Leave the leafy terraces of Adelaide and drive south towards Cape Jervis, the mainland departure point for the 45 minute ferry journey to Kangaroo Island and the quaint seafront town of Penneshaw. The island shows nature at its wildest, with beautiful coastal seascapes, clear sea bays, and abundant fauna and flora.

A two night stay will give you time to explore the island, from the sea lion littered beach at Seal Bay to the rugged surf beaches in the south. And, of course, look out for the native wildlife, including wallabies and kangaroos, echidnas, koalas, penguins and over 200 types of native birds.

Adelaide > Cape Jervis | 110 kms

Kangaroo Island Seafront or similar

Return by ferry to the mainland today and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale as you head back towards Adelaide.

Skirt round the city and continue north to the famous wine growing regions of the Barossa and Clare Valleys. Set in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare is one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque regions. You will find plenty of vineyards to visit here.

Cape Jervis > Clare Valley | 250 kms

Clare Country Club or similar

Leave the vineyards behind as you head north into true outback South Australia and the majestic Flinders Ranges National Park. The land here changes from green and fertile to dry, semi-arid bush. You will pass through many rural towns and communities on the way, such as Jamestown with its informative Historic Settlers Museum.

Wilpena Pound is one of the most beautiful spots within the Flinders Ranges and you have two nights here to relax and soak up the vast scale and shear wonder of your natural surroundings. As many of the attractions are away from sealed roads, we have included a half-day 4×4 tour of this unique part of South Australia. An optional helicopter flight over the Pound is also available.

Clare Valley > Wilpena Pound | 290 kms

Wilpena Pound Resort, Aroona or similar

Return to the bright lights and busy streets of Adelaide today. Worth a stop is the historic seaport of Fort Augusta, There are the superb Arid Lands Botanical Gardens and a Heritage Walk & Outback Centre here. It is also the meeting point of the famous Ghan and Indian Pacific Railways.

Other stopping points include Port Pirie and Port Wakefield, as you make the long journey back to South Australia’s capital.

Wilpena Pound Resort > Adelaide | 460 kms