Your journey into wonder begins in South Australia’s elegant capital. Settle into Sofitel Adelaide for your two-night Scenic Special Stay, ideally located in the heart of the city. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a welcome reception and dinner - the perfect opportunity to connect and raise a glass to the adventures ahead.

Scenic Freechoice:
Today is yours to explore at your own pace, with a suite of Scenic Freechoice activities to suit your interests - from food to wildlife, culture to cruising.

Morning Central Market Tour: Dive into the multicultural culinary scene with a guided tasting tour of this iconic market.

City Tour with River Cruise: See Adelaide’s highlights before drifting along the River Torrens aboard the charming “Popeye”.

Iconic Walking Tour: Discover Adelaide through the eyes of a local, uncovering the stories, character and architectural charm behind its defining landmarks. Wander beyond the well-trodden streets to find hidden laneways, vibrant neighbourhoods and lesser-known corners that reveal a different side of the city. Along the way, gain insight into Adelaide’s rich heritage, its contemporary creative spirit and the exciting evolution shaping its future.

Venture south through the rolling landscapes of the Fleurieu Peninsula to the avant-garde d’Arenberg Cube - a five-storey glass marvel where immersive art and fine wine converge. After exploring its surreal interiors, board the ferry to Kangaroo Island and settle in for a three-night stay at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge or similar. Breathe in the coastal air and ease into the island’s unhurried rhythm. 

Scenic Sunset Drinks
As the sun dips below the horizon, unwind with a drink and take in the sweeping beach views before dinner. 

Today, experience the wild up close. At Seal Bay, walk among a colony of wild sea lions, guided by expert conservationists for an unforgettable encounter. Explore the rugged beauty of Flinders Chase National Park, where wind-sculpted landmarks like Admiral’s Arch and the Remarkable Rocks reveal nature’s striking power.

Between stops today, the scenery unfolds - from open farmland to wild coastline and dense bush.

Scenic Enrich
Savour the flavours of the island as your local epicurean guide leads you through a delicious day. Taste honey from rare Ligurian bees, visit a lavender farm and discover the stories behind Kangaroo Island’s famed produce.

Return to the mainland and continue north to the Barossa. Check in for your two night stay at the Novotel Barossa Valley or similar.

Scenic Enrich
Step behind the scenes at a Wirra Wirra winery, uncovering the tastes of South Australia with nibbles and drinks.

Today, explore the picturesque Barossa Valley, where vineyard-cloaked hills and storied cellars await. Begin at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop with a flavour-filled cooking demonstration, before heading to historic Seppeltsfield Winery for a memorable lunch and tasting. Continue to St Hugo’s, where a vineyard tour offers deeper insight into this renowned winemaking region. Return to your hotel as the day winds down, full of good food and even better stories.

Travelling north, today we stop in Port Augusta, situated on the quiet waterways of the Spencer Gulf. Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre and journey through the ‘Tunnel of Time’ to learn about life in the outback. Travel through remote Saltbush country on the Barrier Highway through the towns of Peterborough and Hawker. Enter Flinders Ranges National Park for your two-night stay at the Wilpena Pound Resort or similar in outback hospitality.

Scenic Sunset Drinks
Watch the sunset with a drink in hand from Stokes Hill, which offers spectacular panoramic views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding ranges.

Elevate your experience with an optional flight over Wilpena Pound. (Additional expense, please book prior to departure).

With rugged mountain scenery, plunging gorges and a huge array of fauna and flora, the Flinders Ranges are a wonderful showcase of the Australian outback.

Scenic Enrich
In a 4WD, venture with your local guide to the heart of Wilpena Pound. Hear stories about the ‘The Meeting Place’, home to the Adnyamathanha people for tens of thousands of years, then preserved as a natural enclosure by early pastoralists.

Say goodbye to South Australia as you cross the border and enter New South Wales. From there, it's east to the town of Broken Hill, site of the world’s richest deposits of silver, lead and zinc which led to the establishment of BHP. Enjoy a two-night stay at the secluded and atmospheric Broken Hill Outback Resort or similar.

At the Daydream Mine, experience life in the early days of mining. Visit the outback ghost town of Silverton, scene of over 140 films and commercials. Go for a stroll around the restored gaol, art galleries and the Silverton Hotel before a visit to the Mad Max Museum. Delve into the world of unconventional artist Kevin "Pro" Hart during a tour in the Ant Hill Gallery. Visit the Royal Flying Doctors Service before enjoying a milkshake and a shot of nostalgia at the famous Bells Milk Bar. Enjoy visiting the spectacular Living Desert Sculptures Outdoor Museum. 

Stop in the town of Wentworth, where the mighty Murray and Darling Rivers meet. Today we visit the World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park and meet our park ranger for a guided tour. You’ll see the famous Mungo lunette, formed by sand swept up from the dried-up lake floor and dumped on the shoreline. Today it's the site of the iconic “Walls of China”, carved from layers of the lunette and spectacular in its desolation. Travel through the low scrub of Mallee country before stopping in the regional city of Mildura. Located on the banks of the Murray River, Mildura produces most of Victoria’s citrus fruits. As night falls, be captivated by artist Bruce Munro's Trail of Light, an illuminated walk along the Murray River guided by 12,500 fiber optic lights integrated into the natural landscape. Stay overnight at new Kar Rama Hotel or similar.

Enjoy breakfast at a local café before the journey to the border of Victoria and New South Wales and the checking into the magnificent lakefront Sebel Hotel Yarrawonga or similar.

After breakfast enjoy Scenic Freechoice.

Scenic Freechoice:
Board a traditional side wheeler of Australian History with a cruise on board the P.S Cumberoona Paddlesteamer with lunch and explore the beautiful Lake Mulwala.

Alternatively, enjoy a winery tour with lunch at the All Saints Estate with vine planted more than 85 years ago. 

A full day of driving takes you south to the bustling city of Melbourne where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure before dinner at the hotel. Check into the luxurious Sofitel Melbourne for a two-night Scenic Special Stay.

This morning, hit the streets of Melbourne with an insightful street walking tour of this historic city, a From there, you'll head to the gargantuan National Gallery of Victoria to explore the latest exhibition as a wonderful end in Australia’s cultural capital before a farewell dinner.

The time has come to say goodbye to your newfound friends and head home, taking with you an anthology of stories for life.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions. Hotels are indicative and subject to change.