Overnight Tours to the Beautiful Regions of South Australia

PERFECT 2 DAYS on KANGAROO ISLAND

 

Photographs: Seal Bay, Cliffords Honey Farm, Remarkable Rocks, Sunset Winery

DEPART   Day 1 -7am      RETURN   Day 2 - 10pm

OPERATES      Daily subject to availability.

TOUR DESTINATIONS  - Cape Jervis, Penneshaw, Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admiral's Arch, Flinders Chase Conservation Park

TOUR INCLUSIONS - 4wd chauffeured to Cape Jervis and return. Ferry Cape Jervis to Penneshaw and return. Luxury coach tour of Kangaroo Island, guided tour Seal Bay National Park, entry Flinders Chase National Park, Sunset Winery Taste of KI WinesBBQ lunch. 

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Day 1 - This may be an early morning chauffeured departure from Adelaide, but your journey south will take you via the wonderful wine region of McLaren Vale to your ferry at Cape Jervis. Here we see you safely onboard the Sealink ferry for your 45 minute gulf cruise to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island for your unique wildlife day tour. Wander with Australian Sealions, enjoy the tour of the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and taste test the cheese and yoghurts of Island Pure Sheep Dairy.  Marvel the hunting techniques of the Birds of Prey exhibition and if your lucky pat and feed a kangaroo at the wildlife park.  Overnight accommodation in a wonderful Superior Room at the Ozone Hotel, right on the seafront esplanade.  Take the nightly penguin tour - they are so cute.

Day 2 - Taste test the wonderful produce Kangaroo Island has to offer as you make your way around Cliffords Honey Farm - the honey icecream is 'to die for'. Kelly Hill Caves are spectacular then marvel at the frolicking NZ Fur Seals and be amazed by KI's Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.  Pelican feeding with John the Pelican man is spectacular - take a gold coin.  

PS. You require a reasonable level of fitness so good walking shoes are recommended. When venturing out on tour please wear a hat, long sleeved shirt, sunscreen and bring a jacket and a camera with plenty of battery/film.

Email me for tour prices and more information aussieholiday@hotmail.com

 

GIANT AUSTRALIA CUTTLEFISH - 1 night & 2 days

   

DEPARTURE   7.00am Day 1          RETURN   7pm Day 3                       

OPERATES       Daily subject to availability - May to September

TOUR DESTINATIONS    Port Augusta & Point Lowly

TOUR INCLUSIONS - Transport from door to door, tank hire, dive or snorkel buddy, motel accommodation

TOUR OVERVIEW Two full days of a fully guided tour to South Australia's wonderful underwater wonderland.  Cuttlefish mating in their natural environment, once in a lifetime highlight that you would not want to miss.

DAY 1      An early departure for our leisurely drive through SA mid north, before arriving at Port Augusta for a quick lunch stop.  Then we take the main highway to Pt Lincoln, before taking the dirt road out to the fenceline at Point Lowly.  This is an easy snorkel in 3m of water or scuba dive in 7m and you will be amazed at how many cuttlefish are there with you.

Day 2      Early morning departure for Adelaide via either Yorke Peninsula or the Clare Valley (it is up to you).

A mild level of fitness and swimming ability is required.  You may if you wish, extend this tour another day or two because there are far too many other things to do on Eyre Peninsula, Finders Ranges, Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula.  Don't forget to bring - your diving certification, dive gear, towel, sunscreen, underwater camera and a hat. If you need to hire dive or snorkel gear we can help you with that too (tank hire is however, included in the price). IF SCUBA DIVING YOU MUST HOLD A CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVING CERTIFICATE OR BETTER.

Email me for tour prices and more information aussieholiday@hotmail.com

 

 

DIVE the JETTIES of YORKE PENINSULA 2 nights & 3 days 

DEPARTURE   7.00am Day 1          RETURN   7pm Day 3                       

OPERATES       Daily subject to availability

TOUR DESTINATIONS    Edithburgh & Port Hughes are a must see.

TOUR INCLUSIONS - Transport from door to door, tank hire, dive or snorkel buddy, motel accommodation, National Park & other tour fees.

TOUR OVERVIEW Three full days of a fully guided tour of South Australia's Yorke Peninsula's jetties. Each dive is completely different to the other.

Day 1         We spend today on the road north heading for the Yorke Peninsula. On arrival in Edithburgh we settle into our accommodation for the night before heading to the jetty for an afternoon dive.

Day 2         A morning dive of the jetty before across the peninsula to Port Hughes for a jetty dive of Port Hughes.  We spend the night here looking over the photographs taken during the last two dives.

Day 3         Rise early for a morning dive, before making our way back to Adelaide.

You may if you wish, extend this tour another day or two because there are far too many other things to do on Eyre Peninsula, Finders Ranges and Clare Valley  Don't forget to bring - your diving certification, dive gear, towel, sunscreen, underwater camera and a hat. If you need to hire dive gear we can help you with that too (tank hire is however, included in the price). IF SCUBA DIVING YOU MUST HOLD A CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVING CERTIFICATE OR BETTER.

