The Ultimate 14 Day Australian Wine Trip
DAY ONE
- Stay overnight @ Park Hyatt in an Opera House View King Room
Value: $2000
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DAY TWO
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Fly late afternoon to Adelaide, South Australia @ EOS – Sky City in City and rest up.
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Afternoon visit Cleland National Park for a Kangaroo and Hold a Koala
Value $1000
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- Sunset Wines in the Adelaide Hills with Winemaker Randal Tomich out in the spectacular vineyard.
Value:
Supplied: Randal Tomich
DAY THREE
Mid-Morning Private VIP tasting the next day @ Penfolds followed by lunch at Magill Estate. Penfolds Lunch and Private Tasting – Now #2 Winery in the world in Forbes (Nov 25).
Founded in 1844 the birthplace of Penfolds and its legendary Grange wine. Nestled in Adelaide’s eastern foothills. As you descend into underground cellars beneath the winery where you will sample Australia’s most famous wine, Grange in private tasting rooms, or dine at Magill Estate Restaurant—where seasonal degustation menus pair native ingredients with rare Penfolds pours—all framed by sweeping views of the city skyline and surrounding vineyards. https://www.magillestaterestaurant.com
Value $XXXXX
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Mid Afternoon transfer to the World Famous Barossa Valley. Just 50 mins north of Adelaide the Barossa beckons. Home to some of the oldest vineyards in Australia and some of the best wine in the world.
The problem is that a night or two is just not enough to soak up the rich heritage and the treasures the Barossa has to offer so you have 7 and 10 if you wish.
Seven days go in a flash and create forever memories — the kind my friends the world over still talk about.
It’s the characters and people that make the Barossa. The wine — some of the best shiraz in the world — comes from just 10 minutes down the road.
The Reserve Barossa is home base: wood fires in winter inside and out, a game of cricket on the lawn in spring, or a Saturday morning trip to the farmers market loaded with everything you need to make pizzas in the wood oven. Spend a slow afternoon soaking it all in, drinking superb wines you’ve collected directly from the winemakers.
There’s so much to do, it’s overwhelming. Sometimes there’s only time for three or four wineries and a meal each day — so a little local knowledge and a few introductions will go a long way.
Stay at The Reserve. Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms all with King Beds, Outdoor Spa with vineyard views, 3 Bathrooms. This will become your home right in the middle of Australia’s wine country for the next 7 to 10 days. The Reserve is on Seppeltsfield Road, the best street in the Barossa. No blackout dates. Just Recommending 120 days in advance to book this trip as it rents as a one house villa with many forward bookings.
There are over 150 wineries and 100 cellar doors and many great restaurants in the Barossa Valley. Here are just 10 of the best.
Value $15000
Airport Transfers included each way
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DAY FOUR
Shane Yeend will hand pick some amazing tasting sessions opening doors to some of the unforgettable characters and wines starting with…
Chateau Tanunda VIP Tasting and tour with Owner/Winemaker.
Château Tanunda is a Top 5 Wine Destination in the whole of Australia. An Icon of the Barossa, is one of Australia’s most historically significant wineries. Established in 1890, the Château is a cornerstone of the Barossa wine industry and is the site of the Valley’s first winery, as well as its first vineyards planted back in 1843.
The Geber family are custodians of a proud winemaking tradition spanning three centuries. They have put their heart, soul and passion into handcrafting some of the Barossa’s most collectable wines since 1998. The majestic bluestone winery and vineyards are a living testament to the colourful history and pioneering spirit of Australia’s most famous wine region. A VIP Tasting here and a surprise visit from John Geber and Lady Evelyn the conversations will make your year.
You can even barel taste some of Yeend’s own 2025 Blender Boys (Shiraz Grapes come from a shared vineyard with Henschke in Eden Valley and crushed at Chateau Tununda). Depending on timing will get a dozen of these sent to LA) We will make you your own custom label!
Mid-afternoon a VIP tasting at Henschke Winery #47 winery in the world from the World’s 50 Best Vineyards
Henschke is known for producing some of southern Australia’s finest shiraz, thanks in part to its 150-year-old vines that line its flagship Hill of Grace vineyard. An 1860s grain barn acts as the epicenter to grounds tours, where visitors can soak in the producer’s 150-year history.
A framed limited edition print of this famous vineyard from local photographer Dragan
Value $4000
Supplied: Chateau Tanunda/Henschke/Shane Yeend
DAY FIVE
Morning Helicopter flight over the Barossa with Shane or Barossa Helicopters (depending on dates).
Next Stop, Rockford, Rockford Basket Press is one of the most famous Barossa Shiraz’s. It’s a great venue
On your way there you will cross the actual Jacobs Creek on the main road and everyone from overseas wants a photo in front of this little iconic creek.
