Best of Barossa
A Taste of South Australia
Best of Barossa
This A Taste of South Australia food and wine tour travels through the scenic Torrens Gorge to the Barossa Valley. The Torrens Gorge is a natural chasm carved out of the Adelaide Hills by the River Torrens. If time permits the tour may stop at a local bakery to taste the best of the fine German pastries. After consultation with the individual clients touring, this tour is tailor made to meet clients needs, based upon the flexible tour itinerary below:
- Travel over Jacobs Creek to visit some smaller wine cellars, full of rustic charm who make wines in the traditional Barossa method, these include Rockfords and Charlie Melton. May include visits to other small wineries and meet well-known wine identities.
- Stop for a stroll in the German town of Tanunda with time to discover the small shops, many of which specialize in locally made crafts.
- Before lunch the tour takes the picturesque drive up to Menglers Hill for an unsurpassed view over the entire Barossa Valley. Then continue into historic Angaston – the more “English” village of the Barossa. Taking time at Angas Park which specializes in fine dried local fruits, or the local Cheese Maker who has won many awards for their farm cheeses.
- Lunch will be alfresco under the vines or at Vintners restaurant just out of Angaston.
- For those more seriously into wine the next stop might be *Henschkes winery in Keyneton”
- If time permits tour may visit small boutique producers such as Torbreck, Rolf Binder or Two Hands. A visit to Maggie Beer Farm shop is a must for food lovers.
- As an alternative, tour may travel through the picturesque villages of the Adelaide Hills to Hahndorf, the German village and taste the fine wines produced by Hahndorf Hill winery.
Details:
Inclusions:
– Experienced wine tour guide/driver.
– Wine and tourism information kit.
– Pre and post tour assistance.
– Wine tastings.
– Return hotel transfers.
– Refreshments en-route.
– Gourmet lunch.
Start time: 9:00 am
Duration: 8 hours
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.