Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour
Description
Discover the Adelaide Hills on an enriching day tour from Adelaide City or Glenelg, tailored for travellers wanting a scenic, wildlife-filled, and culturally immersive experience. This guided journey begins with breathtaking views from Mount Lofty Summit, followed by close-up views of Australia’s iconic wildlife at Cleland Wildlife Park in a natural bush setting with wide, open spaces. Guests then explore the historic charm of Hahndorf and enjoy an Aussie meat pie, pasty or sausage roll before enjoying sweet delights at Melba’s Chocolate Factory. End the day with a wine tasting before a scenic drive back to the city. With small group sizes and personalised commentary, we ensure every guest enjoys a deeper connection to the region. We follow strict animal-welfare practices, so while you’ll enjoy close, memorable encounters with wild animals, we support keeping wild animals wild. Arriving on a cruise? Book "Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up"
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up guests from hotels and accommodation. Hear about the fascinating history of Adelaide's settlement.
Enjoy the scenic lookout over the Adelaide plains and browse through the gift shop.
Admire the amazing Australian animals who live here. Feed the kangaroos and potoroos, pat a koala, enjoy looking at the wombats and echidnas. Interact with an emu or observe the dingos. You will have 2 hours to wander around at your own leisure.
Enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes or restaurants. Wander through the local artisan shops to find a unique souveneer. Visit the museum in the information centre and read-up on the history of this fascinating German town.
Treat yourself to some delicious hand-made local chocolates. See the factory in action as you wander through the shop. Grab a coffee or icecream and relax on the lawns.
Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Adelaide Hills back to your accommodation.
Adelaide hotel drop-off.
Optional Glenelg drop-off at the end of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Glenelg pick-up begins from 8:30am and the city from 8:45am. Approximate pick-up times for your location will be confirmed the night before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gluten free and nut free options available on request. Cannot offer dairy free chocolate sample.
- Please note: While we make every effort to provide gluten-free options, we cannot guarantee meals are suitable for coeliacs, as cross-contamination may occur.
Reviews(34)
We picked up a brochure from an Adelaide Hotel. We liked the look of the variety of things to do on our day trip. We didn't want just a winery. We got lucky, Liz was doing the tour we wanted the next day. There was only 4 others on the mini bus. Liz was excellent. As a local, she knew the old and more current things about the Adelaide Hills. She explained the area well, and obviously loved her area. We didn't feel rushed. We visited "tourist" things, but it was exactly what we wanted.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I’m so pleased the Adelaide Hills tour was exactly what you were looking for, especially with the mix of sightseeing, local stops and beautiful places to explore beyond just wineries. It was a pleasure sharing the region with you, and I’m glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace and small-group feel of the day. The Adelaide Hills is a part of South Australia I truly love, so it means a lot to hear that came through during the tour. Thank you again for choosing Discover Adelaide Tours.
Liz was an AMAZING tour guide! She went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we hoped it would be, and even more! We had booked her small group tour for a Sunday, but decided to move the booking to Monday instead. Doing so, we actually lucked out with a PRIVATE tour just our family of three), as no one else had booked for the day! Liz personalized our tour to ensure we had a fabulous experience at Cleland Wildlife Park feeding the kangaroos and wallabies, petting Edmond the koala, getting some great photos and sharing her expertise on the locale and animals! Liz asked us about the kinds of wine we enjoy, and then took us to a fabulous vineyard where the OWNER gave us a private tasting of her excellent wines! We also enjoyed our walkabout in Hahndorf, where we enjoyed treats at a local bakery and ate a delicious German lunch at a local restaurant. After that, Liz dazzled us with a trip to Melba’s Chocolate Factory where she gave us a tour and a tasting of several of the delicacies they make there! We enjoyed all the information and trivia Liz shared with us, as well as learning the rich history of the areas we went past on our travels. It was a marvelous experience - we highly recommend Liz and Discover Adelaide Tours!!
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! I really enjoyed the day with your family too. It brought me so much joy seeing how much fun you were having, especially at Cleland with the kangaroos, wallabies and Edmond the koala. I’m so glad we could personalise the day for you and include a winery with your tastes in mind. It was such a pleasure showing you the Adelaide Hills, and I would absolutely love to show you more of South Australia if you are ever back this way again!
Liz was an AMAZING tour guide! She went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we hoped it would be, and even more! We had booked her small group tour for a Sunday, but decided to move the booking to Monday instead. Doing so, we actually lucked out with a PRIVATE tour just our family of three), as no one else had booked for the day! Liz personalized our tour to ensure we had a fabulous experience at Cleland Wildlife Park feeding the kangaroos and wallabies, petting Edmond the koala, getting some great photos and sharing her expertise on the locale and animals! Liz asked us about the kinds of wine we enjoy, and then took us to a fabulous vineyard where the OWNER gave us a private tasting of her excellent wines! We also enjoyed our walkabout in Hahndorf, where we enjoyed treats at a local bakery and ate a delicious German lunch at a local restaurant. After that, Liz dazzled us with a trip to Melba’s Chocolate Factory where she gave us a tour and a tasting of several of the delicacies they make there! We enjoyed all the information and trivia Liz shared with us, as well as learning the rich history of the areas we went past on our travels. It was a marvelous experience - we highly recommend Liz and Discover Adelaide Tours!!
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! I really enjoyed the day with your family too. It brought me so much joy seeing how much fun you were having, especially at Cleland with the kangaroos, wallabies and Edmond the koala. I’m so glad we could personalise the day for you and include a winery with your tastes in mind. It was such a pleasure showing you the Adelaide Hills, and I would absolutely love to show you more of South Australia if you are ever back this way again!
