking trails and a DVD, book and board game library

Day 8,  Adelaide 

Day's Outline

  • Transfer from Southern Ocean Lodge to Kingscote Airport
  • Flight: Kingscote/Adelaide, generally there is a morning and evening flight and you can connect to other parts of Australia.

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