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Five curated South Australia packages from The Travel Junction + epic prizes for you

It’s an idyllic time to travel to South Australia right now and The Travel Junction has five equally idyllic self-drive South Australian itineraries. Call it a coincidence or a sign from the universe, but we think it’s time to remind your clients about the joys of exploring the Festival State. Plus, The Travel Junction is giving away a wine fridge stocked with delectable South Australian wine. And don't forget, every booking earns bonus points towards an epic prize trip this August.

It’s an idyllic time to travel to South Australia right now and The Travel Junction has five equally idyllic self-drive South Australian itineraries. Call it a coincidence or a sign from the universe, but we think it’s time to remind your clients about the joys of exploring the Festival State. Plus, The Travel Junction is giving away a wine fridge stocked with delectable South Australian wine. And don’t forget, every booking earns bonus points towards an epic prize trip this August.

On a mission to create impeccable itineraries to make travel advisors’ lives easier, The Travel Junction has surpassed themselves with these five impressive South Australia self-drive itineraries. Taking in the best of the region, they include the rolling hills, verdant vineyards, quirky towns, and breathtaking coastlines.  

Want to know more about these enticing itineraries? Read on!  

5. Adelaide with Barossa Wine Tour 

Visit the Adelaide Oval and experience the Roofclimb offering picturesque views of the city and beyond. ©South Australian Tourism Commission/Jiayuan Liang & Xplorer Studio
Visit the Adelaide Oval and experience the Roofclimb offering picturesque views of the city and beyond. ©South Australian Tourism Commission/Jiayuan Liang & Xplorer Studio

This 4-day package is the introduction to all that makes Adelaide special. Combine with a famous Adelaide festival or another package below.  

Highlights include: 

  • Adelaide explorations, including climbing the Adelaide Oval roof, the National Wine Centre, and Adelaide Central Market 
  • A Barossa day tour, including winery lunch and historic cellar doors visits 
  • Relaxation at Glenelg, Adelaide’s famous beachside suburb. Lunch on Jetty Road is a must! 
  • 3 nights accommodation in Adelaide
  • From $1,115 per person, twin share
  • To book this package, use HELiO Holiday Package code: AU31870 

4. City, Wine & Wildlife 

d'Arenberg Cube, Fleurieu Peninsula ©South Australian Tourism Commission/ d'Arenberg
Drive through the Adelaide Hills and on to McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula to discover cellar doors and great restaurants such as d’Arenberg Cube ©South Australian Tourism Commission/ d’Arenberg

A fun-filled 8-day self-driving adventure around Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, stunning Fleurieu Peninsula region, and magical Kangaroo Island.  

Tour highlights include: 

  • The best of Adelaide, including the iconic Art Gallery of South Australia, State Library, and the city’s notable rooftop bars 
  • Touring some of the Barossa’s 80 cellar doors 
  • The charming German Hahndorf village on day three. Sample artisanal goods while discovering the town’s unique history 
  • Drive to Victor Harbor to see the penguin colony, the horse-drawn tramway, and Granite Island Recreation Park  
  • Experience the wildlife haven of Kangaroo Island on days five and six. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park and Flinders Chase National Park 
  • INCLUDED: Suzuki Swift 4 Dr or similar car hire, ex Adelaide (Kangaroo Island ferry not included) 
  • Featuring stays in Adelaide (1 night) – Barossa (1 night) – Hahndorf (1 night) – Victor Harbor (1 night) – Kangaroo Island (2 nights) – Adelaide (1 night)
  • 7 nights from $1,405 per person, twin share 
  • Book using the HeLIO code AU36057

3. Adelaide, Flinders Ranges & Clare Valley 

Spend an afternoon visiting some of the Clare Valley's top wineries or for the more adventurous, hire a bike and cycle the Riesling Trail, a 35km bike trail linking a number of cellar doors. ©South Australian Tourism Commission
Spend an afternoon visiting some of the Clare Valley’s top wineries or for the more adventurous, hire a bike and cycle the Riesling Trail, a 35km bike trail linking a number of cellar doors. ©South Australian Tourism Commission

This is a 5-day, 4-night feast for all senses!  

