Greg and Jane offer exclusive tours of their family vineyard and surrounding wetlands onboard their restored 1927 Chevrolet Truck

Their location in the lower reaches of the Riverland is renowned for its rich history and spectacular wildlife.

As you are guided around the wetlands you will come across many species of birds including:

• Water birds such as the Pelican, Black Swan, Ibis, Coot, Plover, Cormorant, Egret, Spoonbill and a variety of ducks can be seen in the waterways.
• The Reed warbler and Water hens are becoming more common in the area.
• Common species such as Corella, Yellow Crested Cockatoo, Riverland Rosellas, Kookaburras, Magpies, Murray Magpies, Butcher birds and Willy Wag Tails.
• Less common and rare birdlife include the Red Rum Parrot, Purple Crested Parrot and the Regent Parrot.
• The tiny Tree Creeper, Wood Swallows and Blue Wrens thrive in the trees surrounding the water and the birds of prey such as the Fish Hawk and Black Falcons are often sighted.

Some other highlights of the tour

• Aboriginal Canoe Tree. This tree is still alive and bears the scars where a canoe was cut from her well over 100 years ago.
• Revegetation of the salt pan. By planting trees and lowering the water table an improvement has been seen in this area.
• Cobb & Co Road. This track was once the 'Sydney Road' used by coaches carrying the royal mail and passengers. Blanchetown was a stopover and watering point. The advent of this motor car in the early 20th century saw the general decline and eventual closure of Cobb & Co.
• The Drovers Tree. Drovers and local farmers brought their stock to water at this point. There were on-site stockyards to pen their animals. Recently old hand blown glass bottles were unearthed. These bottles held the drover's refreshments.
• Blackstone Steam Pump. This steam pump was used to pump water to irrigate the nearby property until 1958.

The flora on the flood plains include the River Red Gum, Black Box, Boobialla, Native Willow, Sheoaks, Prickly Bottlebrosh, Saltbush and other wetland varieties.

Wildlife apart from the bird life is not prevalent but echidnas thrive on the numerous islands and Kangaroos are seen from time to time.

Finish off the tour with some wine tasting, including a cheese platter, at the Cellar Door.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Please call Jane on 08 85405023