South Australia Self Drive Itineraries & Tours

Settle into your 4-star boutique hotel in Adelaide’s cultural heart, steps from galleries, restaurants, and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fresh produce market, Adelaide Central Market. Spend two nights soaking up the city’s famous food scene, historic architecture, and walkable charm.

Optional add-ons (not included):

Hahndorf Highlights half-day tour – Bavaria-meets-Australia in Australia’s oldest German settlement. Or the Murray River cruise – a full-day lunch cruise with scenic coach return through the Adelaide Hills.

Days 3 – 4: Kangaroo Island – Wildlife & Wilderness

Drive south to Cape Jervis (1.5 hrs) and ferry across to Kangaroo Island with your rental car. Base yourself at a charming 27-room property where wild little penguins visit at sunset. Spend a full day self-driving the island, exploring Flinders Chase National Park, the Remarkable Rocks, Admiral’s Arch, and Seal Bay, where endangered Australian sea lions bask on the beach in their natural habitat. Fresh local produce, boutique wines, and empty beaches round out the experience.

Days 5 – 6: Barossa Valley – Australia’s most storied wine region

Ferry back to the mainland and drive north to the Barossa Valley (1.5 hrs from Adelaide). Your 4-star resort sits surrounded by world-famous estates with a golf course next door and a spa on-site. Spend a full day at your own pace: cellar-door tastings at Seppeltsfield, Langmeil, and Henschke; the Foodie Trail for local artisan produce; heritage walking trails through historic Lutheran towns; or simply a hot air balloon at dawn over the vines.