SA's Vineyards by e-Bike

• 4 nights of 4-star accommodation
• 2 nights of 3-star accommodation

• Enjoy one included lunch, as below:
• October to April: Picnic lunch and a bottle of Lois sparkling wine at The Lane Vineyard
• May to September: Lunch experience at Beerenberg Farm

• Tour guide on Days 2, 3, 4 and 6
• e-Bike with panniers and lights
• All park fees
• Maps provided

• Daily luggage transfer on support vehicle

Welcome to Adelaide - a city known for thriving gastronomy, cultural diversity and heritage architecture. Once arrived in Adelaide, make your own way to the hotel accommodation where you can check in from 14:00. Enjoy an evening at leisure before your bike tour commences the following morning.

Please note: For those arriving prior to the check-in time, luggage storage is available at the hotel.

Overnight: Ibis Adelaide

Meals included: None

(Pick up from 08:00)
(Approximate cycling distance: 30 kilometres)

This morning, you will be picked up from your accommodation at 08:00 and transferred to Marino Rocks, where you will collect your e-bike and take a short ride to a cafe for coffee (included) and a tour briefing for the days ahead.

Afterwards, you will be guided along the Coast to Vines Rail Trail and the world-famous McLaren Vale. Winding along Marino's magnificent coastal cliffs and through the foothills of the renowned McLaren Vale wine region, the Coast to Vines Rail Trail offers simply stunning views while exploring the diverse attractions the region has to offer. While you’re making your way through the beautiful surroundings, your luggage will be taken to the accommodation in preparation for your arrival at approximately 12:30.

This evening, you will be staying at the spectacular Serafinos, surrounded by vines and ancient gum trees overlooking the magnificent lake. The Serafino story started in 1964, when Steve (Serafino) Maglieri arrived in Australia from Italy as a passionate teenager full of dreams. Today Steve’s daughter, Maria Maglieri is at the helm of Serafino Wine’s 300 acres of prime McLaren Vale vineyards.

You’ll have the remainder of the day at leisure to explore. We suggest visiting the iconic d’Arenberg Cube, which is a short 4.5-kilometre ride from Serafino.

Overnight: Serafino McLaren Vale

Meals included: None

(Pick up at 08:00)
(Approximate cycling distance: 15 kilometres)

This morning, you will be picked up at 08:00 and transferred to Hahndorf, where you will be guided along Main Street and to your first stop at the award-winning Udder Delights. Here you will enjoy an included cheese platter and freshly baked bread - and find some of the best artisan cheeses you’ll ever try! Afterwards, ride through the stunning Heysen - The Cedars property, home to the iconic landscape painter and early conservationist Sir Hans Heysen - before arriving at Shaw and Smith. Shaw and Smith makes wines exclusively from the Adelaide Hills, from varieties that suit the cooler climate: sauvignon blanc, riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz. Here you will enjoy a tasting of selected wines.

Next, it’s onto either The Lane Vineyard winery or Beerenberg Farm (see below) for lunch at 12.30. From here your guide will depart and you will have the remainder of the day to explore this picturesque, German-heritage town at leisure.

Please note: If you book during the following dates your menu is as follows. • October to April: Picnic lunch and bottle of Lois sparkling wine at The Lane Vineyard
• May to September: Lunch experience at Beerenberg Farm

Overnight: The Manna by Haus Hahndorf

Meals included: Lunch

(Pick up at 08:30)
(Approximate cycling distance: 38 kilometres)

This morning you will be picked up and transferred to Oakbank, where you will be guided along the Amy Gillett Rail Trail to Mount Torrens. This stunning bikeway is shared with walkers, those on horseback and winds 17 kilometres through small townships and alongside vineyards in the Adelaide Hills countryside.

Once arrived at Mount Torrens, the bikes will be loaded into a support vehicle and you will be transferred to Sandy Creek, where you will jump back on the e-bikes and ride along the picture-perfect Barossa Rail Trail to Lyndoch for lunch (not included). After lunch, you will continue on to Tanunda riding through the Jacob’s Creek vineyard, the Barossa’s first commercial vineyard. This section showcases some of the state’s most beautiful natural terrain. Every turn offers a new surprise as towering gums give way to sweeping vistas and vineyards, against the backdrop of the Barossa Range.

This evening, you will stay at the centrally located Barossa Weintal Hotel in Tanunda. The town is known for being the heart and soul of the Barossa Valley, filled with distinct church spires, cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shops.

