Cruise South Australia Brochure

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1 SOUTHAUSTRALIA.COM D’ARENBERG CUBE, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

2 CONTENTS

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 4

WHERE ARE WE? 5

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PORTS & ANCHORAGES 6

PORT FACILITIES & SPECIFICATIONS 8

GETTING TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA 12

ADELAIDE (PORT) 14

ADELAIDE HILLS 18

BAROSSA 20

MCLAREN VALE WINE REGION 21

VICTOR HARBOR, FLEURIEU PENINSULA (ANCHORAGE) 22

PENNESHAW, KANGAROO ISLAND (ANCHORAGE) 24

PORT LINCOLN, EYRE PENINSULA (PORT) 26

WALLAROO, YORKE PENINSULA (PORT) 28

CLARE VALLEY 29

ROBE, LIMESTONE COAST (ANCHORAGE) 30

EXPEDITION CRUISING 32

PRE & POST TOURING & LUXURY ACCOMMODATION 34

EVENTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA 36

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION 38

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3 PETREL COVE, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

outh Australia is home to some of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, Sincluding the Barossa, Coonawarra, Clare South Australia offers a range of berths and anchorages Valley, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Adelaide with access to some of Australia’s finest natural treasures. is a member of the exclusive Great Wine Capitals South Australia’s event calendar is full of world-class Global Network, celebrating South Australia’s entertainment that attracts international, national and world-wide reputation for premium food and local audiences. Events like the Santos Tour Down Under wine tourism. international cycling event and the Adelaide Fringe Festival are just two examples. From premium food & wine experiences, arts & cultural festivals to motorsport, South Australia is home to events year-round. It offers world-renowned nature-based experiences, The South Australian Tourism Commission actively supports particularly on Kangaroo Island and the spectacular the cruise industry in South Australia by investing in west coast that stretches from Port Lincoln to Ceduna. infrastructure, building strong partnerships and working South Australia sits on the Southern Ocean, between the with cruise lines to deliver new and dynamic itineraries. Pacific Ocean on Australia’s east coast and the Indian We’ve developed this publication to support cruise lines and Ocean in the west. Cruise ships of all sizes can experience inbound tour operators as they plan the perfect itinerary spectacular southern ocean cruising in Australia. for their cruise passengers and help them experience the very best South Australia has to offer.

4 LAKE MACDONNELL, EYRE PENINSULA

WHERE ARE WE?

DARWIN

CAIRNES

BROOME

BRISBANE

NEWCASTLE

SYDNEY FREMANTLE WALLAROO

PORT LINCOLN ADELAIDE

PENNESHAW VICTOR HARBOR

Adelaide (berth) ROBE MELBOURNE Port Lincoln (berth) PORTLAND Wallaroo (berth) Penneshaw (anchorage) Robe (anchorage) HOBART Victor Harbor (potential anchorage)

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5 OUTER HARBOR, ADELAIDE

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PORTS & ANCHORAGES

outh Australia has three berths and three anchorages available for Scruise lines to experience ‘Southern BERTHS Ocean Cruising’ within Australia. The berths available are at the Port Adelaide Passenger PORT ADELAIDE PASSENGER TERMINAL Terminal at Outer Harbor, the Port Lincoln AT OUTER HARBOR Wharf (Eyre Peninsula), and the Wallaroo As the state’s capital cruise ship port, the Port Adelaide Passenger Wharf (Yorke Peninsula). Anchorages are Terminal can cater for the largest of cruise liners – one of only a located at Penneshaw (Kangaroo Island), few ports nationally that can. The port has a deep-water channel, Victor Harbor (Fleurieu Peninsula) and Robe large swing basin and a terminal building with flexibility and easy (Limestone Coast). Expedition vessels are access in/out of the secured area. The terminal allows for full or also using the islands around Eyre Peninsula partial passenger turnarounds, allowing sector cruising or home and anchorages in the Fleurieu Peninsula. porting offering itineraries in and out of Adelaide.

PORT LINCOLN WHARF, EYRE PENINSULA The Port Lincoln Wharf offers a berth for cruise ships, with easy navigation and full services for ships of all sizes. This sea port is the deepest in Australia and offers great opportunities for large cruise ships to include a regional port in their itineraries. The wharf has vehicle access so that passengers can be picked up and dropped off in a secure environment.

WALLAROO WHARF, YORKE PENINSULA Wallaroo Wharf offers a berth for small to medium sized cruise ships. It is 313 metres long and one of South Australia’s most popular regional commercial ports. Wallaroo is South Australia’s newest port available for cruise itineraries. Visitor information services and transportation to the town centre are available for passengers.

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ANCHORAGES

PENNESHAW, KANGAROO ISLAND Kangaroo Island is a very popular cruise destination in Australia. Cruise ships can tender passengers ashore from an anchorage at Penneshaw. A double tender landing platform is available at the Penneshaw Wharf, allowing easy walking access to the passenger terminal and tour dispatch area.

VICTOR HARBOR, FLEURIEU PENINSULA Victor Harbor offers a potential anchorage for smaller cruise ships to tender ashore via a pontoon on the Victor Harbor Causeway (to Granite Island) or via zodiacs to the beach at the town centre. Passengers can explore the beautiful township of Victor Harbor and access spectacular Fleurieu Peninsula attractions, including the wineries of McLaren Vale such as the d’Arenberg Cube, foodie experiences and conservation & wildlife parks – all within a short drive (50km).

ROBE, LIMESTONE COAST Cruise ships can tender passengers ashore at the Robe Marina. This anchorage offers passengers a range of shore excursions. Visitors can explore the World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves, visit the St Mary McKillop Interpretive PORT LINCOLN, EYRE PENINSULA Centre in Penola, or taste their way through the world-famous Coonawarra wine region.

