Explore Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale: island walks, ocean cruises, and biodynamic wineries. Experience nature, wildlife, and local produce in Fleurieu Peninsula.
- The Joinery - Ease in to your day’s adventure on a scenic drive to the south coast.
- Granite Island - On arrival at Victor Harbor revitalise with a stroll along the iconic causeway to the historic Granite Island. Be amazed by the breathtaking ocean views and nature of the local area.
- Waitpinga Beach - Meet your captain for a 90-minute open-boat Southern ocean adventure. As you cruise along witness the spectacular Waitpinga Cliffs and look out for an array of seabirds such as petrels, shearwaters and cormorants. With a bit of luck, the playful local dolphins may even pop up to say hello! Looping around Seal Island see Australian Sea Lions and Long-Nosed Fur Seals basking in the sun or frolicking in the water.
- Victor Harbor - After your exhilarating boat ride sit down and enjoy a picnic lunch on the foreshore sourced from some delicious local eateries.
- Gemtree Wines - Next on to the eco friendly Gemtree wines. Enjoy a progressive wine tasting while learning about the biodynamic practices and philosophy behind this family owned property. Finish off the afternoon with a Vintner’s Platter and glass of Gemtree regional wine while admiring the expansive views across the vineyard. Relax and enjoy your afternoon drive back to Adelaide city.
- d’Arenberg - After a short drive through McLaren Vale wine region arrive at d’Arenberg winery with time to explore the famous cube. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine sensory room, virtual fermenter and many other tactile experiences in the Alternate Realities Museum.
- d’Arenberg Cube Alternate Realities Museum entry
- Local produce platter
- Wine tasting
- 90 minute Southern Ocean Boat Cruise
- Local produce picnic lunch
- Biodynamic Gemtree wines tour
- Return transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Experienced guide
- Tea and coffee
Spend a full day discovering the picturesque Victor Harbor and world renowned McLaren Vale wine region. This fully guided, small group tour will take you on a journey to discover the nature, wildlife and local produce of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Stopping at Victor Harbor for an island walk and open ocean boat cruise then onto McLaren Vale wine region to visit two iconic biodynamic wineries. This perfect blend delivers a touch of adventure, a hint of indulgence and a smattering of culture leaving you with a lasting impression of South Australia.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Note that the boat cruise is operated by Big Duck boat tours. The maximum passenger capacity (27) is higher than that of the rest of your pureSA tour.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking, noting that the tour includes an open ocean boat cruise.
- The boat cruise operates in the open ocean and wind and ocean swells can cause bumpy conditions. This cruise may be cancelled in inclement weather.
- The boat cruise is not recommended for pregnant women.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.