Spirit of the Fleurieu

28/07/2023

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Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia with us and see why it’s Adelaidians’ ultimate destination

28/07/2023

Whales, whales, whales 🐳🐋🐳

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

🐳🐳3.07pm - Two Humpback Whales were reported East of West Island.

🐳🐳2.45pm - Two Whales have been reported from The Bluff, Victor Harbor. (To be confirmed)

🐳🐳2.05pm - Two Whales have been reported off of Seal Island, Victor Harbor. (To be confirmed)

🐳8.00am - A Whale has been reported our from Bowls Club, Victor Harbor.

🐳7.53am - Whales have been confirmed off of Seal Island, Victor Harbor.

📷Southern Right Whale Tail taken at Kings Head by Andrew Chuck 14.6.2023

24/06/2023

💙 Blue skies & 🌞 today... Before the 🌧️ set in.

15/03/2023

❤️💙WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY 💚💛

🦜Eastern Rosella 🦜
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is a beautiful and colourful parrot 🦜species found in eastern and south-eastern Australia. It belongs to the genus Platycercus, which is a group of broad-tailed parrots also known as the rosellas.

The Eastern Rosellas are so colourful because of the presence of pigments in their feathers 🪶such as carotenoids, which give them their red, yellow, and orange hues. These pigments are obtained from the birds' diets, which include fruits, flowers, and other plant materials. The blue colour on their wings 🪽 comes from the structure of the feathers themselves, which scatter light in a way that creates the blue hue. The bright colours of the Eastern Rosella may also serve as a way for the birds to attract mates, establish territories, and communicate with other members of their species.

Their survival depends on us protecting their habitats and reducing threats like habitat loss and predation. Let's do our part to ensure these fascinating birds continue to thrive in the wild!

22/02/2023

📢 Calling all wine🍷enthusiasts planning to explore the Fleurieu Peninsula, make sure to add Langhorne Creek Wine Region to your itinerary. Located just a short drive away from Adelaide, Langhorne Creek is a hidden gem 💎 in the world of wine tourism that offers a relaxed cellar-door atmosphere and some of the finest wines in South Australia.

The region's unique terroir🪨 with its cool maritime breezes 🌬️ and fertile alluvial soils, creates the perfect conditions for growing premium grapes 🍇 that result in rich and complex wines. But it's not just the wine that makes Langhorne Creek a must-visit destination. The region's picturesque landscapes, charming cellar doors, and friendly locals make it a perfect place to unwind and relax.

So, if you're looking for a unique wine 🍷experience that combines world-class wines with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Langhorne Creek Wine Region is the place to be. 🔖Book your tour with Spirit of the Fleurieu today and let us show you the best of what this hidden gem has to offer!

17/02/2023

😎 Happy Friday everyone! Today, we want to share some amazing places to visit in the Fleurieu region of South Australia.

First up is for those looking to sample some of the region's best local produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, bread, and of course, wine, be sure to visit the 🚜🥕. This vibrant market is held every Saturday and is a great addition to any foodie itinerary.

Then pack the car (with all that produce) and head off to the stunning 🏞️ Located just a short drive from Adelaide, this park is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region. With rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and winding hiking trails, it's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and connect with nature. And for an extra special experience, be sure to plan a gourmet picnic in the park with delicious, locally-sourced fare.

And last but not least if you’re looking for a more laid-back experience, head to 🍷 and relax on their deck with a glass of local wine. The stunning views of the vineyards and surrounding hills make for the perfect backdrop for a lazy afternoon, where you can indulge in a shared platter and wine.

So, there you have it - three amazing places to visit in the Fleurieu region that offer a range of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, wine lovers, and foodies alike.

15/02/2023

💙WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY💙

🐬We LOVE our local bottlenose dolphins🐬they are such beautiful and fascinating creatures, and there are many interesting facts about them that people might not know.

Here are a few:

1. They are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. Bottlenose dolphins have a brain 🧠 that is larger and more complex than that of most other animals, including humans.

2. They use echolocation to navigate and hunt. Dolphins emit clicking sounds that bounce off objects and return to them as echoes, allowing them to create a mental map 🗺️of their surroundings and locate prey.

3. They have excellent eyesight 👀 Dolphins have large eyes that are adapted to see in low light conditions, and they can also see in colour.

4. They are social animals. Dolphins live in groups called pods, and they are highly social animals that communicate with each other through a variety of vocalizations and body language.