Overnight: Barossa Weintal

Meals included: None

You will have today at your own leisure to explore the beautiful Barossa. We recommend exploring Barossa’s premium food, wine and rich heritage on the quality sealed cycling trail from Angaston to Gawler via the three main townships of Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Lyndoch.

The trail is a fantastic way to explore the region, some of the highlights include:
• Ride the trail to Angaston and experience Yalumba, Australia's most historic family-owned winery for six generations, which was established in 1849. This magnificent estate is located near the town of Angaston in Eden Valley in the Barossa region. Highly recommended!
• An icon of the Barossa, the Chateau Tanunda, which was established in 1890.
• Peter Lehmann Wines, a fifth-generation Barossan who established the winery in 1979.

For those wanting to get off the trail, you can head to the Seppeltsfield Barossa Historic Winery Estate, established in 1851. Often regarded as one of Australia’s most successful wine dynasties, the Seppelt family maintained ownership of their wine interest until 1985. Now owned by viticulturist and winemaker Warren Randall, who worked for the Seppelt family during the 1980s, and is passionate to continue the Seppelt family legacy.

Another recommended stop would be at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, one of Australia’s most well-known culinary icons. Inspired by the Barossa Valley’s abundance of fresh produce, Maggie is a respected mentor to many in the area and is celebrated for her entrepreneurial skills and natural leadership abilities in the gourmet food arena.

Overnight: Barossa Weintal

Meals included: None

(Pick up at 08:00)
(Approximate cycling distance: 35 kilometres)

This morning, you will be picked up and transferred to Athelstone, where you will be guided along the River Torrens Linear Park Trail. Lined with river red gum trees and reed beds, the trail runs along both sides of the length of the River Torrens, which you will follow downstream until you reach the picturesque Glenelg.

Once arrived in Glenelg, you will return your bikes and have the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the beauty of Adelaide’s favourite seaside destination.

Overnight: Stamford Grand Glenelg

Meals included: None

This morning, check out of your accommodation by 10:00, and make your own onward travel arrangements - following an epic adventure through the picturesque landscapes of South Australia’s most famous wine region.

Meals included: None

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

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Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 26th May 2024.
 

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $600 applies. 

Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Departure Dates

2023

September: 3, 17 

October: 1, 15, 29

November: 12, 26 

December: 10

2024

January: 7, 21

February: 4, 18

March: 3, 17

April: 14, 28

May: 12, 26

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Departure City

Adelaide

Accommodation Used:

4-Star

Adelaide: Ibis Adelaide or similar 

McLaren Vale: Serafino McLaren Vale or similar 

Hahndorf: The Manna by Haus or similar 

Glenelg: Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel or similar

3-Star

Barossa: Barossa Wiental or similar 

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights

Not available at check-out. 

Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people.

Child Policy

Package not valid for children.

Triple Share

Not available.

Bedding Configuration

Double or Twin (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 4, maximum group size 8 per vehicle.

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Optional gratuities/tipping 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Adelaide Hills:

Adelaide Hills’ cool climate means vibrant whites are the lifeblood of the region with punchy expressions of sauvignon blanc and fine restrained chardonnay being the two traditional white varieties. However, with its unique topography that creates several microclimates, the region is also perfect for pinot gris and pinot grigio. Summer temperatures can range between highs of 23-26 degrees Celsius and lows of 12-14 degrees Celsius, winter temperatures can range between highs of 12-13 degrees Celsius and lows of 6-7 degrees Celsius.

Barossa Valley:

The Barossa Valley is arguably Australia’s most famous wine region. Classified as warm climate, the Barossa provides excellent conditions for full-bodied wines with shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and grenache dominating the red plantings. Summer temperatures can range between highs of 27-30 degrees Celsius and lows of 13-15 degrees Celsius, winter temperatures can range between highs of 14-15 degrees Celsius and lows of around 5 degrees Celsius.

McLaren Vale:

McLaren Vale is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world with unique interactions between geology, soils, elevation, slope, aspect, rainfall, distance from the coast and macro-climatic differences all contributing factors. Summer temperatures can range between highs of 27-28 degrees Celsius and lows of 15-17 degrees Celsius, winter temperatures can range between highs of 15-16 degrees Celsius and lows of around 9 degrees Celsius.

OTHER

Mobility:

If you would love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:

A moderate level of fitness will be required. 

Moderate is described as requiring more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing.

Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Voluntary Changes

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.