Fabulous Ladies Wine Tour of the Adelaide Hills 2026
26 – 29 November 2026
Small Group. 100% Women.
This tour has a maximum of just 12 guests. This is wine travel like you’ve never experienced it before.
Insider Access
On this tour you’ll explore the culture, taste the wines and meet the people of the region no one else gets to - with our insider access.
Fully Escorted
You have the same wine expert tour leader with you from start to finish - ensuring your needs are looked after every step of the way.
We don't leave anything out
There's no surprises and no hidden charges. When we say something is included, it's included! So all you need to do is relax & enjoy.
Most people give the Adelaide Hills an afternoon. We’re moving in!
Join us to meet the remarkable women behind some of Australia’s finest cool-climate wines, over a glorious long weekend.
The Adelaide Hills is where cool-climate elegance meets storybook scenery, where stone villages hide among towering gums just twenty minutes from Adelaide, and where some of the country’s most exciting women in wine are quietly producing world-class sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Over one glorious long weekend in late spring, with the vines in full leaf and the evenings long and golden, you’ll discover this incredible wine region in the most fabulous way possible!
This isn’t about ticking boxes at cellar doors. It’s about slowing down, settling in, and truly connecting: with the women behind the wines, with the growers and producers who bring the region’s terroir to table, and with a small group of like-minded women who share your love of wine, food and meaningful travel.
From meeting a Champagne-trained sparkling winemaker at a family-owned cellar door to a sommelier-led dinner in a tiny Hills township, from vineyard walks with the women who tend the vines to three courses beside South Australia’s best wine cellar, this is the Adelaide Hills revealed from the inside out. And with every detail hosted and carefully curated, all you need to do is arrive, pour a glass, and savour the experience!
The Adelaide Hills women in wine you’ll be meeting and sipping with:
- Kate Laurie – Winemaker at Deviation Road, who studied her craft at the Lycée Viticole d’Avize in Champagne itself and now handcrafts some of Australia’s very best sparkling wines
- Lucy Croser – Co-producer of the DAOSA sparkling range and daughter of Australian sparkling legend Brian Croser AO, growing exceptional fruit at Tapanappa and vinifying it with the best of French and Australian practice
- Sarah Marrocco – Vinteloper’s dynamo and self-proclaimed wine and grape keeper, who’ll walk you through the vineyard before a tasting at their stunning cellar door, winner of the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Architecture and Landscape in South Australia
- Agnes Wyszomirska – Wine Room Manager and sommelier at Ondeen, hosting our dinner in Verdun and guiding us through the local wines she loves best
- Kathy Drogemuller – Of Paracombe Wines, a FLWS member favourite and one of the Hills’ most respected family producers, joining our dinner at the Crafers Hotel to share her wines and her story
- Jane Bromley – Recipient of the Vin de Champagne Award and the Diploma d’Honneur from the Corporation des Vignerons de Champagne, pouring her ultra small batch sparkling and still wines at her family-run Honey Moon Vineyard
More Reasons Why You’ll Love This Tour:
- Exclusive tastings with the women in wine of the Adelaide Hills, each sharing her craft and story firsthand.
- Intimate visits that go beyond the pour: vineyard walks with the makers, small batch wines and one of the most architecturally celebrated cellar doors in the country.
- Dinner in the historic Lord Nelson Room at the Crafers Hotel, at a private dinner hosted by Kathy Drogemuller of Paracombe Wines
- Seasonal, locally sourced dining, from foraged botanicals at Ondeen to share platters at the cellar doors and a farewell brunch by the award-winning Otto’s Bakehouse.
- Boutique stays in the heart of Adelaide and right on Hahndorf’s gorgeous main street.
- Be fully escorted by Camilla Dickinson, your warm and knowledgeable South Australian wine host who brings the region to life!
The Essentials
+ - Tour Itinerary
Adelaide Hills – the itinerary
4 days /3 nights · 26 – 29 November 2026
Please Note: While we fully expect the program to run as described, wineries, venues, hosts and timings sometimes need to be altered for reasons beyond our control. Any change will be of equal quality and character, and the spirit of the tour will always remain the same.
