Cruise The Coorong to see Australia's largest breeding colony of pelicans, wander through antique shops in the historic town of Goolwa, see scarred trees used to make Aboriginal canoes … and maybe even taste the wines at Currency Creek. Stretching from the coastal village of Port Elliott in the west to Lake Alexandrina in the east - and all within an hour or so of Adelaide. It's a great spot for tasting wines all morning and watching whales from the coastline or hundreds of species of birds at Coorong National Park in the afternoon.
The climate is Mediterranean, but temperatures are moderated by the surrounding waters of the Southern Ocean and Lake Alexandrina. About 560 hectares are under vine, to grape varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Visit the cellar door at Currency Creek Estate Wines and you might end up staying the weekend.
The Shaw family bought the property in 2001 and quickly set about creating a total holiday experience - from accommodation in six luxury villas to a restaurant, cellar door and function facilities. You can even work off the calories with a three-kilometer hike around the heritage-listed Black Swamp wetland, home to many rare and endangered bird species such as the Mount Lofty Southern Emu Wren. Other wineries in the region include Middleton Estate, Ballast Stone Estate Wines and Deep Creek Wines.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Lunch at a fine dinning Restaurant
- 2-course meal and a glass of wine
- All tasting fees
- Pick up
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