Monarto Zoo & Adelaide Hills/Hahndorf Tour
Category: Sightseeing Wine Tasting
Region: Mount Barker SA Murray Bridge
State: SA
Duration:
9h
Monarto Zoo and Adelaide Hills/Hahndorf Tour
Full Day Tour
EX Adelaide CBD, Glenelg & Hahndorf
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This tour combines a visit to the Monarto Safari Park with the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Two special regions in one trip with the Zoo being the highlight. Monarto Safari Park is a 1,500-hectare (3,700-acre) open-range zoo located in South Australia administered by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia and is one of the largest open-range zoos in the world. It is undertaking a major role nationally and internationally in breeding programs for rare and endangered species. It is the home of Australia’s largest giraffe herd and South Australia’s first-ever southern white rhinoceros. The shuttle bus departs the Visitor Centre at regular intervals which enables you to get on and off at a variety of wildlife viewing platforms including, Giraffe, Rhino, Cheetah, Lion, African Painted Dogs and Chimpanzee. Or you can use the 10 kilometres of walking tracks that meander through the Mallee bushland of the zoo and can be incorporated with the stops for the Zu-loop bus service or just use the bus. Don’t forget there are several behind-the-scenes experiences on offer if you would like to get a little closer to your favourite animals but you will need to book ahead! The Visitor Centre is open and welcoming. It includes a large Cafe dining area, gift shop, Interpretive centre and Information desk to answer any questions. Once you have interacted with the animals to your heart’s content we travel back to Hahndorf giving you time to soak up the German history, take in the sights and perhaps even try a few wines or beers.
Suggested Monarto/Adelaide Hills/Hahndorf Tour Itinerary:
- Pick up from your Adelaide CBD Accommodation or Glenelg at 8:30 am
- Scenic drive through the Adelaide Hills, maybe spot a koala or kangaroo in the wild
- Mount Lofty Summit
- Carminow Castle
- Thorngrove Manor
- Bridgewater Mill
- Beerenberg Farm Shop
- Monarto Zoo
- Historic Hahndorf
- Return to Hotel in Adelaide CBD or Glenelg and Hahndorf – 5:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE:
- Zoo Entry Fee is included in Tour Cost
- NO Tasting Fees, experiences or lunch is included in the tour cost
- All Extras & Experiences are subject to availability
- Tour can be customised to your needs on the day – time permitting
* Please note the Tour Itinerary is subject to availability and some inclusions may be altered or replaced without notice.
** Advertised Price is based on “Create Your Own Itinerary”
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Flying solo on this trip to Adelaide, I really wanted to feel safe and relax. Roger surprised me when he informed me that I was his only client for the day sand he proved to me that he is a gentleman who looked after me and adjusted the tour to suit my tastes and interests.
Roger shared his knowledge of the Barossa and wine, which allowed me to look at wine from a different point of view and make better selections. For me, a highlight of the tour was our visit to Corryton Burge. Wow! What a beautiful place! The wines are just as beautiful. I had a wonderful day and I couldn't wait to tell my family what fun I had.
Roger, thank you!
A great experience which will be remembered!
Chantal Marrone
Roger shared his knowledge of the Barossa and wine, which allowed me to look at wine from a different point of view and make better selections. For me, a highlight of the tour was our visit to Corryton Burge. Wow! What a beautiful place! The wines are just as beautiful. I had a wonderful day and I couldn't wait to tell my family what fun I had.
Roger, thank you!
A great experience which will be remembered!
Chantal Marrone
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Chantal
22 Jul 2025

Roger, thank you for looking after me so well!
Chantal Marrone
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Chantal
04 Jul 2025