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 7 OUTER HARBOR, ADELAIDE

PORT SPECIFICATIONS

8 ALL SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PORTS OF CALL

PORT VICTOR ADELAIDE WALLAROO PENNESHAW ROBE LINCOLN HARBOR

TERMINAL BUILDING Yes No No Yes No No

CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL In terminal 300 m 300 m 500 m 500 m 300 m PHONE (PUBLIC)

CLOSEST MONEY Port Town Town Kingscote Local Bank 400 m EXCHANGE Adelaide Centre Centre

US DOLLAR No No No No No No ACCEPTED

VISITOR INFORMATION (MAPS, BROCHURES) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AVAILABLE ON ARRIVAL

TOILET FACILITIES Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AVAILABLE

PILOT AVAILABLE Yes Yes Yes No No No

MORE THAN ONE CRUISE SHIP Yes Yes No No No No CAN DOCK

CARGO SHIPS AT Yes Yes Yes No No No DOCK

TUGS AVAILABLE Yes Yes Yes No Yes No

SWELL No No No 1-2 m 1-2 m 1-2 m

FRESH WATER Yes Yes Yes No No No

Yes, via Yes, via PROVISIONS Yes No No No Adelaide Adelaide

Yes, but REPAIR FACILITIES No No No No No no dry docks

BUNKERING Only by No No No No No FACILITIES road tankers

DESIGNATED PICK UP AND DROP OFF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AREA FOR COACHES

SECURITY FENCES Yes Yes Yes No No No

DESIGNATED LAND SIDE Yes Yes Yes No No No RESTRICTED ZONE

PORT FACILITY SECURITY PLAN Yes Yes Yes No No No IN PLACE

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 9 PORT OPERATIONS

ADELAIDE PORT LINCOLN WALLAROO PENNESHAW ROBE VICTOR HARBOR

BERTH Four berths. Four berths One berth Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage INFORMATION One has direct access to the passenger terminal

SHIPPING HOURS Wharf is open to shipping 24 hours Wharf is open to shipping 24 hours Wharf is open to shipping 24 hours Daylight hours Daylight hours Daylight hours OF OPERATION

No public wharf or terminal access on No public wharf or terminal access on No public wharf or terminal PUBLIC ACCESS N/A N/A N/A any day of operation any day of operation access on any day of operation

SHIPPING Pilotage, towage and mooring Pilotage, towage and mooring Pilotage, towage and mooring N/A N/A N/A SERVICES

Security, garbage and Security, garbage and waste disposal, fresh water, Security, garbage and waste disposal, fresh water, waste disposal, fresh water, PORT SERVICES N/A N/A N/A emergency services and access to repair facilities emergency services and access to repair facilities emergency services and access to repair facilities

CUSTOMS AND Equipped to service home port visits and provides As needed As needed As needed As needed As needed QUARANTINE customs and quarantine facilities

Professional Meet & Wi-Fi internet access Professional Meet & Greet Program to assist Professional Meet & Greet Professional Meet & Professional Meet & Professional Meet & Greet Program to assist Lounge facilities passengers and crew Program to assist passengers Greet Program to assist Greet Program to assist Greet Program to assist TERMINAL passengers and crew Visitor information service and crew passengers and crew passengers and crew passengers and crew AND WHARF Retail and gift shops Visitor information Visitor information service Visitor information service Visitor information service Visitor information service FACILITIES Tour coach areas Tour coach areas service Tour coach areas Tour coach areas Tour coach areas Tour coach areas Taxi services Taxi services Public phones Taxi services

BERTH INFORMATION

PORT VICTOR ADELAIDE WALLAROO PENNESHAW ROBE LINCOLN HARBOR

Achorage — Achorage — Anchorage — NAME OF BERTH Outer Harbor Berth 2 Port Lincoln Wallaroo Penneshaw Vessel Pontoon Robe Marina Wharf or beach 330 m LENGTH OF WHARF 368 m (additional space 313 m N/A N/A N/A is available)

288 m MAXIMUM (oversize available No limit 230 m No limit No limit No limit SHIP LENGTH on application)

MAXIMUM DRAFT 11.2 m 14.7 m 7.8 m No limit No limit No limit

TIDAL VARIATION 2.5 m 1.5 m 2 m 3 m 1.5 m 1 m (APPROX.)

HARBOUR 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours OPENING TIMES

WHARF DISTANCE Port Adelaide 10 km FROM TOWN 1 km 1 km 500 m 500 m 300 m Adelaide CBD 23 km CENTRE

CLOSEST AIRPORT Adelaide Port Lincoln Adelaide Kingscote Mt Gambier Adelaide TO WHARF 20 km 15 km 162 km 50 km 140 km 86 km

10 ADELAIDE PORT LINCOLN WALLAROO PENNESHAW ROBE VICTOR HARBOR

BERTH Four berths. Four berths One berth Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage INFORMATION One has direct access to the passenger terminal

SHIPPING HOURS Wharf is open to shipping 24 hours Wharf is open to shipping 24 hours Wharf is open to shipping 24 hours Daylight hours Daylight hours Daylight hours OF OPERATION

SHIPPING Pilotage, towage and mooring Pilotage, towage and mooring Pilotage, towage and mooring N/A N/A N/A SERVICES

CUSTOMS AND Equipped to service home port visits and provides As needed As needed As needed As needed As needed QUARANTINE customs and quarantine facilities

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PORTS CONNECTION TO NATIONAL PORTS

SYDNEY FREMANTLE WALLAROO

PORT LINCOLN ADELAIDE

PENNESHAW VICTOR HARBOR

ROBE MELBOURNE

HOBART

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 11 THE OBELISK, LIMESTONE COAST

