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SA Brands and Icons Innovation Tours
Join us for an unforgettable exploration of business heritage, innovation, food, wine and the spirit of entrepreneurship - all of the things that South Australian is well known for.
Public Tours
Embark on an experience where you’ll see the best of what the city and regions have to offer, via the SA Brands and Icons Innovation Tours. Whether you opt for a half-day, full-day, or multiple-day tour, you're guaranteed an enlightening adventure that marries the past's wisdom with tomorrow's innovations, exploring South Australian brands and icons.
What sets the tours apart is the exclusive access to business owners, entrepreneurs, farmers, producers, makers and industry leaders who are at the forefront of their fields. This behind-the-scenes look provides not only a unique learning experience but also an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and professionals as the tours are designed to inspire and inform.
Hosted across Adelaide and regional South Australia, where tour locations include:
- Adelaide Hills
- Adelaide Metropolitan Area
- Barossa and Clare Valleys
- Eastern Adelaide
- Fleurieu Peninsula
- Inner Southern Adelaide
- Kangaroo Island
- Murray Bridge and surrounds
- Northern Adelaide and the Adelaide Plains
- Southern Adelaide
- Western Adelaide
- Yorke Peninsula and the Mid-North
Be Featured on a Tour - If you would like to have your business and brand featured as a stop on one of the tours, please express your interest here, thank you.
Custom Tours
Tailored for people passionate about diving deep into the worlds of agritourism, business and sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation, food and beverages, industry sectors and/or a theme of your choice, the tours offer a unique blend of educational and immersive experiences across some of South Australia's most remarkable brands and products.
Tours span a diverse range of themes to cater to your varied interests and professional backgrounds such as:
- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Agritourism and Hospitality
- Food and Beverages (beer, spirits, wine)
- Education and Training
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Future of Jobs, Skills and Work
- Making and Producing
- Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
- Women in Business
From the bustling City of Entrepreneurs which is Adelaide to the pressing issues of Climate Change and Sustainable Energy, the tours cover the spectrum of current and future challenges and opportunities.
Offering specialised tours in South Australia's hidden gems such as the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Copper Coast and Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Clare and the iconic Barossa Valley, among many others. Each location is carefully selected to provide an enriching backdrop to themes like Agriculture and Horticulture, Economic Development, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Food and Wine, and the Future of Jobs and Skills.
Customise your tour by choosing the duration, dates, and themes that resonate with you. Whether you're drawn to the technological advancements in AI and Tech or the creative pulses in the Creative Arts and Music, or if you're intrigued by the complexities of Cyber Security and HealthTech, Defence and Energy, we've got a tour that matches your curiosity. An optional social program and networking can focus your purpose with links to associations and/or meet ups groups, industry and business leaders, country business councils and association, VIPs, Ministers and MPs.
Tour Host - One of the world’s leaders in her field, Wendy has worked across all Australian states and territories, and international connections in Africa, Bhutan, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and the USA.
Hosting with Purpose - These tours build more than connections – they build capability, awareness, and pride in the people and products of South Australia. It’s about real conversations, direct access, and practical ways to grow the visitor economy together. Explore South Australia through its people. Discover simple pleasures. Start meaningful conversations. Come on tour with Wendy Perry.
Find out more - Please email wendy@wendyperry.com.au to explore ideas for your customised Innovation Tour. Whether that is for CEOs and leaders, conference attendees, customers and clients, delegations and international guests, educators and teachers, events and meetups, government representatives, industry sectors, peak or professional bodies, students, team building and visitors.