Our trip to the Barossa Valley was most enjoyable. We visited places I didn't know existed.
The wine tastings were well organised as was the chocolate factory. Lunch at Stockwell Hotel was great. Maggie Beers Farm was the highlight for me as well as the Last Drop Winery, home of Mothers Milk Shiraz.
Roger assisted in taking group photos and even agreed to be in some of them.
Even though I have been to the Barossa Valley many times this was still well worth doing.
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T1048RQtinal
25 Jun 2025
Our day with Roger exploring Adelaide's wine regions was simply amazing! He's not just incredibly knowledgeable, but also offers such a sharp perspective on everything. We gained so much insight, and are especially grateful for his patience and extra care with us wine beginners. We're already looking forward to our next Adelaide adventure with Roger!
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Ambler Touring (Owner) - 2025-06-22
Thank you Christine and Yue so much for your incredibly kind words and thoughtful message. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you both and showing you around our beautiful Adelaide wine regions. I’m truly humbled by your praise—especially coming from such experienced and well-travelled guests.
It means a great deal to know that you felt comfortable and welcomed throughout the tour. I always aim to create a relaxed, respectful, and enriching experience for every guest, and I’m so glad that came through during our time together.
Your openness and cultural insight were not only appreciated but truly valued. Our conversations gave me a lot to reflect on, and I want you to know how much I enjoyed and respected your honesty, curiosity, and kindness. I look forward to welcoming you back for another Adelaide adventure soon.
Christine
22 Jun 2025

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satouring, Owner at Ambler Touring, responded to this review - 2025-05-10
Hi Di and Alan! Thank you for posting a lovely review about us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your day and are confident to recommend our services to others.

disuchi3
08 May 2025
One fantastic custom tour with Roger!
Extremely informative throughout the day.
One of THE BEST tours we have had in our worldwide travels.
Extremely informative throughout the day.
One of THE BEST tours we have had in our worldwide travels.
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Ambler Touring (Owner) - 2025-04-22
This is so great to hear and we are very happy you enjoyed your tours with us. Thank you for taking the time to post this lovely review about two of our tours. We hope if you ever make it back to Adelaide (South Australia) that we will have the opportunity to show you some of our other beautiful regions. We really do appreciate the wonderful review, thank you!
Nancy
22 Apr 2025

He was fantastic with communication in the lead-up, helping to plan our itinerary and ensuring the timing at each venue ran smoothly. Roger was punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable about the regions.
He also happily took group photos for us throughout the tour, which was very kind.
Highly recommend Roger for anyone looking for a reliable, friendly, and well-organised driver for a wine tour in SA!
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satouring, Owner at Ambler Touring, responded to this review - 2025-04-11
Thank you so much Jenita & friends, It means a lot to me to hear that my guests have enjoyed their experience with Ambler Touring. We always hope that we deliver an experience that creates wonderful memories while showcasing some of our beautiful regions. Thank you for choosing us.

jputs
10 Apr 2025
Great 😊 so much to see.. Roger was a wealth of information on all the Adelaide Regions. Enjoyed all the local wines, cheeses, dessert stops!!put it on your bucket list 🥂
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Ambler Touring (Owner) - 2025-03-22
Thank you so much for the review, It means a lot to me to hear that my guests have enjoyed their experience with Ambler Touring. We always hope that we deliver an experience that creates wonderful memories while showcasing some of our beautiful regions. Thank you for choosing us.
Vicki
22 Mar 2025
We had the Best Day Touring with Rodger from Ambler touring. He was amazing took us to a Coffee, and Chocolate shoppe that was to die for. Mount Lofty to see the view of Adelaide City. Amazing, Nepenthe Vineyards, lunch in Hahndorph, and a walk around the town, then The Prancing pony Brewery. Then Rodger drove us all around Adelaide City and Neighbouring towns to see the Heritage housing. What a fabulous Day. Thank you Rodger
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Ambler Touring (Owner) - 2025-03-22
Thanks Jennifer, we always value and appreciate the feedback we get and especially when it's great. Thank you.
Jennifer
22 Feb 2025
Fantastic tour guide and so good we went two days in a row. Would highly recommend Roger if you want a tour of Adelaide or Kangaroo Island. Tours designed to your needs
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Ambler Touring (Owner) - 2024-12-22
Thank you David & Friends, we are very happy to know that your day was a success and that you were able to enjoy and experience some of the special areas of Kangaroo Island, Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills. We really appreciate you sharing your review and great photos - this will help others understand what we do and why we love what we do. Thanks again.
David
22 Dec 2024

