April 18 - 21, 2015. Days 5, 6, 7, and 8. Perched on the edge of the vast Australian bush, Adelaide
is the cultural hub of South Australia. Nearby Barossa Valley offers a worldclass
food- and wine-tasting experience, and just off the coast lies Kangaroo
Island, considered Australia’s Galápagos for its abundant wildlife and
dramatic landscapes.
For the next four days, we will split into two groups and do the same activities
in reverse order. Set out on a walking tour of charming Adelaide, learning
about its history and forward-thinking culture. Or follow an Aboriginal guide
through the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide and the South Australian Museum to
learn about the “Stolen Generation.”
If you wish, visit Cleland Wildlife Park, home to Australia’s most iconic creatures
including kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and
the opportunity to hold a koala. Then head into the lush Adelaide Hills wine
region for lunch and a visit to the German village of Hahndorf. Here, stop in at
the Cedars, the private home of Australia’s celebrated early 20th-century painter
Sir Hans Heysen. While in Adelaide, meet with Emmy Award–winning author and
documentary filmmaker Michael Davie, who grew up in Australia and has written
articles and made films about the continent-country for National Geographic.
Hilton Adelaide Hotel, Adelaide;
Note: We are confirmed for a king suite at the Hilton
Then transfer by local aircraft to Kangaroo Island and settle into one of the world’s
top island properties, the Southern Ocean Lodge, designed to reflect and embrace
its incredible natural surroundings. Embark on a guided excursion around the
island—known as a “zoo without fences”—and discover its many native inhabitants,
including Tammar wallabies, which are almost extinct on the mainland, and the
island’s endemic kangaroos. Top off our visit at the Seal Bay Conservation Park,
where we’ll observe sea lions on the sandy beaches.
http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/
Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
Average temperature for Kangaroo Island in April is between 20 Deg C and 13 Deg C (68 Deg F - 55 Deg F). Around 1” of rain in April