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KANGAROO ISLAND
& SOUTHAUSTRALIAAS ONLY BRIDGE & WICKERS
KNOW HOW
A sun drizzled landscape brimming with lush vineyards, sandy beaches, epic landscapes and platters
filled with sumptuous food.
South Australia is often described as
‘Australia in one’ and it’s easy to see
why. It boasts many unique places
of cultural, natural and spiritual
significance. Its 2,000 mile coastline has
fantastic fishing, boating and surfing.
And for wildlife you can’t beat Kangaroo
Island, a zoo without fences, where
kangaroos and koalas abound, set in an
ocean that teems with fish, sea lions,
penguins, and even whales.
With wine and seafood aplenty, an
accessible Outback, stunning coastal
scenery and the warmest of welcomes,
South Australia is the country in a
nutshell. From the tree-lined boulevards
of its capital, Adelaide, to the rocky and
remote Flinders Ranges, no one knows
South Australia better than Bridge &
Wickers. Our specialist consultants would
be delighted to tailor-make your holiday
to this incredible destination.
BRIDGE & WICKERSP A R T O F T H E U L T I M A T E T R A V E L C O M P A N Y
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W E S T E R NA U S T R A L I A
N O R T H E R NT E R R I T O R Y
Q U E E N S L A N D
N E W S O U T HW A L E S
VICTORIA
T A S M A N I A
Perth
Darwin
Cairns
Sydney
Hobart
Brisbane
ALICE SPRINGS
Canberra
Melbourne
WhyallaStreaky Bay
Coober Pedy
Hawker
Kingscote
Robe
Port Lincoln
Port Augusta
Adelaide
Barossa
Flinders Ranges
Eyre Peninsula
Lake Eyre National Park
Lake GairdnerNational Park
Gawler RangesNational Park
Nullabor National Park
Kangaroo Island
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Freedom isn’t a state of mind,
it’s an island. And what an
island! Minutes from
the mainland, but
a million miles
away in other respects, Kangaroo Island
is a unique, unspoilt sanctuary for wildlife
and a place of natural, rugged beauty.
Just a short flight from Adelaide, it is one of
the best places to see the widest range of
Australian native animals in
their natural habitat.
There’s so much to do on
Kangaroo island: explore
untouched bushland, fish
on pristine beaches, observe
the wildlife on an eco tour or
take a self drive. Visit Seal
Bay and watch sea lions as
they rest, play and surf the
waves, or follow the Kangaroo
Island Shipwreck Trail along
the spectacular coast. Visit
Flinders Chase National Park and
watch the abundant wildlife, or
go bushwalking along trails
through forests that open up to
stunning beaches. And visit the
HOP OVERTO KANGAROO
ISLAND
Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch which
reveal the amazing wild forces of nature.
Few places in the world are as committed to
sustainable tourism as Kangaroo Island. It is
protected through conservation zoning,
wildlife reserves and heritage listings, and
the local population are totally dedicated to
the cause. KI (as it’s known to the locals) is
an easy island to explore. Hire a car on the
mainland and take the short ferry ride across
and then discover its delights under your
own steam. Alternatively we have lots of
small group guided tours which we can
arrange. You can find details of one of our
favourites overleaf.
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Admirals Arch
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Day 1 - Flinders Chase National Park
This two-day tour of Kangaroo Island starts
at the airport on your arrival from Adelaide
and includes the Flinders Chase National
Park, and a visit to a 20,000 strong fur seal
colony at Admirals Arch, a spectacular
coastal grotto. You will also see Remarkable
Rocks, a cluster of huge natural granite
sculptures (think Henry Moore meets
Salvador Dali) and enjoy a memorable picnic
in the bush. You’ll stay the night at Stranraer
Homestead, a family run 1920s farmhouse
with a wraparound veranda and a spread of
5,000 acres. It’s very traditional in style, with
open fires in all four bedrooms and lots of
little comforting touches like the basket full
of woolly slippers just inside the door and a
set of Driza-Bones just in case the weather
turns wild. It’s right in the middle of the island,
with great views, and the food is terrific.
Day 2 - Seal Bay
On day two you’ll travel through some of
the island’s best farming country to the
North Coast and Lathami Conservation Park
where you’ll walk quietly through the bush
with your guide looking for wallabies, koalas
and kangaroos (what makes that noise,
whose tracks are those, and who left THAT
little pile there?) After another fine bush
picnic you’ll walk along the beach to see the
sea lions loafing, playing, nursing and
occasionally scrapping on the beach at Seal
Bay. In the late afternoon, return to the
airport for your flight back to Adelaide.