GETTING TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY SEA The Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal at Outer DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE Harbor is 23 kilometres from the heart of the FROM ADELAIDE (NAUTICAL MILES) (TIME) city, with the Outer Harbor Railway Station only 150 metres from the terminal providing easy FREMANTLE 1434 2 days, 19 hours access to the city. The South Australian Tourism Commission has a professional Meet & Greet PORT LINCOLN 162 8 hours Welcome Program for cruise passengers arriving into our ports, which includes visitor information, WALLAROO 197 10 hours welcome activities and retail/souvenirs. Domestic and international cruise lines that visit our state KANGAROO ISLAND 60 3 hours acknowledge South Australia’s Meet and Greet Program as one of the best in Australia, with a high level of passenger satisfaction. ROBE 178 9 hours

flindersports.com.au VICTOR HARBOR 95 5 hours

MELBOURNE 514 1 day, 2 hours

HOBART 756 1 day, 14 hours

SYDNEY 953 2 days, 1 hours

12 ADELAIDE AIRPORT, ADELAIDE

BY AIR Adelaide Airport is located six kilometres (three miles) THE GHAN, FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK from the city centre, only a 15-minute drive away and arguably the most conveniently located of all Australia’s capital city airports. Adelaide Airport services regional, domestic and international travellers in one passenger terminal. The award-winning facility is a modern, customer friendly airport that incorporates the latest in design and technology and has become the most efficient passenger terminal in Australia. An airport shuttle services all major city hotels.

adelaideairport.com.au

BY RAIL

Interstate trains operated by Great Southern Rail arrive and depart from the Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal, which is just three kilometres (two miles) west of the city centre.

The Indian Pacific operates between Sydney, Adelaide and Perth; The Ghan operates between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin; and The Overland operates between Melbourne and Adelaide.

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 13 ADELAIDE OVAL ROOFCLIMB, ADELAIDE

ADELAIDE

NESTLED BETWEEN THE SEA & THE HILLS

delaide is the capital of South Australia, a beautiful city nestled Abetween the sea and the hills. It is a vibrant and accessible city that relishes good living, fine food, wine and the arts in beautiful surroundings – more than a million people call it home. Classic Australian Shore excursions depart from just outside the architecture and cultural attractions are terminal doors, where taxis are also available for within easy walking distance of Rundle Mall, passengers to utilise. the major shopping precinct. The Adelaide

Hills, Barossa Valley and Fleurieu Peninsula NORTH TERRACE – ADELAIDE’S (McLaren Vale) are within easy reach of the CULTURAL BOULEVARD port for shore excursions. South Australia’s history is alive on North Terrace, not just in the art gallery and museums, but in the statues, plaques as well as the bricks and mortar of The Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal is 23 km from the many elegant Victorian buildings. Here, passengers the Adelaide city centre. Trains to the city run from can explore the South Australian Museum, home to the the railway station just 150 metres from the terminal largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural door and the journey takes 35 minutes. objects in the world, as well as many other national treasures. Right next door is the Art Gallery of South Inside the terminal, passengers are provided with a Australia, and then it’s a short stroll to the Adelaide nationally acclaimed Meet and Greet service – from Botanic Gardens, a 16-hectare oasis in the heart of a welcome band to visitor information, directional the city. assistance, maps and advice provided by a team of experienced volunteers.

14 ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKET, ADELAIDE

FOOD & WINE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Don’t miss the Adelaide Central Market – it is a feast For the daring traveller and sports lover, the for the senses! The market is a mecca for foodies and Commonwealth Bank Adelaide Oval RoofClimb will filled to the brim with fresh local produce, from fruit to be an experience to remember. Tour groups are taken smallgoods, cheeses and much more. The National Wine across the Oval’s unique roof top along the Western Centre is the stop for the wine buffs, with more than 200 and Riverbank stands, during the day, at sunset and wines on tasting (tasting fees apply) in a unique building at night. Amazing city views are guaranteed. that also houses a free interpretive journey through the The Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Australian wine history. shows the diversity and vibrancy of Aboriginal and Penfolds Magill Estate offers passengers a premium Torres Strait Islander art and culture. It is Australia’s winery experience just 15 minutes from the city. South oldest Aboriginal-owned and managed multi-arts Australia is also home to Cooper’s Brewery and Haigh’s centre and it hosts many innovative exhibitions. The Chocolates – South Australian family owned businesses popular shop stocks authentic art and items from making premium products. Indigenous communities all over Australia.

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 15 MELT HYDE PARK, ADELAIDE

MUST SEE & DO SHOPPING LIST SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Rundle Mall is the shopping heart of Adelaide, with South Australian Museum Rundle Mall more than 700 retail stores, three major department Art Gallery of SA Jetty Road Glenelg stores and 15 arcades. The Mall is a renowned venue Harbour Town for performances, promotions and events, from fashion Adelaide Botanic Gardens Premium Outlets parades to buskers and street performers. Adelaide’s Adelaide Central Market Hyde Park Harbour Town Premium Outlet Shopping Centre (located near the airport) has over 100 brand direct National Wine Centre Parade Norwood of Australia outlets and welcomes groups and tours. The Tourism Lounge offers complimentary refreshments and the Penfolds Magill Estate Burnside Village Tourism Club Card ensures discounts and special offers Cooper’s Brewery Ebenezer Place for guests.

