Signature Experiences of South Australia

Today’s discerning traveller seeks travel destinations that deliver unique and authentic experiences. To help fulfil this need, South Australia works closely with Tourism Australia, and in partnership with industry, to develop a series of Signature Experiences – a program which packages and promotes outstanding tourism experiences within a variety of niche areas and special interest categories. The program comprises of wineries, luxury lodges, golf courses, walks, wildlife, fishing adventures and Aboriginal experiences.


ULTIMATE WINERY EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIA

As the wine capital of Australia, it’s no wonder South Australia is home to the largest number of Ultimate Winery Experiences, offering a selection of the best premium wines, unique wine experiences and culinary excellence. All wineries are within an hour’s drive from the capital city, Adelaide.

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d'Arenberg

FLEURIEU PENINSULA
Inspired by a Rubik’s Cube, the d’Arenberg Cube is a five-storey architectural marvel incorporating sensory rooms, guided tastings, food and wine journeys, a fine dining restaurant and both vale and ocean views.
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Hardys Tintara

FLEURIEU PENINSULA
A visit to Hardys Tintara is not just about tasting wine, but experiencing the rich history that goes into running a business over 165 years. The Cellar Door offers guests a seated wine tasting experience to remember, and a selection of experiences to discover the rich history of Thomas Hardy and his wine empire.
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Jacob's Creek

BAROSSA
Visitors can embark on a fully interactive experience to blend their favourite Reserve range of wines, learn how Jacob’s Creek winemakers create their premium wines and be guided through the process to find their own style.
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Petaluma

ADELAIDE HILLS
Located only 40 minutes' drive from Adelaide city centre, in the township of Woodside, Petaluma offers a range of immersive experiences including limited release, back vintage and current vintage tastings from one of South Australia's most distinguished wineries.

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Penfolds Magill Estate

ADELAIDE
Tour the grounds of the historic Estate and indulge in a wine tasting or culinary adventure at the revered degustation restaurant or be treated to a taste of Penfolds Grange, arguably Australia’s most iconic red wine.
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Seppeltsfield

BAROSSA
With a 165-year history, Seppeltsfield has the world’s oldest, unbroken line of tawny port available for public tastings. Taste tawny from the year you were born along with a century-old tawny. The acclaimed Fino Restaurant is located on site.
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St Hugo

BAROSSA
Tour the Barossa grounds and vineyards, have structured or private tastings, and dine on a mouth-watering menu where the food is crafted around the wine. The Sainthood experience is for the most elite visitor-to craft their own blend of red wine.
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Taylors Wines

CLARE VALLEY
For three generations the Taylor family have crafted great Australian wines at their winery in the Clare Valley, South Australia. This idyllic valley is famed for producing powerful yet elegant reds along with world renowned Rieslings and is only a 90 minute drive from Adelaide CBD and under an hour from the Barossa.
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Yalumba

BAROSSA
Established in 1849 - the most historic family-owned winery in Australia. Tours include the Signature Tour where clients will gain an appreciation for their premium wines and Yalumba Unlocked to learn about local history, wine and produce.

AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE JOURNEYS

Australian Wildlife Journeys unite independently owned wildlife tourism operators. Offering sustainable tourism practices, they provide passionate storytelling, expert knowledge and interpretation, and world-class hospitality with a focus on ecotourism, habitat conservation and education.

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Australian Coastal Safaris

EYRE PENINSULA
The Eyre Peninsula abounds with coastal and land-based adventures just waiting to be experienced, and Australian Coastal Safaris has a range of tours specially designed to get the most out of this amazing part of South Australia.
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Exceptional Kangaroo Island

KANGAROO ISLAND
Share Exceptional Kangaroo Island’s rich, expert knowledge about the Island’s wildlife and habitats, ecology and history. Visitors can choose from a range of small group tours or curate their own private tour to take in all aspects of island life from the prolific wildlife to the vast untouched, natural beauty.
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Murray River Trails

MURRAY RIVER
Explore the Murray River on the Murray River Safari tour for your chance to see more than 90 bird species visiting the flooded lakes on Calperum Station. Migratory waders and white-winged fairy wrens are a highlight, as well as the impressive Red kangaroos, Emus and Koalas, just to name a few.
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Arkaba

FLINDERS RANGES AND OUTBACK
Arkaba Conservancy is an ancient landscape: a 63,000-acre privately-owned and carefully protected wildlife conservancy nestled in South Australia's Flinders Ranges and Outback. This 500 million-year-old range country is the epitome of getting away from it all. A place where sandstone bluffs mingle with ancient creek beds, graced with millennia-old River Red Gums watching your every move.

LUXURY LODGES OF AUSTRALIA

Relax, unwind and indulge in ultimate luxury at one of South Australia’s three luxury lodge experiences.

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Arkaba

FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK
Arkaba offers outback luxury at its finest. Visitors can explore the ancient Flinders Ranges landscape on a guided walk, spot native animals and dine on home-cooked country fare and recharge under a brightly lit sky.
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Southern Ocean Lodge

KANGAROO ISLAND
Celebrated around the world as the pioneer of experiential luxury in Australia, the new iteration of Southern Ocean Lodge has returned to crown the wildly beautiful clifftops on Kangaroo Island. The new-look luxury lodge bears a similar footprint to its award-winning original. Combining contemporary design, world-class dining and a personal connection with nature, Southern Ocean Lodge celebrates the resilient spirit of Kangaroo Island, its wildlife and its community.