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Day 1 – Thursday 26 November: Hello, Adelaide
Your Adelaide Hills adventure begins in Australia’s official ‘Great Wine Capital’, Adelaide. Make your way to the Adabco Boutique Hotel in the heart of Adelaide, where you’ll have time to settle in, freshen up and get frocked up for the evening ahead.
Tonight we gather for a warm welcome dinner at one of the city’s top restaurants. This is the perfect opportunity to meet your host and your fellow fabulous guests over a beautiful meal and exceptional wines, and to raise a glass to the days ahead.
Accommodation: Adabco Boutique Hotel, Adelaide (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Friday 27 November: Into the Hills
After breakfast we check out and head for the Hills, where the temperature drops a couple of degrees and the scenery turns positively storybook.
First stop is Deviation Road, the boutique, family-owned home of some of Australia’s very best sparkling wine. Winemaker Kate Laurie studied her craft at the Lycée Viticole d’Avize in Champagne itself, and it shows in every glass. Kate will walk us through her wines and how she makes them, before lunch at the cellar door: generous share platters piled with local produce.
Then it’s on to Hahndorf, the gorgeous little Hills town where we check in to the Reisen Hotel. Set right on the main street, Reisen combines a pretty setting with excellent amenities, and you’ll have time for a rest (or a wander past the shops) before the evening begins.
Tonight we dine at Ondeen in the nearby township of Verdun, where Agnes Wyszomirska, Ondeen’s Wine Room Manager and sommelier has a curated a selection of wines for us to try over dinner. The kitchen forages and sources botanicals and produce from farmers in the local community, creating an ever-changing seasonal shared menu with culinary excellence firmly front of mind.
Accommodation: Reisen Hotel, Hahndorf
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 – Saturday 28 November: Vineyard views and a very good cellar
Enjoy a slow breakfast before we head to Tapanappa, where Lucy Croser will pour the DAOSA sparkling range she co-produces with her partner (who happens to be from the Champagne Bollinger family!). Lucy is the daughter of Australian sparkling legend Brian Croser AO, and she and her team grow exceptional fruit from carefully chosen vineyard sites, then vinify it using the best of French and Australian practice. We’ll taste with cheese and charcuterie plates on the table and vineyard views in every direction.
Next stop is Vinteloper, winner of the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Architecture and Landscape in South Australia. Our host is the dynamo Sarah Marrocco, self-proclaimed wine and grape keeper, who will lead us through the vineyard before a tasting of Vinteloper’s small batch wines in their stunning cellar door. Lunch is a seasonal shared platter celebrating South Australian produce from independent artisans farming sustainably and responsibly.
Then it’s back to Hahndorf for some well-earned downtime. You’ll want it, because tonight is a good one.
Dinner is at the Crafers Hotel, arguably one of Australia’s best hotels and nationally awarded, including for South Australia’s best wine cellar. We’ll dine in the historic Lord Nelson Room over three courses matched with wonderful selections from that famous cellar. And we have a guest. Kathy Drogemuller of Paracombe Wines is joining us at the table to share her wines and her story, straight from one of the Hills’ most respected family producers.
Accommodation: Reisen Hotel, Hahndorf
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4 – Sunday 29 November: One last glorious morning
After breakfast and check-out we save something rather special for last. This morning you’ll be personally hosted by Jane Bromley, recipient of the Vin de Champagne Award and the Diploma d’Honneur from the Corporation des Vignerons de Champagne. Jane’s Honey Moon Vineyard is a small, family-run grape growing and winemaking venture, and her ultra small batch sparkling and still wines are a genuine rarity. Delicious morsels from the award-winning Otto’s Bakehouse will keep brunch flowing alongside the tasting.
From here we transfer you directly to Adelaide Airport, arriving by 2.00pm, so any flight from 3.00pm onwards is safe to book.