Haigh’s Chocolates To the south of the city, prestigious King William Road at Hyde Park (ten minutes from the city centre) is home West End Brewery to big name designers and smaller fashion houses Adelaide Oval RoofClimb offering everything from elegant classics to original, funky fashion. East of the city, The Parade in Norwood Adelaide Zoo (ten minutes from the city centre) is home to an array of Segway Sensations retailers from large brands to smaller fashion houses. at Adelaide Riverbank and Glenelg

Adelaide’s laneways and hidden bars

16 GLENELG, ADELAIDE

Burnside Village Shopping Centre (five minutes from The Beachouse offers fun and entertainment for younger the city centre) is unlike any other shopping precinct visitors with arcade games, mini golf and water slides. in South Australia, with a unique mix of retail stores Moseley Square, where Jetty Road meets the beach, making it one of Adelaide’s best shopping experiences. is the terminus for the city-to-bay tram. Ebenezer Place, just of Rundle Street in the city’s east- end is home to some unique independent retailers for PORT ADELAIDE’S HISTORIC PAST those seeking something a little bit different. Port Adelaide, just 10 kilometres from the terminal, is home to the charming Maritime Museum (and its iconic BEACHSIDE lighthouse), the National Railway Museum and the Glenelg is Adelaide’s most popular seaside destination. It Aviation Museum. The Port has many hidden treasures, is alive with people enjoying the sun, sand and sea along including a colourful range of authentic Aboriginal art the foreshore. Visitors can stroll along the jetty, browse and gifts at Better World Arts. Visitors can take a walk through hundreds of shops, dine at sidewalk cafés along along the wharves and dockside streets with local Jetty Road or enjoy fresh seafood on the Holdfast Shores guides and discover its strong maritime heritage. Marina. Take a short cruise to swim with dolphins with Temptation Sailing or explore the Glenelg precinct with a guided segway tour with Segway Sensations.

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 17 BIRD IN HAND WINERY, ADELAIDE HILLS

ADELAIDE HILLS

LAND OF THE LONG LUNCH

n the Adelaide Hills visitors can taste some of Australia’s best cool climate wine, Ifood and produce, straight from nature’s HAHNDORF top shelf. They’ll step into an enchanted land This pretty Adelaide Hills township is one of the oldest in where an afternoon of exquisite food and wine South Australia. Many famous artists have lived and worked stretches both time and the imagination. in Hahndorf, which is a haven of colour all year round. Today, it’s home to dozens of gourmet food outlets, galleries and quirky shops – many housed in charming settlers’ cottages dating back to the 1840’s. Hahndorf has an eclectic blend They’ll be able to linger longer at wonderful places, of places to discover. savouring the moments as well as the flavours. In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, visitors can get close CLELAND WILDLIFE PARK to Australia’s fascinating wildlife and walk amongst Visitors can wander freely among kangaroos, wallabies and kangaroos and emus, stopping to hold a koala and emus as well as see dingoes, Tasmanian devils and koalas feed a potoroo. up close. This park is famous around the world for its koala This region is best reached by shore excursions or close-ups, where visitors can meet and touch these much- private tours. Public transport is possible, but it can be loved residents. It is the only place in Australia that offers challenging to reach destinations at the desired times. a koala hold experience for cruise ship passengers. Guests The Adelaide Hills are approximately one hour from can walk through forests, aviaries and animal enclosures the terminal by coach and are a gateway to fantastic and see the very best of Australian wildlife. scenic, wildlife, food and historic experiences.

18 HAHNDORF, ADELAIDE HILLS

ADVENTURE – MOUNT LOFTY MUST SEE & DO MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS Historic Hahndorf Adventure lovers can see Adelaide in a totally different light on a downhill mountain bike ride. Hold a koala at Cleland Wildlife Park

Visitors can travel to Mount Lofty, collect a Art galleries mountain bike, helmet and briefing before a short ride to Cleland Wildlife Park where they’ll meet Gourmet food and premium wines many native animals. After a delicious morning Mount Lofty lookout tea, they can continue their descent to the city, Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens riding through stunning natural bushland. Explore bushland by bike

Strawberry picking at Beerenberg Farm

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

Lot 100 Cellar Door & Restaurant

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BAROSSA

AUSTRALIA’S DESTINATION FOR FOOD, WINE & CULINARY DELIGHT

visit to the Barossa is a taste of the good life. It gives visitors a gastronomic A experience that is second to none, with BAROSSA HERITAGE, FOOD & WINE the world-famous Barossa Valley shiraz and The Barossa is arguably the epicentre of Australia’s wine Eden Valley riesling, artisan produce and many industry. As one of the world’s greatest wine regions it is full acclaimed restaurants. of history, culture and flavours. Home of labels large and small, such as Jacob’s Creek, Henschke and Wolf Blass, the region has more than 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors, as well as galleries, picturesque villages and markets. There are many MUST SEE & DO opportunities to tailor sumptuous wine and local produce shore excursions. Visitors can take a once-in-a-lifetime 80+ cellar doors opportunity to blend their own wine at the Penfolds Art galleries Winemakers’ Laboratory using Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre: the same trio of varieties in the famous Penfolds Local markets Bin 38. Each visitor is presented with their own personalised Blend your own wine bottle of wine to take home.

Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop Passengers can also visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop: Maggie is much loved Australian cook, writer, television presenter and Gourmet food founder of Maggie Beer products. The shop offers tastings and Cooking schools and gin blending sales of her full product range, including limited edition seasonal

Yalumba Cooperage produce. Guests can browse amongst her personally selected regional specialty goods, purchase one of her signed books or Segway Sensations – Seppeltsfield Winery simply sit back and take in the view. Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop is a food haven where visitors can enjoy all day picnic food.

20 CORIOLE VINEYARDS, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

MCLAREN VALE

FLEURIEU PENINSULA WHERE THE SEA MEETS THE VINES

cLaren Vale is the gateway to the Fleurieu Peninsula, with stunning natural scenery Mof rolling hills and vineyards, all bounded MCLAREN VALE FOOD & WINE by picturesque beaches and rugged coastline. The foundations of McLaren Vale wines were laid when With its idyllic Mediterranean style climate, rich the first vines were planted in 1838; today there are over vineyards and stunning vistas, it’s a place where 100 cellar doors to explore. The food here is as renowned visitors can really taste the difference. as the wine, from handmade cheeses and chocolates to cellar door tasting platters and fine dining.

