What to do and see in Adelaide, South Australia: The Best Multi-day Tours

October 10, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

The capital city of South Australia is simply enchanting, a treasure trove of shopping, fine arts, gastronomy and outdoor activity. Adelaide is the heart of the world's opal industry, selling gorgeous stones from South Australian mines. Be sure to hike the aptly named Mt. Lofty Ranges and catch a wave off the Fleurieu Peninsula. Indulge your adventurous palate and traipse into nearby wine regions like the famed Barossa Valley to pick up a deliciously drinkable souvenir.
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1. 6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure Tour

85 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Nullarbor Traveller
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This 6-day adventure tour from Adelaide immerses you in two of South Australia's most pristine wilderness regions. See the beaches of the Yorke Peninsula, before discovering the spectacular escarpments, gorges and forests of the 540-million-year-old Flinders Ranges. Travel to the wildly beautiful Eyre Peninsula, famed for its fantastic coastline and aquatic wildlife experiences. Have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with wild sea lions and dolphins, and come face-to-face with a great white shark. Hike beautiful national parks, learn to surf and sandboard on massive dunes. Sleep under the stars and share campfire stories with like-minded travellers. Our incredible guides will showcase this region with unrivalled passion, promising you an adventure you will never forget.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 5-nights swag camping , Transport by air-conditioned mini bus, All activities and entry fee's unless stated as an optional extra, Guide

Exclusions: Great white shark experiences in Port Lincoln - Inquiry Direct, Swim with sea lions and dolphins - Inquire Direct

Reviewed By SubhodeepBrahma

Went for this 6 days/5 nights camping tour of Esperance and South West coast of WA (ex-Perth). Sean was our great guide and we had 12 people on the tour, commencing on 27th December and finishing on 1st January. Smooth booking experience thanks to Cassey from booking office. They were kind enough to accommodate me against a cancellation. One of the best holidays I ever had thanks to a great effort by Sean over 6 days. A great guy he kept the group engaged, has excellent knowledge of the places and guided the group efficiently through the week. Cooking for a variety of dietary requirement, driving long distances, setting the camp, giving our group a memorable experience...definitely he made a big difference to our experience. This tour covers one of the most beautiful part of the country - white sandy beaches of Esperance & Cape Le Grande, Denmark, Albany, Walpole, Pemberton, Peaceful Bay, Margaret River region. Covers the must-do spots (and a lot more) for the South West region of WA. Probably the only tour which covers this region (and budget friendly). Those who haven’t done camping trip before, this is pretty well catered when it comes to food and essentials. All camp sites had clean, spacious well maintained showers and toilets. And Sean helped us pick up important camping skills during the trip! A must do trip for anyone travelling to Western Australia.

2. 10 Day Adelaide to Perth - The Great Australian Wilderness Journey

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This 10-day, 4,000km bucket list journey across Australia will leave you breathless, fascinated and connected with nature in a way you could not have imagined. Expect to be wowed by the mouth-watering seafood, incredible coastline and wildlife on the Eyre Peninsula. Feel the vastness of our great land as you travel across the mighty Nullarbor, and stand on the 'Edge of Australia' at the Head of Bight. Walk the footprint-free white sandy beaches of Esperance, taste your way around Margaret River and explore the ancient forests of the South West of Western Australia.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation - 9 nights , Lunch, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Flight – Adelaide to Port Lincoln, Airport transfer in Adelaide, All activities, entry fees and national park fee's, Local Guide and travel in an Executive 4WD

Exclusions: Swim with sea lions and dolphins - Inquire Directly

Reviewed By KatieIreland59

We had a private full day tour of Port Lincoln with Beebs/Ian. My friends and I have all said this was by far the highlight of our South Australia trip! Beeb’s knowledge was amazing and he was so much fun we learned so much about the history of Port Lincoln and spent the whole day laughing. Our first stop was brilliant! We fed both birds and kangaroos from the palm of our hands it was an unforgettable experience. We tasted the most delicious fish at the fresh fish shop and saw the most spectacular sites of the National Park, places we never would have found on our own. We finished off the day spotting wild Koalas in the trees. 5/5 stars this trip is a must do if you are in Port Lincoln and it would have not have been as enjoyable without our brilliant tour guide. Thanks again Beebs Katie, Amy and Maeve