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The Louise

BAROSSA
An idyllic luxury vineyard retreat surrounded by breath-taking vistas across the world-renowned Barossa Valley. Visitors can unwind in one of 15 private suites, relax next to the pool overlooking vineyards and rolling hills or dine in the acclaimed Appellation restaurant, featuring a seasonal menu based on the Barossa’s best produce.

GREAT WALKS OF AUSTRALIA

Step off the beaten path to uncover spectacular landscapes, native wildlife and beautiful flora.

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Arkaba Walk

FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK
Luxury lodging, wildlife and a walk to rave about. Traverse the ancient Flinders Ranges, a landscape dominated by the natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound. The rugged South Australian outback provides a spectacular backdrop throughout the four-day guided walk, as visitors spot kangaroos, wallaroos and emus. At night, indulge in a three-course chef-prepared meal and relax around a campfire before retreating to a deluxe “star bed”.
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Murray River Trails

MURRAY RIVER
Explore the great Murray River during a four-day small group walking journey. Watch the landscape change from red gum forests to dense shrubby bushland to wide open plains. Take in the local history, test your bird knowledge and look out for native animals. At the end of the day, sit by the campfire, glass of Riverland sparkling in hand, dine on local delicacies and unwind before retiring to a private room aboard the houseboat.
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Kangaroo Island Signature Walk

KANGAROO ISLAND
Discover the breathtaking wilderness of Kangaroo Island on a four-day guided hike along the remote southern coast. With chef-inspired meals, coastal treks and exclusive accommodation in historic (and newly restored) Cape du Couedic Cottages, this immersive walk offers raw beauty, comfort and unforgettable wildlife encounters on one of Australia’s most ravishing islands.

DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES

Connect with the world’s oldest living culture and see South Australia through the eyes of its first inhabitants.

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Southern Cultural Immersion

ADELAIDE
Southern Cultural Immersion is a Kaurna owned business sharing our culture on our Traditional Lands in Adelaide, South Australia. Join us to learn about First Nations history, significant Aboriginal sites, traditional practices, native plants and foods, and more.
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Wilpena Pound Resort

FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK
Join an Aboriginal guide to experience one of the Flinders Ranges’ most stunning natural sites, while staying at the Wilpena Pound Resort, learn about the landscape and biodiversity from the perspective of the Adnyamathanha people, take part in a Welcome to Country reception in Yura Ngawarla, the language of the local people and enjoy and learn their traditional songs, stories and culture.
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Wadna

FLINDERS RANGES AND OUTBACK
Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture with Adnyamathanha man Kristian Coulthard on a guided tour like no other. Enrich yourself with Wadna Cultural tour that tours run daily to Sacred Cannon, Arkaroo Rock from Wilpena Pound, also 10 min drive from Blinman.

GREAT GOLF COURSES OF AUSTRALIA

With five more golf courses recently joining the ranks alongside the Royal Adelaide Golf Club, South Australia is now on par with some of Australia’s top golf courses. All within easy access of Adelaide, they offer great hospitality, excellent cuisine, the best wines and unforgettable landscapes.

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Grange Golf Club

ADELAIDE
The birthplace of Greg Norman’s professional career, Grange Golf Club is one of Australia’s premier sporting venues with two internationally rated 18-hole championship golf courses and an award-winning function centre. All within easy access of Adelaide, they offer great hospitality, excellent cuisine, the best wines and unforgettable landscapes.

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Kooyonga Golf Club

ADELAIDE
A championship golf course in undulating sand hills just 15 minutes from the city centre of Adelaide. Kooyonga has been the venue for many international and interstate championships and has always enjoyed a high ranking amongst private clubs in Australia.
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Royal Adelaide Golf Club

ADELAIDE
The Royal Adelaide Golf Club is the jewel in the state’s golfing crown – a private course ranked in the World Top 100. Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, the course provides holes over and around enormous sand dunes along the coastline. Royal Adelaide maintains its beautiful natural setting and fundamental charm of a comparatively open links course.
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Glenelg Golf Club

ADELAIDE
Glenelg Golf Club is known as one of Australia's premier golfing facilities and is ranked inside the top 40 golf courses in the country. Strategic design elements and impeccable turf quality provide a memorable challenge for all players. This 18-hole course is only 15 minutes from the CBD and 5 minutes from both Glenelg and the Adelaide Airport.

Acknowledgement of Country

Standing on Kaurna Country, the South Australian Tourism Commission recognises the uniquely diverse Aboriginal communities across the state.

We value the knowledge Aboriginal people hold of Country and culture and are committed to growing genuine relationships with Traditional Custodians.

We will continue our journey of reconciliation and support Aboriginal tourism operators and communities to tell their own stories and share their culture with the world.

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Kaurna Yartangka yuwanthi, South Australian Tourism Commisionriu tampinthi wiwurra Yaitya Miyurna kuma parnaku Pirkurna Kanthipartu‑arra.

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