Heritage & Hidden Treasures: Naracoorte Caves & Yallum Park Private Tour
State: SA
Duration:
8h
A private day for those who love a good story: a behind-the-scenes tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Naracoorte Caves with a senior guide, lunch at Ottelia, and a private tour of Yallum Park, built for Coonawarra’s founder.
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Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Discoveries
Unearth the secrets of the ancient world on a highly personalised journey designed for curious minds. This exclusive day tour offers unprecedented access to South Australia’s most remarkable treasures, guided by local experts who bring history to life. ✨
Tour Highlights
- Naracoorte Caves Exploration: Go deep underground for a private, behind-the-scenes journey through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed chambers, led by a senior guide with unparalleled expertise. 🕵️♂️
- The Fossil Lab Experience: Step inside the active Fossil Lab to witness real palaeontological discoveries being pieced together in real time.
- Gourmet Dining at Ottelia: Indulge in a sensational set-menu lunch showcasing the very best seasonal produce of the Coonawarra region. 🍽️
- Yallum Park Historic Mansion: Step back in time with a private, hosted tour of Australia’s best-preserved Victorian homestead, built in 1880. 🏛️
Your Premium Experience
Travel in absolute comfort aboard a luxury Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. This bespoke itinerary is crafted for those who value depth, exclusivity, and authentic storytelling over standard tourist trails. Enjoy seamless door-to-door transfers from your Penola, Coonawarra, or Naracoorte accommodation, with all entry, tasting, and dining fees fully included.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A minimum of 72 hours is required to book this tour
Tour components are subject to change at any time.
All entry, tasting and luncheon fees are included in the purchase price
For our full booking terms and conditions, including cancellations, please refer to our website.
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Great wine tour The wine tour was relaxed and informative. The lunch platter was amazing. A number of wineries showcasing different wine varietals. The guide did a magnificant job and was very knowlegable and helpful. the vehicle was modern and clean with USB charging cables. Highly recommend this tour business.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-10-13
Hi Bernadette,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It really does mean a great deal to us.
We're delighted the day felt relaxed and that you enjoyed the lunch platter and the variety of wineries. Our aim is always to give guests a day with no rush, where they can meet the people behind the wines and learn a little about the place we are lucky enough to call home. It's wonderful to hear that came through, and thank you for your kind words about the hosting.
We'd love to welcome you back to Coonawarra, and next time we'll find a few more cellar doors for you to discover.
Cheers, Kerry.
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Bernadette
06 Oct 2026
Thankyou Kerry. Our group of seven had a lovely afternoon with Kerry who was knowledgable, friendly and patient. We met some great winemakers and their staff at four wineries chosen according to our taste in wines.We would absolutely recommend Coonawarra Experiences if you are planning on a trip to this region.
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-10-06
Hi Wendy,
Thank you for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to host your group of seven, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed meeting the winemakers and their teams at the four wineries. Matching the stops to everyone's taste in wines is what makes the day work, so it's great to hear it hit the mark.
We would love to welcome you all back to Coonawarra again soon.
Cheers
Kerry
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WendyPB52
03 Oct 2026
Wine tour experience We had a great experience with Kerry looking after us at the 4 wineries we visited. Staff and wines at all wineries were exceptional and friendly.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-09-10
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your day out with us. Cheers, Kerry.
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Debbie
09 Sep 2026
Fantastic way to explore the Wineries at Coonawara/Penola We just had our second wine tour with Coonawarra Experiences and it was just as fantastic as our first. Kerry and Simon were fantastic to liaise with. They knew which wineries we had visited on our first visit so they arranged different ones this time which was great. We had the upgrade option to eat our meal at Ottelia which was sublime. The food at the restaurant is to die for. The whole day was well paced and interesting and the distances between the vineyards was barely noticeable. Kerry was very accommodating and knowledgeable and very patient with a busload of tipsy ladies. We would definately do this tour again with Coonawarra Experiences its the perfect way to see a great selection of wineries, try out the wines, not have to worry about driving and learn about the region as well.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-09-01
It was an absolute pleasure to host you once again in our region. We're so pleased that you had a great time and enjoyed all we have here. Let's make it a third trip soon!
