Top South Australia 4WD Tours

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos.

Visit South Australia’s Barossa Valley wine region on this day trip from Adelaide that includes tastings at four wineries, plus a winery lunch. With a guide, discover Peter Lehmann, Chateau Yaldara and Langmeil Winery for a well-rounded winery experience that introduces you to varietals from both established and newer wine producers. Learn insider facts about winemaking in this renowned region, and stop by other attractions like the Whispering Wall and Mengler’s Hill Lookout. This tour is limited to 20 people.

Taste local wine at the best wineries in McLaren Vale on this small-group tour from Adelaide, with all transportation provided. Appreciate the wine samples without the worry of having to drive. Experience the scenery of your sojourn through the Fleurieu Peninsula. Lunch is included with a glass of wine. Groups are limited to 10 for an intimate experience.

Explore the Adelaide Hills and the town of Hahndorf on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Your driver takes you through historic villages that dot the Mount Lofty Ranges and stops in Hahndorf for the afternoon. Includes afternoon tea or beer tasting, air-conditioned transportation, on-board commentary, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels. Please note: Effective from May 3, 2018, due to roadworks on Frome Street, the temporary pick-up location for guests staying at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel and Mantra on Frome will be 16, Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at four or five wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Shingleback Winery for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Shingleback (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.

There are several first-rate wine growing regions near Adelaide—Barossa and Grace valleys and McLaren Vale come to mind—but none are as close to the city as the Adelaide Hills. This winery tour of the historic Magill Estate, located in the hills minutes from central Adelaide, is ideal for travelers who don’t want to spend time traveling to wineries farther away.

Discover the enchanting nocturnal world of Kangaroo Island on this thrilling after-dark adventure. Follow your guide on a 4WD safari and spot tammar wallabies, brush-tailed possums, and western grey kangaroos in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you might even spy boobook owls or echidnas.

Discover the highlights of the Barossa Valley wine region on a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. Explore at your own pace when you hop off at your choice of 10–12 wineries and eateries on the route. The full circuit takes about one hour to complete, and you'll have time to hop on or off at the selected stops. Sample the wine and food options (own expense) at your leisure before returning to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Have plenty of time to hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete, and you'll return to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

Spend a day in Barossa on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces countryside culinary delights like cider, baked goods and jam. You’ll visit both big and small wineries, for tastings of varietals like shiraz, plus check out local businesses like Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop and enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. You will be travelling with a guide, who shares information about winemaking in the region.

See Adelaide from the best seat in the house, by cruising along The Torrens River in the heart of the city in a heritage icon. Enjoy a 40-50 minute cruise with a running live commentary from our friendly skipper. Learn about the historical importance of the River Torrens surrounds and gain an understanding of how Adelaide is progressing as a city and why it's been ranked amongst the top liveable cities in the world! The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Questions are always welcome and picturesque photo opportunities a given.

Zip along dirt tracks, splash through muddy trails and venture off-road on this exhilarating quad bike tour of Kangaroo Island. See the rugged Aussie bushlands from the back of your easy-to-drive ATV as you follow your guide on one of four different itineraries ranging from 1.5 hours to 3 hours Choose to visit pristine beaches and spectacular viewpoints; challenge yourself on sand and gravel tracks; or soak up the scenery on a sunset tour.  Best of all: there’s no experience or license necessary so the whole family can take part.

Discover the dunes, lagoons, beaches, and birdlife of Coorong National Park on an adventure cruise from Goolwa, complete with guided walks on the Younghusband Peninsula and Cattle Point. Learn about flora, fauna, traditional Indigenous lifestyles, and contemporary water management as you explore this unusual ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy a cold lunch with tea and coffee, with afternoon tea served as you cruise back past the dunes to Goolwa.

Experience the best of Kangaroo Island on a full-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your accommodation or airport location. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s landscape, as well as points out wildlife that’s easy to miss without a trained eye. Stops on the itinerary include Stokes Bay, the Cygnet River Valley, and Seal Bay Conservation Park. Morning tea and freshly-prepared lunch are included.

Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.

Cover more of Adelaide’s top attractions in less time — and have heaps of fun in the process — on a 1-hour Segway tour of the city’s riverbank. Ideal for families, this tour covers Adelaide highlights such as Adelaide Oval, the Riverbank Bridge, and  Adelaide Zoo, and provides a historic overview of the Australian city. Small-group tour limited to 10 people.

Experience the thrill of off-roading on two wheels as you ride Segway’s rugged all-terrain x2 SE over the golden sands of Glenelg Beach. After a training session with your guide, head off on a 4-mile (6-kilometer) adventure through this historic seaside suburb. See sights including Glenelg Foreshore, Glenelg Marina, Patawolonga Creek, and vibrant Moseley Square with live commentary—and leave with photos and videos that will amaze your friends.

Australia is an enormous country, so join a tour to see as much as you can in a short time. On this ten-day, all-inclusive camping tour—starting in Adelaide in the south and crossing the outback to Perth in the west—you’ll experience sweeping desert and ancient forest, hike through national parks and learn about Aboriginal culture, plus much more. All activities are included.

The Murray River is Australia's longest river and the most stunning views are from the water. This short cruise is ideal for time-crunched travellers, taking in one of the most scenic sections in just two hours. Set sail from Goolwa, pass through the locks of the Goolwa Barrage, and cruise all the way to the Murray Mouth, where the river meets the Southern Ocean.

Although a tour through the Barossa Valley offers the chance to see some of Australia’s finest scenery, the best view of this slice of Australian wine country is from the air. Take in the totality of the Barossa region during this short scenic flight, departing from Hoffnungsthal Valley. This tour offers a perspective that’s not available on an on-the-ground wine tour; see the scale of the plantings in the valley, as well as the Jacob’s Creek winery’s extensive tank farm.

Explore Kangaroo Island without the stress of planning on a full day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your Kingscote accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s diverse wildlife, which many travelers find easy to miss without a trained eye. The day’s itinerary includes seal watching at Seal Bay, lunch at Flinders Chase National Park, and photo opportunities at Admirals Arch.

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with wild kangaroos, koalas, and fur seals in their natural environment on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island’s best bits. Hop aboard a 4WD for a custom-made itinerary, taking in highlights like Seal Bay, Cape Willoughby, and Dudley Peninsula. This small-group tour has a participant limit to ensure a personalized experience.

Meet the weird and wonderful residents of Kangaroo Island on this action-packed 2-day 4WD adventure, including round-trip transport by ferry or plane from Adelaide. Spot colorful birds, echidnas and Tamar wallaby on guided bushwalks; get up close to Australian sea lions and long-nosed fur seals; and see koalas and kangaroos as you explore the Flinders Chase National Park and Kelly Hill Conservation Park. This small-group tour has a maximum of eight participants and includes hotel pick-up, overnight accommodation and some meals.