Our two day ‘KI in Style’ tour costs from £775 pp, including small group
touring, flights and accommodation at Stranraer Homestead
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DISCOVER KANGAROO ISLAND ON A TWO DAY SMALL GROUP GUIDED TOUR
Kangaroo Island, just a hop away from
Adelaide is one of the best places on the
continent to see a menagerie of native
animals in its natural habitat, including many
rare species. It’s the Galapagos of Down
Under. Even in a day on KI you are likely to
spot koalas and wallabies (5,000 of the latter
to every person!), emus and kangaroos,
possums and penguins, seals and sea lions
and birdlife from cockatoos to ospreys.
Divorced from the mainland 10,000 years
ago, its evolution has been free of feral pests
and predators such as foxes. The entire
island has barely changed since explorer
Matthew Flinders first stepped ashore
back in 1802.
Remarkable Rocks
KANGAROO ISLAND
STAY IN STYLE
Kangaroo Island is dotted
with wonderful places to
stay, ranging from simple
homesteads to luxury boutique
hotels. Our recommendation is for
a minimum of two nights to truly relax and
experience this idyllic island paradise.
SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE
Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s premier
luxury lodge, offering a unique and exclusive
travel experience. Located on top of a
secluded cliff overlooking a rugged stretch
of coast, the lodge commands peerless
views of the wild Southern Ocean and
pristine Kangaroo Island wilderness.
Sensitive, intimate and sophisticated,
Southern Ocean Lodge is a sanctuary
of refined comfort and style.
STRANRAER HOMESTEAD
Converted from a delightful
1920s homestead, Stranraer
offers unique accommodation
on a working farm which
produces prime lamb, wool
and grain. It offers a country
experience with peace and
tranquillity. Adding to its beauty,
the property has two large, bird filled
lagoons (including cape barren geese and
musk duck) and is surrounded by beautiful
scenery. It makes a comfortable and
convenient base for exploring more of
Kangaroo Island.
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A two night stay costs from £1416 pp
includes all à la carte meals, beverages
(including spirits and premium wines)
and small group 4-wheel drive touring.
A stay at Stranraer Homestaed
costs from £254 per room, based on two
people sharing per night
Southern Ocean Lodge
Stranraer Homestead
A TASTE OF
SOUTHAUSTRALIA
BEST OF THE BAROSSA TOUR
This tailor-made escorted wine-lovers tour
takes you through through the scenic
Torrens Gorge and includes lunch at Vintners
Restaurant or a gourmet picnic. You will visit
leading wineries such as Peter Lehmann,
Torbreck, Henschke and Rockfords.
Tour from £272 per person
THE LOUISE, BAROSSA
Positioned on top of a gentle hill with
sweeping vistas across thousands of acres of
verdant vineyards, The Louise is a luxury
boutique hotel offering inspired design and
extensive private space and is home to the
award-winning Appellation restaurant, which
offers some of Australia’s finest cuisine.
Two nights from £299 per person
A TEMPTING TOUR OF McLAREN VALE
This one day tour starts with a visit to the
picturesque town of Clarendon and the
Coriole winery. After sampling the innovative
wines at the d’Arenberg winery and a delicious
lunch you will visit a selection of other
boutique wineries before returning to Adelaide.
Tour from £268 per person
South Australia is renowned for
its wineries in the Barossa,
Clare Valley and McLaren Vale.
And its capital, Adelaide, is home to a
huge variety of top-class restaurants
bars and hotels.
Adelaide is a pretty city, complete with
spacious boulevards, interesting architecture
and lush gardens. Indulge in some retail
therapy at Rundle Mall, or sample the variety
of tastes on offer at the famed Adelaide
Central Market. With its lively restaurant and
small bar scene the city has a real
cosmopolitan feel and there
is a wide choice of places to
stay, from stylish boutique
hotels to spacious apartments.
You might also like to hop
on a tram from the city centre
to the delightful seaside suburb
of Glenelg and enjoy the sea air
with a walk on the prom.
The Barossa and Clare Valleys are
among the oldest wine growing
regions of Australia; their famous
names include wines such as Peter
Lehman and Penfolds.
Just 40 kms south of Adelaide is the
McLaren Vale region with its rolling vine-
covered hills.
If you prefer not to drive, Bridge & Wickers
can arrange personalised wine tours, such as
the ones detailed opposite and we can
recommend places to stay, like The Louise in
the heart of the Barossa.
Chapel Hill Winery
The Louise
Penfolds Magill Estate
Central Markets, Adelaide
ARKABA HOMESTEAD, FLINDERS RANGES Arkaba’s 60,000 acre private conservancy is home to a wondrous variety of bird and wildlife. Guests enjoy the five bedroom 1850’s homestead and private guiding while a few ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ touches ensure comfort, and a truly memorable experience.
2 nights from £1023 per person twin share including full board and full touring
RAWNSLEY PARK STATION ECO VILLASThese luxury Eco Villas are the ultimate in Flinders Ranges accommodation. Set on a private and secluded site, within easy reach of the main Rawnsley Park facilities, these stylish and contemporary villas boast uninterrupted views of Wilpena Pound.