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Chappyschick
30 Aug 2026
Five star wine tour Over the past twenty years, I have been on many guided wine tours. This particular tour was the best one I have ever been on. Kerry was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide who went out of her way to ensure that the hopes and wishes of all four participants in the tour were catered for. Her rapport with the hosts at the five wineries we visited ensured that the hosts at each of the wineries were able to modify their choice of wines for presentation to cater to the the wishes of every person on the tour. We thus were given access to some of the wineries top quality wines. I also was most impressed by the passion that each of the hosts had for the wines they were presenting.read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-08-01
Thank you Rod for your very kind words.
We appreciate that time and effort is taken to visit our region, particularly as as a solo traveller, so we don't take it lightly that you entrusted us to make your visit a memorable one. It goes without saying that we have some of Australia's most beautifully crafted wines but it's the people behind the wines that make an experience truly special.
I hope you have taken away some special memories and enjoy tasting some of the wines we didn't get to at the Coonawarra Roadshow Tasting event in Brisbane later this month.
Cheers Kerry
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Rod
31 Jul 2026
See Coonawarra like a local! Simon and Kerry also rented us their Air BnB apartment which is attached to their residence. Wonderful hosts, provided us with some healthy food so we could prepare a simple breakfast each morning instead of going out. The itinerary sequence was changed around due to weather, but we were able to have a great and informative tour of the area. Simon and Kerry know everybody in the area, and we received excellent treatment and that family vibe you hardly ever experience when traveling. There are many progressive agriculture and artistic people in this area which they are guiding and promoting. Everywhere we went, we encountered very friendly and considerate people, nice climate, good food, interesting history. Coonawarra is a well kept secret, and it's not just about the wine!read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-07-03
Hi Guys, great to hear from you, and thanks for your amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure to host you both in our region, and we're so pleased you enjoyed our "hidden gem". We agree, it's not just about the wine here, as our people make up much of what we offer and do. Thank you for taking the time to stop and learn more about our area. We hope you're safely back home now.
Cheers, Simon.
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gtscharg
27 Jun 2026
A big thank you to Simon and Kerry for an absolutely fantastic weekend with Coonawarra Experiences. The accommodation was beautifully comfortable and warm, the perfect base for our stay. Simon’s chauffeur service made the entire weekend wonderfully stress-free (and allowed us to fully enjoy the region’s incredible wines!).
The meal at Mayura Station was exceptional, and Simon’s winery tour was great. Everything was well organised, informative, and filled with great chats. Raidis Estate was a definite standout. We also loved touring Yallum Park, an extraordinary step back in time and a real highlight of the weekend.
We can’t say enough good things about Coonawarra Experiences. Every detail was fantastic, making for a really memorable Coonawarra getaway. Highly recommended.
The meal at Mayura Station was exceptional, and Simon’s winery tour was great. Everything was well organised, informative, and filled with great chats. Raidis Estate was a definite standout. We also loved touring Yallum Park, an extraordinary step back in time and a real highlight of the weekend.
We can’t say enough good things about Coonawarra Experiences. Every detail was fantastic, making for a really memorable Coonawarra getaway. Highly recommended.
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Tim
13 Jun 2026
Must do for wine lovers An excellent day touring the best of the Coonawarra wineries. Kerri was an amazing host, friendly, knowledgeable and flexible with the day’s itinerary. A must do for wine loversread moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-06-19
Hi Vince C,
Thanks so much for your amazing review of our services. We hope to see you all again soon!
Cheers
Kerry
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Vince
13 Jun 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Kerry. She was incredibly informative about the region and the wineries we visited, sharing fascinating insights and local knowledge throughout the day.
Kerry was friendly, professional, and made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Kerry was friendly, professional, and made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
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Stephen
02 Jun 2026
An excellent private wine tour. We had a great day visiting 5 wineries with Kerry. Wynns was a highlight, along with lunch at Parker Estate. Kerry is very knowledgeable about the local wineries.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-06-06
Hi Norm,
Thanks so much for your lovely review. It was great to host you all and we'd love to do it again some day.
