Post Convention Tour Options
After all of the hard work is done. Take the opportunity to see some of South Australia’s sights with your family and friends.
All tours operate with minimum numbers. All rates quoted include GST
Saturday 15th March 2008
Bradman Homage – A Cricket Lovers Tour
Depart: 2pm Return: 5.00pm
Cost: $70 per person (does not include lunch)
Internationally renowned as the world’s prettiest test cricket ground, Adelaide Oval was also the scene of the most dramatic match of the Bodyline series. Experience the ground at rest in its garden setting, and behind the scenes to soak up the atmosphere of one of Australia’s great sporting sites. To explore the secrets of the Scoreboard is a mystical experience. To cap it all off visit The Bradman Collection at the State Library. Here you can follow the life and times of the most famous cricketer in history through a well-presented exhibition. Listen to the commentaries of some of the most exciting matches in the life of this cricketing legend. Cap it off with a Coopers Ale at the historical Queens Head Hotel, which has enjoyed a long association with the cricket world.
Altitude with Attitude – Wineries of the Adelaide Hills
Depart: 1.30pm Return: 5.30pm
Cost: $80 per person (does not include lunch)
Altitude always equals attitude as cooler conditions make for better natural grape acidity – creating grape varieties with subtle flavours. This wine region’s high altitude and patchwork of valleys, gullies and ridges offers the necessary cool climactic conditions to grow quality grapes, producing elegant, stylish wines. On this tour you will sample tastings at various local wineries.
Sunday 16th March 2008
Vineyards, Olive Groves and the Sea
Depart: 9.00am Return: 4.00pm
Cost: $130 (includes morning tea and lunch)
Perhaps one of South Australia’s best kept secrets is the picturesque McLaren Vale where vineyards, almond orchards and olive groves all grow within sight of the sea. The region is known for its wonderful Shiraz and Grenache which are grown in many family owned boutique wineries where you can visit and taste their wines. As well as the wine this wonderful Mediterranean climate has encouraged the development of almond orchards and olive groves. On this tour you will enjoy a lunch, which showcases the skills of innovative chefs using the superb, fresh produce of the region.
Coorong Adventure Cruise
Depart: 8.00am Return: 6.00pm
Cost: $150 per person (includes lunch and afternoon tea)
The Coorong National Park is a majestic aquatic wilderness region only 80 kilometres from Adelaide and home to more than two hundred different species of waterbirds. You will enjoy a 6 hour cruise on the Spirit of the Coorong, guided walks of Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal cooking sites and spectacular scenery.