Get ready for a full day of premium wine, great food, local knowledge and plenty of personality as we head from Adelaide into one of Australia’s most famous wine regions.
Our first stop is the Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha. Stretch your legs, grab a morning coffee and snap a photo with one of South Australia’s most recognisable icons. Guests can also head into the wildlife park for the chance to get up close and even pat a kangaroo before we continue towards the Barossa.
Once in wine country, our first tasting is at Kies Family Wines, a family-owned Barossa producer with generations of history in the region. Enjoy a guided tasting of premium wines while learning more about the varieties, winemaking and people behind the cellar door.
Next, we head into Tanunda and change things up at Rehn Bier. Start with a tasting of locally brewed craft beers before sitting down for lunch. Guests choose their meal from the menu, with a wine, beer or soft drink included.
After lunch, there’s a little flexibility built into the day. Guests can stay for an additional wine tasting or head out to explore Tanunda Main Street, browse the local shops, grab a coffee and enjoy some free time in the heart of the Barossa.
Then it’s back to the wine at Château Tanunda, one of the region’s most recognisable and impressive historic estates. Take in the grand surroundings before enjoying another guided premium Barossa wine tasting.
From here, we make our way to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views across vineyards, rolling countryside and the Barossa Valley below. It’s a great photo stop and a chance to appreciate the scale of the region.
Next comes something sweet at Melba’s Chocolates Barossa, where guests enjoy a tasting of South Australian chocolates and locally made favourites.
Our final major stop is the iconic Seppeltsfield Estate, where guests can choose how they would like to spend their time. Those keen to continue tasting can purchase an optional Seppeltsfield wine tasting, with experiences generally ranging from $15 to $35 per person, or try an optional Prohibition Gin tasting for approximately $24.
Alternatively, guests can explore the historic estate, visit Vasse Virgin, browse JamFactory, discover local makers and shops or simply enjoy some free time around the property.
We then make our way back to Adelaide, arriving at approximately 5:30pm.
With premium Barossa wine, local craft beer, lunch, chocolate, iconic estates, scenic views and flexible choices along the way, this is a quality Barossa wine experience with the fun, social atmosphere Groovy is known for.