Cheers Kerry 🍷
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Norm
02 Jun 2026
We had the most fabulous day exploring the vineyards around Penola and Coonowarra with Kerry and Coonowarra Experiences. You could tell that Kerry really cared about all the places she took us too, and they cared about her and her customers too. We tried a full spectrum of wines from the region and are super excited to enjoy the bottles we bought along the way. Thank you so much for a great day!!
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Elspeth
27 May 2026
Do this tour while you are in the region and find your next favorite wine! We had the most fabulous day exploring the vineyards around Penola and Coonowarra with Kerry and Coonowarra Experiences. You could tell that Kerry really cared about all the places she took us too, and they cared about her and her customers too. We tried a full spectrum of wines from the region and are super excited to enjoy the bottles we bought along the way. Thank you so much for a great day!!read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-05-30
Thank you!
It was great to have the opportunity to show you a selection of the wines that make Coonawarra so special. We really appreciate that you were able to pop over the border to try some Coonawarra wine, before meandering back to Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road and then home to New Zealand.
Safe travels and enjoy the rest of your time in regional Australia.
Cheers
Kerry
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spuffle
27 May 2026
Best day out Fantastic time with Simon. Highly knowledgeable and knew all of the operators well. The choice of wineries was great with a couple being small family concerns. Couldn't have asked for a better day or experience. Highly recommend.read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-05-09
Hi Sandra,
Thanks so much for your lovely review.
We’re really pleased you enjoyed the mix of wineries, especially the smaller family producers, and that Simon’s knowledge and local connections helped make it such a great day.
It means a lot to hear you had the best day out.
Hope to welcome you back to Coonawarra again soon.
Cheers,
Simon & Kerry
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Sandra
03 May 2026
We just had the best experience on our wine tour with Simon. We were lucky enough to be his only clients today on a half day wine tour. Thought it was a bit expensive but turns out it was worth every cent. Simon's knowledge and care in ensuring we had a great experience was fabulous. Do yourselves a favour and book with this company.
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Sandra
02 May 2026
We had an amazing time at Coonewarra. Simon was the best guide with so much experience of the region and answered all our questions about the area and wineries. The people in the wineries were fantastic . We learned so much about winemaking, harvesting etc. My overseas visitors were amazed at the whole experience.Thank you all so much.
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Pauline
21 Apr 2026
Awesome tour and tour guides We had such a lovely day, Kerry was wonderful and a wealth of knowledge a put the area and wines. The lunch a d chocolate tasting was divine!!!!! Definitely recommend this tour what a great day thankyouread moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-04-01
Thank you Belinda. It was my pleasure to show you ladies around and assist in making your catch up memorable.
Hopefully we will see you both again soon.
Cheers
Kerry
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belindam496
29 Mar 2026
We had an outstanding wine tour experience with Simon from Coonawarra Experiences. It felt really personalised — nothing felt rushed or generic. Simon was a fun, enjoyable host with plenty of witty commentary that kept the day engaging and entertaining.
He went above and beyond even taking and sharing photos, which really added to the experience. His knowledge of both the wineries we visited and the Coonawarra region was excellent — informative without ever feeling overdone.
The tastings were generous and well-paced, and the platter lunch was absolutely divine.
We’ve done many wine tours over the years, and this rates as one of the very best we’ve ever experienced.
Very highly recommended.
He went above and beyond even taking and sharing photos, which really added to the experience. His knowledge of both the wineries we visited and the Coonawarra region was excellent — informative without ever feeling overdone.
The tastings were generous and well-paced, and the platter lunch was absolutely divine.
We’ve done many wine tours over the years, and this rates as one of the very best we’ve ever experienced.
Very highly recommended.
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Rae
25 Mar 2026
Absolutely Outstanding We had an outstanding experience with Simon from Coonawarra Experiences. Our tour felt personalised — not rushed or generic. Simon was a fun, enjoyable host with plenty of witty commentary that kept the day engaging and entertaining.He went above and beyond, taking and sharing photos, which really added to the experience. His knowledge of both the wineries we visited and the Coonawarra region was excellent and informative.
The tastings were really generous and the platter lunch was absolutely divine.
We’ve done a lot of wine tours over the years, and this rates as one of the very best we’ve ever experienced. Very highly recommended.