3. Great Ocean Road to Grampians 2 Day 1 Night Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Wildlife Tours Australia
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Join our 'Coastlines and Culture' tour and experience the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park's mountain landscapes of significant indigenous culture. Journey along the Great Ocean Road enjoying clifftop views, encounter wild koalas, explore quaint coastal townships and walk through an ancient rainforest. The journey continues to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. Spend tonight deep within the land of mountains and waterfalls; the Grampians National Park. In the morning you will explore the highlights and experience the culture of the Grampians before travelling to Adelaide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Admission to Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Parks, 1 Night basic shared dormitory hostel accommodation (Halls Gap), Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat, Guided overland journey from Melbourne to Adelaide city centre, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group sizes with a maximum of 24 people, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary

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Reviewed By sarochad2021

The driver is nice and friendly. He kept telling us the story of places we visited. We enjoyed the trip :)

4. 3 Day Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay Tour

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Combining local produce, wildlife, culture and spectacular scenery, this 3-day tour from Adelaide of 'Australia's Seafood Frontier' will give you a real taste of Port Lincoln and the pristine regions surrounding it. Lovers of seafood will be right in their element with some once in a lifetime foodie experiences. Nature lovers will be thrilled by the koalas at Mikkira Station and the opportunity to swim with the ever-playful sea lions. From the pristine beaches of the Coffin Bay National Park to the rugged coastlines of Whalers Way, your local guide will share their passion and show you all the hidden gems you would never otherwise find.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Flights – Adelaide to Port Lincoln return, Accommodation – 2 nights at the Port Lincoln Hotel, Airport transfers, Transport – executive 4WD, Local guide and expert knowledge, All activities and entry fee's unless stated as an optional extra

Exclusions: Swim with Sea Lions in Port Lincoln - Inquire Directly (operate June-August)

Reviewed By KatieIreland59

We had a private full day tour of Port Lincoln with Beebs/Ian. My friends and I have all said this was by far the highlight of our South Australia trip! Beeb’s knowledge was amazing and he was so much fun we learned so much about the history of Port Lincoln and spent the whole day laughing. Our first stop was brilliant! We fed both birds and kangaroos from the palm of our hands it was an unforgettable experience. We tasted the most delicious fish at the fresh fish shop and saw the most spectacular sites of the National Park, places we never would have found on our own. We finished off the day spotting wild Koalas in the trees. 5/5 stars this trip is a must do if you are in Port Lincoln and it would have not have been as enjoyable without our brilliant tour guide. Thanks again Beebs Katie, Amy and Maeve

5. 2-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour: Great Ocean Road and Grampians One Way Trip

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Autopia Tours
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Join this brilliant 2 day tour from Melbourne to Adelaide showcasing all the incredible highlights of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Travel the heritage listed Great Ocean Road which spans 180km from Torquay to the 12 Apostles carved out of the cliffs of the south west coastline. Stop at stunning lookouts, explore quaint townships, walk through ancient rainforests on your way to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles coastlines. After an incredible day along the Great Ocean Road you will travel into the heart of the Grampians National Park and overnight in Halls Gap. The next morning you will explore the Grampians National Park seeing the sweeping mountainous views from Reeds Lookout, the Balconies, MacKenzie Waterfall and other magnificent walks before travelling on to Adelaide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, 1 Nights’ accommodation in Halls Gap, Grampians, All National Park entry fees, Guided bush walking (~2km total), Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Merelhinlopen

A tour guide is everything for a tour and we were so lucky!! All the stories Lizzie told us were so interesting. I just really enjoyed this tour definitely recommend!

6. 2 day Ultimate Kangaroo Island with return ferry

Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, 83 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia SeaLink Kangaroo Island
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Take the time to explore Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s finest nature-based tourism destinations. This relaxed yet comprehensive two-day tour allows you to discover Kangaroo Island’s fascinating wildlife, spectacular coastal scenery, and unique local produce. Discover some of the most popular wildlife, food and wine attractions on Kangaroo Island - wander amongst the wild Australian sea lions at Seal Bay, watch an ‘In-Flight’ display of Australian Birds of Prey at Raptor Domain, sample KI’s finest produce and enjoy a walk around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in the Flinders Chase National Park.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Local guide, National Park fees and all Entrance fees, Overnight accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Xanerin

We used sealink to get from kangaroo Island to Adelaide and the service was generally good. Check in was easy in KI however clerk was not that helpful as I was unsure about luggage. Next time I will know! There is a luggage van - self serve - which actually comes off the ferry when it arrives. Easy once you know. Actual crossing was pretty rough so suggest sit in seats near rear of boat and very convenient to bathrooms! Our link from ferry to bus at Cape Jervois was easy - remember you have to collect your bag and put it on to bus yourself. There is a food outlet on the ferry but we only found this out near the end of our trip and it had just closed - arghh. (They don’t tell you!). A little more organisation and this would have been a wonderful experience.

