About this tour
This eight-hour cruise passenger tour departs Port Adelaide and heads inland to South Australia's Barossa Valley, timed to suit ship schedules. You'll visit three to four working wineries for tastings, enjoy lunch at a cellar door restaurant, and have the option to stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop or the Barossa Chocolate Factory if time allows. A knowledgeable driver navigates the group through rolling vineyard country, with commentary on the region's winemaking heritage and landscape.
Highlights
- Tastings at 3–4 established cellar doors
- Seated lunch at a working winery restaurant
- Adelaide Hills scenery en route to Barossa
- Optional stops at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
- Expert local driver commentary throughout
- Groups of up to 25 in comfortable vehicles
What to expect
You'll board an air-conditioned coach, minibus, or car depending on group size and be driven through the Adelaide Hills toward the Barossa Valley. At each winery stop, a staff member will walk you through their current release wines—expect pours of two to three glasses per cellar door. Lunch is a proper sit-down meal at one of the winery restaurants, typically featuring local produce and matched wines. Between venues, your guide shares stories about viticulture, soil types, and the valley's European settlement history. The pace is leisurely; you're not rushed through tastings. If the group moves quickly, Maggie Beer's Farm Shop (a gourmet producer) or the chocolate factory may be added.
Good to know
Bring a valid government ID—wine tastings are 18+ only. The tour suits all fitness levels but isn't ideal if you have serious heart concerns due to the length and vehicle time. Infant car seats are available at extra cost. Plan to drink moderately if you're returning to the ship by evening.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.