Excellent tour. Liz let us take plenty of time taking photos and feeding wallabies and kangaroos. Handdorf is a lovely town to visit, very interesting. The wine tasting in a beautiful setting was a lovely end to the tour as well as the scenic drive through the hills. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the day and had plenty of time to capture those special moments with the kangaroos and wallabies. Hahndorf is always a favourite, and it’s great to hear you loved finishing with wine tasting in the Adelaide Hills. It was a pleasure having you along, and I really appreciate the recommendation.
A busy and interesting day, our host Liz was very knowledgable, engaging and easy company. The wildlife park and wine tasting at Nepenthe were probably the highlights and Hahndorf made a great lunch stop Sadly mount lofty wasn’t playing ball - we will have to check the views next visit
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our Adelaide Hills tour. I’m really glad you enjoyed the day, especially Cleland, Nepenthe and our stop in Hahndorf. It’s a great mix of experiences. Mount Lofty doesn’t always cooperate, so that just gives you a good reason to come back and see those views next time!
A comfortable and comprehensive day trip to Adelaide Hills led by a knowledgeable local - Liz Green! Truly entertaining for most ages - our group included teenagers and seniors :)
Thank you for the lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the Adelaide Hills day trip and that the experience worked well for everyone in your group. It’s always great when a tour can be enjoyed across different ages, from teenagers right through to seniors. It was a pleasure showing you around the Hills and sharing some of the local stories and highlights along the way. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review and I hope to see you back on another Discover Adelaide tour one day.
We booked the "Adelaide Hills Tour" and weren't disappointed. We were picked up from the hotel without any problems, then drove to Cleland Wildlife Park where we had the opportunity to see and feed native animals. Afterwards, we went to Hahndorf where we had two hours of free time, followed by a visit to a chocolate factory where we sampled plenty of chocolates. The day ended with a wine tasting. We thank Liz for the eventful and fun day. We wish you, dear Liz, all the best for the future and will definitely recommend you. Best regards, Emily and Jana
Thank you so much, Emily and Jana, for your wonderful 100/100 review! I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Adelaide Hills Tour and that everything from the hotel pick-up through to Cleland Wildlife Park, Hahndorf, chocolate tasting and the wine tasting made for such an eventful and fun day. It’s always a pleasure to share our beautiful Adelaide Hills, native wildlife and local producers with guests, and I’m so glad the day flowed smoothly and gave you plenty of time to relax and explore. Thank you also for your kind words and recommendation — they truly mean a lot to me and to Discover Adelaide Tours. I wish you both all the very best for your future travels and hope to welcome you back to South Australia one day. Warm regards, Liz
I have been on many tours before and Liz was one of the best tour guides I have ever met - VERY knowledgeable and SUPER friendly. I have learned so much about Australia (especially about its unique animals and its culture - e.g., I have never heard of netball, how the education system is set up, how the koalas mate, etc.) and I was having so much fun that the 8-hour tour went by too quickly! Adelaide Hills area has so much to offer and this tour covers it all (or at least so I felt). Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for this incredible review — it truly made my day! I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you found the Adelaide Hills Tour so engaging, informative and fun. Sharing stories about Australia’s wildlife, culture and everyday life — from our unique animals to things like netball and the education system — is one of the things I love most about guiding, so it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed learning along the way. The Adelaide Hills really does have so much to offer, and I’m thrilled that the day felt so full and enjoyable that the eight hours flew by. Thank you for your very kind words and for the strong recommendation — it means a great deal. I hope to welcome you back to South Australia again one day for another adventure.
Liz gave me a wonderful day in the Adelaide Hills. She was easy to communicate with before hand, explained the day when we started, and was a great tour guide. I asked to learn more about the history and natural history of what we were experiencing and she shared lots of information which I really appreciated. Liz offered options throughout the day and kindly took pictures/video of me while experiencing the animals at Cleland Park. She gave me a great suggestion for lunch at Hahndorf and drove me around Adelaide itself as we had some extra time and due to the heat I hadn't been able to walk around the city as much as I usually like to do. You'll have a great time with Liz!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. It truly means a lot! I’m so glad you had a wonderful day exploring the Adelaide Hills, Cleland Wildlife Park and Hahndorf. It was a pleasure tailoring the day to your interests, especially diving into the local history and natural history of the region. That flexibility is something I really value on our Adelaide Hills tours, so guests can enjoy the experience at their own pace. I’m also happy we could make the most of the day despite the heat, with a relaxed drive through Adelaide and a great lunch stop in Hahndorf. Thank you again for your kind words and trust. It was an absolute joy to host you, and I hope to welcome you back to South Australia for another tour in the future.
So today was tour day with our guide Liz. If you are ever in Adelaide i can highly recommend this lady's company. What a fantastic day and great guide with top knowledge. Mount Lofty but was cloudy early doors, but Liz returned us later in the tour to make sure we didn't miss anything, Cleland wildlife park, Hahndorf, Melba's chocolate and confectionary factory and Cobb Hill Estate wine tasting. No need to walk to another pick up.point, picked up at our airbnb. A Fantastic day from start to finish. Thank you Liz
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review and for choosing Discover Adelaide Tours! It was an absolute pleasure showing you around Adelaide, and I’m so glad the weather gave us a second chance at Mount Lofty Summit — sometimes it really is worth going back! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the mix of highlights including Cleland Wildlife Park, Hahndorf, Melba’s Chocolate Factory, and the wine tasting at Cobb Hill Estate. We love creating relaxed, small-group Adelaide sightseeing tours that don’t feel rushed and include those little extras — like returning to a stop when conditions change. Thank you as well for mentioning the door-to-door pickup from your Airbnb — we know how much that adds to an easy, stress-free day. It truly means a lot to hear you had a fantastic day from start to finish. Wishing you safe travels, and we’d love to welcome you back to South Australia again one day! Warm regards, Liz