7. 10-Day Adelaide to Perth Adventure Tour

85 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Nullarbor Traveller
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This epic 10-day road trip takes you off the beaten track to travel through some of Australia’s most diverse and spectacular landscapes. Discover footprint-free beaches, ancient forests, rugged coastlines, mountain ranges, and the vast outback. Encounter abundant native wildlife, and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with wild sea lions and dolphins. Get adventurous, hiking in beautiful national parks, learning to surf and sandboarding on massive dunes. Immerse yourself into nature, sleeping under the stars of the southern skies. Let our local expert guides show you this incredible part of Australia with likeminded travellers, leaving you inspired, and wondering why you hadn’t come sooner.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, All activities unless stated as Optional Extra, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max. 20 passengers), Accommodation - Bush camp (no facilities) 2 nights, camping (with basic facilities) 7 nights

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Reviewed By Ian_from_Canberra

This was an excellent, and fun, tour. Saw lots of interesting things. Highlights included swimming with the sea lions at Baird Bay, swimming at Talia Beach in the rockpools and an oyster picnic on the beach at Coffin Bay. Our guide, Altair, was great, entertaining and informative. Food was excellent, and our campsites were very good. I love camping in swags under the stars. We had a good group of 17 for the tour and we had loads of fun during our 6 days together. One glitch we had was the bus breaking down on day 1, but that was resolved with a replacement bus sent from Adelaide and we were on our way within a couple of hours. Its good to know that your tour company is capable of dealing effectively and quickly with problems like this. I'd happily travel with Nullabor Traveller again (eyeing off the Esperance trip sometime in the next year).

8. Melbourne to Adelaide South East Coast 3 Day Overland Tour

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Autopia Tours
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Join our 3 day Ocean to Mountains tour from Melbourne to ADelaide showcasing all the secrets of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Journey along the heritage listed Great Ocean Road which spans 180km from Torquay to the 12 Apostles. Have ample time to stop at stunning lookouts, explore quaint townships, walk through ancient rainforests on your way to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles coastlines. After an incredible day along the Great Ocean Road you will stay in Warrnambool. Next day you will visit Tower Hill National Park an extinct volcano, rich in Aboriginal history and an abundance of wildlife. Later we hike up to the iconic Pinnacles and get an amazing view of the Grampians at the top before travelling into the heart of the Grampians National Park and overnight in Halls Gap. The next morning you will explore the Grampians National Park seeing the sweeping mountainous views & waterfalls before leaving regional Victoria to head over to South Australia Adelaide by 8:00pm.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 2 Nights' accommodation in Halls Gap and Warrnambool, Admission to all National Parks, Guided bush walking (~6.5km total), Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Travel insurance

Reviewed By Merelhinlopen

A tour guide is everything for a tour and we were so lucky!! All the stories Lizzie told us were so interesting. I just really enjoyed this tour definitely recommend!

9. 3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Small-Group Tour via Great Ocean Road Grampians

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Wildlife Tours Australia
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4.8 based on 4 reviews

The ultimate adventure for anyone heading to Adelaide with three full days of beaches, mountains, rainforest and wildlife. From sunsets at the beach to sunrises over high mountain ranges this tour will take you on a journey deep into the heart of Victoria’s outback. An almost spiritual experience that will prepare you well for your journey to the ‘city of churches’ – Adelaide!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 2 nights Hostel dormitory accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, All national park entrance fees, Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild!, Aboriginal history and cultural experience, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English, One-way transfer from Melbourne to Adelaide

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Reviewed By sarochad2021

The driver is nice and friendly. He kept telling us the story of places we visited. We enjoyed the trip :)

10. 3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Overland Trip through Grampians and Great Ocean Road

Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Autopia Tours
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Between Adelaide to Melbourne stretches the treacherous shipwreck coastline, rugged mountain ranges and miles of natural bushland rich in wildlife and Aboriginal history.  Explore the wild south-west and discover the hidden treasures of this region. Of course, you could fly directly between Adelaide and Melbourne but why would you want to miss all the treasures of the south. During the three day trip you will see the world famous Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, Aboriginal Culture, Australian wildlife, the 12 Apostles, London Bridge, the Grampians National Park and do a guided walk through Otway’s Rainforest.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 Nights' accommodation in Halls Gap and Warrnambool, Admission to all National Parks, Guided bush walking (~6.5km total), Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses

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