5 Star South Australia

• 6-nights of 5-star accommodation:
• Adelaide: Sofitel Adelaide
• Adelaide Hills: Mount Lofty House Estate Adelaide Hills
• Kangaroo Island: Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island

• 11 meals including 3 two-course dinners with included beverages on Kangaroo Island

• Experienced tour guides on tour days

• Private group transfer from Sofitel Adelaide to Mount Lofty House, Adelaide Hills
• One-hour scenic helicopter flight from Mount Lofty House, Adelaide Hills to Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island
• Air-conditioned vehicle for Flinders Chase National Park & Seal Bay Conservation Park tour
• SeaLink ferry from Kangaroo Island to Cape Jervis
• Air-conditioned, luxury 4x4 vehicle for McLaren Vale and Onkaparinga National Park tour

• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Today, head to the Sofitel Adelaide for check-in. Situated in the heart of the CBD, this elegant hotel is the ideal starting point for your adventure. Dive into Adelaide's vibrant gastronomy, cultural diversity, and heritage architecture as you explore this eclectic city.

Check-in begins at 15:00, but if you arrive earlier, you can store your luggage with the reception team at no additional cost until your room is ready.

Take full advantage of the central location and explore the nearby Riverbank precinct, indulge in the shopping delights of Rundle Mall, discover the cultural treasures of North Terrace, or savour the flavours of the renowned Central Markets (open until 15:00 on Saturdays) – all just a short walk away.

Please note: This package is self-guided. You will not have a tour leader throughout, but each of the tours in this package will include an experienced tour guide.

Overnight: Sofitel Adelaide

Meals included: None

This morning, check-out is at 11:00, and you'll be picked up from the lobby at 11:15 for your luxury transfer to Mount Lofty House.

Mount Lofty House, built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer residence, exudes a sense of grandeur reminiscent of a South Australian Jay Gatsby. Hardy's wife, Martha, described their lifestyle as "a kind of feudal splendour." The beautiful manor quickly became the state’s premier venue for lavish and infamous parties attended by Adelaide’s elite.

Upon arriving at Mount Lofty House, you can store your luggage until the 14:00 check-in and take advantage of the stunning surroundings. Explore the many Heysen Walking Trails around the property, where you can walk up to the Mount Lofty Summit and enjoy views over Adelaide City. Alternatively, visit the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens, located directly in front of the property, and stroll through their beautiful flora and fauna.
As the afternoon cools down, relax in front of one of the 15 fireplaces within Mount Lofty House with a glass of wine, read a book, or challenge someone to a game of chess.

Signature inclusions when staying at Mount Lofty House:

• Daily à-la-carte breakfast overlooking the stunning Piccadilly Valley.
• Welcome drink upon arrival at Mount Lofty House.
• Plate of our signature Mount Lofty House cookies to enjoy on arrival.
• Daily house welcome and history tour, including our seasonal signature drink.

Optional Activity: High Tea at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant
Sitting time: 14:00 (2-hour sitting)
The sophisticated ambience of Hardy’s Verandah, adorned with timeless decor and panoramic views, elevates the experience. From the meticulously arranged table settings to the attentive service, every detail enhances this refined indulgence. This high tea at Hardy’s Verandah is a harmonious blend of taste and luxury, promising an unforgettable experience.

Overnight: Mount Lofty House

Meals included: Breakfast

You have a free day to enjoy the local onsite activities and surroundings.

Onsite Included Activities:

• 08:00 Morning Yoga: Start your day with a refreshing yoga session.
• History Tour at 16:30: Enjoy a tour with a glass of mulled or sparkling wine.
• Heysen Walking Trails: Explore the trails around the property, leading up to the Mount Lofty Summit for stunning views over Adelaide City.
• Mount Lofty House Botanical Gardens: Walk through the beautiful fauna and flora right in front of our property.
• Relaxation Spots: With 15 fireplaces and numerous cozy areas, you can relax, read a book, or play a game of chess.
• Lounge and Billiards Room: Recently opened for guests to enjoy anytime.

If you explore the Heysen Walking Trails or Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens today, you can relax afterwards at the Terrace Bar by the fire pits, roasting marshmallows. Alternatively, head to the Arthur Waterhouse Lounge to enjoy cognac, whiskey, cigars, and aperitifs (beverages not included). With open fireplaces, cozy chesterfields, and a billiards table, you can unwind in the luxurious surroundings of Mount Lofty House Estate.

