Tour Overview

A full day exploring the true Coonawarra, at a relaxed pace and in good company. We visit a mix of iconic and family-run cellar doors, share a gourmet platter lunch, and give you the history of the region as we go, from the terra rossa strip to the people who've farmed it for generations. Small shared groups, quality over quantity, and consistently rated the region's top tour operator on TripAdvisor.
What's Included

• A full-day shared tour of Coonawarra's cellar doors
• A behind-the-scenes visit to Wynns Coonawarra, the district's pioneering winery, with John Riddoch's vineyards planted in 1891 and the Gables building completed in 1896
• A gourmet platter lunch
• Plenty of stops for photos
• The history of the region, including a look at the famous terra rossa soil profile
Sample Itinerary

Pick-up from your Penola or Coonawarra accommodation
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, for a tasting and the story of the district's founding winery
The Coonawarra Railway Siding, for a photo and the story of the district's early growth
A look at a terra rossa soil profile and what makes it so good for Cabernet
A gourmet platter lunch, with the option to upgrade
Tastings at a changing mix of wineries: Parker Estate or Patrick of Coonawarra, Majella or Balnaves, and Raidis Estate, Katnook Estate or Whistle Post Wines
Optional Upgrades

Ottelia Coonawarra set menu lunch, $60pp (not available Tuesday or Wednesday)
Patrick of Coonawarra wine and chocolate pairing, $25pp
Good to Know

• Time: 11am to 5pm, 7 days a week
• Adult shared tour, from $215 per person
• Pick-up from Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Robe or Beachport is available for an additional charge

Tour Overview

A private day, chauffeured in our LandCruiser, along the terra rossa strip that makes Coonawarra one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. We introduce you to the winemakers behind the district's finest cellar doors and build the day around what you love to drink, from crisp whites to bold reds.
What's Included

• A private full day with your own driver and host
• DiGiorgio Family Wines, where you'll choose your own tasting adventure with a "Wine Paddle"
• A scenic drive through Coonawarra town, with a photo stop at the iconic town sign
• Lunch at Ottelia (Thursday to Monday) or Parker Estate (Tuesday and Wednesday), with drinks at your own cost
• A private tasting at Wynns Coonawarra Estate, including the flagship John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon and Michael Shiraz
• A visit to Katnook Coonawarra, tasting inside a historic limestone building on one of the district's oldest vineyard sites, dating to 1867
• A relaxed finish at Raidis Estate, with the chance of a Greek coffee from Chris Raidis himself
Good to Know

• Duration: 10:30am to 5pm
• From $365 per person, minimum 2 guests
• Pick-up and return from Penola and Coonawarra accommodation is included; a $150 transfer fee applies for Mount Gambier and Naracoorte

Tour Overview

A private day for 2 to 4 guests, hosted by Simon or Kerry, bringing together what we love most about the Limestone Coast: ancient caves, Coonawarra wine, local produce and kangaroos.

We start at the UNESCO World Heritage Naracoorte Caves, head to Coonawarra for lunch and an Icon tasting at Wynns, and finish with the carers at a private kangaroo sanctuary near Penola. Along the way, we share the stories of the families, winemakers and growers who have shaped this corner of South Australia.
What's Included

• Private hosting by Simon or Kerry for the full day
• Pick-up and return from Penola and Coonawarra accommodation
• Guided tour of Victoria Fossil Cave at the Naracoorte Caves
• Lunch and a wine tasting at Ottelia or Parker Coonawarra Estate
• A stop at the historic Coonawarra Railway Siding
• Private Icon tasting at Wynns Coonawarra Estate
• Guided olive oil tasting at Confido Coonawarra
• Visit to a private kangaroo sanctuary near Penola
Not Included

• Drinks with lunch
• Pick-up from Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Robe or Beachport (available for an additional charge)
Sample Itinerary

Naracoorte Caves
We drive from Penola to the Naracoorte Caves and head underground into Victoria Fossil Cave, one of the world's most significant Ice Age fossil sites. Your guide explains the extinct megafauna found here, including giant marsupials and the marsupial lion, among chambers of stalactites and stalagmites.

