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Tours abound in and around Adelaide for every size of pocket, timetable and interest. Many offer a little of everything, some are more specialized, and there is always a glass of wine on the list. Adelaide sits with leafy dignity on the River Torrens, which stretches between the hills and the sea.
Adelaide's Central Market
There are dozens of organized and guided visits that either concentrate on wine tasting or tour an area with a few food and grape stops. With five world-famous wine regions, the sea and bountiful farmlands, wine and food festivals are a constant on local calendars. If you do not believe this, visit Adelaide's Central Market. Local produce includes seafood, meat, cheese, olives and a plethora of colorful fruit and vegetables. Meet the stallholders and their produce through Market Adventures. The influence of the city's many ethnic cultures is apparent through the Asian Market Experience which will show you how to create authentic dishes. Grazing on Gouger continues this multicultural education with a progressive dining tour in a nearby restaurant boulevard.
Barossa Valley
The best-known Australian wine, Orlando Wines of Jacobs Creek, originates from the lush Barossa Valley. A selection of maps and tours of the 50 wineries, Lutheran churches and old German towns, is available to help you explore this fascinating area. Barossa Valley Supreme packs in the wine tastings, and the Barossa Wine Train offers a very scenic day out. Also, the McLaren Vale Food and Wine tour boasts 48 extraordinary cellar doors, nestled amid the Southern ranges. Lastly, A Taste of South Australia provides luxurious and private introductions around the state to the best wine and food.
Wildlife Parks
The Adelaide Hills features conservation and wildlife parks, the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, local wineries, and offers great bush-walking through the eucalyptus-thronged Mount Lofty ranges. Rise early for a dawn tour of the Warrawong Sanctuary and an insight into endangered wildlife.
Coonawarra
Producing many of the state's classic red wines makes the Coonawarra a perfect weekend trip. In addition, you can tramp gently around the Naracoorte Caves Conservation Park, which is on the World Heritage list. If you make your way to Goolwa, check out the Coorong National Park which contains two hundred bird species that are important to the ecology of the area and Aboriginal culture. Try the Coorong Adventure Cruise in the park.
Whether you roam around Adelaide by foot or on wheels, the great outdoors awaits the nature spirit, or for the shop-aholic, bring something from Adelaide back home with you.
Walking Tours
Adelaide's Cultural Heritage Guided Walk ( +61 8 8405 6560/ http://www.portenf.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=703/ )
Tourabout Adelaide ( +61 8 8333 1111/http://www.touraboutadelaide.com.au/ )
Botanic Gardens ( +61 8 8222 9311/ http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/ )
Bird walks ( +61 8 8303 5594 )
Bus Tours
Adelaide Highlights and Hahndorf ( +61 1300 858 687/ http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/pacificislands/adelaide.go?mode=activityDetail&apid=996&sid=598/ )
Premier Stateliner ( +61 8 8415 5500/ http://www.premierstateliner.com.au/ )
Adelaide Private Tours ( +61 8 8333 1111/ http://www.touraboutadelaide.com.au/ )
Adelaide Sightseeing ( +61 8 8413 6199/ http://www.adelaidesightseeing.com.au/ )
Gray Line ( +61 1300 85 8687/ http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/index.aspx/ )
Shopping Tours
Worldwide Shopping Tours ( http://www.worldwideshoppingtours.com.au/ )
Adventure Tours
Flinders Ranges ( +61 1800 633 060 )
Ecotrek & Bogong Jack Adventures ( +61 8 8383 7198/ http://www.ecotrek.com.au/ )
Wayward Bus ( +61 8 8410 8833/ http://www.waywardbus.com.au/ )
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