Highlights include: 

  • Taste-test Adelaide Central Market wares, wander Rundle Mall and explore the city’s rich arts scene 
  • Drive north for two days in the majestic Flinders Ranges, including spectacular Wilpena Pound to Brachina Gorge’s dramatic vistas  
  • Day four, drive to Clare Valley for the impressive wineries or thrilling outdoor pursuits. Or both – opt to bike between cellar doors!  
  • INCLUDED: Hyundai Accent or similar car hire, ex Adelaide  
  • Featuring stays in Adelaide (1 night) – Flinders Ranges (2 nights) –  Clare Valley (1 night)
  • 4 nights from $1,139 per person, twin share 
  • Book using the HeLIO code AU36058

2. Adelaide to Eyre Peninsula/Seafood Frontier 

Tempt yourself with the one kilogram oyster challenge at one of the local hotels in Port Lincoln ©South Australian Tourism Commission/Port Lincoln Hotel
Tempt yourself with the one kilogram oyster challenge at one of the local hotels in Port Lincoln ©South Australian Tourism Commission/Port Lincoln Hotel

Stunning views, epic wildlife, and delicious seafood make a great tour! This 7-day journey around the gorgeous Eyre Peninsula is a treasure of a trip. 

Trip highlights include: 

  • Take a flight Adelaide to Port Lincoln to self-drive the Seafood Frontier. Stop at Boston Bay, the country’s largest natural harbour, and take the tempting 1-kg oyster challenge (flights and car hire not included) 
  • Day two, go great white shark cage diving, sea lion swimming, or to remote Coffin Bay 
  • Drive to Port Augusta, stopping at coastal towns en route. Port Augusta’s Wadlata Outback Centre offers fascinating insights into the area’s geology 
  • Visit Clare’s impressive wineries and fab cellar doors 
  • Continue to Adelaide, concluding the trip with gems like the North Terrace’s cultural precinct or the National Wine Centre 
  • Featuring stays in Port Lincoln (2 nights) – Port Augusta (1 night) – Clare (1 night)- Adelaide (2 nights)
  • 6 nights from $799 per person, twin share
  • Use HeLIO code AU36056 to book 

1. Adelaide, Barossa & McLaren Vale  

Visit the iconic Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop in the Barossa and sample her well-known verjuice and other lines of produce ©South Australian Tourism Commission/Josie Withers
Visit the iconic Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop in the Barossa and sample her well-known verjuice and other lines of produce ©South Australian Tourism Commission/Josie Withers

For wine lovers and gourmands everywhere, this is a 5-day tour to whet the appetite on all things South Australia!  

Tasty highlights include: 

  • Tour the state capital, including the National Wine Centre, and the secret bars on Leigh and Peel Streets 
  • Journey to the Barossa to visit top wineries and the Barossa Gin School. Day two, visit the historic buildings of Seppeltsfield
  • Days four and five, experience McLaren Vale’s best wineries and delectable local produce 
  • INCLUDED: Holden Barina or similar car hire, ex Adelaide 
  • Featuring stays in Adelaide (1 night) – Barossa (1 night) – Adelaide (1 night) – McLaren Vale (1 night) – Adelaide (1 night)
  • 5 nights from $1,099 per person based on twin occupancy 
  • Use code AU36106 to book in HELiO 

Agents, read this & win 

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island. Image credit: South Australian Tourism Commission
For a visit to Kangaroo Island, book the 8 day self-drive City, Wine & Wildlife package. Image: Remarkable Rocks ©South Australian Tourism Commission

To check out full details on these five extraordinary itineraries head here.

To book these five curated South Australian packages, head to HELiO. The Travel Junction’s trade-only online wholesale set-up allows you to effortlessly package their wholesale airfares, global hotels, and curated experiences in one tidy bundle. Easily combine wholesale airfares with land arrangements (from three nights) with no ticketing or credit card fees. 

The South Australia promotion is supported by The Travel Junction’s industry-leading commission of up to 12 per cent for advisors on accommodation bookings.

Plus, the top-performing travel advisor during this South Australia campaign (running until 31 March) will win a wine fridge stocked with amazing South Australian wine! We’ll be happy to help you celebrate your wine win, btw! Head here for more details.

Every South Australian accommodation booking also earns maximum bonus points in The Travel Junction’s annual incentive where the top 15 sellers can participate in an epic trip in August 2023.

To register with The Travel Junction, head here and to book, click here.

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