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-04-01
Hi Guys,
Thank you so much for your amazing review of our services! It was an absolute pleasure to host you all on tour, and I'm really pleased we were able to deliver a fun day our in the region. We strive to make our tours engaging and outside the normal hop on - hop off style of experience and your feedback really made us smile.
Safe travels, and I hope we can do it all again one day.
Cheers, Simon.
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Susan
25 Mar 2026
Coonawarra Winery Experience We've toured the Coonawarra on our own before, but that was a mistake! The extra information and access to staff at the tastings made the experience unique. We can't wait to return and try it all again, thanks Simon for your time and insights.read moreread less
Management response: - 2026-03-09
Hi CA, Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our services. It was a pleasure to host you all in Coonawarra, and I'm really pleased that you got more out of the day heading out with us. Would love to do it again, so please reach out when next in the region!
Cheers, Simon.
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canewell5
09 Mar 2026
We had a wonderful day with Kerry. Her choice of wineries was exactly suited to what we wanted and she made sure every aspect of the experience was perfect. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Rebecca
27 Feb 2026
Outstanding wine experience We cannot rate this tour highly enough. We had a wonderful day with Kerry, who made sure every element of our day was perfect, including the selection of wineries and lunch. We’d highly recommend it to anyone who likes wine!read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-03-04
Thank you Rebecca! Great to hear you enjoyed your day and it was lovely to meet you both. Hopefully you can fit in a stay again around LIV golf next year.
Cheers Kerry
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rebecky64
26 Feb 2026
We did a fantastic Coonawarra wine tour with Simon and couldn't have asked for a better experience! Simon had incredible knowledge (and banter) with the added touch of him and all the winemakers we met making us all feel part of their community. We couldn't have asked for a better day in Coonawarra, highly recommended.
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Jake
04 Jan 2026
Coonawarra wineries at their best We begun our day when Kerry picked us up from our accomodation in Penola. We boarded their very comfortable bus and headed to our first winery Parker’s. We enjoyed a pleasant tasting before we headed to Patrick for our next tasting and lunch. The hospitality was fantastic and the platters were amazing highlighting a selection of regional produce. We left there very happy. Next stop was Bowens where we tasted the highly rated Shiraz and cab sav. Next stop the Coonawarra railway siding for a picture and then off to De Giorgio wines. We enjoyed the extensive tasting and picturesque outdoor tasting area. Final stop was Raidis Estate. Despite running a bit late ( due to how much fun we had) we were welcomed and tasted some lovely wines. Our day came to an end and we headed back to Penola. Our party of 6 had an awesome day. We were expertly looked after by Kerry who shared a great deal of her local knowledge and some fun facts.
The wineries chosen for us gave us a great appreciation of the wine varieties being grown in the region. Yes there is more than red.
I highly recommend a day with Kerry and the wineries you will visit with her. Just remember you don’t have to like every wine you taste To enjoy a great day
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Management response: - 2026-01-12
Hi Lewis B,
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to host you all on tour, and we're so pleased that you enjoyed the region so much.
Cheers, Kerry & Simon.
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289lewisb
02 Jan 2026
Simon is a great host, full of knowledge about the region and local wine. He was flexible, and made an effort to ensure everyone was having fun, happy to change things if we wanted to. We appreciated the personal touch. A thoroughly enjoyable day.
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Nada
30 Dec 2025
What a wonderful day we’ve have had with Simon today. Knowledgable, personable and so friendly. We learnt so much about the local area, wine making and so much more. Would totally recommend this tour and will be back.
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Wendy
30 Dec 2025
Fantastic day, we were with the amazing Simon who is both incredibly knowledgeable and patient with drunk idiots. We had a great time and drank a crazy amount of truly delicious wines. Not one to miss, you will definitely have a wonderful experience with these guys. 100% would recommend and book again!
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Yasmin
21 Dec 2025
Experience the Coonawarra with no one else! I have to say, from the moment we arrived in the Coonawarra, Simon & Kerry made us feel so welcome that we relaxed straight away in their well appointed Penola apartment. Our day tour started with being picked up in the ultra comfortable Toyota Landcruiser 300 and Simon was the consummate host taking us to the best spots of Coonawarra including a private tasting tour of the iconic Wynn's vineyard, an unbelievably delicious gourmet lunch with wine at Otellia, meeting Peaches the cow and seeing the exclusive luxury accommodation on the private regenerative Warrawindi farm, meeting Heidi and learning about her delicious Olive Oil production it was a superb day meeting locals and experiencing the true Coonawarra. Thank you Simon & Kerry for your warmth, hospitality and care - we'll be back!read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-12-13
Hi Jen, it was absolutely fantastic to host you both in our region last July. We certainly packed a huge amount into the time you had with us and we really appreciate your very kind words.
