Steve & Yvonne holidayed in the world renowned Barossa and Clare Valley regions famous for their robust reds and award winning whites. They explored the regions not only on foot and by road, but in a hot air balloon and on bikes!

Lunch & Cooking School Bottega Rotolo
Dinner Farina Kitchen & Bar

"We picked up some great tips - like sealing the lamb before rolling it in dukkah and  a surprisingly delicious twist for fresh strawberries." Yvonne

"Bottega Rotolo's hands-on cooking school in Norwood is a fabulous place to learn about traditional and authentic European and Asian cuisine. Bottega Rotolo supplies Australia's finest restaurants with a range of products, specialising in cheese, olive oils, pasta and much more." Yvonne

Penfolds Winery - tour and 'make your own blend session'
Lunch at Salter's
Barossa Valley Cheese Company - collect a gourmet cheese hamper
Visit cellar doors
Overnight Peppers The Louise
Dinner 1918 Bistro & Grill

“…Our final stage of the Penfolds Tour was to don our lab coats and become apprentice winemakers'. We had great fun trying to match the winemakers blend and sampling the results made for more merriment!” Yvonne

“As we drove up the long drive and spied the Mediterranean styled gardens and accommodation nestled in the vineyards at Pepper's The Louise, we knew this was a special place. With your own private courtyard, luxuriously appointed rooms and an outdoor shower, the wow factor was high.”  Steve

"Walking into the 1918 Bistro was like being greeted by old friends in a grand old home." Yvonne

Sunrise hot air balloon ride with Balloon Adventures
Visit Barossa Farmers Market
Morning tea at Blond Coffee & Store
Lunch Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
Dinner Appellation

"The balloon flight was simply amazing. We were mesmerised by the serenity and saw the sunrise twice!" Steve

“We knew Barossa Farmers Market's were a foodies paradise as we had heard from the flambouyant flower seller that Mark McNamara, the head chef from Appellation, was wandering around shopping for produce.” Steve

"At Maggie Beer's Farm Shop our table overlooked the large duck pond with turtles and ducks happily wading around to entertain us while we feasted on our goodies.” Yvonne

“…it was a real treat to attend a cooking demonstration in the TV studio kitchen on the premises, which is a replica of her [Maggie Beer's] real kitchen at home!” Yvonne

"We loved Maggie's Dessert Pearls - a non alcoholic sparkling bubbly in the perfect shade of pink." Yvonne

Travel to the Clare Valley
Enjoy lunch at historic Skillogallee Restaurant
Cycle a section of the Clare Valley Riesling Trail
Visit historic Sevenhill Cellars
Dinner & Overnight Thorn Park Country House

"Following the Riesling Trail to the Sevenhill Cellars - Clare, you will need to allow at least 2 hours to give yourself enough time to stop for tastings and still reserve some peddling power to get you back!” Steve

“Attention to detail is evident everywhere you look… Thorn Park is the perfect country retreat.” Yvonne

"At Thorn Park we dined in grandeur with the other guests at a gorgeous antique table, beautifully laid out. The menu, prepared by David, consisted of vegetable broth, grain fed fillet of beef on herb potato and horseradish mash with onion jam and individual tangello custard and chocolate and chilli vinicotto pudding - superb!" Yvonne

Breakfast at Swans in Mintaro
Return to Adelaide
Fly home

"We did manage to visit Annie's Lane on the way back to Adelaide and purchased some cellar door Rose." Yvonne

“South Australia caters for all tastes, whether you enjoy the hills, vineyards, country or the beach. For Melbournians in particular, make South Australia a must-do holiday.” Steve

"We sincerly thank Delicious magazine for the opportunity to experience and indulge our love for good food and wine in such an amazing region and to the South Australian Tourism Commission for providing such an excellent itinerary to showcase the gastronomic delights and beauty of South Australia!" Yvonne