KANGAROO ISLAND

& SOUTHAUSTRALIAAS ONLY BRIDGE & WICKERS

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A sun drizzled landscape brimming with lush vineyards, sandy beaches, epic landscapes and platters

filled with sumptuous food.

South Australia is often described as

‘Australia in one’ and it’s easy to see

why. It boasts many unique places

of cultural, natural and spiritual

significance. Its 2,000 mile coastline has

fantastic fishing, boating and surfing.

And for wildlife you can’t beat Kangaroo

Island, a zoo without fences, where

kangaroos and koalas abound, set in an

ocean that teems with fish, sea lions,

penguins, and even whales.

With wine and seafood aplenty, an

accessible Outback, stunning coastal

scenery and the warmest of welcomes,

South Australia is the country in a

nutshell. From the tree-lined boulevards

of its capital, Adelaide, to the rocky and

remote Flinders Ranges, no one knows

South Australia better than Bridge &

Wickers. Our specialist consultants would

be delighted to tailor-make your holiday

to this incredible destination.

BRIDGE & WICKERSP A R T O F T H E U L T I M A T E T R A V E L C O M P A N Y

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W E S T E R NA U S T R A L I A

N O R T H E R NT E R R I T O R Y

Q U E E N S L A N D

N E W S O U T HW A L E S

VICTORIA

T A S M A N I A

Perth

Darwin

Cairns

Sydney

Hobart

Brisbane

ALICE SPRINGS

Canberra

Melbourne

WhyallaStreaky Bay

Coober Pedy

Hawker

Kingscote

Robe

Port Lincoln

Port Augusta

Adelaide

Barossa

Flinders Ranges

Eyre Peninsula

Lake Eyre National Park

Lake GairdnerNational Park

Gawler RangesNational Park

Nullabor National Park

Kangaroo Island

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Freedom isn’t a state of mind,

it’s an island. And what an

island! Minutes from

the mainland, but

a million miles

away in other respects, Kangaroo Island

is a unique, unspoilt sanctuary for wildlife

and a place of natural, rugged beauty.

Just a short flight from Adelaide, it is one of

the best places to see the widest range of

Australian native animals in

their natural habitat.

There’s so much to do on

Kangaroo island: explore

untouched bushland, fish

on pristine beaches, observe

the wildlife on an eco tour or

take a self drive. Visit Seal

Bay and watch sea lions as

they rest, play and surf the

waves, or follow the Kangaroo

Island Shipwreck Trail along

the spectacular coast. Visit

Flinders Chase National Park and

watch the abundant wildlife, or

go bushwalking along trails

through forests that open up to

stunning beaches. And visit the

HOP OVERTO KANGAROO

ISLAND

Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch which

reveal the amazing wild forces of nature.

Few places in the world are as committed to

sustainable tourism as Kangaroo Island. It is

protected through conservation zoning,

wildlife reserves and heritage listings, and

the local population are totally dedicated to

the cause. KI (as it’s known to the locals) is

an easy island to explore. Hire a car on the

mainland and take the short ferry ride across

and then discover its delights under your

own steam. Alternatively we have lots of

small group guided tours which we can

arrange. You can find details of one of our

favourites overleaf.

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Admirals Arch

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Day 1 - Flinders Chase National Park

This two-day tour of Kangaroo Island starts

at the airport on your arrival from Adelaide

and includes the Flinders Chase National

Park, and a visit to a 20,000 strong fur seal

colony at Admirals Arch, a spectacular

coastal grotto. You will also see Remarkable

Rocks, a cluster of huge natural granite

sculptures (think Henry Moore meets

Salvador Dali) and enjoy a memorable picnic

in the bush. You’ll stay the night at Stranraer

Homestead, a family run 1920s farmhouse

with a wraparound veranda and a spread of

5,000 acres. It’s very traditional in style, with

open fires in all four bedrooms and lots of

little comforting touches like the basket full

of woolly slippers just inside the door and a

set of Driza-Bones just in case the weather

turns wild. It’s right in the middle of the island,

with great views, and the food is terrific.

Day 2 - Seal Bay

On day two you’ll travel through some of

the island’s best farming country to the

North Coast and Lathami Conservation Park

where you’ll walk quietly through the bush

with your guide looking for wallabies, koalas

and kangaroos (what makes that noise,

whose tracks are those, and who left THAT

little pile there?) After another fine bush

picnic you’ll walk along the beach to see the

sea lions loafing, playing, nursing and

occasionally scrapping on the beach at Seal

Bay. In the late afternoon, return to the

airport for your flight back to Adelaide.