5. They can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes. Dolphins are able to dive 🤿 to depths of up to 1,000 feet and can hold their breath for extended periods of time.

6. They have been observed using tools. In Shark Bay, Australia, dolphins have been observed using sponges 🧽to protect their beaks while foraging on the ocean floor.

📷 Courtesy of Phyll Bartram

13/02/2023

🤗 A tour guide can make or break a journey, elevating it from a simple observation of sights to a rich immersion in culture and history. 👍Choosing the right guide is essential for unlocking the full potential of a destination 🏞️

09/02/2023

🏖️ CARRICKALINGA BEACH – Hidden Gem 📍

The Fleurieu Peninsula, located in South Australia, is known for its stunning landscapes, world-class wine regions, and of course, its beautiful beaches 🌊. The region boasts a diverse range of beaches, each with its own unique features, making it a popular destination for beach lovers and tourists alike.

For those who love to explore more secluded beaches, Carrickalinga Beach is a must-visit. This hidden gem is located in the southern part of the Fleurieu Peninsula and is known for its pristine waters 🌊 lush vegetation 🌱 and peaceful surroundings ☮️ Visitors can enjoy a peaceful day at the beach, away from the crowds, or go for a scenic walk along the nearby cliffs. There is even a HIDDEN ROCK POOL 💙💙💙

Want to find out more about this stunning location ⬇️

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carrickalinga-Beach/122205084499249


📷South Coast Aerial Images

06/02/2023

Booking a WINE 🍷 TOUR 🚌 can be a great way to experience the local vineyards, taste some delicious wines and learn about the wine-making process🍇

Here are some tips to help you book the best wineries:

1. Research the vineyards in the area you are visiting. Find out which ones are the most popular, have the best reputation and offer the best wine tasting experiences.
2. Book in advance. Many popular wineries get fully booked quickly, so it’s important to make a reservation well in advance.
3. Consider using a reputable tour guide. They can help you select the best wineries, make the necessary arrangements and take care of all the details. This will ensure that you have a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
4. Look for wineries that offer a variety of tasting options. Some wineries offer structured tastings, where you can try a selection of wines, while others offer more relaxed tastings, where you can sample the wines at your own pace.
5. Ask for recommendations. Talk to friends, family and co-workers who have been on wine tours and ask for their recommendations. They may have some great tips for you to consider.

✔️By following these tips, you can be sure to book the best wineries and have an unforgettable wine-tasting experience. Don't forget to enjoy responsibly and always have a designated driver or arrange transportation in advance.

And remember we are always here to assist with any wine tour esquires, just send us a DM.

17/01/2023

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY

💛Yellow-Tailed Black-Cockatoo 🐦‍⬛ - (Zanda funereal (relating to its dark plumage🪶, as if dressed for a funeral)

The Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo is one of six species of Black-Cockatoo in Australia and is mainly found in the south to southeast of Australia.

Birds measure from 55–65 cm in length and live up to 50 – 80 years (longer than some humans).

The adult male ♂️ has a black beak and pinkish-red eye-rings, and the female ♀️ has a bone-coloured beak and grey eye-rings.

In flight, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos flap deeply, slowly, and with a peculiar heavy, fluid motion. The usual call is a high-pitched wailing contact call, kee-ow … kee-ow … kee-ow, and may be heard from afar. To listen 🎶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taN-TOkHkRQ

The birds prefer native temperate forests while being partial to pine🌲 plantations and occasionally in urban areas, as long as there is a plentiful food supply.

17/01/2023

We 💙 hearing feedback from our wonderful guests 😍 Thank you Helen.

16/01/2023

MONDAY in MCLAREN VALE 🍇

It’s Monday already, and we know you are all thinking about getting to next weekend.

Here is some inspiration to get you back into that

Today’s shout-out goes to 🍷 we absolutely love ❤️ taking our guests to visit the lovely ladies at this beautiful little boutique cellar door. We always get excellent reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

09/01/2023

Yes, when you think 🤔 about it, travelling does make you richer💰in so many ways.

When you invest in travel🧳you invest in yourself. You invest in personal growth, mental expansion, cultural appreciation, and a more worldly, well-rounded sense of self ❤️

05/01/2023

☑️ 3 TIPS FOR A PERFECT WINE TOUR 🥂🍷

1. Choose a region depending on the style of wine you would like to taste. For example, McLaren Vale is well known for its Shiraz and Medertirain-style wines.

