The Ultimate Guide to Adelaide Tours: Wine, Wildlife & Coastal Escapes

Liz Green
Dec 16, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Dec 20, 2025

Adelaide: The Perfect Base for Unforgettable Tours

Adelaide is one of Australia’s most underrated touring destinations. With world-class wine regions, abundant wildlife, and spectacular coastline all within easy reach of the city, it offers travellers an incredible variety of experiences without long travel times. Choosing professionally guided Adelaide tours allows visitors to relax, enjoy the journey, and discover the region through local insight.

d'Arenberg cube with group walking out of the cube after wine tasting surrounded by leafy vines. — d'Arenberg Cube on the Premium McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour

World-Class Wine Regions Within Reach

From Adelaide, guests can access three internationally recognised wine regions in under an hour. McLaren Vale is celebrated for its Mediterranean varieties and coastal scenery, the Barossa Valley is world-famous for Shiraz and heritage wineries, and the Adelaide Hills offers cool-climate wines and charming villages such as Hahndorf. Guided wine tours provide seamless transport, curated cellar door visits, and time to truly enjoy each tasting.

Check out our McLaren Vale Wine & Brew Tour, Barossa Valley Wine Tour, or our Private Wine Tour options.

Female hand feeding a kangaroo while another kangaroo is looking at her and other kangaroos are in the background on wide, green grass on the Adelaide Hills Tour — Hand-feed the kangaroos at Cleland Wildlife Park on the Premium Adelaide Hills Tour

Wildlife Experiences Near Adelaide

South Australia is one of the best places in Australia to see native wildlife in natural settings. From kangaroos and koalas to seals and birdlife, Adelaide tours often include meaningful wildlife encounters without the need for long-distance travel. Kangaroo Island, in particular, is a standout destination for immersive wildlife experiences.

See our 2-Day Kangaroo Island Tour

Whale tail fountain at Victor Harbor — Visit the charming seaside town of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula Tour

Coastal and Scenic Day Trips

Adelaide’s coastline offers dramatic ocean views, charming seaside towns, and relaxed coastal dining. Destinations such as Victor Harbor and Port Elliot make ideal day trips, combining scenic drives with free time to explore.

See our coastal day trip: Victor Harbor & Port Elliot Day Tour

Why Choose Small-Group Adelaide Tours

Small-group tours offer flexibility, personal attention, and access to venues that larger coaches simply cannot reach. Guests enjoy a relaxed pace, personalised commentary, and a more enriching experience overall.

Explore all premium experiences on our All Adelaide Tours page.