So an hour before Sunset grab some glasses from The Reserve stop by Tanunda Cellars and grab a bottle of Steingarten Resiling. Up on the hill behind Orlando (Now Pernod Ricard) head up Steingarten Road towards the lookout. Steingarten vineyard, meaning “stone garden” in German, was first planted in 1962 by Colin Gramp on a steep, rocky site in the Eden Valley. The first vintage in 1967 was the first of its kind in Australia. Sunset from here and a toast with this superb dry Riesling to Mr Gramp.
DAY SIX
Seppeltsfield Wine Tasting and lunch for 2 @ Fino. It is just sensational. Finish that off with “Taste a 100-Year-Old Tawny straight from the Barrel or even the barrel from the year you were born.
https://seppeltsfield.com.au/tour-discover-2/daily-tours-tastings/
Stop by the Gnadenfri Church on the way home. Walk up the driveway to the west of the Church and I think that is the best view in the Barossa. Once owned by Malcom and Joyleene Seppelt and Gnadenfri Cellar Door now owned by Torbruck. If to are looking back across the Barossa half way up that road to grapes to the left are the most expensive Shiraz grapes in the world, now in Torbrek Wine The Laird at $800 a bottle.
Value $860
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DAY SEVEN
Lazy morning at home.
Pick a winery or three or five on our street. It’s the best street in the Barossa.
Palm Trees line Seppeltsfield Road and has enough cellar doors to keep you busy all year. Visit our friends at Whistler (They have rescue Kangaroos in the enclosure there you can feed) Tscharke (Damien also does a great VIP in is special cellar for serious wine buyers). Prob one of the best wine tasting venues in the world. Two Hands, Barossa Valley Estate (Home of E&E Black Pepper Shiraz)
Or some of the super close gems. Peter Leahman, Langmeil (Barossa’s Oldest Shiraz Vineyard with Dorris a family friend) Laughing Jack, Pualmara
DAY EIGHT TO ELEVEN
I will work with you to plan each day. Days you will never forget. But you get the feeling of how this plays out. I have left the days 8- 11 open. There is so much to do. So many restaurants you will want to try have some down time and enjoy The Reserve as well. If I am town I will drive up and cook you Pizzas with all the good local produce.
DAY ELEVEN
Depart Barossa for Mclaren Vale
VIP Tour of The Cube with Chester Osborne – The Willy Wonka of Wine.
Have you got an Instagram photo at D’Arenberg yet? If not, it’s one of those places you just have to see for yourself.
It’s no secret that with the Cube and its stunning views of McLaren Vale, D’arenberg is one of the premier winery destinations in SA. Not only that, the Cube itself has been awarded for design innovation in the past.
As one of the most talked about pieces of architecture in South Australia and tourism alike, it’s little wonder. We are certainly awe-struck by the design.
Located in McLaren Vale, South Australia, the d’Arenberg Cube is a AUD$15million glass-encased steel and concrete structure that sits five stories high, in the middle of a vineyard.
The cube inspired architectural puzzle is four modules wide, four high and four deep, with the illusion of floating above the ground floor entrance.
The top two floors, housing a restaurant and the winery’s cellar door, are turned askew, rotated on their axis, with each floor offering 360 degrees views of the region.
Lunch Star of Greece
Drinks with Dougy Goven in the Cellar of the Victory Hotel (Also owner of the Star).
Overnight McLaren Vale @ CABN McLaren Vale
Stay in the heart of wine, coastline, and calmness.
Off-Grid Cabin Accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Just 45 minutes south of Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula is one of South Australia’s most accessible and diverse regions, and home to the world-renowned McLaren Vale wine region. With over 80 cellar doors, dramatic coastline, pristine beaches, and expansive national parks, this region is made for those who crave both exploration and restoration.
Wake slowly to vineyard views, enjoy a wine tour, or spend an afternoon along the coast. From tastings to tidepools, you’re never far from something extraordinary.
But if you’d rather stay in and disconnect completely, CABN has you covered. Soak in the outdoor tub at CABN X, light the fire, and settle in with someone special. Sometimes, the best thing to do is nothing at all.
These are just some of the things you can do if you choose to leave your CABN. If all you want to do is absolutely nothing at all, then you’ve come to the right place. Soak up the nature while soaking in the tub at CABN X, or fire up the fire at any of our CABN’s in winter and cosy up with your significant other.
Value $400
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DAY TWELVE & THIRTEEN
A couple of local Mclaren Vale wineries in the morning than depart for Kangaroo Island by Helicopter or Commercial Plane (depending on timing).
Pick up at Kangaroo Island Airport and transfers to Southern Ocean Lodge for 2 nights.
Southern Ocean Lodge has received numerous prestigious awards since its 2024 reopening after bushfire destruction, including the American Express Travel One To Watch Award 2025, Michelin Keys 2025, Resort of the Year in Gourmet Traveller’s 2025 awards, #1 Accommodation in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, and Best in Oceania in The Telegraph Hotel Awards, cementing its status as a world-leading luxury destination.
Value $11000
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DAY FOURTEEN
Depart Adelaide Home to USA