On the McMurtrie Mile, the locals share their passion for the good things in life: great wine, artisan beer, beautiful McLaren Vale is approximately 70 minutes from scenery, delicious local products and vibrant art. Here, the terminal by coach and is best suited to shore six good neighbours have joined together to offer the excursions and private tours. It is filled with beautiful very best of McLaren Vale on a single street, in one great scenery, more than 100 cellar doors and fantastic culinary experience. local produce, ranging from olives to almonds. Unforgettable off-road adventures showcase the hidden treasures of the McLaren Vale wine region. Away from the MUST SEE & DO crowds, visitors can experience a thrilling beach drive and 100+ cellar doors Off-road adventures indulge in delicious handmade canapes, award winning local wines and beers at uninterrupted secret locations. d’Arenberg Cube Blend your own wine Guests can visit the unique d’Arenberg Cube and taste some Artisan cheeses Craft beer fine wines, experience hosted masterclasses, a la carte or Handmade chocolates Art galleries degustation dining, explore the contemporary art museum or play winemaker for the day and blend their own wine.

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 21 THE CAUSEWAY, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

VICTOR HARBOR

FLEURIEU PENINSULA OUR COASTAL PLAYGROUND

ictor Harbor has been a favourite holiday destination with South VAustralian families since the late 1800s. The township is right at the landside of the causeway, offering The town overlooks beautiful Encounter Bay visitors all amenities, cafés, shops, a Visitor Information Centre with a coastline featuring the huge rock outcrop and a meet and greet service. The famous McLaren Vale wine of The Bluff and the very popular Granite Island. region is only a 30-minute drive away from Victor Harbor.

BEACHSIDE FUN Granite Island is made special by having the world’s only Victor Harbor offers a potential anchorage for smaller daily Horse Drawn Tram service that began operating in 1886. cruise ships and expedition vessels, with the option of Encounter Bay is blessed with a classic Mediterranean climate taking tenders to Granite Island (joined to the mainland that makes Victor Harbor a great destination all year round. by a 600-metre causeway), to a tourist vessel pontoon Long expanses of white sandy beaches offer beautiful vistas and along the causeway or zodiacs down on the beach. water activities, from swimming to stand-up paddle boarding.

With the main street nearby offering shops, cafés and restaurants, there is something for all guests to enjoy.

22 BIG DUCK BOAT TOURS, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES MUST SEE & DO Take a marine adventure with Big Duck and see dolphins, Horse Drawn Tram sea lions and marine birdlife. Or take a Horse Drawn Tram ride to Granite Island and search for little penguins White sand beaches in the nooks and crannies of the unusual rock formations. Penguins, dolphins and sea lions For a slightly different experience, Urimbirra Wildlife Park is Marine birdlife a 40-acre open range wildlife park which includes 16 acres of wetland bird sanctuary where your guests can see Granite Island kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, dingoes and wombats. Shops, cafés and restaurants For a glimpse into the whaling history of the region and the Oceanic Victor resurgence in whale populations and the migration path of the Southern Right Whale, visit the Whale Centre in the Big Duck Boat Tours centre of town.

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 23 REMARKABLE ROCKS, KANGAROO ISLAND

PENNESHAW

KANGAROO ISLAND WILD, RUGGED, COASTAL

angaroo Island is one of the world’s most pristine wilderness destinations where visitors Kare greeted by Australian sea lions basking WILDLIFE ADVENTURES on unspoilt white beaches and koalas dozing in lofty Visit the only place in Australia where you can walk among eucalyptus trees. It’s an island that offers a haven the nation’s third largest and most accessible colony of for huge populations of native animals, as well as Australian sea lions as they doze in the sun at Seal Bay. being a place of beauty and escape. Visitors can join a park ranger for a guided walk on the beach or take a self-guided tour on the boardwalk. Guests can take a short cruise and see the local dolphins in their natural habitat, enjoy the spectacular coastline and see Cruise ships anchor off Penneshaw and tender other native animals, including sea eagles and osprey. approximately 500 metres to the town wharf, which ‘Free flight’ demonstrations with birds of prey give guests is fitted with a purpose built double tender platform. an entertaining experience at Raptor Domain. They’ll meet Passengers can walk from the wharf to the adjacent an array of birds, including a majestic wedge-tailed eagle, cruise and ferry terminal, where shore excursion a friendly barn owl and the laughing kookaburras. departures are staged. A team of volunteers welcome Kangaroos and wallabies are constant companions as and help passengers as they leave tenders and provide guests travel around the Island. Travellers can also take a visitor information service in the tour staging area a guided quad bike tour through 500 acres of winding and around Penneshaw township. The sights and bushland trails and open grassland to see kangaroos and experiences of Kangaroo Island are best accessed via other wildlife up close in their natural environment. shore excursions. Although, some hire cars are available (pre-booking is essential) but there is no public transport on the island. A small, free shuttle bus for passengers with walking difficulties is available to help them access the nearby sights in Penneshaw.

24 SEAL BAY, KANGAROO ISLAND

FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK SPOT THEM ALL Some of the Island’s most popular attractions are found in Australian sea lions this large park, including Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. These stunning works of nature have been shaped Koalas by the erosive forces of wind, sea spray and rain over Dolphins some 500 million years. At Admirals Arch, a boardwalk Birds of prey and a viewing platform around a cliff face lead visitors to a colony of New Zealand fur seals. Kangaroos & Wallabies

LOCAL PRODUCE – FOOD, WINE & SPIRITS Fur seals Visitors can experience a sheep dairy and taste the full range of sheep cheese and yoghurt products, touring both the dairy and factory. MUST SEE & DO

Kangaroo Island has a range of local wineries and cellar Seal Bay Conservation Park doors with great wines, spectacular views and delicious Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park local produce. Visitors can also try some locally produced Flinders Chase National Park spirits or blend their own at the much awarded and quirky Kangaroo Island Spirits distillery. Emu Ridge Eucalyptus

Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for the Ligurian Island Beehive bee in 1885 and is now home to the only pure strain. Take Emu Bay Lavender your guests to a honey producer where they can see how the honey is produced, taste honey and honey ice cream, Little Sahara or buy some unique bee and honey souvenirs. Kangaroo Island Spirits

CRUISE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 25 PURE COFFIN BAY OYSTERS, EYRE PENINSULA

PORT LINCOLN

EYRE PENINSULA THE SEAFOOD FRONTIER

ort Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula is known as the seafood capital of Australia. Surrounded Pby untouched bushland and beaches, MARINE ADVENTURES the region is home to some of Australia’s most Get the adrenalin pumping! Port Lincoln is the only place breathtaking marine experiences. Visitors can swim in Australia where visitors can dive with great white with sea lions or great white sharks, or sample some sharks. Tours take visitors to the blue waters off the coast of the world’s most sought-after seafood, including and participants can watch from the boat or descend into Coffin Bay oysters, abalone and bluefin tuna. the waters in a purpose-built cage.

