FOR FOOD-AND-WINE TRAVELLERS READY FOR MORE

I’ll Show You Exactly How To Achieve An Unforgettable Australian Experience

Secure Private winemaker access, Premium dining, and Seamless logistics across 9 days. Designed by a Premier Aussie Specialist with twenty five years of precision.

Join a small group for unforgettable Coonawarra, Adelaide, and Melbourne highlights. Confirmed tables, tastings, and transfers all timed for effortless enjoyment.

Swap decision fatigue for a curated itinerary delivering daily wow moments, for one price. Relax knowing everything important is locked in.

Trusted by NZ travellers for 25+ years - Bryce will get right back to you!

We Understand Your Problems

Dear Foodie,

Are you suffering from analysis paralysis?
You want authenciticy, not tourist conveyer belts
You need certainty, without boring itineraries

You want cellar doors, neighbourhood bistros, and small-group guides, not megabuses. Your instincts are correct, smaller suppliers book out quickly, if they are even bookable! That is why we secure a specialist hosts and winemakers in Coonawarra, before we publish dates. You get intimacy, stories, and room to breathe.

You know what you like, yet planning steals your evenings. You are closer than you think, you just lack execution bandwidth. Our Signature Journey Method turns your preferences into a locked-in route with transfers, tastings, and tickets aligned. You keep the fun decisions, we handle the moving parts and deadlines.

You crave structure, yet hate feeling locked in. You are right, rigid tours kill spontaneity. Our framework builds anchor experiences first, then adds flexible windows and optional detours. You travel with confidence, not a stopwatch, and still have space for a long lunch or surprise gallery.

We built The Travel Co. specifically for time-poor, taste-led New Zealand travellers. Our Signature Journey Method was designed with you in mind, blending insider access, verified suppliers, and meticulous logistics. If you want bulk discounts, pub crawls, or speed tourism, we are not the right fit. If you want effortless, flavour-forward travel that feels personal, we should talk.

To our success,

Bryce Read

The Travel Co.

👋 Hi, I'm Bryce, founder of The Travel Co.

For 25 Years, We’ve Helped Hundreds Of Travellers Get The Most Out Of Australia

Melbourne, Coonawarra & Adelaide package

14th of March 2026

A smal group tour encompassing the best of South Australias food, wine, history, wildlife and culture...

“Think you know Australian food and wine offerings?” — Think Again!

Cellar doors and Winemakers not open to the public
Long lunches and leisurely dinners
Historic boutique hotels, pubs and eateries
Specialist regional hosts
Dedicated Small Group tour
Solo pricing

Want to immerse yourself in some of Australia's greatest wine regions?

You love good food and wine, yet too often end up in tourist traps, juggling bookings and second guessing choices. You want a trip that feels effortless and meaningful, not another checklist.

No Regrets

You come home with stories, not could haves. We replace FOMO with confirmed tastings, chefs tables, winemakers tales, and moments that are personal. Local characters telling local stories. Every day flows because logistics and timing are handled, so you can relax into the flavours, people, and places that matter.

You are not a stressed tourist, you’re a relaxed insider - On Your Terms

Picture a week where your hardest decision is red or white. The food, wine and tastings are unhurried, the conversations are warm, and the views feel like they were held for you. You feel restored, connected, and proud you did it properly. That is the The Travel Co difference.

We turn decision fatigue into a confirmed, effortless itinerary.

Say goodbye to rushing and below par or closed venues. We care about showcasing the best of the region, not just ticking boxes. No big bus venues, no packed days without you time, no accidentally driving past the best place in the area. Just a perfectly crafted itinerary that puts you first.

What People Have Said About Our Service

“For us, the trip was the most enlightening holiday we have experienced (and we have been overseas a lot). Everything was so perfectly arranged yet we had freedom to vary aspects to suit some personal choices. We would definitely recommend it, and the whole process. The hotels, inclusions and guides that you arranged for us made it the trip of a lifetime”

Max

Bryce with 25 years experience will get right back to you!

Start experiencing the best of Australian food and wine in 2026 - join our hosted journey

Depart 14th March 2026: Check in to our Art Deco 1866 Melbourne hotel...
Shortly after followed by a local lunch and trip debrief...

Melbourne Highlight dinner: A wine matched welcome dinner in one of the best that Melbourne has to offer, specialising in Victorian produce, cooked over flame and smoke...