We hope you can both return to see us again soon!
Cheers Simon 🍷
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jentalbot2025
11 Dec 2025
What a great day! Collected from our camping spot at beautiful Bellwether Wines, for a great day of tastings along with a yummy platter at Patrick Wines. Simon was a pleasure to be with for the day, lots of local history and wine information. Highly recommend!
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Lisa
07 Dec 2025
Not Wine Drinkers And Loved The Tour. The excellent service from Kerry & Simon. Their knowledge of the area and wines is amazing. Every winery we visited, the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and we had lots of laughs. We are not wine drinkers but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Lunch was very good. The mixture of cheeses, meats and condiments was perfect. Plus we got to enjoy wine.
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-11-27
Hi Gwenda,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our tour. It was a pleasure to have you both stay and explore the region with us, and we are so pleased that even though you are not big wine drinkers you still enjoyed discovering the best of Coonawarra and trying some of our local wines.
We would love to welcome you back again one day.
Cheers
Simon
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Gwenda
26 Nov 2025
YOU cannot go wrong with staying here and booking a wine tour.
Accommodation very clean and easy to spend time in, while close to main street cafe's and Pubs.
Simon and Kerry excellent hosts
Thanks
Chris and Deb
Accommodation very clean and easy to spend time in, while close to main street cafe's and Pubs.
Simon and Kerry excellent hosts
Thanks
Chris and Deb
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Chris
10 Nov 2025
This experience just amazing. The Mayura Station, winery tour and lunch at Otelia was just perfect. Accomodation was perfect for what we needed. Very Clean and tidy. Simon and Kerry went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience the best of the Coonawarra.
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Sally
06 Oct 2025
Kerrie was very knowledgeable and friendly. Taylored our tours to suit our wine preferences, we had a great afternoon, and even took us to the supermarket!
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Angela
01 Oct 2025
Fantastic 2 Days Touring We had so much fun on our private tour of the wineries. Our host Kerry was so knowledgeable and friendly and laughed along with us. We visited many wineries and had a personal touch that made it so special. Highly recommend.read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-09-21
Thank you for the lovely review. It was my pleasure to host you ladies and have a few laughs along the way.
Hopefully we will see you all back again sometime.
Cheers
Kerry
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Birt1964
15 Sep 2025
Coonawarra Experience a must to see the region with. Thoroughly enjoyed our Coonawarra Experience with Kerrie and the cheese platter lunch and glass of wine of choice at Patrick of Coonawarra. We noticed all the wineries offer this as a tasting option which we highly recommend, thank you Kerrie for all you knowledge and experience you do a fantastic job.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-09-11
Thank you for the lovely review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your day and the fantastic wines on offer in Coonawarra. Hope to see you again in the region soon!
Cheers
Kerry
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Rick
10 Sep 2025
Private tour We had a lovely time dawn (my daughter)had a great time being a suprise birthday gift it was well worth the excpereince and tastings..the only downside I thought was on the tour would of like everyone to receive a gift pack regarding in the tour . To show of the tour to take home t ..read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-08-12
Hi Anniemk12,
Thank you very much for your review of our services. It was a pleasure to meet you all, and I’m so pleased you enjoyed your time in the region on our private tour.
I just wanted to clarify that we don’t provide gift packs on these tours.
As it was your daughter’s birthday and a surprise trip, I chose to present her with a bottle of wine as a complimentary gesture from Kerry and me.