For a gentler experience, visitors can try the thrill of being tantalisingly close to the sea’s most playful mammals Port Lincoln is a commercial deep-water port catering in the sheltered waters of Seal Cove. With experienced for the largest of cruise ships visiting Australia. The wharf crew and a comfortable vessel, visitors are taken to the is 800 metres long and tour coaches can load alongside remote, pristine Hopkins Island where the resident sea lion the ship. Transportation is provided from the wharf to population will welcome them with open flippers. Guests the town centre, approximately 1.5 kilometres away, or can swim, snorkel and take selfies with the dozens of passengers can walk there along a coastal path. playful mammals that surround the boat and frolic in their

A professional meet and greet service is offered to all natural environment. visiting cruise lines and passengers. The Visitor Information THE SEAFOOD FRONTIER Centre is located in the centre of town. Guided tours introduce visitors to the wonders of the ocean. They can visit a multi-species fish processing factory and watch skilled filleters prepare the famous King George whiting, southern bluefin tuna, garfish, snapper and shark as well as oyster, scallop, and sea urchin opening. Prawns, lobstes, crabs and abalone are also on display as they’re prepared for sale.

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Guests enjoy oyster tastings along with a selection of SPECTACULAR COASTAL SCENERY smoked and pickled seafood at the end of the tour. & TOWN SIGHTS Travellers can explore the seafood frontier on the Guests will be delighted with the magnificent sights along ultimate interpretive walking tour, located in the heart Whalers Way, including Cape Wiles and Cape Carnot, and of the Port Lincoln Marina, where they’ll see working from Winters Hill Lookout, overlooking the town of Port fishing boats, watch the seafood harvest being unloaded, Lincoln. Drive past the incredible sand hills, deserted beaches, and hear about the different fish species. Many fish rugged islands and coastline of Coffin Bay National Park. species are on display in the aquarium and guests can Take a tour with Pure Coffin Bay Oysters and enjoy tasting taste-test some delicious seafood. oysters at their “Shellar Door” or straight out of the ocean

Wine is also on the menu with a visit to Boston Bay Wines, on their Farm Tour. It doesn’t get any fresher than that! located at the gateway to Port Lincoln and overlooking the beautiful Boston Bay. From the tasting room, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking vista of blue seas, cruising yachts MUST SEE & DO and even a whale or two. Good soil, a gentle climate and the meticulous attention of highly regarded winemakers Shark cage diving produce the truly special wines that guests can sample Swimming with sea lions there. Pure Coffin Bay oyster tours and tasting

Seafood tours and tastings

Local wineries

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WALLAROO

YORKE PENINSULA

allaroo, located on the Yorke Peninsula, is South Australia’s newest cruise Wdestination. Yorke Peninsula is a coastal CORNISH HERITAGE & MINING paradise, with stunning beaches, jagged shorelines The Yorke Peninsula is rich in natural heritage, especially and friendly coastal towns. With around 100 kilometres from the copper mining times in the mid-19th century. of coastline, there is no shortage of things to see and The history is evident in in the town of Wallaroo, as well do on Yorke Peninsula. Inland, you can find historic as Moonta and Kadina and is known to locals as the mining villages and spectacular national parks. It’s the Copper Coast. perfect location for sun, sand and seafood. Once home to 150 miners, shopkeepers and their families in the early 1900s, the gypsum mining town of Inneston in the heart of Innes National Park, is long abandoned. Wallaroo Wharf is 313 metres long and is one of Discover the ruins of the post office, general store, factory, South Australia’s most popular regional commercial bakery and stables along the 2km Inneston Historic Walk. ports. The wharf offers a berth for small to medium Wind your way through the ruins of the Moonta Mines size cruise ships. Passengers will be greeted with a National Heritage Area or enjoy a train ride into the town’s professional meet and greet service at the wharf copper mining past. The Moonta Mines Museum provides a including transportation to the centre of town located fascinating glimpse into the town’s Cornish history while approximately 1 kilometre away. Visitor information a visit to the Moonta Mines Sweet Shop with its old-style services are provided, along with local taxis and lollies, sherbets, and delicious fizzy drinks is a must. foreshore markets and entertainment. A legacy of the Cornish Miners, you can find more Cornish Pasties per square kilometre in each town (especially INNES NATIONAL PARK Moonta) than anywhere else in South Australia. Located at the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, Innes National Park is a natural playground, brimming with beautiful beaches, outstanding surf and dramatic MUST SEE & DO cliffs. Must-visit spots are Ethel Beach, Dolphin Bay and Barley Stacks Wines Moonta Mines Museum Cape Spencer Lighthouse. With majestic headlands, sweeping beaches and beautiful bays, Innes National Sunny Hill Distillery Try a Cornish pastie Park is a wilderness haven with views that will leave Try some local produce Innes National Park you breathless. Kayak and paddle Immerse yourself board hire in Cornish history

Inneston Historic Walk

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CLARE VALLEY

allaroo is a gateway to the charming Clare Valley, which is known as the W‘heart of Australian Riesling’ and the edge of the Outback. A great way to experience the Clare Valley is walking or cycling along the Riesling Trail, taking detours to wineries

and other attractions.