Full Day Mornington Peninsula trip: Local sights, winemaker chat over lunch at a family owned and operated boutique winery with vineyard views (of course!). Onwards for further tastings of wine, chocolate and icecream... and to finish a gondala ride up to the Peninsulas highest point.

Train ride to Coonawarra in a Premium Cabin and private transfer to accommodation: Get ready for an all-inclusive experience that blends the romance of rail with the rich food, wine, and rural life of the Limestone Coast. A local dinner in the historic pub with wines of the area tonight.

4 nights accommodation, Penola:
1. Indigenous coastal foraging tour in the morning covering local culture with a stroll and chat...
Afternoon: Exclusive Raidis Estate Sensory Wine Experience
2. Working farm in the am with shearing shed lunch featuring local wine and produce, and an exclusive visit to a kangaroo sanctuary, 3 course dinner at a fine local award-winning restuarant
3. Olive Groves for the morning and Wineries for the afternoon! Early pm - Wynns Coonawarra Icon Wine Experience – sample up to 12 icon wines from the Wynns suite of wines, plus tour the Gables building and the vineyards with the winemaker.
Evening:
Highlight 4 course Wagyu Degustation Dinner with matched wines at the Chef’s Table.

Private transfer and Premium train ride to Adelaide: Check into our central hotel, with rooftop welcome to Adelaide dinner!

Full Day Barossa trip:
Morning walking tour of the Adelaide Central Market, hosted by a market guide. Includes tastings at some of the more iconic stalls.
Stop at the Whispering Wall to explore its acoustic qualities, stretch the legs, and possibly spot some iconic Australian wildlife.
Tasting experience at a lovely, small-scale Barossa winery.
Stop at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop for a browse, and maybe a pickle or relish.
Finale 4-course lunch at Seppeltsfield FINO Barossa with free time for optional port or wine tastings, exploring the onsite distillery and so much more.

Bryce will advise you on the next steps

We Partner With The Very Best

And Many More....

HOW IT WORKS:

Achieve the Ultimate Aussie Food and Winery trip in 3 Simple Steps

STEP-1

Send off the enquiry form to confirm your options

Tell us who is travelling, and the number of people. That is it. We handle the rest. We respond with the hold request based on availability and advise pricing.

STEP-2

Get A Clear, Confirmed Plan

We deliver a tidy day by day itinerary that balances structure and freedom. Expect hotels, confirmed tastings, chef tables, scenic rail, and transfers presented simply, with solo pricing listed. Your bonus Australia HOT List arrives too. We explain choices in plain language so everything feels easy to approve.

STEP-3

Enjoy Days That Just Work

You move through Coonawarra, Adelaide, and Melbourne without juggling. Key reservations are set in the right order, with buffers built in. We share travel docs well before departure and stay on hand during the trip. You relax into great meals, outstanding local wine, genuine conversations, and memorable places.

Bryce will be in touch ASAP

6 Reasons Smart Travellers Travel With Us

Bryce has been a Travel Agent for 25 years

Experience counts~!

PREMIER Aussie Specialist

One of only a handful in New Zealand - well travelled across Australia...

Everything you need is included

We use the Signature Journey Method to match local timing, relationships, and logistics. That means confirmed hotels, tastings, chef tables, transfers and scenic rail in the right order, plus a host who smooths the day. DIY or big coaches cannot deliver that.

Value:

We have priced hotels, twinshare or own room as a solo option. You will see clear prepaid inclusions, and a tidy plan. Most guests save weeks of planning and enjoy 12 plus confirmed tastings many of which are opening specially, experiences, and smooth transfers throughout.

You have tried before:

Similar trips falter when timing and access are guessed. We front load discovery, lock the non negotiables, and build days to local reality. Small group hosting and trusted partners turn hopeful maybes into seats, pours, and tables with your name on. No driving!

Peace of Mind:

We are a fully bonded New Zealand Travel Agent.

We have done all the hard work for you - The best of the best are already booked!

What People Are Saying About Our 5 Star Service

Bryce provided us with an excellent travel package taking us to see Vivid in Sydney, 2025. Airline bookings, a wonderful hotel perfectly located and memorable breakfasts, a Captain Cook harbour cruise to get the BEST views of the lights. Enough time for us to really enjoy Sydney and add our own events.

Thanks Bryce for your personalised service!

