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DAY 01: Adelaide to Barossa Valley (100km)

Depart Adelaide northwards on Port Wakefield Road (Route 1) and then take the Main North Road (Route 20) to the town of Gawler.  From this point take the Barossa Valley Highway through Sandy Creek and Lyndoch to Tanunda, the cultural heart of Barossa. After lunch and a tour of the wineries head to Bethany Road.

Overnight: Lanzerac Country Estate.

DAY 02: Barossa Valley to Kangaroo Island

Head up into the Adelaide Hills and detour through the historic town of Hahndorf . After lunch continue south to catch the vehicle ferry from cape jervis to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island .

Stay at the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Resort

DAY 03: Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is home to the world's largest breeding colony of sea lions. The island has been carefully protected from mainland rabbits and foxes, so you'll find heaps of native fauna including the echidna, koala, platypus, goanna, glossy black cockatoo, albatross and the island's own species of kangaroo. Jump back on the ferry to Cape Jervis and overnight at Tanunda

DAY 04: Barossa Valley to Murray River (75km)

From Tanunda head north to Nuriootpa to join the Stuart Highway eastwards to Blanchetown.  Arrive at Portee Station in time for a picnic or BBQ lunch and afternoon experiencing outback station life beside Moorundie Creek.

Overnight: Portee Station.

DAY 05: Murray River to Adelaide (230km)

Head south from Blanchetown to Walker Flat and then west to Mount Pleasant to enjoy the scenery of the Torrens River Valley.  From Mount Pleasant proceed south to Woodside and the Onkaparinga River valley before making the South Eastern Freeway to return north-west into Adelaide.

The Barossa Valley and Murray River Touring itinerary can of course be extended at any point to include additional accommodation and car rental.  Rates for third person sharing car but with own room, or four persons sharing a larger car and two rooms are also available.

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