Our two day ‘KI in Style’ tour costs from £775 pp, including small group

touring, flights and accommodation at Stranraer Homestead

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DISCOVER KANGAROO ISLAND ON A TWO DAY SMALL GROUP GUIDED TOUR

Kangaroo Island, just a hop away from

Adelaide is one of the best places on the

continent to see a menagerie of native

animals in its natural habitat, including many

rare species. It’s the Galapagos of Down

Under. Even in a day on KI you are likely to

spot koalas and wallabies (5,000 of the latter

to every person!), emus and kangaroos,

possums and penguins, seals and sea lions

and birdlife from cockatoos to ospreys.

Divorced from the mainland 10,000 years

ago, its evolution has been free of feral pests

and predators such as foxes. The entire

island has barely changed since explorer

Matthew Flinders first stepped ashore

back in 1802.

Remarkable Rocks

KANGAROO ISLAND

STAY IN STYLE

Kangaroo Island is dotted

with wonderful places to

stay, ranging from simple

homesteads to luxury boutique

hotels. Our recommendation is for

a minimum of two nights to truly relax and

experience this idyllic island paradise.

SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE

Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s premier

luxury lodge, offering a unique and exclusive

travel experience. Located on top of a

secluded cliff overlooking a rugged stretch

of coast, the lodge commands peerless

views of the wild Southern Ocean and

pristine Kangaroo Island wilderness.

Sensitive, intimate and sophisticated,

Southern Ocean Lodge is a sanctuary

of refined comfort and style.

STRANRAER HOMESTEAD

Converted from a delightful

1920s homestead, Stranraer

offers unique accommodation

on a working farm which

produces prime lamb, wool

and grain. It offers a country

experience with peace and

tranquillity. Adding to its beauty,

the property has two large, bird filled

lagoons (including cape barren geese and

musk duck) and is surrounded by beautiful

scenery. It makes a comfortable and

convenient base for exploring more of

Kangaroo Island.

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A two night stay costs from £1416 pp

includes all à la carte meals, beverages

(including spirits and premium wines)

and small group 4-wheel drive touring.

A stay at Stranraer Homestaed

costs from £254 per room, based on two

people sharing per night

Southern Ocean Lodge

Stranraer Homestead

A TASTE OF

SOUTHAUSTRALIA

BEST OF THE BAROSSA TOUR

This tailor-made escorted wine-lovers tour

takes you through through the scenic

Torrens Gorge and includes lunch at Vintners

Restaurant or a gourmet picnic. You will visit

leading wineries such as Peter Lehmann,

Torbreck, Henschke and Rockfords.

Tour from £272 per person

THE LOUISE, BAROSSA

Positioned on top of a gentle hill with

sweeping vistas across thousands of acres of

verdant vineyards, The Louise is a luxury

boutique hotel offering inspired design and

extensive private space and is home to the

award-winning Appellation restaurant, which

offers some of Australia’s finest cuisine.

Two nights from £299 per person

A TEMPTING TOUR OF McLAREN VALE

This one day tour starts with a visit to the

picturesque town of Clarendon and the

Coriole winery. After sampling the innovative

wines at the d’Arenberg winery and a delicious

lunch you will visit a selection of other

boutique wineries before returning to Adelaide.

Tour from £268 per person

South Australia is renowned for

its wineries in the Barossa,

Clare Valley and McLaren Vale.

And its capital, Adelaide, is home to a

huge variety of top-class restaurants

bars and hotels.

Adelaide is a pretty city, complete with

spacious boulevards, interesting architecture

and lush gardens. Indulge in some retail

therapy at Rundle Mall, or sample the variety

of tastes on offer at the famed Adelaide

Central Market. With its lively restaurant and

small bar scene the city has a real

cosmopolitan feel and there

is a wide choice of places to

stay, from stylish boutique

hotels to spacious apartments.

You might also like to hop

on a tram from the city centre

to the delightful seaside suburb

of Glenelg and enjoy the sea air

with a walk on the prom.

The Barossa and Clare Valleys are

among the oldest wine growing

regions of Australia; their famous

names include wines such as Peter

Lehman and Penfolds.

Just 40 kms south of Adelaide is the

McLaren Vale region with its rolling vine-

covered hills.

If you prefer not to drive, Bridge & Wickers

can arrange personalised wine tours, such as

the ones detailed opposite and we can

recommend places to stay, like The Louise in

the heart of the Barossa.

Chapel Hill Winery

The Louise

Penfolds Magill Estate

Central Markets, Adelaide

ARKABA HOMESTEAD, FLINDERS RANGES Arkaba’s 60,000 acre private conservancy is home to a wondrous variety of bird and wildlife. Guests enjoy the five bedroom 1850’s homestead and private guiding while a few ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ touches ensure comfort, and a truly memorable experience.

2 nights from £1023 per person twin share including full board and full touring

RAWNSLEY PARK STATION ECO VILLASThese luxury Eco Villas are the ultimate in Flinders Ranges accommodation. Set on a private and secluded site, within easy reach of the main Rawnsley Park facilities, these stylish and contemporary villas boast uninterrupted views of Wilpena Pound.