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MonikaTillsley
01 Dec 2024

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Beatonl42
01 Dec 2024
Ambler Touring were fantastic. Roger was so knowledgeable and made the experience perfect. He took us places to suite our interests and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We would highly recommend using them and we will be calling them when we come back down.
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Response from the owner - 2024-11-03
Thank you Denise & Friends, we are very happy to know that your day was a success and that you were able to enjoy and experience some of the special areas of Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills. We really appreciate you sharing your review - this will help others understand what we do and why we love what we do. Thanks again.
Denise
03 Nov 2024
Fantastic day out in the Barossa with Roger as our guide. He personalised out visit, was incredibly knowledgeable and made it a perfect day.
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Response from the owner - 2024-10-24
Thanks Adam for this wonderful review and we are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with our business. We aim to at least meet the expectations of our guests and hopefully exceed them, it seems we did this for you. We really appreciate you sharing the details for others to understand how we work. Thanks again.
Adam
24 Oct 2024

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Andy
12 Oct 2024
There is not a better way to see Adelaide than with Ambler Touring. Knowledgeable and able to take you to hidden gems no matter what you're interested in.
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Abigail
24 Sep 2024
We spend 4 days with Roger in McLaren Vale as a group of 8. At various times he accommodated groups of 2, 4, 6 and 8 with different vehicles and at all times of the day from 8am to 11pm. Super flexible with arrangements, free water and many extras. He is a encyclopaedia of knowledge on South Australian wines and the McLaren Vale area. So many great tips and experiences. Would highly recommend Roger and his team for any South Australian wine region experiences.
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Damian
24 Aug 2024
Roger was our incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and kind, he made sure we got the most from our trip to Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Can't wait to plan my next trip with Roger and Ambler!
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Response from the owner - 2024-08-24
Thanks Dee, it was a pleasure hosting your group and we are very pleased you enjoyed your day out with us. Thank you for this lovely review.
Deepti
24 Aug 2024

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satouring, Owner at Ambler Touring, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks Jane for this wonderful review and we are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with our business. We aim to at least meet the expectations of our guests and hopefully exceed them, it seems we did this for you. We really appreciate you sharing the details for others to understand how we work. Thanks again.

Ozjane
06 Aug 2024
Roger provides an excellent tour. He customised the journey to suit us and we got to see some amazing sites that we would probably have missed otherwise. He definitely goes the extra mile, would definitely book again!
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Response from the owner - 2024-07-24
Thank you so much Helen, It means a lot to me to hear that my guests have enjoyed their experience with Ambler Touring. We always hope that we deliver an experience that creates wonderful memories while showcasing some of our beautiful regions. Thank you for choosing us.
Helen
24 Jul 2024
Booked a custom private tour with Roger through Adelaide hills - Fleurieu peninsula and then up through the coast back to Adelaide. We explored the major attractions, historic sites/buildings, beaches, restaurants, winery regions. He was very experienced and had a high level of knowledge of the places we went through and also has a very good understanding of Adelaide and surrounding areas It was a very enjoyable and affordable tour experience and i would highly recommend his services to anyone visiting Adelaide Regards Joel
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Response from the owner - 2024-06-03
Thanks Joel for this wonderful review and we are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with our business. We aim to at least meet the expectations of our guests and hopefully exceed them, it seems we did this for you. We really appreciate you sharing the details for others to understand how we work. Thanks again.
JJ
03 Jun 2024
OMG. What a lucky find Roger of Ambler Touring was for us. So accommodating listening to what we’ve already seen, to ensure he molded a tour not of repetition, but wow moments backed with incredible detail. Is it, “thanks mate or thanks cobber” they say in Australia. Anyway, thanks heaps Roger for a momentous day we’ll always remember. Will definitely want more on our return. Allan and Margaret
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Response from the owner - 2024-06-03
We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your day with us and had the opportunity to see a few sites you may not have seen. Thank you for taking the time to share this great review.
Allan
20 May 2024

