Excursion Information

Excursions will take place on Wednesday 6th January for interested participants.
REGISTRANTS CAN BOOK EXCURSIONS AT REGISTRATION
 

Participants will be picked up from Immanuel College at 1:00pm (except Brewery Tour
which will be at 12:30pm).  Returning at various times.

Brewery Tour

Visit Coopers  Brewery for a 1 hour museum tour and then tasting. 
Then its off to West End Brewery (Lion Nathan Brewing) for 1 hr 15 min to listen to a talk
about brewing and a tour of manufacturing with more tasting at the end.  
The final stop is at the Port Docks Brewery where you will have the opportunity to see a
smaller brewery in action and learn about the history of Port Adelaide.
Flat shoes must be worn for this excursion.
You will need to leave your last session ½ hour earlier than everyone else to make the first Brewery tour at 1.00pm.

PRICES

Coopers Brewery $20pp which includes a glass to keep

Nathan Brewing (west End) $10 pp

Port Docks Brewery – tour is free.  Afterwards if you wish to taste the beers made there,
one taste is for free, but if you would like 100ml of all 6 that will cost $10

Bus cost is between $22 and $45pp depending on numbers

Cleland Wildlife Park & Mount Lofty

Have you ever wanted to pat a Koala?
Hand feed kangaroos and emus?
See lots of the unique Australian animals in their own environment?
Then this is the excursion for you.
Travelling to and from Immanuel College spend the afternoon at wandering at your
leisure through the Cleland Wildlife Park and on the way home go to Mount Lofty
to see the panoramic view of Adelaide as sunset happens.
But wait there is more…………Check out the optional KOALA HOLDING EXPERIENCE below.

PRICES

Entry to Clelend $16 adults and $13 concession

Bus cost is between $22 and $45pp depending on numbers

KOALA HOLDING EXPERIENCE. 
If you want to actually hold a Koala, for an additional cost of $30 per person,
you can, which includes one professional photo.
If you are interested in this you MUST let us know when booking
your excursion at registration so we can book you in.

Hahndorf, The Adelaide Hills & Mount Lofty

Drive through the picturesque Adelaide Hills on your way to the German settlement of Hahndorf.
Hahndorf's first settlement took place in 1839. The name "Hahndorf" was derived from
Captain Dirk Hahn of the ship named 'Zebra', which arrived in Adelaide in 1838 with a
party of immigrants from the Eastern Provinces of Prussia. The German influence is still
visible today in the architecture of the old buildings, many of which still stand as homes and shops.
The time there is you own to wander around the historic town, try some German food
and the many bakeries and restaurants.  On your way back, see a panoramic view of Adelaide
from Mount Lofty at sunset. 

PRICES

Bus cost is between $22 and $45pp depending on numbers

McLaren Vale Winery Tour

McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s renowned wine regions, famous for producing some the
best wines in the world, and with over 76 cellar doors. Visit 3 or 4 local and award
winning wineries with approximately 45 minutes at each cellar door for tastings (at no cost). 
Purchase some wines to take home with you at your own cost. 
Including a visit to a local bakery for afternoon tea at your own cost.

PRICES

Bus cost is between $22 and $45pp depending on numbers

Chocolate Tour

Do you love your chocolate – well this will make your mouth water.
Visit Haigh’s chocolates (Adelaide own – award winning and delicious). 
Tour their factory (no cost) and find out about the history of the company and
get a peek at how they turn a bitter coca bean into delicious chocolate. 
Afterwards, enjoy some complimentary tasting and coffee/tea. 
Afterwards go into town to Beehive Corner (at the top of Rundle Mall) and
finish off at Adelaide’s Central (food) Markets. All unique experiences to Adelaide. 

PRICES

Bus cost is between $22 and $45pp depending on numbers

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