Optional Activity: Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant 4-Course Degustation Dinner from 18:00
Embark on a culinary journey as Hardy’s Verandah serves a seasonally changing degustation experience, following the ‘Valley to Verandah’ concept.
Please note: Drinks are not included.

Overnight: Mount Lofty House

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, prepare for your helicopter transfer to Sea Dragon on Kangaroo Island. Please be in the reception area of Mount Lofty House with your luggage 20-25 minutes before your transfer time. The team will take your luggage and escort you to the helipad.

Transfer times are at 09:00, 11:00, or 13:00. Your specific time will be included in your final documents.

Enjoy a private 60-minute helicopter experience from Mount Lofty House to Sea Dragon, Kangaroo Island, as you take in the stunning Fleurieu region. Relax and marvel at the breathtaking aerial views of the Fleurieu, Backstairs Passage, and Kangaroo Island. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will give you a newfound appreciation for the remarkable landscapes of South Australia.

Upon landing, you will be met by a representative from Sea Dragon. With 250 acres of breathtaking coastal estate, a stunning secluded beach, and ocean views from all boutique accommodations, Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island offers unrivaled beauty and tranquility.

If you arrive early, you can explore the local surroundings on one of the beautiful nature walks from the property, including Cape Willoughby Lighthouse and the spectacular Devil’s Kitchen, which is an easy 15-minute walk. The lighthouse, the oldest in South Australia, once played a crucial role in the state's shipping trade, guiding ships safely through the treacherous waters of Backstairs Passage. Devil’s Kitchen, located just southeast of the lighthouse, is a striking formation in the granite cliffs, especially impressive when large southerly swells crash into it during a storm.

Exclusively for Sea Dragon guests, there's a charming walk (5 minutes down, 10 minutes up) to the beach at Pink Bay, situated at the base of the property and just a short stroll from all accommodations. Picnic baskets can be provided for a delightful lunch on the beach.

To begin your three-night experience perfectly, warm yourself in front of the indoor fireplace in the restaurant, or relax by the outdoor fire pit while sitting among kangaroos and wallabies under the Milky Way. Enjoy their secret recipe of Kangaroo Island mulled wine or hot cider.

This evening, indulge in a two-course dinner paired with a selection of local Kangaroo Island and South Australian beverages, including beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options.

Please note: After booking this package, you will be prompted to provide passenger weight information, as helicopters have a total weight restriction of 135 Kg per person, including luggage. The combined weight allowance for each couple is 270 Kg, including luggage.

Overnight: Sea Dragon

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, you’ll have the day at leisure to explore the beauty of Kangaroo Island.

Your stay at Sea Dragon includes activities and experiences both on-site at Sea Dragon and on the Dudley Peninsula. These activities are available on a rotating schedule, depending on seasonal conditions, and guests can choose as many or as few activities as they like upon arrival.

The rotating schedule will feature two to three activities daily, such as:

• Premium gin tasting/cocktail-making experience (on-site)
• Ligurian honey experience (on-site)
• Visit to a sheep farm with a Kelpie dog and sheep shearing demonstration (nearby)
• Guided walks on the Sea Dragon property and to/from the nearby Cape Willoughby Lighthouse (on-site and nearby)
• Beach yoga (on-site)
• Birdwatching tours (on-site and nearby)
• Antechamber Bay and beach visit (nearby)
• Wildlife walks (on-site)
• Star talks (on-site)

Overnight: Sea Dragon

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, embark on the Sea Dragon Full Day Nature Tour, a journey filled with breathtaking highlights, including Seal Bay Conservation Park, a private lunch in a converted sheep shearing shed, Flinders Chase National Park, Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, Admiral’s Arch, and Remarkable Rocks.

Your adventure begins as you depart Sea Dragon, travelling west across the island to your first stop, Seal Bay Conservation Park. This park is home to the endangered Australian sea lion, with only an estimated 9,000 left. Seal Bay hosts the second-largest colony of this species. Walk through the untouched sand dune system and along the pristine beach with your experienced guide or a knowledgeable Park Ranger for about an hour, learning all about these beautiful mammals.

Keep an eye out for Rosenberg Goannas basking in the sun as we return to the vehicle and head towards Flinders Chase National Park, pausing for lunch at a converted sheep shearing shed with an open fireplace for cooler days. This private property is a haven for koalas and is the farm that supplies mushrooms and marron for our Sea Dragon menus.

