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Group Tours

ICBIC20 is organising a series of group tours departing from the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday 19 July 2023 for delegates to part-take in an adventure through South Australia. To take part in one of our tours, book your spot through the Registration Form.

Wednesday 19th July 2023 – McLaren Vale Winery Tour (Group 1)

  • 1215 arrive 1230 Departs Adelaide CBD to McLaren Vale
  • 1315 – 1430 Chalk Hill – Lunch and Wine Tasting
  • 1445 – 1545 Wirra Wirra – Wine Tasting
  • 1600 – 1645 Beresford Estate – Wine, Gin, or Beer Tasting
  • 1730 Arrive Adelaide CBD
Tour Price $250pp
Group Capacity Max 20
Distance from ACC 50 min drive

About Wirra Wirra

Nestled among gum trees and vineyard in the middle of the McLaren Vale region. Built in 1894, Wirra Wirra is one of Australia’s most sustainable vineyards. Recognised as the Global Winner of the 2021 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards.

About Beresford Estate

Beresford Estate is a 70-acre working vineyard producing award-winning wines of nuanced excellence located in the world-class wine region of McLaren Vale. The Beresford Estate vineyard is a true representation of McLaren Vale’s most successful wine-grape varieties – 50 year old gnarly old bush vine Grenache, balanced Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon and leading clones of Chardonnay.


Wednesday 19th July 2023 – McLaren Vale Winery Tour (Group 2)

  • 1230 arrive 1245 Departs Adelaide to McLaren Vale
  • 1305 – 1430 Woodstock Winery – Lunch and Wine Tasting
  • 1445 – 1545 Beresford Estate – Wine, Gin, or Beer Tasting
  • 1600 – 1650 Chalk Hill – Wine Tasting
  • 1730 Arrive Adelaide CBD
Tour Price $250pp
Group Capacity Max 20
Distance from ACC 50 min drive

About Woodstock Winery

Family owned and operated for three generations, Woodstock has maintained a commitment to capturing the essence of McLaren Vale since 1973. Woodstock Estate owns some of the oldest vineyards in McLaren Vale. The varieties planted are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mataro, Riesling and Montepulciano.

About Beresford Estate

Beresford Estate is a 70-acre working vineyard producing award-winning wines of nuanced excellence located in the world-class wine region of McLaren Vale. The Beresford Estate vineyard is a true representation of McLaren Vale’s most successful wine-grape varieties – 50 year old gnarly old bush vine Grenache, balanced Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon and leading clones of Chardonnay

About Chalk Hill

Chalk Hill is a family-owned winery, dedicated to making small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction from McLaren Vale, South Australia. Fun fact: Chalk Hill is an organic vineyard.


Wednesday 19th July 2023 – Hahndorf and Adelaide Hills Tour

  • 1215 arrive 1230 Departs Adelaide CBD to Hahndorf
  • 1310 – 1400 Arrive Beerenberg Farm Shop and Café for Lunch
    • Beerenberg hand crafted Pie (vegetarian option available) with a choice of a Beerenberg sauce
    • 1 x scoop of strawberry ice-cream
    • A choice of tea, coffee, soft drink or juice
    • Free Time in Shop
  • 1430 – 1645 Arrive Cleland Wildlife Park – Entry (Animal Food available for purchase on arrival for $3.00 per bag)
  • 1730 Arrive Adelaide CBD
Tour Price $200pp
Group Capacity Max 50
Distance from ACC 30 min drive

About Beerenberg Farm

Beerenberg Farm is a "must visit" for all food lovers visiting the Adelaide Hills. The Beerenberg Family Farm is an iconic 6th generation Australian 'pick your own' strawberry farm and direct to market farm shop, creating genuine, heartfelt and memorable country life experiences for thousands from near and far. The farm produces naturally delicious jams, condiments and sauces using the best quality locally grown Australian produce.

Cleland Wildlife Park

Since 1976, Cleland has been an award-winning park home to some of South Australia's most iconic inhabitants. An immersive nature experience, with the chance to get up close and interact with Australian fauna.


Wednesday 19th July 2023 – Adelaide Oval Tour & Roof Climb

  • Adelaide Oval Tour (60 mins) Adelaide Oval Roof Climb (1.5-2h, 14 pax at one time but 56 across 3h) Does not include transportation (7 min walk)
Tour Price $140pp
Group Capacity Max 56
Distance from ACC 7 min walk, 3 min drive
Duration 3 hours

Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval is one of the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world! Visit this iconic stadium for AFL, cricket, concerts, functions and more. Located in the parklands between the city centre and North Adelaide, you will get a chance to tour and climb to the roof of the stadium for an unbelievable view of Adelaide.


Book your tour now through the registration form or contact info@icbic2023.org for further enquiries.

Please keep in mind tours will go ahead based on minimum numbers, you will receive a final confirmation of your tour on 2 June 2023.

Key Dates
Call for Abstracts closes 3 April 2023
Notifications to authors 18 April 2023
Presenter registration deadline 21 April 2023
Standard registration rate 22 April 2023
ICBIC20 16 – 21 July 2023
Opening Ceremony 3:30pm, 16 July 2023
Closing Ceremony Before lunch, 21 July 2023

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