The Clare Valley boasts more than 30 cellar doors, some Explore the rolling countryside, golden canola fields, operating out of stone cottages, heritage buildings, state- heritage towns, restaurants and art galleries and cycle of-the art structures and farm sheds. The region is also among the vines on the 35-kilometre Riesling Trail. Take home to some of the oldest wineries and cellar doors in a detour and stop at one of South Australia’s beautiful the state and besides Riesling, the Clare Valley is also fast pink lakes, Lake Bumbunga, on your way from Wallaroo becoming known for its Shiraz and Cabernet varietals. to Clare.

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ROBE

LIMESTONE COAST CLIFFS, CAVES & NATURAL BEAUTY

obe is the gateway to this beautiful region, that is home to the perfect combination of Rbeautiful beaches, stunning coastline and Robe has stunning rugged coastline and beaches for miles. irresistible food and wine. The famed Coonawarra Further afield visitors can find the Blue Lake in Mount wine region, unique wetlands, underground wonders Gambier – a unique natural phenomenon that turns the and volcanic landscapes are all nearby. lake from grey to a vibrant blue. It has to be seen to be believed. Visitors can embrace the limestone character of the region with a trip to Umpherston Sinkhole, also known as The Sunken Garden. Once a cave formed as limestone dissolved, a sinkhole was created when the top of the Robe offers an anchorage from which cruise ships can chamber collapsed – now it is a beautiful, lush garden area. tender passengers to the sheltered pontoon in the Robe Marina, adjacent to the tour coach staging area. UNIQUE FOOD & WINE Volunteers offer the Meet and Greet Welcome Program The special qualities of the terra rossa soils of the here and direct passengers to the town centre and Visitor Coonwarra create the wonderful character of the region’s Information Centre, just 500 metres away. A free town wines, with more than 40 cellar doors to explore. With a loop shuttle is offered to help independent passengers heritage stretching as far back as 1860, Wynns is an icon reach the highlights of this pretty coastal town. of the Coonawarra. Guests can enjoy some time learning about this unique wine region and making their own blend NATURAL WONDERS to take home and share with friends. Naracoorte Caves National Park is South Australia’s only World Heritage site. The park is home to over Mayura Station is located in the heart of the region and 100 known fossil deposits, preserving the bones of produces premium quality Wagyu beef. The Tasting Room megafauna that became extinct roughly 60,000 years is a Wagyu beef cellar door that showcases Australian ago. It preserves Australia’s most complete fossil record contemporary ‘head to tail’ menus, tastings, and private dining. of the past 500,000 years.

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Mayura Master Class can teach visitors all about MUST SEE & DO the beef grades and quality and why Mayura Station World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves Wagyu is so highly regarded. Closer to Robe, Mahalia coffee is a boutique roasting house using only the Megafauna fossils best raw coffee beans sourced from premier growing Coonawarra’s 40+ cellar doors estates throughout the world. Mayura Station Wagyu Beef Cellar Door

FOR THE SPIRITUAL GUEST St Mary Mackillop Interpretive Centre Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop, Australia’s first Saint, was canonised on 17 October 2010. Penola is The Blue Lake home to the Mary Mackillop Interpretive Centre where Umpherston Sinkhole visitors can learn about how she met Father Julian Kilsby Sinkhole Tenison Woods in 1860, and their dream to found new religious order, helping to meet the educational needs of isolated and disadvantaged children.

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EXPEDITION CRUISING INTIMATE & EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

outh Australia has a wealth of luxury and boutique experiences for the adventurous Straveller. Whether it’s an exclusive winery tour, meeting the friendly wildlife, exploring rugged IDEAL EXPEDITION coastlines or taking in the awe-inspiring outback, CRUISING DESTINATIONS South Australia will never fail to surprise and delight. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA:

KANGAROO ISLAND Offering a large variety of locations to go ashore:

American River, Vivonne Bay and Kingscote

Unique locations for to expedition vessels as most are not available to larger cruise ships

EYRE PENINSULA Australia’s seafood capital offers many expedition cruising options. Encounter sea lions and great white sharks in Port Lincoln, hike through Coffin Bay National Park and enjoy the best oysters in the Southern Hemisphere or explore the Pearson Islands, largely unchanged since their discovery by Matthew Flinders in 1802.

32 ROBE, LIMESTONE COAST Robe is a gateway to a number of natural wonders, like UMPHERSTON SINKHOLE, LIMESTONE COAST the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves, the volcanic remnant of the Blue Lake and the limestone feature of Umpherston Sinkhole. It is also home to the famous Coonawarra wine region and specialist Waygu beef production.

VICTOR HARBOR, FLEURIEU PENINSULA Located to the south of Adelaide, Victor Harbor is a friendly coastal town that marks the end of the mighty Murray River and the entrance to the Coorong National Park. Rich in bird life, the Coorong is also an important area for Aboriginal communities with middens (mounds of shells deposited from many years of fishing) dotted throughout the sandy landscape – evidence of Aboriginal occupation over thousands of years. Victor Harbor also provides easy access to South Australia’s famous food and wine region, McLaren Vale.