Lunch at Ottelia or Parker Coonawarra Estate
A seasonal lunch built on local produce, with a tasting of the estate's wines.

Coonawarra Railway Siding
A short stop at the siding that carried Coonawarra's grapes and barrels to markets beyond the Limestone Coast from the late 1800s. It's a good spot for a photo too.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate
A glass of Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon at the historic Gables, then a private tour down into the original underground cellar for a tasting of the Icon Series, including John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon and Michael Shiraz.

Confido Coonawarra
A relaxed, guided tasting of extra virgin olive oils at this boutique grove, learning how the season and the grower's craft shape flavour.

Private kangaroo sanctuary, near Penola
We finish on private property with the carers who look after orphaned kangaroos that can't return to the wild. You'll hear their stories and, when conditions allow, join a supervised feed. The sanctuary isn't open to the public, so this visit is subject to availability and may be substituted if needed.

The order of stops may change on the day to suit opening times and conditions.
Good to Know

• Private tour for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 guests.
• A booking fee applies to this tour and is shown at checkout.
• Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you book.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the caves.

Tour Overview

A relaxed way to properly get to know Coonawarra: two nights in our own guest apartment in the heart of Penola, and a full day out on Coonawarra Unearthed, our small group wine tour. It's independent travel with all the thoughtful touches we're known for built in.
What's Included

• 2 nights in "A Coonawarra Experience", our one-bedroom guest apartment in Penola
• A bottle of Coonawarra wine and Cuvée chocolates on arrival
• A place on Coonawarra Unearthed, our full-day small group wine tour, with a gourmet platter lunch at Patrick of Coonawarra
• A tasting at the historic Wynns Coonawarra Estate
• A look at the region's terra rossa soil, and the story behind it
Not Included

• Additional drinks and wine purchases
• Extra nights (available on request, $180 per night)
Your Apartment

"A Coonawarra Experience" is a private, self-contained one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Penola, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Penola's cafes, galleries and historic sites are all a short walk away.
Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Penola
Check in and settle into your apartment, with a bottle of Coonawarra wine and Cuvée chocolates waiting for you.

Day 2: Coonawarra Unearthed
Join our full-day small group tour of the terra rossa strip, including a tasting at Wynns Coonawarra Estate and a gourmet platter lunch at Patrick of Coonawarra, with plenty of stories about the people and the soil that make this region what it is.

Day 3: Depart
Check out and continue on your way, or ask us about staying an extra night.
Good to Know

• Package for 2 guests.
• Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you book.

Tour Overview

A two night stay built around three things we love about this region: Coonawarra wine, local produce and a proper Wagyu dinner. You stay in our apartment in Penola, join our Coonawarra Unearthed small group wine tour with Simon or Kerry, and we drive you to and from Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse for dinner at the Chef's Table.
What's Included

• 2 nights in our "A Coonawarra Experience" apartment, a short walk from Penola's main street
• A bottle of Coonawarra wine and Cuvée chocolates on arrival
• A place on Coonawarra Unearthed, our full-day small group wine tour, with a gourmet platter lunch
• 5-course Chef's Table dinner at Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse, with matched local Limestone Coast wines
• Private return transfer to Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse (about 60 km or 45 minutes from Penola)
Not Included

• Additional drinks and wine purchases
• Extra nights (available on request)
Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Penola
Check in from 2pm and settle in with your bottle of wine and chocolates. Penola's main street, cafes and historic sites are a short walk away.

Day 2: Coonawarra Unearthed and Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse dinner
Join Coonawarra Unearthed from 11am to 5pm, a small group tour of Coonawarra cellar doors, including Wynns Coonawarra Estate, with a gourmet platter lunch. In the evening we drive you to Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse for the 5-course Chef's Table dinner, then bring you home.

Day 3: Depart
Check out by 10am.
Good to Know

• Package for 2 guests.
• Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse Chef's Table dinners run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, so we plan your dates around them.
• Coonawarra Unearthed is a small group tour shared with other guests.
• A booking fee applies to this package and is shown at checkout.
• Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you book.