Jude Larkin

Use the Glenelg outing as a separate half or full day so the beach walk and a meal do not feel squeezed between tours.

Pick a small number of regions that match your interests, such as a wine area, coast and the Flinders Ranges, and give each enough nights.

Check tour departure points and food options before booking, because a cheaper room may add a substantial drive each morning.

Map the hotel's actual address to the nearest current tram stop; Glenelg properties can differ in walking distance.

Check how you would reach wineries without driving; a tasting tour or booked transfer may be necessary from either base.

Build in food and non-wine activities, and keep a sober driver for every tasting day.

Walk the market once before buying so you can compare fresh produce and see what is available on the day.

A counter seat or small table can make solo dining easy. Go a little before peak service if you prefer a quieter meal.

If you want a longer breakfast outing, the Central Market area is another area to consider when its traders are open.

Keep each day to one main outing with a short drive and a place to rest or feed the baby. A garden, easy wildlife visit and nearby lunch can be a full day.

Mix short city days with one regional outing at a time. A market, gardens and an easy meal can suit all three generations after a longer drive.

Choose the Barossa if tasting wine and food without a complex crossing is the priority. Arrange a driver or tour if everyone wants to taste.