2. Every wine region has tonnes of cellar doors to visit. So you must decide if you would like to visit smaller bespoke ones or more prominent wineries. We recommend at most 3-4 wineries in a day.

3. Last-minute booking can lead to disappointment! Wineries have limited availability, so it is usually better to book in advance.

If you would like for US to book the Perfect Wine Tour for YOU, all you have to do is contact us at Ph: 0498 326 739 or email: [email protected]

We are always here to help 😊🚐🍷☑️

03/01/2023

💚WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY💚

🦘Western Grey Kangaroo - Macropus (big foot🦶) fuliginosus

Western grey kangaroos live in several different types of habitats. They can be found in woodlands, open forests, coastal heathland, and open grassland areas. They can also be found around suburban areas and love golf courses 🏌️‍♀️

Their diet includes grasses, leaves, tree bark, and shrubby plants🌱 This kangaroo requires very little water and can survive on plants high in fibre. Western grey kangaroos spend between 6 and 10 hours grazing per day, mostly at dawn and dusk.

Female kangaroos are known as does or fliers, the males as boomers or stinkers due to their strong, curry-like smell, and the young as joeys. Kangaroos live in groups called mobs 🦘🦘🦘

These kangaroos are the most vocal of the three large kangaroo species. The mothers communicate to the joeys with a series of clicks. When defensive, they will growl like a dog.

The western greys have very close social bonds, keeping family connections for years. A daughter often stays close to her mother even after she has a joey of her own.

Young kangaroos sometimes box🥊playfully to pass the time. Adult males’ box to determine dominance, with the strongest 💪 male becoming the head of the mob.

28/12/2022

Morning glass at Port Willunga ☀️

What are you doing to make the most of this beautiful weather this fortnight.

We love this beach for all of its history, beauty and Australian warmth. Have you visited before?

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas ✨

We just wanted to quickly jump on and wish you all a Merry Christmas. The team at Spirit of the Fleurieu Tours hopes you have a wonderful day full of joy and yummy food.

Talk soon x

22/12/2022

This is how I'll be spending my weekend. 🎄

Drinking wine with friends and family. 🍷We hope you enjoy yours! xx

22/12/2022

✨ 5 things to do this Christmas ✨

We thought we'd give you a few ideas on what to do on the Fleurieu this Christmas!

Let us know what you do get up to. 🥂

20/12/2022

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY

🦔Echidna (Tachyglossus) means fast tongue 😋

Echidnas are the oldest surviving Australian mammal (around 15 million years). Short-beaked echidnas are found in Australia and their close relatives, the long-beaked echidnas which are found in New Guinea. Along with the platypus, the echidna is the only other egg-laying mammal and once eggs are hatched their babies are called ‘puggles.’

But did you know, Echidnas have some weird characteristics and adaptations?
Believe it or not, the spines you see on an echidna are actually long, tough, hollow hair follicles.

Their tongues are super-fast and long (about 15cm) and they use these amazingly long tongues to feed on ants, worms and insect larvae. Echidnas produce lots of saliva to ensure the insects they eat cannot escape their mouth before they swallow them.

As the Echidna lacks the ability to sweat and to avoid high temperatures they will burrow in hollow logs, rock crevices and have adapted so they can SWIM🏊 to cool themselves down.

20/12/2022

YES you can! 🚗

If your hotel is located in the city centre, we can arrange to pick you up directly from your hotel.

Please always get in tough with us for any questions or concerns that you may have and we'd be happy to assist!

19/12/2022

Our beautiful landscape. 🌿

How can one not feel blessed being able to call this our home?

To have the ability to show and share my knowledge of the Fleurieu Peninsula fills my cup like nothing else.

What a place to live... ☁️💙

17/12/2022

Needing some more last minute gift ideas and wanting to shop local?

Here are a few beautiful places to stop by on the Fleurieu Peninsula. 🌸 Each of these small businesses will have exactly what you need and will happily help you out!

So why not help them out by shopping small.

Merry (nearly) Christmas! ✨🎄

15/12/2022

Does anyone else follow this?

Where did you go this year that you've never been before? We would love to hear about it! ☺️🌏️

13/12/2022

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY

Superb Blue Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus)

💙 The little Superb Blue Fairywren is a common and familiar bird in South Australia. However, they are so tiny you may not notice them.