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Richard
24 Mar 2024
Roger was so helpful in setting up our own unique experience. Added in hidden little gems we would never have known about and was very friendly and went the extra mile all day. Highly recommend contacting Roger.
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Response from the owner - 2024-03-10
Thank you for the great review Jacqui! It is always lovely to get such positive feedback and we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your day.
Jacqui
10 Mar 2024

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GeorgeM5840
15 Feb 2024
Roger was an incredible host! I had one of the best days of my life on a custom winery tours of the Barossa. Roger has plenty on in depth knowledge. Highly recommend a private tour with Roger!
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Mark
08 Jan 2024

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ginasW1923VL
07 Jan 2024
Highly recommend! We were a party of 6 looking for a private tour in the Adelaide Hills with wine tasting and sightseeing. Roger from Ambler Touring came up with a flexible plan for the day so we could tweak the tour prior to the day. Communication was excellent. He booked everything from the tastings to meals and provided us with a wealth of information and history along the way. He also provided us with ideas of what to do and see on the rest of our trip and we were not disappointed. Cant wait to visit Adelaide again - Roger and Ambler Touring will be our first port of call.
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Response from the owner - 2024-01-08
Thanks Natalie, it was a pleasure hosting your group and we are very pleased you enjoyed your day out with us. Thank you for this lovely review.
Natalie
25 Dec 2023
We spent a wonderful day in the Adelaide HIlls with Roger, who showed us many sites of natural beauty and historical interest, as well as delivering us to some stunning wineries and a great restaurant for lunch. He is very knowledgeable on the history of the founding of Adelaide and South Australia, and has lots of interesting and amusing anecdotes to keep you entertained during the drives. It was excellent value for money too. An unforgettable day.
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Dee
19 Nov 2023
We were lucky enough to be recommended Roger from Ambler Touring, for our customised McLaren Vale wine tour. With a convenient pick-up and drop-off from our Aldinga accomodation. We knew we couldn't get through a long day of tastings without a coffee stop, and Roger had already read our minds! Straight to a coffee roaster. ???????? Roger was highly professional with excellent knowledge of the area, recommending wineries and distilleries between our scheduled tastings. I will be recommending Roger and Ambler Touring to anybody visiting the region. Thank you Roger!
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Glynn
17 Nov 2023
What an absolute treat it was to have Roger as our private driver to the McLaren Valley this weekend. He was professional, knowledgeable & an absolute gentleman. We really enjoyed his local expertise & commentary & we were very grateful for this photographic skills ???? Thanks Roger for a great tour, we highly recommend him & will definitely use him again.
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Sharon
21 Sep 2023
We did a Winery and Farm Tour and Dianne was our guide, she was so friendly and accommodating and made our day so pleasant. There was a rough itinerary planned for us that our Family had organised as a surprise birthday gift and it was no problem to change a few of our destinations as we toured the Barossa Region. A perfect day rounded out with an awesome guide 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended.
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Robyn
21 Sep 2023
Roger tailor-made our tour to fit our tastes. We covered vineyards, wine tasting, chocolate, cheese, history of the area, scenic stops and more. He was friendly and well-informed, didn't rush us at any point. Pick-up and drop-off at our accommodation. Would highly recommend.
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Jennet
12 Sep 2023
I wanted to explore the region around Adelaide during my recent visit to South Australia. Luckily I selected Ambler Touring for my customized day trip through the Adelaide Hills. Roger, who organized and led the visit, is a South Australia native with so much personal experience and local knowledge to impart. We started with a hotel pickup and headed first for Stirling, a lovely community with great local produce and product sellers. I opted for the chocolate experience at Red Cacao, which is a lovely spot popular with locals and full of delicious treats. We continued to Cleland Wildlife Park in Craters; you will thank yourself for time spent here, particularly if you’re at all interested in the unique fauna. We fed some of the small marsupials, and I was able to do a meet and greet with a koala. It’s a beautiful place and so special for someone from outside Australia. We even spotted some animals in the wild - sort of a bucket list item for me! Roger imparted tons of local history, showing some of the beautiful estates (many converted to inns) and selecting a great Aussie pub for the lunch (included in the tour package I selected). We visited the picturesque Hahndorf, where I had some time to explore shops on my own before taking the scenic route through the eastern suburbs of Adelaide. Roger gave me some other Adelaide highlights and tons of recommendations for other trips to take in the future on another trip to Australia. It was a great value - highly personalized and stress-free (no driving or navigating needed on my part). Please do consider visiting the Adelaide Hills if your plans call for a trip to the South Australian capital.
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Timothy
11 Sep 2023

