| Downunder, Adelaide is a gem that is almost | | | | for oenophiles (wine aficionados or connoisseurs), |
| unknown to the world traveler. Adelaide is small | | | | you must stop at Penfolds! And above all take |
| and has 17 hotels within a few blocks of each | | | | the tour! |
| other. There are open shopping markets, | | | | Another must to visit is Maggie Beer's Farm Shop |
| restaurants, museums, and gardens. There are | | | | in Barossa Valley. Maggie is considered the Martha |
| the Indian Pacific and Ghan railroad lines that will | | | | Stewart of Australia and has the Pheasant Farm |
| take you from Adelaide into the great Red | | | | Restaurant featuring her own handpicked recipies. |
| Centre and Northern Territory of Australia. Rail | | | | Maggie even has cooking sessions, but you need |
| also connects to Sydney and Melbourne. | | | | to call 011-61-885-624-477 for information. |
| A little history on Adelaide: Adelaide was created | | | | Other attractions are: Lyndock Lavender Farm, |
| in 1836 by the British and named after Queen | | | | Jacob's Creed Visitors Center, The House of |
| Adelaide, the German consort of King William IV. | | | | Olives, Barossa Farmers Market (Saturday |
| Many Germans settled in the hills north of | | | | mornings), Mengler Hill Lookout and the |
| Adelaide where the temperate climate afforded a | | | | Williamstown Whispering Wall. Contact Butcher, |
| perfect blending of Cabernet Sauvignon. After, | | | | Baker Winemaker Trail through South Australia |
| came the most coveted Australian label - Shiraz. | | | | Tourism at for maps and value cards. |
| Australia is the fourth-largest exporter of wine in | | | | Adelaide Hills, which is east of the city showcases |
| the world! In fact, Adelaide is surrounded by top | | | | a lovely drive through 19th century |
| wine regions such as McClaren Vale, The Barossa | | | | European-style villages and historical mining towns. |
| Valley, and Coonawarra. | | | | Want to see animals? Then visit nearby |
| For a very expensive glass of wine, travel to | | | | Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary and see the |
| Penfolds. A glass of wine there will cost you $125 | | | | potoroos, the platypuses, the bilbies, bandicoots |
| a glass. For $400 a bottle, you can purchase a | | | | and bettongs and kangaroos! |
| Shiraz (96%) and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. So, | | | | |
