The South Australian Visitor and Travel Centre (SAV&TC) opened a Tours Desk at the newly completed Keswick Passenger Terminal on Monday 21 January. The friendly staff from the SAV&TC at the Adelaide Airport will work at the desk for all Ghan and Indian Pacific arrivals, six times per week, for a trial period of three months, with a view to extending this service based on demand. The friendly customer service staff will handle travel enquiries/advice, plus book accommodation, car hire and day tours.
More information: 08 8303 2220
Yalumba has been awarded an 'International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice' (Australia and New Zealand Silver 2007) by The Green Organisation, UK. Adding to the host of accolades Yalumba has received for their pioneering sustainability programme and progressive stance on matters green, this Award further cements Yalumba's commitment to not only leave a legacy of great wine, but to also pass on their natural assets to future generations in better condition.
More information: 08 8561 3200
Sinclair’s Gully is the first Adelaide Hills cellar door to be awarded ECO certification, becoming the second cellar door in Australia to achieve this milestone. ECO certification is a triple bottom line program that requires comprehensive coverage of the three elements of economic, environmental and social sustainability. The ECO certification program recognises best practice ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation. This award recognises Sinclair’s Gully’s dedication during the past 11 years to restoring and protecting the 20 acres of endangered candle bark bushland on their property.
More information: www.sinclairsgully.com
Tourism Australia won Best Tourist Board at the Travel Weekly Globe Awards in the United Kingdom (UK) in January. The award, voted for by UK travel agents, was a fantastic recognition of Tourism Australia’s UK operations in a cluttered market where over 160 other tourist boards are in operation.
More information: www.tourism.australia.com
A new food and wine promotional campaign for the Clare Valley which is set to encourage visitors to explore the region and graze on local produce, will kick off at the end of this month. ‘Progressive Picnic’ is about encouraging visitors to graze the region, try a local wine or sample Clare Valley’s regional produce with the intent of filling up their picnic basket to take home. Local businesses, wineries, restaurants and bed and breakfast accommodation providers will be offering visitors a food and beverage package at their venue, which may be a coffee and a piece of cake, a lunch deal or a local wine and cheese platter.
More information: 08 8842 1750
On the back of the Barossa’s successful Monopoly campaign last year, the region now has the opportunity to win a wild card entry into the first ever global monopoly board. Sixty-six of the world's best known cities (including Sydney and Melbourne) are on the voting list, and voters can also nominate one wild card destination each day. Get your vote in for the Barossa to earn a wild card entry to this competition. Voting on the wild card entries runs from 29th February to 9th March – head to www.monopoly.com to show your support.
More information: 08 8563 0662
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat has announced its partnership with Select Hotels & Resorts International’s new Member properties for 2008. Select offers excellence in unique accommodation and travel experiences throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia. Membership of Select is by invitation only, according to its suitability to match Select's market of discerning, upper-income travellers seeking out unique experiences. Officially opened in December 2001, Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat has been extensively refurbished during past 3 years in order to position itself as one of the premier wilderness accommodation complexes in Australia.
More information: www.kiwr.com.au
Smart Car has commenced operations on Kangaroo Island, offering chauffeured Tarago transfers for Sealink, major inbound companies and tour companies to collect passengers from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and Kingscote Airport to various locations across the island and return.
More information: www.smartcaraustralia.com
The South Australian Company Store in Angaston has re-opened and offers daily brunch and lunch daily, featuring regional foods, organic coffee, and deliciously wicked Cocolat desserts. The venue is licensed and BYO. South Australian gourmet produce and giftware are also available for purchase. The website is under construction at www.sacompanystore.com.au
More information: 08 8564 3788
Paul Grabowsky has been announced as the Artistic Director of the 2010 Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts. The distinguished pianist, composer and conductor was selected from an outstanding field of candidates to direct the Festival in its 50th anniversary year in 2010. He is known for his work as founding director of the Australian Art Orchestra, which was established in 1994 and has appeared in Adelaide on many occasions. His music has been performed throughout the world, including New York, London and Berlin as well as on the homefront - with his compositions featured in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
More information: www.adelaidefestival.com.au
Works by two South Australian filmmakers - Sarah Crowest and William Allert - have been selected in an elite group of 16 finalists for Sony Tropfest 2008, the world's largest short film festival. Now in its 16th year, Sony Tropfest 2008 provides the ultimate exhibition opportunity for filmmakers. The 16 finalists will present their short films to an audience of more than 150,000 people. The Festival itself is presented live at Sydney's Domain on Sunday 17 February - with the action screened nationally via simultaneous satellite into every capital city and eight regional centres around the country. The winner is announced live on the night.
More information: www.tropfest.com
Salter’s Restaurant, the acclaimed restaurant attached to Saltram Cellar Door on Nuriootpa Road, Angaston, is introducing new opening hours beginning Friday 1 February 2008. Salter’s Restaurant will be open for lunch from 12.00pm – 3.00pm daily, and is available exclusively for private functions day and night, seven days a week. Ryan Edwards, Head Chef of Salter’s Restaurant and his team, expertly match all dishes to the award-winning wines from the Saltram Cellar door. Maria Piercy, Front of House Supervisor and her hospitality team guarantee visitors an enjoyable tasting experience in Saltram Cellar Door. In a state where conference, group and corporate hospitality demand continues to increase, this change in operations at Salter’s Restaurant will provide the Barossa with another premium function facility to help attract more city and interstate groups.
More information: 08 8561 0200
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