Luxury Road Trip in Southern Australia

Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley & Murray River

Best time to travel

Oct - Apr

Ideal length

10 nights

Perfect for

All

From (incl flights)

€8,049 pp

At a glance

International and domestic flights.
Private airport transfer as well as 5 days' pre-arranged car rental in Toyota RAC 4, or similar.
10 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, the Barossa Valley and Murray River.
Taste the delicious and world-renowned foods and wine of Southern Australia.
Spend days at leisure, delighting in the vibrant city of Adelaide, the Kangaroo Island bush, the rolling hills of Barossa and the secluded Murray River.

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Introduction

Embark on a discovery of Australia’s outstanding local cuisine, finest world-class wines, marvellous indigenous wildlife and spectacular scenery. Start your journey in cosmopolitan Adelaide before discovering native Aussie wildlife on Kangaroo Island. Travel to Australia’s wine capital of Barossa before finishing your journey with a serene retreat overlooking the Murray River. On this suggested itinerary, we will guide you towards the region’s most wonderful scenery and wildlife as well the most noteworthy food and drink hotspots. A tailored self-drive adventure, there is plenty of time for you to experience your own adventures enroute, stumbling upon spectacular vistas and meeting hospitable locals along the way.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Adelaide.

Your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your luxury heritage hotel, right in the heart of the seaside city of Adelaide. Your home for the next two nights, take in all your magnificent hotel has to offer, renowned for its culinary excellence.

Get to know Adelaide.

Explore Adelaide’s glorious history, stunning art and picturesque parklands. Dine out in a selection of fine-dining restaurants or delight in fresh seafood and wood-fired pizzas on the promenade. Alternatively, head back to your hotel for a sumptuous meal and drinks on the rooftop.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kangaroo Island.

Spend three nights basking in the gentle rhythms of farm life and discovering the diverse wildlife of the island through a range of activities. Take a walk through the bush, exploring a variety of habitats, perhaps encountering a koala or the Kangaroo Island endangered glossy black cockatoo.

Your next stop is Barossa.

Fly back to Adelaide and pick up your rental car. Head for the beautiful Barossa Valley. Your home for the next two nights, settle into your luxury property on a working artisanal farm, backdropped by the rolling hills of fruitful vineyards. Sample the flavours of the farms’ seasonal produce along with world-renowned Shiraz and Riesling.

Drive to your luxury retreat overlooking the Murray River.

Unwind on the peaceful banks of the tranquil Murray River, where you will spend three nights. Enjoy a range of experiences including a romantic sunset cruise or take a guided tour through creeks and wetlands showcasing the wildlife of the region.

Drive to Adelaide for your flight home.

Drop off your rental car before boarding your flight home. Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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What people are saying

“The OROKO experience was genuinely special. Hotels and experiences were very carefully chosen to match our expectations and tastes. Ten out of ten to all concerned.”

Aidan and Eileen – Puglia, May 2018