Ascot Probus Outings 2024

                          Explore the highlights of our day trips

 

As we progress through the year, more highlights will be added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Day Murray River with Adelaide Food and Wine Experience

 

Day 1: After arriving at Adelaide Airport, the day is spent touring by coach the highlights of Adelaide and places nearby.  First stop is at the Mount Lofty Summit for spectacular panoramic views of the Adelaide skyline.  Then meander through the picutuesque Adelaide Hills before arriving a Hahndord, Australia's oldest surviving German settlement.  The tour concludes with the coach passing many of the Adelaide sites - Adelaide Oval, Railway Station, Parliament House, State Library, Museum and Art Galley.

We then boarded our coach to  take us to the Proud Mary, at Murray Bridge.  Dinner is served on the boat as we commence our river cruise.

Day 2: The Proud Mary continues upstream through some fo the most spectaular scenary on the entire River Murray system.  Cruising continues past the many small river townships, with a chance to absorb the unique surroundings and with a late morning stopover in the historic town of Mannum.

A delicious lunch is served onboard before a late afternoon arrival at Teal Flat.

A highlight is a guided tour led by an acologist aboard the flat bottom boat, 'The MV Pelican' for a cruise along the banks of the river, experiencing the bird and wild life at close range.  

In the evening there is a traditional Australian barbeque on the shore followed by live Aussie Bush enterainment around a blazing campfire.

Day 3: We continue back downstreatm stopping mid-morning in picturesque Manam.  We board the Proud Mary Coach for a tour of Reedy Creek Environmental Park.  Discover this permanent watercourse from waterfalls, through swamps and wetlands.  There is a guided tour of the Reedy Creek gorge.

On arrive back at Murray Bridge, we board the coach to Adelaide for the second phase of our trip.

Day 4: Today's coach tour is an exploration of one of the world's best wine regions, the Basossa Valley.  Steeped in historyand German heritage, the area is renowned for its rolling landscapes of views, orchards and pastures.  Enter the Barossa Valley at Williamstown and start your Barossa experience by marvelling at the acoustic wonder of the Whispering Wall.  

Next up is a visit to Peter Lehmann Wines, located in the red heart of the Barossa.  With manicured gardens surrounding the historic stone Cellar Door, this winery is regarded as one of the Barossa's most picturesque destinations.  We then drive through to Angaston with a quick stop at Gully Gardens for dried fruits and confectionary.

After lunch, we make our way to the Menglers Hill lookout to view the 'Valley Floor' and vistas beyound. Enjoy a visit to a local celebrated providore, Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, Barossa Cheese Company and the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company.

Our last stopover is Seppeltsfield State.  Steeped in history, the beautifl buildings and grounds are definitely a must-see.  The Estate is also home to many other venues including Vasse Virgin which is a Skin Care company. The Jam Factory is a State Art Exhibition with working Artists and their studios and artworks.

Day 5: Today we explore the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.  The Fleurieu Penisula is home to internationally aclaimed wine regions, world-class culinary experiences and pristine natural attractions.  Travel through Strathalbyn and Finniss, view the Murray Mouth from the Coorong Lookout on your way to Goolwa.

Explore Goolwa's Wharf precinct before taking a scenic drive along the coast, stopping in Middleton at one of the local eateries for lunch.  After lunch, we continue the coast journey to Victor Harbour for a stopover before making our way to McLaren Vale.

Australia's viticultural origins began in McLaren Vale and the region's Mediterranean climate continues to drive the region's wine style and diverse food culture.  We visit the Richard Hamilton Winery for a wine tasing experience.  After a stopover at the Fruchoc Shop, we then make our way over to see The Cube at d'Arenberg Winery.

Day 6: This is a free day where one can select their travels.  The choices include the Adelaide Zoo with their Pandas, take a tram to Glenely, take the free tram to Rundle Mall and then onto North Terrace, visit the Art Gallery, State Library, Museum and Botanical Gardens.

We then transfer to the Adelaide Airport for our flight home.