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Flight and Lunch – The Currant Shed
Highlights
- Experience a breathtaking 30-minute flight over McLaren Vale, revealing diverse soil types and stunning coastal views.
- Savour the Ancient Soils tasting at Shottesbrooke Winery, comparing four unique virgin Shiraz from local vineyards.
- Wander through serene gum trees and lush vineyards, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of the region.
- Indulge in a three-course lunch at the award-winning Currant Shed, expertly paired with local wines for a delightful experience.
Start the morning with a 30min flight to view the spectacular surrounds of McLaren Vale with the chance to view different soil types from the air. Also fly along the coastline and gorges.
Next try the Ancient Soils tasting at Shottesbrooke Winery comparing 4 different virgin shiraz’s from 4 different local soil types.
Finally wander through the gum trees and vineyards to the award wining Currant Shed restaurant for a 3 course lunch with wine pairing.
Sit back and let time slow down as the incredible staff bring you delicious dishes. “Incredible”.
Itinerary highlights
Views forever. Wine and food.
Stunning views of the vineyards, coastline and gorges.
First class Wine and Food.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Portable ramps.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Operation information
Helivista
Helivista is a locally owned and operated helicopter business in McLaren Vale SA.
Helivista Helicopter tours are perfect for the experience seeker wishing to see the beauty of South Australia from the air.
Enjoy the lush rolling hills, vineyards, beaches and coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
They have packages available for Wine Flights, Lunch Flight packages or 30min scenic flights.
Wine Regions
Accreditations
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Memberships
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
- Visitor Information Centre
- SA – McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association
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