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PRE & POST TOURING & LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE, KINGSFORD HOMESTEAD, THE LOUISE, BAROSSA KANGAROO ISLAND BAROSSA The Louise is a highly-regarded luxury Kangaroo Island’s first world-class Kingsford Homestead is a luxury country vineyard retreat surrounded by hundreds wilderness lodge is set above the pristine retreat on the edge of the Barossa Valley, of acres of vines in the Barossa. The limestone cliffs of Hanson Bay and 45 minutes from Adelaide. Catering for Louise offers absolute luxury and inspired commands spectacular ocean, beach and 14 guests, there are six suites plus the design with private terraces and spacious wilderness views. The 21-suite lodge offers Stonemason’s Cottage at the rear of the ensuites. The restaurant, Appellation, is a unique fusion of nature and luxury with property. Guests can enjoy three and five widely acknowledged as one of Australia’s premium lodge facilities, contemporary course dinners, country breakfasts served finest regional dining experiences, offering dining and personal service. Guests can in the dining room, drinks and canapes seasonal cuisine and an incredible wine discover the magnificent coastal scenery served as the sun sets and evening meals list. Together, The Louise and Appellation and abundant wildlife for which the island accompanied by outstanding Barossa are an outstanding food, wine and luxury is renowned, in impeccable style. wines and great South Australian beers. accommodation destination. southernoceanlodge.com.au kingsfordhomestead.com.au thelouise.com.au

34 ARKABA CONSERVANCY, MOUNT LOFTY HOUSE, GREAT SOUTHERN FLINDERS RANGES ADELAIDE HILLS RAIL JOURNEYS Arkaba is a medium-sized sheep station Mount Lofty House is one of Australia’s Being spirited across one of the world’s in the beautiful Flinders Ranges. Craggy premier boutique hotels. It is superbly most ancient landscapes in absolute sandstone bluffs and dry creek beds lined positioned overlooking the Piccadilly luxury is an adventure like no other. with river red gums provide a quintessential Valley in the Adelaide Hills wine region and The first decision to make is whether to Australian landscape. Dating from 1851, located only 15 minutes from the central travel north-south through the rugged Arkaba Homestead offers a taste of classic business district of Adelaide. Mount Lofty heard of Australia on The Ghan or traverse Australian country hospitality with a few House provides a unique historic setting this giant continent east-west on the ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ touches to ensure comfort, and luxurious accommodation with Indian Pacific. style and a truly memorable outback personalised service. There are a variety The only time guests will need to lift a experience. The resident chef provides of rooms available, from garden and valley finger is when deciding which delight to traditional station cuisine infused with native view rooms to luxurious suites and select from the all-inclusive gourmet food elements. cottages, there is a room for any occasion. and wine menus and Off Train Excursions. Boasting Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, arkabaconservancy.com Stables Day Spa and the Adelaide Hills greatsouthernrail.com.au finest accommodation, Mount Lofty House offers all guests an unforgettable experience.

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EVENTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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he South Australian event calendar is full of FEBRUARY – MARCH programmed events and entertainment attracting Tinternational, national and local audiences. It Adelaide Fringe Festival focuses on the State’s strengths of cycling, food, wine, adelaidefringe.com.au motorsport, arts, culture and community participation. Superloop Adelaide 500 V8 Racing superloopadl500.com.au NOVEMBER Fleurieu Film Festival fleurieufilmfestival.com.au Australian International 3 Day Equestrian Event australian3de.com.au

National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant MARCH southaustralia.com/products/adelaide/event/ Adelaide Festival of Arts national-pharmacies-christmas-pageant adelaidefestival.com.au

WOMADelaide World Music Festival JANUARY womadelaide.com.au

Santos Tour Down Under (UCI World Tour Cycling Event) tourdownunder.com.au APRIL

World Tennis Challenge Tasting Australia worldtennischallenge.com tastingaustralia.com.au Crush Festival crushfestival.com.au

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION

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he South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) is It encourages and facilitates investment in strategic tourism committed to growing the state’s tourism industry. experiences that reinforce the South Australian brand. The TTourism is big business in South Australia, creating team also works to grow cruise visitation to South Australian work for South Australians and offering strong prospects ports, as well as supporting and increasing services from for long-term growth. The industry contributes to international and domestic airlines. It works closely with the economic activity, generating jobs and export dollars by state’s 11 Regional Tourism Organisations to facilitate their attracting interstate and international visitors. alignment with SATC programs and with the network of 42 accredited Visitor Information Centres. The South Australian Tourism Commission markets South Australia intrastate, interstate and internationally to CRUISE DEVELOPMENT ensure that South Australia is a compelling part of any The team works closely with industry stakeholders, tourism Australian or international holiday. It concentrates on operators and cruise lines to attract more cruise ships to South developing and communicating the state’s competitive Australian ports and anchorages. It does this by presenting strengths – good living, festivals & events, premium food South Australia’s product and service offerings to cruise lines and wine and accessible natural experiences. It secures, through sales calls, undertaking familiarisations of South manages and sponsors major events that inject significant Australia’s regions with key decision makers and attendance benefits to the economy and builds community spirit. at key international trade events. The team is responsible for DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT encouraging investment into critical cruise ship infrastructure to cater for business growth potential and manages the Meet The Destination Development team contributes to the and Greet Welcome Program offered at all ports and SATC’s objectives by developing more appealing and anchorages in partnership with key state and regional accessible tourism experiences based on the state’s stakeholders. The team works with South Australia’s tourism tourism strengths. industry to create desirable experiences for cruise passengers and ensures key South Australian cruise industry partners (Flinders Ports, state and local governments and regional communities) are working together collaboratively to create a desirable destination.

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Leah Clarke Manager, Product and Cruise Development E: [email protected] P: +61 8 8463 4789

Nick Jones Executive Director, Destination Development E: [email protected] P: +61 8 8463 4500

DISCLAIMER The contents of this document do not constitute investment or development advice and should not be relied upon as such. No reader should act on the basis of any information contained in this document without first independently verifying and examining that information and seeking appropriate independent professional advice that takes into account their own particular circumstances. The South Australian Tourism Commission and the State of South Australia, its agents, officers and employees make no representations and provides no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of any of the information contained in this document; and accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the information contained in this document or any reliance placed on it. This document and all material contained herein is the property and copyright of South Australian Tourism Commission. It may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of the South Australian Tourism Commission. Produced by the South Australian Tourism Commission February 2019.

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