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SA Stories - South Australian Tourism News September 2006
Piccaninnie Ponds, Limestone Coast, South Australia

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AN INTERLUDE IN THE ADELAIDE HILLS TOUR
Colonel Light, founder of Adelaide, once described the Mount Lofty Ranges that cradle Adelaide as “the Enchanted Hills”. Explore this region’s small villages, orchards, vineyards and beautiful gardens on a half-day private tour with Tourabout Adelaide. You’ll have time to take in the spectacular panoramic view of Adelaide from the Mount Lofty Lookout, as well as visit ‘The Cedars’, home and studio of the late Sir Hans Heysen, one of Australia’s finest landscape artists. Bring the day to a perfect end with afternoon tea in the private home of a well-known South Australian artist. Alternatively, share the pleasures and frustrations of creating a beautiful garden with a passionate gardener.

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SEASHELLS PENNESHAW
This newly built beach house offers everything you need for a self-catered family holiday on Kangaroo Island. A sheltered beach is a 200-metre stroll away, while a conservation park lies just outside the back door. Dine out or shop at the town of Penneshaw, just five minutes’ walk from the property. SeaShells Penneshaw can comfortably fit up to eight guests, and features a split system air conditioner to keep you cool in summer.

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WILDERNESS VALLEY STUDIO ACCOMMODATION
The first thing guests will notice at Wilderness Valley Studio Accommodation is the view. The Flinders Chase National Park lies spread out around the property and the sense of space is exhilarating. Architecturally designed, the property features environmentally friendly design elements including passive-solar orientation, rainwater self-sufficiency, solar and wind power, and stunning native gardens. Exclusively for two, the studio has a fully equipped gourmet kitchen and exquisite dining setting and celebrates the pleasures of reading, writing and relaxing, with a book collection, writing desk, board games, cards, DVD player and sound system available.

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PUNTERS VINEYARD RETREAT
Punters Corner is a boutique winery and home of the 2000 Jimmy Watson Trophy, centrally located in the premium wine district of Coonawarra. Besides producing world-class wines, the winery has also opened its doors to visitors. If you need a break, the Punters Vineyard Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. The retreat’s four bedrooms each overlook the property’s vineyards and have their own private entrances and ensuite bathrooms. Breakfast is provided during your stay, and there’s croquet and petanque on offer, as well as mountain bikes available for use.

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FLINDERS RANGES WILPENA ESCAPE TOUR
Join Bookabee Cultural Tours’ Haydyn Bromley on a trip into his traditional homeland area of the Flinders Ranges and share a cultural experience 40,000 years in the making. Listen to Adnyamathanha creation stories at traditional significant sites and see ancient paintings and engravings. Learn about the history of the area in the beautiful Flinders Ranges landscape with rugged mountains, scenic gorges, ruins of early settlements and abundant wildlife. During your two-day adventure you’ll travel in a chauffeured four-wheel-drive, and stay overnight in deluxe accommodation at Wilpena Pound Resort. A scenic flight over Wilpena Pound can also be arranged. 

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