Cheers
Simon
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Anniemk12
12 Aug 2025
The perfect afternoon What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon. Kerry picked us up right on time and off we went in the comfort of her lovely spacious people carrier. She was fun to be around, full of knowledge and very easy to get along with. She was the Goldilocks of tour guides - not to little and not too much so just right!!! She was there to answer questions but also gave us plenty of space too. We would never have been able to see/do the region like we did without her. I definitely want to go back again and that was because of this great experience.read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-07-21
Thank you for the lovely review Breeda. It was an absolute pleasure to meet yourself and Kevin and show you both around Coonawarra. We can show you so much more across the Limestone Coast if you do come back and are able to allow more time. Otherwise, thank you for choosing to enhance your road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide for the British & Irish Lions Rugby match by stopping in Penola and sampling the local produce. Slainte 🍷
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breeda
16 Jul 2025
Great experience and service Had a great time and experience, Simon was our guide and was fantastic and really great service, highly recommendread moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-06-09
Hi Earl M,
Thanks very much for your fantastic review of our services. Hopefully you'll be able to return again soon and join us on tour.
Cheers Simon 🍷
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Earl
09 Jun 2025
We loved the accommodation at Coonawarra Experiences in Penola hosted by Simon and Kerry.
The apartment was perfect in every way, so close to town, bright, neat, impeccably clean, and so well appointed.
They had thought of everything, right down to the details! Separate cups for tea and coffee, cheese boards and knives, and several different types of wine glasses, and even the solar activated night light and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
The bed was by far one of the best we have slept in away from home!
We had a wonderful and cosy 2 night stay, and the wine and chocolates that welcomed us was a beautiful touch.
Thank you Simon and Kerry.
Helen and Peter
The apartment was perfect in every way, so close to town, bright, neat, impeccably clean, and so well appointed.
They had thought of everything, right down to the details! Separate cups for tea and coffee, cheese boards and knives, and several different types of wine glasses, and even the solar activated night light and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
The bed was by far one of the best we have slept in away from home!
We had a wonderful and cosy 2 night stay, and the wine and chocolates that welcomed us was a beautiful touch.
Thank you Simon and Kerry.
Helen and Peter
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Helen
04 Jun 2025
Perfect in every way We loved the accommodation at Coonawarra Experiences in Penola hosted by Simon and Kerry.The apartment was perfect in every way, so close to town, bright, neat, impeccably clean, and so well appointed.
They had thought of everything, right down to the details! Separate cups for tea and coffee, cheese boards and knives, and several different types of wine glasses, and even the solar activated night light and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
The bed was by far one of the best we have slept in away from home!
We had a wonderful and cosy 2 night stay, and the wine and chocolates that welcomed us was a beautiful touch.
Thank you Simon and Kerry.
Helen and Peter
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Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-06-04
Hi Guys,
Thanks so much for your amazing review of our accommodation! We're so pleased that you both enjoyed your stay, and the little touches we;ve added to make our guests feel more at home. Please come back and see us again soon!
Cheers
Simon & Kerry
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1live2traveloften
04 Jun 2025
We had an excellent weekend in Coonawarra. Simon was really helpful and went out of his way to ensure we went everywhere we wanted to go. Friendly, professional, and an excellent driver. Couldn't have asked for a better host.
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Cassandra
26 May 2025
Fab tour and even better accommodation! Fab tour and amazing accommodation!We loved our stay with Simon and Kerry and the wine tour we did was fun, informative and well worth doing. All the communication I had with Simon before we arrived was prompt and professional with all my questions answered. We were met on arrival with a bottle of wine and lovely cuvée chocolate and it is those little extras that made the whole experience so good. Very comfortable bed with quality bedding. A very well appointed bathroom, again high quality towels and toiletries. In the lounge/kitchenette was a microwave, decent size fridge and a good selection of crockery, cutlery etc. very happy to see a variety of good wine glasses and an Espresso machine! Really good value, accomodation exceeded expectations
Normally we take ourselves around cellar doors but so glad we decided to take the tour with Coonawara Experiences. We had such a good time. It was very personal and lots of fun. The lunch platter was lovely and meeting the people running the tastings was what really made it. Kerry and Simon are very obviously passionate about the Coonawara and the local produce. Book a tour with them, you won’t regret it.
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-05-18
Hi Tracey, thank you for such an amazing review of our services! We're so pleased that you enjoyed our accommodation and tour, and thank you for letting others know about what we offer here on the Limestone Coast.
Please come back and see us again when you can. Cheers Simon & Kerry.
