Two Day Private Coonawarra Wine Region (Limestone Coast) Tour

South Australia's, Coonawarra Region! Experience it! Taste it! Appreciate it!

Coonawarra has a reputation for producing some of the finest red wines in Australia. The local winemakers consider one of Australia's most important wine awards, the Jimmy Watson trophy, as their own. There are over 25 wineries in the area. Most are multi - award winning wine producers. The regions famous stretch of terra rossa soil lies on top of limestone and with its abundance of under ground water and cool climate for much of the year, results in outstanding wines, especially cabernet sauvignon.

Explore Pathaway Estate, a beautiful country retreat surrounded by vineyards that stretch from the hill across the valley. Discover Naracoorte and admire the Naracoorte Caves and Bool Lagoon, home to 155 different species of birds. Visit Penola which is the oldest town in the Southeast and honored as the workplace of Australia's only saint, St. Mary McKillop and travel along the coast enjoying stops along the way for wine tasting.

Don't miss this opportunity discover the history, picturesque surroundings and of course South Australia's premium red wine region, Coonawarra.

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• Christmas Day (25 December)
• Boxing Day (26 December)
• New Years Day (1 January)

Departure Point: Your selected Adelaide area hotel Departure Time: 8:00am Return details: Approximately 6:00pm
You will be returned to your selected Adelaide area hotel, if specified at time of booking. Hotel Pickup: Please advise your hotel details at time of booking to receive pick-up and drop-off times. Itinerary: Day 1: Adelaide - Pathaway (L, D)
Depart Adelaide and travel by chauffeur driven vehicle with an experienced wine guide to the Southeast region of South Australia. Journey through the serene pastoral landscape to the heart of premium red wine production in Coonawarra.

Visit Pathaway Estate, located 291km southeast of Adelaide, this picturesque classic country retreat is surrounded by little more than a few houses and the vineyards, which stretch from the hill across the valley. Pathaway is an area just recently recognized for the quality Chardonnay and the exceptional character of the varieties produced. Enjoy sampling their wines plus a selection of wines from the region. With over 25 wineries in the area, most are multi-award winning wine producers. The region's famous stretch of terra rosa soil lies on top of limestone and with its abundance of under ground water and cool climate, for much of the year results in outstanding wines.

Later travel into Naracoorte and explore the mysteries of the underground world at the Naracoorte Caves and Bool Lagoon recognized by the United Nations Wetlands of International Importance. Wool products are also abundant. Enjoy a delicious lunch alfresco picnic style at one of the many picturesque wineries (weather permitting), or at the outstanding Hermitage Restaurant.

After lunch an option may be to stroll down the Petticoat Lane in Penola to visit the little craft shops. Penola is the oldest town in the Southeast and is honored as the workplace of Mary McKillop.

Alternatively, you may choose to resume visiting some of the fine wine producers of the Connawarra region. Some of the distinguished wine producers you may visit, include Wynns Coonawarra Estate, which is the oldest and perhaps the most spectacular in the area and also the most technologically advanced. Also visit Balnaves of Coonawarra and meet some of the Belnaves family producing their premium wines. Another notable winery that may be visited is the small Italian family run, Zema Estate winery, famous for their full flavored wines and Mrs. Zemas preserves.

In the evening, visit the elegant Pathaway Estate Homestead in the heart of the wine country and dine in-house.

Overnight Accommodation: Pathaway Estate Homestead

Day 2: Pathaway - Adelaide (B, L)
Today meet Brian Lynn a lecturer of Viticulture at the local college who also has his own vineyard and produces a wine call Majella Estate. Don't miss out on his brief tour the vineyard, an introduction to the area and the opportunity to sample some of the wines he has made.

Meet other local wine producers such as Penley Estate, Rymill Estate, Leconfield and Bowen Estate. Sample some of their fine wines before your return journey via the coast.

On the return journey, you may visit the newest classified wine region, Mount Benson and see vineyard planting's around Robe, the pretty fishing village. Travel past the wetlands of the Coorong, and enjoy a scrumptious seafood lunch before your return journey to Adelaide along the coast.

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