The mature males are the most noticeable with their bright blue plumage with a blue cap, ear tufts, and cheeks; a black eye-stripe and dark blue-black throat. The female and young males are mostly brown, with white throat, duller blue tail, and a reddish bill.

Wrens live in almost any area with dense undergrowth for shelter, including grasslands, shrubs, woodland, and even domestic gardens.

These little wrens feed mainly on` insects, including grasshoppers, ants, larvae, small seeds, and fruits. They capture their food by hopping over ground and in the shrubs and then pouncing on their prey.

They are wonderful birds to sit and watch and often visit picnic areas and walking paths. However, if you can’t spot them, you can listen to them calling to one another ▶️ https://youtu.be/C5zVv-SbUjI

📷 If you’re lucky enough to capture these birds, please share your photos in the comment below. We would love to see them!

Photo courtesy of Dean Holn

12/12/2022

A stunning day on the waters of The Fleurieu Peninsula.

What’s your go to spot along the coast?

10/12/2022

Still trying to decide what to get that special person? I often find myself sick of buying gifts that people aren't going to use, so why not get a gift you know won't go to waste. 🎁

Their own unforgettable adventure with Spirit of the Fleurieu.
So, we decided we would make it easy for you.

Simply decide the amount you want to spend on your loved one, either $50, $100 or $200 and follow relevant the link. All purchases are fully secured and Gift Vouchers are redeemable for 2 Years.

So, no need to waste anymore of your precious time this crazy season trying to find the perfect gift, just click and go!

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Please feel free to contact us on 0498 326 739 or email [email protected] for more info.

09/12/2022

Wondering how to ACTUALLY pronounce Fleurieu?

Check out the post for more information. It's an easy one to get wrong but now you won't. 😊

08/12/2022

The blue colour from the ocean the morning this was taken 💙 😍 This stretch of beach is certainly one of the best in . Whether you love to swim, paddle board, or simply relax on the sand, you'll find yourself the perfect spot to enjoy this Summer heat and sun.

Why not take to the coastline on the and enjoy this pristine water!

06/12/2022

Stunning Summer Days 🌞

Did anyone else spend the beautiful weekend we just had at the beach? On those beautiful warm days, I try to include a pit stop at the beach to take in the beautiful view that the Fleurieu Peninsula provides.

Can anyone guess where this is?

03/12/2022

Ladies day out ✨🥳

Book your next ladies day out on a private tour around the Fleurieu Peninsula!

Or contact us today to purchase a gift card for your friend or special someone!

02/12/2022

Follow Friday - Sustainable and organic edition. 🌿

These suggestions are perfect for a Saturday outing. By stopping at each of these locations and you will have an amazing day with your friends.

Start your morning exploring the .

Make a stop at to enjoy a tasting.

Fill your bellies at the wonderful for lunch.

Spend the afternoon enjoying wine and exploring the grounds .

01/12/2022

It's Christmas🎄time again...and you're not sure what to get that person that has EVERYTHING!?

Why not give a meaningful gift this Christmas and allow them to unwrap 🎁 their own unforgettable adventure with Spirit of the Fleurieu.

So, we decided we would make it easy for you. Simply decide the amount you want to spend on your loved one, either $50, $100 or $200 and follow relevant the link. All purchases are fully secured and Gift Vouchers are redeemable for 2 Years.
So, no need to waste anymore of your precious time this crazy season trying to find the perfect gift, just click and go!

$50 VOUCHER ▶️ http://bit.ly/3VBeV3L
$100 VOUCHER ▶️ http://bit.ly/3VvRpFG
$200 VOUCHER ▶️ http://bit.ly/3Hej3Dd

Please feel free to contact us on 0498 326 739 or email [email protected] for more info.

30/11/2022

😊🙏Thank you Maxwell Wines for hosting local tourism operators. Such an amazing experience, food next level and as always scrumptious wines 🍷😍 We look forward to bringing our guests there soon.

The Maxwell Team go above and beyond to make sure all customers have the best experience!

From our working winery to our Cellar Door and restaurant, the whole team plays their part to deliver the best possible service, produce and wine. We love seeing all our staff grow, learn and become passionate about our sustainable approach to wine, food and nurturing the land.

We wouldn’t be Maxwell without our team!

30/11/2022

Touring Your Way 💙

You decide where you'd like to go and what you'd like to see!

I like to make tours that suit you and your plans. Its all about giving you the best day out!

29/11/2022

Can you guess where this is?

We think the clues in the pictures are big enough.

Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️