Kevin K.

Bryce Read is an absolute pleasure to deal with and continues to manage my travel plans with the same professionalism and attention to detail he’s delivered for many years. Highly recommend.

Chloe W.

I may not look it but I'm very happy. 😁

Happy because of the work of Bryce Read.

I asked him to give me some options for some travel to Australia that wasn't the usual package.

But I got some unbelievable solutions.

Solutions that I didn't expect and I'm so excited to choose from.

If you want some out of the box quality travel adventures, talk to Bryce.

You won't be disappointed.

John M.

No Obligation! Secure Now.

How Our Hand Picked Local Suppliers Help You To Experience The Best of Australian Food and Wine

It's already handpicked, things come together quickly

All quality, no fluff

Foodie? This is a Kiwi travellers package enjoying fine wine and food

Short on time - we have done the research from contacts and experience

Structured days, with free me time too

Solo pricing is included

A dedicated host on the ground

'No access to public' venues are already booked

Extensive inclusions list

Bryce will get back in a jiffy and you will soon be in Ultimate Australia

This is a genuine Small Group tour - seats are limited.

When is the best time to go? We have evaulated dates with our Coonawarra specialst. March is the best. Book in now and you are set for 2026.

Hosted, one departure only, small group, small coach tour, dedicated Coonawarra Host.

Your perfect-fit travel window is closing.

You have two paths: keep browsing and hope the pieces line up, or reserve your dates and let us secure the hard-to-get parts before they vanish. As they will because we have the only access to many places not-open-to-the-public...

We'll let you know availability ASAP

Book on for our Australian 3 city foodie and winery experience

The best of Melbourne, Coonawarra and the Limestone Coast plus Adelaide awaits...

Lock in critical reservations

Walk away with a clear list of confirmed hotels, transfers, tastings, winemaker chats, chef tables, and rail seat, private small group hosts, plus a transfer plan that fits local timing. No more guesswork, missed bookings, or average options.

Access You Cannot Google

Book with confidence a shortlist of winemakers, chefs, and specialist local hosts we open for you, simply not open to the public. You get real pathways to unrepeatable moments, not generic lists.

Solo Pricing And Total Costs

Receive transparent single supplement details, prepaid inclusions, and a simple payment plan. This protects your budget and removes the early overspend or budget blowout!

First In - Best Dressed! Spots are Limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ultimate Australian Fooie and Wine Tour

Here are the answers to some common questions:

Is this trip for me? #1

You’re a time-poor, taste-led NZ traveller who values small-group authenticity, calm logistics, and honest guidance. You prefer depth over checklists, are comfortable investing for quality, and want food, wine, design, and culture woven seamlessly into your journey.

Can I travel by myself or get a room alone #2

Yes, we have specifically set up the trip with low solo pricing, and options to have a room to yourself.

How is this trip different to other options? #3

Unlike super popular tourist sitess or generic tours, our Signature Journey Method maps your palate, pace, and priorities first, then secures verified hosts and hard-to-get inclusions. We blend quality hotels with rail, and region into one cohesive story, with flexibility preserved.

Is this trip hosted? #4

Yes, Bryce will host throughout, and a specialist local host and small group coach is on hand all day in Coonawarra.

Are the experiences as good as you say they are? #5

Proof beats promises. We’re Aussie Specialists with 25+ years travel experience, vetted partners, and many repeat client results. We show verified inclusions, real timelines, and transparent pricing, then hold inventory while you decide. There is no guesswork, this is the best of the region, lead in Coonawarra by a Coonawarra-only specialist tour operator who really know their stuff!

Could I do this myself? #6

The short answer is no. (Sorry!) Our operators open closed doors... on days not normally open, and give us access to the winemakers, chefs and characters of the area. We start with taste & style of trip, dates, and pace mapping, then pre-confirm hosts before publishing. The result is a cohesive itinerary, not stitched fragments hoping to cooperate under pressure.

Are extensions available? #7

Yes, and in fact we encourage them. We have a multitude of suggestions from Kangaroo Island off Adelaide, Outback in the North, to Hotels & Lodges further afeild to extend this trip in a multitude of directions across Australia depending on your preferences and interest.

We will let you know by return how availability is looking.

Start a fantastic immersive exploration in 2026 when you Book the ULTIMATE Australian small-group Foodie and Wine tour

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