The Barossa Escape
Escape to the Barossa Valley on this short break with a blend of iconic wine experiences, local flavours, and tranquil countryside living into a perfectly curated getaway. Wake up surrounded by vineyards in a stylish self-contained cabin, sip your way through premium cellar doors with a private guide, and explore the region by e-bike, chauffeured tour, or scenic drive. From sunrise hot air ballooning to gourmet tastings, this is your chance to experience the very best of South Australia’s premier wine region in comfort and style.
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This suggested tour costs from AUD$2,708 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Adelaide, finishes in Adelaide
4 days/3 nights
Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
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AUD$2,708
Day 1 - Travel from Adelaide to Tanunda in the Barossa Valley
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The drive from Adelaide to Tanunda in the Barossa Valley offers a mix of scenic countryside, historic towns, and vineyard views. Pass through Gawler for a quick coffee or stroll, then continue into the Barossa where rolling hills and rows of vines welcome you. Stop at iconic wineries like Jacob's Creek or Seppeltsfield for tastings and lunch, or take in sweeping views at Mengler Hill Lookout where you can stroll through the Barossa Sculpture Park. As you arrive in Tanunda, you’ll find yourself in the heart of wine country, surrounded by cellar doors, gourmet food, and Barossa charm.
For a relaxed Barossa Valley experience, Pindarie, situated on the western ridge, offers a family-run vineyard and cellar door set amidst sheep, pastures, and vines, where you can enjoy sweeping views of rolling hills with a glass of Rosé or Tempranillo. Gomersal Wines, a boutique winery, is known for its rich, full-bodied Shiraz, which pairs beautifully with a platter of local meats, cheese, and chutney, or try their small-batch gins made in collaboration with a local distiller. Rockford Wines invites you to sip and lounge among historic stone buildings dating back to the early settlement of Krondorf, with heritage and storytelling woven into every tasting, bookings are recommended. For a unique indulgence, the Grant Burge Meshach Cellar Door offers an ultimate wine and chocolate experience, pairing four premium wines with handmade chocolates from Just Bliss, all while enjoying stunning Barossa Valley views. Finally, Jacob’s Creek provides a flexible experience: use a map to pick a perfect picnic spot with a bottle of wine and gourmet produce, or enjoy a tasting inside the cellar door followed by a stroll along the scenic Jacob’s Creek walking trail.
Enjoy an in-depth experience, discovering the unique Double Barrel wines at Jacob's Creek winery. Your host will take you through the onsite display vineyard, before a tantalizing wine tasting. Discover how this select range of wines are first matured in traditional wine barrels, before being transferred into second-use spirits barrels such as whiskey, rum, tequila and cognac.
Your accommodation: CABN X Seppeltsfield
CABN X at Seppeltsfield is an elevated eco-cabin experience offering a luxurious Barossa escape. In each of the four CABN X, the natural light illuminates the space through floor-to-ceiling windows creating an immediate sense of calm and relaxation. Recharge in your own private sauna overlooking serene landscapes, or walk across the road for your first cellar-door tasting at Seppeltsfield Winery.
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 82 kms / 51 miles : 1.2 hours
Day 2 - Sit back and be chauffeured across the region to premium wineries
Uncork the historic Barossa, discovering boutique wineries that are big on character. With a flexible tour itinerary and a very small group of up to six guests, you'll avoid the crowds and taste the premium wines the region has become so well-known for. See, taste, smell and learn the difference between wine varieties like Shiraz and Grenache, or different styles of Riesling. Learn about the importance of winemaking techniques like oak aging or minimal intervention. Discover the history of the Barossa visiting world renowned wine destinations, and enjoy a stellar lunch at Harvest Kitchen, all part of one of the most sought after wine tours in Australia. No matter your level of expertise, your professionally trained wine guide will be sure to create a unique and intimate experience.
Your accommodation: CABN X Seppeltsfield
CABN X at Seppeltsfield is an elevated eco-cabin experience offering a luxurious Barossa escape. In each of the four CABN X, the natural light illuminates the space through floor-to-ceiling windows creating an immediate sense of calm and relaxation. Recharge in your own private sauna overlooking serene landscapes, or walk across the road for your first cellar-door tasting at Seppeltsfield Winery.Day 3 - Taste the very best food the Barossa Valley has to offer
Experience Barossa by e-bike! This guided tour start at Yalumba where you will take a tour through the cooperage factory before winding your way on your e-bike through the picturesque Barossa Valley. You will partake of a hot chocolate and cake at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, a wine tasting at Artisans and a cheese tasting at the Barossa Valley Cheese Company before returning to Yalumba for a well deserved delectable artisan platter for lunch.
Your accommodation: CABN X Seppeltsfield
CABN X at Seppeltsfield is an elevated eco-cabin experience offering a luxurious Barossa escape. In each of the four CABN X, the natural light illuminates the space through floor-to-ceiling windows creating an immediate sense of calm and relaxation. Recharge in your own private sauna overlooking serene landscapes, or walk across the road for your first cellar-door tasting at Seppeltsfield Winery.Day 4 - Experience a stunning sunrise as you float over the expanses of vineyards, before making your way back to Adelaide.
Begin your experience as you watch your pilot and crew launch the balloon to be ready for take-off! Experience a sunrise like no other, float in a hot air balloon over the gorgeous Barossa Valley as the sun is rising and the stunning light casts the colors across the sky to welcome in the day. Enjoy the mesmerising 360-degree views as you look out over the valley and countryside, sit back, and relax as you soak in the scenery for 1 hour in the air. Once you have landed, be greeted by the crew to pack up the balloon and head back to the office for a delicious breakfast, a glass of champagne, and the chance to chat with your pilot before receiving your 'Balloonatic Flying Certificate'.
Depart The Barossa Valley and head off along Gomersal Road, passing by the rolling fields of wheat and vineyards. If you haven't already, stop by the Pindarie Cellar Door to taste the multi-award-winning wines, and take in the 180-degree views of the vineyard estate. Continue on to the Sturt Highway and take the exit to the town of Gawler for lunch and a walk along the river. Travel for a further 45 minutes to reach your destination of Adelaide.
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 81 kms / 50 miles : 1.1 hours