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Tracey011
17 May 2025
Exceptional experience We had excellent hosts in Simon and Kerry for our accommodation. Simon made all our weekend bookings and arrangements flawlessly. We were well looked after at Mayura station thanks to Simon for putting us in good hands. Simon was extremely knowledgeable about the region, the people and the winery histories. He also provided lots of laughs as he drove us from door to door.read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-05-01
Hi afenton44,
It was an absolute pleasure to host you both over that weekend. We're so pleased that you enjoyed yourself and thanks for the amazing feedback! Hope to see you again soon.
Cheers Simon
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afenton44
25 Apr 2025
Great selection of wineries and well organized. We thoroughly enjoyed this wine tour. The host, Simon, was very friendly and informative about the Coonawarra area and wineries. A good selection of wineries with the staff very friendly and informative about each of their wines. The lunch platter was fantastic. Highly recommend this tour.read moreread less
Coonawarra Experiences, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-04-22
Hi Guys,
Thanks so much for providing us with our 400th review!!! It was fantastic to meet you and it was a great day celebrating Coonawarra and Gather Round. Hopefully, we'll see you back again next year.
Cheers
Simon
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morrows2025
21 Apr 2025
Simon was beyond fantastic as our tour guide – truly a highlight of our visit to Coonawarra. His passion, knowledge, and hospitality made the experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable time, offering insights into the region's rich history and the wine-making process. Simon is a true credit to the Coonawarra region, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
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Tash
06 Feb 2025
Lovely Accommodation within 2mins walking of town. Kerry and Steve are perfect hosts they also run an amazing tours of the wineries.
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Campbell
28 Jan 2025
Kerry was so amazing and took very good care of us. We had wonderful experiences at each cellar door and Kerry shared a lot of her rich knowledge with us so we were able to better understand the region and its history. Will definitely recommend to anyone visiting the region and we will have to make sure to come back and use Kerry and Simon again!
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Gabrielle
15 Jan 2025
Coonawarra Experience worth it Excellent. Would highly recommend this tour.Enjoyed our day with Simon who was a knowledgeable and interesting host.
Spotted the Brown snake before we did and saved us. :-)
Had a lovely trip out into a few wineries that we wanted to visit and Simon accommodated our requests
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davidlW3903FO
29 Oct 2024
A great experience! I booked Coonawarra Experiences and my mum and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Kerry was an amazing host, and drove us from winery to winery. We were treated to an incredible platter at the first stop, and was taken to some beautiful landmarks in the area. We were made to feel like locals and very welcomed! Massive thanks to the team for such a great day :)
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi Ciara
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are very pleased that you and your mum had such a memorable day. I can't think of a better way to commiserate your footy team's loss in Adelaide than with a stopover in Coonawarra on your way back to Melbourne.
It was a pleasure hosting you both, and we hope to see you again soon!
Cheers
Kerry
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Ciara
23 Sep 2024
Simon and Kerry were amazing hosts. Had an absolutely fantastic weekend exploring the amazing Coonawarra region. I would recommend these guys to anyone because they go over and above what’s expected to provide a wonderful experience.
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jimmy8508
16 Sep 2024
Wonderful Escape! We loved our weekend away and enjoyed the wineries we visited. Simon was very courteous, knowledgeable and helpful as he chaffeured us around. Look forward to doing it again in the future.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi Guys,
Thanks for this amazing review of our services! It was a pleasure to meet you both and I had a ball showing you around our magical region. Hope to see you again soon.
Cheers Simon 🍷
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jgeorgiou66
10 Sep 2024
Simon was excellent & the tour of wineries in Coonawarra was perfect. The day was a memorable experience & we were taken to some unique & boutique places. We had the VIP treatment & Simon helped us move several cases of wine back to our accomodation. Simon offered us flexibility of where to go but we were happy to follow his advice of the tour. Lunch was included & the food was simply the highest standard which was a pleasant surprise considering we were on a wine tour. We would highly recommend this tour & the memories will last longer than the wine we purchased.
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Todd
07 Jul 2024
A tour to remember! An amazing day with our guide Simon, witty, knowledgeable and super patient with our mixed age group from 15-77! If you haven’t done a Coonawarra Experiences experience, then you must put it on your bucket list .