Continue toward Flinders Chase, witnessing the rejuvenation of native bush flora following the devastating bushfires of 2019. Spend the afternoon exploring other well-known attractions in the park, including Cape Du Couedic and Admirals Arch, where you can spot Long-nosed fur seals relaxing or playing in rock pools. Keep an eye out for whales during the winter months!

After experiencing the magnificence of Admiral’s Arch, visit Remarkable Rocks for views of the rugged coastline in this diverse national park. The stunning rock formations and distinctive red rocks are a photographer’s dream. Learn about the early maritime history of this wild environment while spotting other native animals like echidnas, kangaroos, and various birds and reptiles.

Return to your accommodation around 17:30-18:00, allowing time to freshen up before enjoying dinner in the dining room with fabulous views over Pink Bay and the Backstairs Passage. Look out for Tammar wallabies on your way back.

Overnight: Sea Dragon

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, the Sea Dragon team will transfer you to the Penneshaw ferry terminal, just a short 25-minute drive away. You will catch the morning ferry back to Cape Jervis on the mainland, where your guide will meet you for your four-wheel-drive experience.

Your 4x4 adventure through Onkaparinga National Park will introduce you to the Yidaki and First Nations history. Your day will include a private three-course lunch at the owner's historic family homestead, nestled among the vineyards, a visit to the homestead's 134-year-old underground cellar, a premium wine tasting at a local vineyard, and a spectacular beach drive along Silversands.

You will arrive back in Adelaide by 17:00 where the tour ends and you are free to make your onward travel arrangements.

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. 

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19-related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated). 

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 20th September 2025.

Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 8 per vehicle.
*Please note that the included tour at Sea Dragon is a joined tour and may be more than 8 per vehicle.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for adults 18 years old and over. 
• No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Departure Dates
2025
May: 03, 10, 24, 31
June: 07, 14, 21, 28
July: 05, 19, 26
August: 02, 09,16, 23, 30
September: 06, 13, 20

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Accommodation Used:
5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)

• Adelaide: Sofitel Adelaide
• Adelaide Hills: Mount Lofty House Estate Adelaide Hills
• Kangaroo Island: Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 
 
Bedding Configuration
Double bedding only (subject to availability).

Day 2: Optional Activity: High Tea at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant - AUD $89 per person
Day 3: Optional Activity: Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant 4-Course Degustation Dinner from 18:00 - AUD $189 per person
Please note:
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 

• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer.
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer.
• Optional gratuities/tipping.
• Optional activities/tours.
• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance.
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation.

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER
Tour Guide: 
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader: 
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
Adelaide
Adelaide experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterised by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. It is the driest of all Australian capital cities. In winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature ranges from 15°C to 16°C, with average minimum temperatures between 7°C and 8°C. Spring (September to November) is a vibrant season, marked by blooming flowers and flourishing wildlife.

Mount Lofty
Located in the Adelaide Hills, its cool climate means vibrant whites are the lifeblood of the region with punchy expressions of sauvignon blanc and fine restrained chardonnay being the two traditional white varieties. However, with its unique topography that creates several microclimates, the region is also perfect for pinot gris and pinot grigio. Summer temperatures can range between highs of 23-26°C and lows of 12-14°C, winter temperatures can range between highs of 12-13°C and lows of 6-7°C.

Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island enjoys cool, mild winters (June-August), characterised by very low humidity. Spring (September-November) and autumn (March-May) are true shoulder seasons, where days can feel like winter, summer, or something in between. The island has never experienced snow, and slight frosts are rare, occurring only in the central part of the island.

McLaren Vale 
McLaren Vale is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world with unique interactions between geology, soils, elevation, slope, aspect, rainfall, distance from the coast and macro-climatic differences all contributing factors. Summer temperatures can range between highs of 27-28°C and lows of 15-17°C, winter temperatures can range between highs of 15-16°C and lows of around 9°C.

COACH TOUR
Meals:
For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify us of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage:
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER
Mobility:
If you require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:
A leisurely level of fitness will be required. 
Leisurely is described as light walking, including up multiple stairs, and occasional hiking, may involve uneven surfaces. Able to travel unassisted and get on and off vehicles and small boats. Suitable for most fitness levels and mobility.
Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Sightseeing:
Please note: If entry to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Embarking on your next trip is exciting, and while you hope the unexpected does not happen, it is best to be prepared. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance when making your booking. Whether it’s a potential medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, it's important to ensure you're adequately protected. For more information or advice visit https://www.tripadeal.com.au/travel-insurance

Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees
In the event the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.