We had a GREAT experience working with Dianne and her firm GoWalkAbout Travel. (…) She has deep knowledge of the accommodations, sights and adventures, earned over many years of experience, but happily finds the new and innovative.
Adelaide And Surrounds
Adelaide and its surrounds are located in South Australia in the lower central region of Australia. If you are looking for a city full of culture, arts & entertainment, culinary and wine delights, and festivals galore, you must visit Adelaide and South Australia(opens in a new tab)! Home to some of the best entertainment and sporting events, such as the Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and the annual agricultural show and state fair, The Royal Adelaide Show. The Festival season begins in early autumn. Foodies are not left out. They have a festival for that too! The Adelaide Hills Crush Festival is a celebration of everything to eat, drink, and even clothing to wear! The Crush is held towards the end of the winter.
South Australia is a wine; wilderness lovers delight in Kangaroo Island, The Barossa Valley, The Limestone Coast, and the Murray River.
You can take a free tram ride from Adelaide to beachy Glenelg, a lovely seaside resort in Holdfast Bay.
If you want something different, let us organize a 2 or 5-night trip cruising the famous Murray River on a paddle steamer.
Things To See And Do In Adelaide, South Australia
Take a stroll along the cultural stretch of North Terrace. Close by is the Art Gallery of South Australia; The Migration Museum, a social history museum detailing the early settlers to the region; and the State Library.
The Adelaide Oval – the legendary cricket ground hosts interstate and international cricket matches in summer and AFL and state football games in winter. The Oval is also home to the statue of one of the greatest players of all, Sir Donald Bradman and the Bradman Collection.
Antique Lovers - will appreciate the Martindale Hall, an 1880 manor home, and The Carrick Home, a period home with nearly all of the original contents and grounds intact!
Visit Kangaroo Island – is home to sea lions, wallabies, koalas, birds, fish, and other marine life. You may even get to meet some of the little penguins on the Kingscote foreshore. Flinders Chase is the island’s largest park, other attractions include Remarkable Rocks and The Admiral Arch. We suggest at least an overnight stay in a local homestay on Kangaroo Island.
The Ghan Train – Adelaide is also the gateway for the famous Ghan Train which travels to Alice Springs and further north to Darwin.
Visit Glenelg – Grab a Tram out to Adelaide's best-known city beach. Glenelg Beach is 20 minutes away and well worth a trip to walk the promenade and the Jetty, enjoy the sidewalk cafes and restaurants, enjoy a dip in the Ocean and watch a sunset.
Lovers Of Wine – Adelaide can be the starting point for tours of the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Clare Valley vineyards. Chateau Yaldara, Peter Lehmann, Langmeil Winery, and the Murray Street vineyards are just a few of the gems where you can stop for a tour and a tasting. Langmeil Winery houses one of Australia’s oldest surviving vineyards. The iconic Freedom Shiraz is produced from their 160-year-old vines The Barossa Gourmet Weekend is held every August and is an opportunity for each cellar door to showcase their wines and local gourmet delights. The Barossa Valley is home to the Butcher, Baker, and Winemaker Trail that celebrates the culinary traditions of the region. You can sample some of the local fruits and cheeses all with a glass of wine of course! One of Australia’s most loved cooks, Maggie Beer has opened a culinary shop chocked full of local produce and merchandise. Tastings are available, as well as limited edition produce and cooking demonstrations.
Whether you are from Phoenix, Montreal, or in-between this region is well worth a good 4-day stopover to experience all it has to offer.
Contact your Adelaide, Australia Travel Specialists to learn more.
What Our Past Travelers Have to Say
G’day Dianne. Thank you! You listened well and organized our trip extremely well. Pick up and delivery times were spot on. The hotels were all good to great. (…) I just wanted to let you know that we appreciated everything you did to arrange a wonderful trip.
42 Days, 2 Countries, 6 States, 1 Territory, 15 Cities/Locations, 14 Flights and not a single mishap. On top of that, we had a GREAT TIME! A TRIP OF A LIFE-TIME! Our six week adventure to Australia and Singapore was our most memorable vacation to date. (…) Dianne is a wonderful find and without hesitation we recommend her to family and friends. Dianne will certainly be organizing our next adventure.
(…) Dianne put together an incredible New Zealand trip for us – we travelled from one tip to the other, East and West included. I would have thought Dianne knew me from childhood as every spot we visited or stayed at – was exactly what I would have chosen myself (had I known the country). (…)
Dianne planned a fantastic honeymoon for us. (…) We gave her an idea of the things and activities that we like to do and she just rolled with it! We didn’t really know much about either place, so didn’t have too much of a preference of where we wanted to go, but with her knowledge she was able to send us to some amazing places. (…) Thanks for planning us a wonderful honeymoon!
(…) Everything went very smoothly, thanks to you and your organizational skills! We really appreciate everything you did for us! (…) I want to thank you (Dianne) for all the work you & your colleagues did to ensure that we had an enjoyable holiday.
(…) Dianne, there are so many things you did for us that I cannot list them all in a letter. However, I can say that I have never worked with a travel agent before who took as much time to deal with all the details – big and small. It was like we were part of your extended family and you took full responsibility for our wellbeing. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a great travel agent, and I wish you the best of success in the future.
(…) From the beginning, Dianne really stood out. She spent a significant amount of time on the front end learning what we were interested in and what we did not like about previous tours. (…) I would definitely recommend GoWalkabout Travel to any of my friends and family. Thanks again for our trip! We had a fantastic time!
It was a trip of a lifetime!! (…) Every thing was working like clockwork. (…) Thanks Dianne and it was a pleasure meeting you and you taking the time to meet us in Sydney.
We really enjoyed working with Dianne in planning our trip to Australia. She was very efficient and gave us great recommendations. Prior to our departure, she ensured we had everything we needed including packing tips, in order to have a great trip. We would highly recommend using her services.
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