Meals: Breakfast, brunch
+ - Tour Price & Inclusions
Every part of this tour is chosen without compromise and it will only run in this current form once. No two tours with us are ever the same! So you will be only one of 12 people to EVER experience it. Our tours are a considered investment in yourself, and the women who travel with us regularly will tell you it repays itself many times over.
Tour Price:
- Twin Share $2995.00 per person
- Single $3495.00 per person
Please note a ‘willing to share’ option is not available. To book twin share you must already have someone booking this tour with you to share with.
Tour Dates: 26 – 29 November 2026
Starts: Adelaide
Finishes: Adelaide Airport
What’s included:
- Fully escorted by your expert FLWS tour host Camilla Dickinson for the entire duration
- 1 night boutique accommodation at Adabco Hotel, Adelaide
- 2 nights’ luxury boutique accommodation at Reisen Hotel, Hahndorf
- Touring and activities as per the itinerary
- Meals and wine as per the itinerary
- Private, invitation-only wine experiences with our fabulous Women in Wine
- All winery fees and tasting charges
- Private transport throughout, including Adelaide Airport transfer on departure
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfares and departure taxes; transfers unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas; laundry or tips not covered in the itinerary. Personal transport; excess baggage; security and government taxes; travel insurance (which is mandatory).
Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; additional beverages (unless specifically described). Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price. Spa treatments and any items not specified. Any alcoholic beverages before/after/during meal (other than those indicated). Any changes you choose to make during your trip.
Terms & Conditions: Your confirmed booking indicates you have therefore read and agreed to the Terms & Conditions
+ - Important Information
Payments, Cancellations & Confirmed Departures
A minimum of 8 guests is required for this tour to depart. The maximum number of guests is 12. If minimum numbers are not reached, we will discuss this with you well before departure to finalise how to proceed i.e. re-quote with less participants or cancel the departure. If we cancel the departure your tour deposit will be refunded.
We do not refund tour payments for any other reason than we cancel the departure. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance to protect against cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
It doesn’t often happen, but please note that the advertised itinerary may change without notice. Sometimes things are beyond our control and changes need to be made. Please be assured that any changes will be of the same quality as the replaced visit or experience wherever possible.
Full payment and a completed booking form is required to secure your spot. We use the Stripe Payment Gateway – a secure payment gateway that is certified to stringent levels of certification – and accept Visa and MasterCard.
Please do not book your flights until we confirm the departure with you via email.
Dietary Requirements & Fitness Level
As part of your booking, you will be asked to provide detailed information regarding any special dietary requirements. These must be advised at the time of booking, as we are unable to accommodate last minute requests. Please note that dietary requirements and preferences are treated differently. All information will be passed on to our suppliers, however we cannot guarantee all requests can be accommodated.
A reasonable level of fitness and mobility/stability is required for this tour due to uneven terrain, cobblestones, cellar access and more.
About Your Fabulous Host
Your incredible journey is led by Camilla Dickinson – whose warmth and expertise create unforgettable experiences. With a background spanning law and a decade in media, Camilla has enjoyed a richly diverse career before finding her true niche in wine after relocating to one of South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions. Her work now brings together a passion for hosting, tourism and wine.
Camilla is delighted to host unforgettable FLWS weekends, welcoming groups of women to experience the very best of her home state while showcasing South Australia’s outstanding female-led wine businesses. For Camilla, success is measured in shared moments—seeing guests connect, create lasting memories and truly enjoy the experiences on offer.
Why Our Tours Are Truly Different
This isn’t just a wine tour. It’s something far rarer.
Wine is our way in, and the doors it opens are what make it unforgettable. These are private experiences arranged just for us: tastings you’d never get on your own, and personal welcomes from the women behind the wines themselves – and getting them in the room on the right day takes months of quiet coordination.
The company is every bit as considered. These tours are made for our FLWS community, so you’re never thrown in with strangers. You might arrive not knowing a soul, but you’re among your people from the very first glass.