2 nights from £271 per person, including breakfast provisions

IKARA SAFARI CAMP, WILPENA POUNDLove the idea of sleeping under canvas in a stunning natural environment, but not so keen on “roughing it”? Ikara Safari Camp offers a new ‘glamping’ experience; safari tents, including king size beds and en-suite bathrooms, set amongst river red gums, native pines and abundant wildlife.

2 nights, with breakfast and dinner, from £200 per person

South Australia’s outback is

easily accessible. Within 2.5

hours drive from Adelaide you’ll find

yourself in the southern Flinders Ranges.

This is a land of magnificent mountains,

glowing red in the sunset, with caps of

lichen covered rocks and razored edges.

Spend a few days at one of our

selection of properties in the

Outback and you’ll feel

immersed in nature with emus

and kangaroos passing by and

wedge-tailed eagles soaring

overhead. The landscape was

summed up perfectly by

South Australian artist Hans

Heysen: “the bones of the

earth laid bare”. Its layers,

colours and vastness provide

an almost intimidating reminder that we are

only on this earth for a short time.

THE WILDAND WONDERFUL

OUTBACK

Ikara Safari Camp, Wilpena Pound

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Rawnsley Park Station

Arkaba

Wilpena Pound

A road trip along South

Australia’s south coast

offers something for

everyone. Taste wines from

the Coonawarra region, four-wheel drive

along pristine beaches, kayak the waterways

of the Coorong or discover the natural

wonders of Kangaroo Island.

SOUTHERN OCEAN 6 DAY SELF DRIVE

Day 1 - Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. Enjoy

a drive through the McLaren Vale wine region

before catching the ferry from Cape Jervis for

a stay on this natural wildlife wonderland.

Day 2 - Kangaroo Island. Explore this unique

Island, and witness the amazing forces of

nature at Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase

National Park, which is also home to a colony

of New Zealand fur seals. Alternatively, give

yourself an adrenalin rush with a quad bike

ride or try your hand at sandboarding.

Day 3 - Kangaroo Island to Victor Harbor.

Spend the morning amongst the island’s

amazing wildlife, or head for the Remarkable

Rocks, shaped by the forces of nature.

Day 4 - Victor Harbor to Robe. Try the Big

Duck Boat Tour, a spectacular ocean

experience that can get you up close to seals,

dolphins and even whales (in season) or

perhaps take a ride on the only horse-

drawn tramway in Australia.

Day 5 - Robe to Coonawarra.

Travel on to the beautiful town of

Robe, where you can safely drive your car

onto the sands for a picnic or visit the

Naracoote Caves, a World Heritage Site.

Day 6 - Coonawarra to Mt Gambier. Visit

the astonishing Blue Lake, in the crater of an

extinct volcano. Or taste some of the myriad

local wines in Coonawarra, Australia’s ‘Other

Red Centre’ and explore the Tantanoola

Caves Conservation Park.

If time permits, you can continue along the

Great Ocean Road to Melbourne.

DRIVE THE COAST WITH

THE MOST

RECIPE FORA PERFECT SELF DRIVE

6 day self drive from £795 including care hire, ferries and accommodation

South Australia is so easy to explore by car.

Here are a couple of self-drives that we

recommend; our consultants will be happy

to provide you with more details or design

your own personal South Australia drive.

THE EPICUREAN ROUTE

4 DAY SELF DRIVE

If you travel for your tastebuds, this

culinary adventure around four of Australia’s

premier wine regions is for you. Stop in at

cellar doors, taste award-winning wines and

feast on gourmet local produce at

restaurants set amongst sprawling vineyards.

Day 1 - Adelaide to Adelaide Hills via

McLaren Vale. Just 45 minutes drive from

Adelaide, McLaren Vale is jam-packed with

award-winning wineries. Take your pick for a

tour and a tasting before lunching at one of

the great restaurants in the area. Then drive

up into the Adelaide Hills for a stay at one of

the many cosy cottages or boutique hotels.

Day 2 - Adelaide Hills to Barossa. Hahndorf

Hill Winery is an Adelaide Hills highlight and

their ChocoVino experience combines

everyone’s two favourite things – wine and

chocolate. Alternatively, head for Beerenberg

Farm and pick your own strawberries!

Day 3 - Barossa to Clare Valley. If cooking is

your thing, how about a hands-on cooking

class at the Casa Carboni Italian cooking

school in Angaston? You can also visit

the famous winery of Penfolds or

attend a wine tasting Master Class

at Jacob’s Creek.

Day 4 - Clare Valley to Adelaide.

There are scores of wonderful

wineries that you can choose to visit. Take

your pick from Sevenhills Cellars, Knappstein,

which produces both wine and beer, or

Skillogalee, all of which we rate highly.

4 day self drive from £495 per person including car hire and accommodation

Chapel Hill Winery

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