Riverland Flavours
A weekend dairy escape
A two-day journey from the city to the coast and riverlands, filled with fresh flavours, farm stays and hands-on dairy experiences.
Trip overview: Overnight stay (2 days, 1 night)
Adelaide, SA
This dairy escape is ideal for families looking for school holiday adventures, couples seeking a relaxed weekend getaway, or friends keen to taste and explore South Australia’s rich dairy culture.
Itinerary
Adelaide Central Market
Begin your adventure in the heart of Adelaide with a stroll through the Central Market. Visit The Yoghurt Shop for their famous pot-set yoghurt and stop by the Fleurieu Milk Company stall to stock up on fresh milk and cream straight from the Fleurieu Peninsula. It’s the perfect way to fuel up before hitting the road.
Address: 44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000
Welcome Springs
Drive south to Mount Jagged and settle into Welcome Springs, a rustic country cottage set on a working dairy farm. Feed the calves, explore the paddocks, or simply relax with sweeping views of the countryside. As evening falls, enjoy a peaceful night surrounded by the rhythms of farm life.
Dairy Adventures
The next day, head to the Murray River town of Mannum for an immersive farm tour at Dairy Adventures. Watch cows being milked, join in feeding activities, and gain a hands-on insight into the daily workings of a real dairy farm. Perfect for families, this experience brings the farm-to-fridge journey to life.
Address: 395 Belvedere Rd, Mannum SA 5238
Woodside Cheese Wrights
On your way back to Adelaide, stop in the Adelaide Hills to visit Woodside Cheese Wrights. Enjoy a guided tasting of their handcrafted cheeses made with local cow, goat and buffalo milk. From creamy camembert to bold blues, it’s the perfect final flavour note to your dairy-filled weekend.
Address: 20 Henry St, Woodside SA 5244