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An Unforgettable Limestone Coast Experience
Indulge in an exclusive, privately hosted day journey designed for just two to four guests. Hosted by your local experts, Simon or Kerry, this personalised itinerary showcases the absolute best of South Australia’s stunning Limestone Coast. 🍷 From exploring subterranean wonders to tasting world-class wines and meeting native wildlife, you will experience the rich history and warm hospitality of this remarkable region.
What Your Day Includes
- Private hosting by Simon or Kerry for the entire day
- Convenient pick-up and return from your Penola or Coonawarra accommodation
- Guided exploration of the spectacular Victoria Fossil Cave at Naracoorte Caves
- A delicious seasonal lunch paired with estate wine tasting at Ottelia or Parker Coonawarra Estate
- A scenic stop at the historic Coonawarra Railway Siding
- An exclusive private Icon tasting in the original underground cellar at Wynns Coonawarra Estate
- A relaxed, guided extra virgin olive oil tasting at Confido Coonawarra
- A rare visit to a private, non-public kangaroo sanctuary near Penola 🦘
Your Curated Itinerary
Subterranean Wonders at Naracoorte Caves
Begin your adventure underground at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves. Inside the Victoria Fossil Cave, your expert guide will reveal one of the world’s most significant Ice Age fossil sites, showcasing stalactites, stalagmites, and the fascinating history of extinct megafauna.
Boutique Lunch & Wine Tasting
Savour a superb seasonal lunch crafted from fresh local produce, complemented by a curated wine tasting at either Ottelia or Parker Coonawarra Estate.
Historic Coonawarra Railway Siding
Capture a moment in history at the iconic railway siding that once transported Coonawarra’s legendary grapes and barrels to the world.
Exclusive Icon Tasting at Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Step inside the historic Gables for a glass of Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon, before descending into the original underground cellar. Here, you will enjoy a private tasting of the prestigious Icon Series, including the legendary John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon and Michael Shiraz. 🍇
Artisanal Olive Oil Tasting at Confido Coonawarra
Enjoy a relaxed, guided tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils, discovering how the local climate and expert craftsmanship shape these delicate flavours.
Private Kangaroo Sanctuary Encounter
Conclude your day with an exclusive visit to a private sanctuary near Penola. Meet the dedicated carers of orphaned kangaroos and, conditions permitting, assist with a supervised feed. This heartwarming experience is not open to the general public, making it a truly unique privilege.
Please note: The order of stops may change on the day to suit opening times and local conditions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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.
For our full booking terms and conditions, including cancellations, please refer to our website.
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We would absolutely recommend Coonawarra Experiences if you are planning on a trip to this region.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
We were made to feel like locals and very welcomed! Massive thanks to the team for such a great day :)
If you haven’t done a Coonawarra Experiences experience, then you must put it on your bucket list .
Topped off with an excellent lunch at Ottelia .











