2 nights from £271 per person, including breakfast provisions
IKARA SAFARI CAMP, WILPENA POUNDLove the idea of sleeping under canvas in a stunning natural environment, but not so keen on “roughing it”? Ikara Safari Camp offers a new ‘glamping’ experience; safari tents, including king size beds and en-suite bathrooms, set amongst river red gums, native pines and abundant wildlife.
2 nights, with breakfast and dinner, from £200 per person
South Australia’s outback is
easily accessible. Within 2.5
hours drive from Adelaide you’ll find
yourself in the southern Flinders Ranges.
This is a land of magnificent mountains,
glowing red in the sunset, with caps of
lichen covered rocks and razored edges.
Spend a few days at one of our
selection of properties in the
Outback and you’ll feel
immersed in nature with emus
and kangaroos passing by and
wedge-tailed eagles soaring
overhead. The landscape was
summed up perfectly by
South Australian artist Hans
Heysen: “the bones of the
earth laid bare”. Its layers,
colours and vastness provide
an almost intimidating reminder that we are
only on this earth for a short time.
THE WILDAND WONDERFUL
OUTBACK
Ikara Safari Camp, Wilpena Pound
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Rawnsley Park Station
Arkaba
Wilpena Pound
A road trip along South
Australia’s south coast
offers something for
everyone. Taste wines from
the Coonawarra region, four-wheel drive
along pristine beaches, kayak the waterways
of the Coorong or discover the natural
wonders of Kangaroo Island.
SOUTHERN OCEAN 6 DAY SELF DRIVE
Day 1 - Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. Enjoy
a drive through the McLaren Vale wine region
before catching the ferry from Cape Jervis for
a stay on this natural wildlife wonderland.
Day 2 - Kangaroo Island. Explore this unique
Island, and witness the amazing forces of
nature at Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase
National Park, which is also home to a colony
of New Zealand fur seals. Alternatively, give
yourself an adrenalin rush with a quad bike
ride or try your hand at sandboarding.
Day 3 - Kangaroo Island to Victor Harbor.
Spend the morning amongst the island’s
amazing wildlife, or head for the Remarkable
Rocks, shaped by the forces of nature.
Day 4 - Victor Harbor to Robe. Try the Big
Duck Boat Tour, a spectacular ocean
experience that can get you up close to seals,
dolphins and even whales (in season) or
perhaps take a ride on the only horse-
drawn tramway in Australia.
Day 5 - Robe to Coonawarra.
Travel on to the beautiful town of
Robe, where you can safely drive your car
onto the sands for a picnic or visit the
Naracoote Caves, a World Heritage Site.
Day 6 - Coonawarra to Mt Gambier. Visit
the astonishing Blue Lake, in the crater of an
extinct volcano. Or taste some of the myriad
local wines in Coonawarra, Australia’s ‘Other
Red Centre’ and explore the Tantanoola
Caves Conservation Park.
If time permits, you can continue along the
Great Ocean Road to Melbourne.
DRIVE THE COAST WITH
THE MOST
RECIPE FORA PERFECT SELF DRIVE
6 day self drive from £795 including care hire, ferries and accommodation
South Australia is so easy to explore by car.
Here are a couple of self-drives that we
recommend; our consultants will be happy
to provide you with more details or design
your own personal South Australia drive.
THE EPICUREAN ROUTE
4 DAY SELF DRIVE
If you travel for your tastebuds, this
culinary adventure around four of Australia’s
premier wine regions is for you. Stop in at
cellar doors, taste award-winning wines and
feast on gourmet local produce at
restaurants set amongst sprawling vineyards.
Day 1 - Adelaide to Adelaide Hills via
McLaren Vale. Just 45 minutes drive from
Adelaide, McLaren Vale is jam-packed with
award-winning wineries. Take your pick for a
tour and a tasting before lunching at one of
the great restaurants in the area. Then drive
up into the Adelaide Hills for a stay at one of
the many cosy cottages or boutique hotels.
Day 2 - Adelaide Hills to Barossa. Hahndorf
Hill Winery is an Adelaide Hills highlight and
their ChocoVino experience combines
everyone’s two favourite things – wine and
chocolate. Alternatively, head for Beerenberg
Farm and pick your own strawberries!
Day 3 - Barossa to Clare Valley. If cooking is
your thing, how about a hands-on cooking
class at the Casa Carboni Italian cooking
school in Angaston? You can also visit
the famous winery of Penfolds or
attend a wine tasting Master Class
at Jacob’s Creek.
Day 4 - Clare Valley to Adelaide.
There are scores of wonderful
wineries that you can choose to visit. Take
your pick from Sevenhills Cellars, Knappstein,
which produces both wine and beer, or
Skillogalee, all of which we rate highly.
4 day self drive from £495 per person including car hire and accommodation
Chapel Hill Winery
For more information, or to book, please call:
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