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susan
20 Aug 2023
We were recommended to use Roger & his company by a friend... We had a few ideas about what we wanted to do & where we wanted to go however Roger came up with a game plan for us which absolutely suited us to a tee... Roger was not only very knowledgeable about the area but was also very experienced & perceptive with what we wanted & made our experience of Adelaide & Adelaide Hills such a memorable day... Thank you so much Roger... We seriously had a super day & you ticked all the boxes of what we wanted to do...
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Loressa
18 Aug 2023
Roger was recommended to us by a friend and he was amazing. Roger worked with us to come up with a plan to include everything we wanted to see and do on the day. Roger was very knowledgeable and shared so much of the local history with us along the way which was so very interesting. One of the best days we had whilst in Adelaide visiting local wineries in the Adelaide hills as well as eating beautiful food. Thank you Roger for the great experience.
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Wendy
18 Aug 2023

Modern , very comfortable vehicles that made for two excellent days out.
Scott & Lizzie Greenland Christchurch NZ
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01 Jul 2023

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Explorer34711510009
27 Jun 2023

to fully customise our itinerary. We chose to visit a diverse selection of wineries inbcluding Yaldara, Yalumba, Rusden and Seppeltsfield Road Distillers, allowing us to appreciate the different styles and nuances of Barossa Valley wines, as well as a stop at the Maggie Beer Farm for lunch, and a number of lookouts and points of interest in the region.
Our lovely guide Di had an expert knowledge of the local area, and made this tour an unforgettable experience. We were not only treated to an array of outstanding wines but also given insights into the region's unique history and culture. Di's attention to detail and warm, friendly demeanor made us feel well looked after, and she ensured we had a fantastic and memorable day out. She even bought us cookies!
Our tour in the Barossa Valley was an absolute delight and we would happily book with Ambler again to try some of the venues we missed. We highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking a truly immersive and memorable wine journey in one of Australia's most renowned wine regions. Thank you to Di and Roger for curating a perfect day and for looking after us!
-Alex and Bridie
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Alex
19 May 2023
We recently came back from a 3 day trip to Mount Gambier & 1 Day Trip down to Victor Harbour Region, after 2 successful day trips in the past (1x Barossa Valley region, 1x Murraylands & Coorong region). Roger went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and any last minute changes were no hassle for him at all. His knowledge of all the areas we toured were extraordinary. We would easily recommend booking with Ambler Touring and we will certainly be back again in future to discover more of South Australia. Thank you again. Anthony & Manuela & Anthonys Parents. :)
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Manuela
18 Feb 2023
We had an exceptional day out on an all day tour of the McLaren Vale region with Roger from Ambler Touring. We found Roger to not only be a highly knowledgeable guide, he was also great company. Although we had a pre-set itinerary, Roger was highly flexible with the tour arrangements on the day and after speaking with my partner and I as to our preferences, made a few subtle changes to the list of venues to better match them with our interests. Roger absolutely nailed it in this regard, starting with a local cafe for coffee, D'Arenberg Cube for a tour and tasting, Agostino for lunch, Goodieson Brewery, Settlers Spirits and Samuel's Gorge to finish. We loved them all and are already planning to go back. Roger was highly generous with both his hospitality and time (we returned to our accommodation 90 minutes past schedule)! If you're contemplating a tour to any of SA's wine regions, then you can't go past Roger at Ambler Touring.
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Response from the owner - 2022-10-18
We really appreciate you taking the time to post such a wonderful review. Thank you for sharing your experience of our service. We do hope we have an opportunity to take you to other beautiful regions of South Australia soon!
Michael
18 Oct 2022