Email me for tour prices and more information aussieholiday@hotmail.com

 

 

EWEN & PICCANINNIE PONDS 2 nights & 3 days 

DEPARTURE   7.00am Day 1          RETURN   7pm Day 3                       

OPERATES       Daily subject to availability

TOUR DESTINATIONS    Coorong National Conservation Park, Kingston, Cape Jaffa, Robe, Millicent, Tantanoola, Mt Gambier, Port MacDonnell, Ewen Ponds, Piccaninnie Ponds

TOUR INCLUSIONS - Transport from door to door, tank hire, dive or snorkel buddy, motel accommodation, National Park & other tour fees.

TOUR OVERVIEW Three full days of a fully guided tour of South Australia's wonderful Limestone Coast. Every day has a highlight that you would not want to miss.

Day 1         An early departure for our leisurely drive through the Adelaide Hills before we take the main highway to Mt Gambier, through the wonderful wine district The Coonawarra, and cute country towns such as Keith, Naracoorte, Millicent and Penola. Whilst in Naracoorte we tour the mesmerising underground limestone caves.  On arrival in Mt Gambier we book into our accommodation for the next two nights.

Day 2      Morning snorkel or dive is up to you - spectacular Ewen Ponds or mesmerising Piccaninnie Ponds (visibility in these freshwater ponds can be 40+mtrs!) - if you only wish to do one, we will take an Aquifer Tour of the Blue Lake in the afternoon instead.

Day 3      Take an early morning stroll through some of Mount Gambier's beautiful cave gardens, before our long but leisurely drive back to Adelaide via the Princess Highway and The Coorong.

IF SCUBA DIVING - YOU MUST HOLD A SINKHOLE CERTIFICATION OR BETTER. A mild level of fitness is required along with a mild level of swimming ability should you wish to snorkel the freshwater ponds. Don't forget to bring - your dive certification, your dive gear, towel, sunscreen, underwater camera and a hat. If you need to hire dive or snorkel gear we can help you with that too (tank hire is however, included in the price).

Email me for tour prices and more information aussieholiday@hotmail.com

 

 

OCEAN TREASURES of EYRE PENINSULA 2 nights & 4 days

 

TOUR DURATION       4 days, 3 nights

DEPARTURE    7.00am Day 1    RETURN   7pm Day 4

OPERATES      Daily subject to availability

TOUR DESTINATIONS    Port Augusta, Point Lowly, Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay, Elliston, Venus Bay, Baird Bay, Murphys Haystacks

TOUR INCLUSIONS   Giant Australian Cuttlefish snorkel (May-Oct), Blue Fin Tuna snorkel, Coffin Bay oysters, Elliston Sculptures on the Cliffs, Baird Bay Sea Lion & Dolphin snorkel charter, Murphys Haystacks walk, National Park fees, accommodation, side tours and charters.

EXTENDED TOUR OVERVIEW  Four full days of a fully guided tour of South Australia's wonderful Eyre Peninsula. Every day has a highlight that you do not want to miss.

Day 1         An early departure for our leisurely drive to snorkel or dive the Giant Australian Cuttlefish (if your tour is during May to September). We know the best point for easy access into the waters to see first hand these wonderful creatures - you will be so close you will be totally amazed. The afternoon is spent touring down the coast before arriving in Port Lincoln for the night.

Day 2        First thing in the morning you will snorkel with or if you prefer just feed the Blue Fin Tuna before our luncheon adventure at Coffin Bay - we consider this the oyster capital of Australia. Later we head up the peninsula to Elliston, touring the cliff top sculptures before bedding down for the night. This area is renowned for some of the best cliff top coastal scenery in the world.

Day 3         Early departure for one of the best days of your life - everyone from beginner swimmers to the more experienced can jump in the water and play roly-poly with the Australian Sea Lions. They are totally amazing, curious and fun creatures. After your swim with the seals, you will if you are lucky, be able to interact in the water with the bays resident dolphins - once again, a totally amazing experience. Later on in the afternoon you will take a walk through 'Murphys Haystacks' - huge rock formations all grouped together.

Day 4         Enjoy an early morning big breakfast before our long but leisurely drive back to Adelaide. We will if time permits, call into Port Augusta for you to tour through Wadlata Outback Interpretive Centre where you can discover and experience the incredible diversity and history of the outback and the Flinders Ranges.

A mild level of fitness and swimming ability is required.  You may if you wish, extend this tour another day or two because there are far too many other things to do on Eyre Peninsula, Finders Ranges, Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula.  Don't forget to bring - your diving certification, dive gear, towel, sunscreen, underwater camera and a hat. If you need to hire dive or snorkel gear we can help you with that too (tank hire is however, included in the price). IF SCUBA DIVING YOU MUST HOLD A CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVING CERTIFICATE OR BETTER.

You may if you wish, extend this tour another day or two because there are far too many other things to do on Eyre Peninsula, Finders Ranges, Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula.   eg another day to scuba or resort dive with the Great White Sharks in Port Lincoln

Email me for tour prices and more information aussieholiday@hotmail.com

* Diving and any other watersports along this coastline is absolutely beautiful with the waters being crystal clear, however, there are days when the weather is not at all kind and all water sports are required to be cancelled. Should this be the case,

  • TRAVEL INSURANCE: Passengers MUST effect personal travel insurance, being satisfied that their insurance cover fully meets their personal requirements especially in respect to death, personal injury or illness, in all South Australia & Australian regions travelled to during the tour and that it extends until their arrival home. This insurance should also cover against cancellation charges.