5 day Adelaide Short Break Itinerary

Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia's capital city.

Cosmopolitan Adelaide brims with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. From spacious boulevards to vibrant suburbs, sophisticated architecture to lush gardens, the city has it all.

Adelaide's reputation as a foodie destination is well deserved. Famed for culinary creativity and outstanding produce, there is something here for every palate.

Adelaide is the Festival Capital of Australia - from comedy and cabaret to food and fashion, there's always something on no matter when you visit.

Accommodation: Adelaide - 4 Nights

Enjoy either a four hour walking tour that gives you an insider's view of the Adelaide’s Central Market featuring unknown local highlights such as hidden tunnels, visiting local potters and cheese makers and learning about wine. Learn about Adelaide and what makes it special. Experience local colour at a little cafe along Chinatown, Gouger Street and explore some of the famous and interesting public buildings around Victoria Square.

Your tour includes morning or afternoon tea and a casual meal with a glass of wine.

Your full day tour today blends historical wineries, wonderful regional food, breath-taking scenery and the people that make the Barossa Valley a truly world class region. In a small exclusive group you will visit four wineries, experience acoustic wonders of the Whispering Wall, walk alongside the oldest known Shiraz vineyard in the world (over 170 years old) and enjoy the delicious regional platter at Peter Lehmann Wines for lunch. 

Today is yours to explore Adelaide however you desire.

History buffs will love the exquisite churches around every corner, many dating back to the 19th century. For a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, join a cruise in search of wild dolphins — you can even swim with them if they are in the mood! 

Suggested Activity: Kangaroo Island 4WD Safari

For a thrilling day trip, a guided 4WD tour of Kangaroo Island can't be beaten.

After arriving by plane you will journey to Seal Bay for a guided walk among the colony of sea-lions. Next, explore Flinders Chase, the Island’s largest National Park. Driving through dense Eucalyptus forest to Admirals Arch and marvel at the Remarkable Rocks.

Feast on a fabulous BBQ steak lunch cooked by your guide before heading on to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Wander among koalas in the Tasmanian Blue Gum trees before returning to Adelaide exhilarated and happy.

Say farewell to South Australia today as you are transferred to Adelaide airport and board your onward flight. 

We know you will enjoy your 5 day Adelaide Short Break and hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible continent.