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi Guys,
Thank you for such a wonderful review! It was a pleasure to host you all and please make sure to come back and see us again.
Cheers Simon 🍷
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Resort40084975455
03 Jul 2024
Outstanding Private Wine Tour Outstanding service and attention to detail from Simon. We had a private wine tour with our friends & the knowledge and care he had was amazing. He looked after us every step of the day and made sure we had the best experience we possibly could! It's mine and my husbands first trip to the Coonawarra and our friends 4th (and they hadn't stop going on about how good it was) and they were right & I will definitely be recommending Coonawarra Experiences to everyone we know back home & we will 100% be back sooner rather than later.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi Paris,
Thank you so much for your amazing review! It was our pleasure to look after you all and I know it was a tough start to the trip so we're really pleased it all worked our for the weekend. Please do come back and see us again soon.
Cheers Simon.
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ParisLawrie1991
01 Jun 2024
We booked the Coonawarra Experience with Simon and Kerry. From our initial contact with Simon helping with our booking and organising our winery visits itinerary. . We were lucky to have Kerry looking after us today and showing us around. Kerry was brilliant. Happy to show us around explain her environs plus answer our many questions. Highly recommend and could not fault anything! Very Happy customers.
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Patricia
09 May 2024
Highly recommend Simon and Kerry’s Coonawarra Experiences. They have some great torus but will also customize your experience. Just ask. We had an awesome two days of wineries, lunches and local sights. They are responsive, flexible and extremely knowledgeable about the area. And we had a ball! Thanks Simon! (Kerry don’t let this review go to his head…ha ha!)
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Pauline
06 May 2024
Highly recommend Highly recommend Simon and Kerry for your Coonawarra and /or Limestone coast trip . They offer several standard torus but are also very happy to customize your experience just ask! We love wine and they helped us curate 2 amazing days of tastings with long lunches and then home again to Penola peppered with some local sights. Simon was extremely knowledgeable about the area and by the end of our two days we had a really great insight into the history and contemporary issues. This region is so much more tha wine and we can’t wait to return tp experience more the area has to offer with Simon and Kerry.read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2024-05-07
Hi Pauline,
Thanks so much for your fantastic review. I had a ball hosting you all and I'm really pleased the weekend was a success. Please do let us know when. You're able to come back and see us again!
Cheers Simon 🍷
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PaulineS693
06 May 2024
Had an absolutely amazing time on our tour. Kerry is full of knowledge and made the day very enjoyable for my partner and I. A warm and welcoming experience that I would recommend to anyone!
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Chelsee
04 May 2024
Fun, food and drinks What a wonderful weekend. Would like to thank Simon and kerry for a fantastic time. Their knowledge and support of local businesses is so great to see and hear. We could not of asked for better guides to show us the best spots in this beautiful part of the world. Highly recommendedread moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2024-04-30
Hi Heidi P,
Thank you for your fantastic review of our services. It was great to host you both and we're really pleased that the whole weekend was a success!
Cheers Simon 🍷
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heidipT7078XN
28 Apr 2024
Wow! What a day we had!! What a fantastic day we had! Booking and pre tour communication was excellent. Simon collected us from our accommodation and treated us to such a wonderful, fun filled day! Simon's passion for this region is evident from the start and he is such an asset to the Coonawarra - his knowledge and promotion of the whole region (not just the 4 wineries we visited) was great. Thank you very much - we will have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your Company to others - and we'll be back!read moreread less
coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2024-04-23
Hi Michelle,
Wow, what a wonderful review! It was fantastic to meet you both and thank you for the very kind words. It was a pleasure and we can't wait to see you guys back in the region again soon!
Cheers Simon 🍷
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Michelle
21 Apr 2024
Eight foodies Simon was knowledgeable and entertaining and his familiarity with winery staff a bonus.Topped off with an excellent lunch at Ottelia .
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coonawarraexps, Owner at Coonawarra Experiences, responded to this review - 2024-04-23
Hi Guys,
Thanks very much for such a great review! It was a pleasure to meet you all and I had a ball hosting the day. Hope to see you again.
Cheers Simon 🍷
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jemckenzie54
20 Apr 2024
