Dara Whitlock

Map the lit route from the theatre exit to your accommodation before the show, including any roadworks. Leave with the main audience when the performance ends.

Kangaroo Island is a much longer day once road and ferry legs are included. Consider an overnight stay if wildlife is a priority, or compare a flight-based tour.

Keep a weather backup and confirm the tour's cruise-day cancellation terms. If the ship uses tenders, allow extra time to get ashore and back.

Start with several nights in Adelaide or Glenelg so the city and beach days stay easy. Then choose one wine-region base with activities beyond tastings, such as walks, produce stops or a family-friendly meal.

For a simpler car-free day, explore the city and coast by public transport, then book one guided regional outing. That avoids paying for a rental car that sits unused most days.

Check current tram and bus works before choosing a hotel solely for one line. A central location with several transport options gives you more flexibility across six days.

Search the operator's own programme for a guided winery or production tour, then ask exactly what is included. A tasting flight, a cellar door visit and a behind-the-scenes tour are different products.

A good food day need not revolve entirely around tastings. Look for a market, producer, lunch booking or short walk in the same region so the day has a natural rhythm.