To celebrate the launch of Fly Pelican's new direct Newcastle to Adelaide flights, SeaLink South Australia has partnered with Fly Pelican to create two amazing Adelaide, Murray Princess and Kangaroo Island package deals, offering savings of up to $750.

The two packages include a three-night Adelaide and Kangaroo Island package and a seven-night Adelaide and Murray Princess package.

On the Adelaide and Kangaroo Island package, enjoy the vibrant city of Adelaide, staying two nights at its newest five-star boutique hotel, the Mayfair Hotel. Then soak up the beauty of Kangaroo Island on SeaLink's 2 Day Best of Kangaroo Island Tour, including overnight accommodation at Kangaroo Island Seafront hotel.

The 2 Day Best of Kangaroo Island tour visits Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, South Australia's only Eucalyptus Oil distillery, get up close with kangaroos, wallabies and koalas at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and experience Sealions as they sleep, play and swim on the Seal Bay guided beach tour. Learn how Ligurian honey is made at Clifford's Honey Farm, see a spectacular Birds of Prey free-flight show at Raptor Domain and visit Flinders Chase National Park to witness nature's breath-taking creations - Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

The Adelaide and Kangaroo Island package is priced at $1349 per person twin share and includes return flights from Newcastle to Adelaide, airport transfers, two nights' accommodation at the Mayfair Hotel, SeaLink's 2 Day Best of Kangaroo Island Tour and SeaLink coach and ferry transfers to and from Kangaroo Island.

On the seven-night Adelaide and Murray Princess package discover all Adelaide has to offer with four nights' accommodation at the Mayfair Hotel, a full day Adelaide Sightseeing Adelaide & Hahndorf sightseeing tour and a three-night Captain Cook Cruises Murray River cruise. 

The Adelaide & Hahndorf Sightseeing tour visits Adelaide's main attractions including Adelaide's cultural boulevard of North Terrace where its university, library, art gallery and museum can be found; St Peter's Cathedral; historic North Adelaide; the famous Adelaide Oval and Haigh's Chocolates for a factory tour and tastings. At Hahndorf, Adelaide's oldest German settlement, spend the afternoon enjoying its many picturesque cafes, shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and German produce.

Then head to Mannum, to board the modern romantic paddle wheeler, the PS Murray Princess and explore the mighty Murray River on Captain Cook Cruises' three-night Discovery cruise.

The cruise offers many onshore activities including visiting the historic town of Murray Bridge and Mannum, enjoying a guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat and get up close to the river, its 20-million-year-old cliffs and amazing plant and birdlife on the 'Dragon-Fly' Flat Bottomed Boat vessel.

Onboard, sample some local food and wine with tastings in the Sturt Dining Room, join the Captain for an inspection of the wheelhouse, play some bocce on the riverbank, relax with some fishing off the ship and enjoy a hearty buffet and two or three-course meals each day.

The Adelaide and Murray Princess package is priced from $1879 per person, twin share and includes return flights from Newcastle to Adelaide, airport transfers, four-nights' accommodation at the Mayfair Hotel located in the heart of the city, a full day Adelaide and Hahndorf sightseeing tour and a three-night Murray Princess Discovery cruise.

For further information and bookings visit Pelican Travel Services, E:https://www.pelicantravel.com.au/ or Australian Holiday Centre on 1300 799 342

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 For Further information and bookings please contact:

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 About SeaLink Travel Group

SeaLink Travel Group is one of Australia's most dynamic travel companies, bringing the nation's best tourism and transport experiences to the world. With more than 1,600 passionate staff across the country, we deliver fantastic service to more than eight million customers annually.  With a vessel fleet of 77 and a coach fleet in excess of 60 vehicles, our Adelaide-based company has undergone a remarkable period of growth, emerging as a significant player on the national tourism and transport scene.

At SeaLink we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories.  Our operations extend across New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia, including:

• Cruises, ferry and charter services on Sydney Harbour, Swan River in WA and on the Murray River in SA
• Passenger, vehicle and freight ferry services between Kangaroo Island and the South Australian mainland
• Resort accommodation, restaurants, touring and ferry services on Fraser Island, Queensland
• Day tours, extended touring and charter operations on Kangaroo Island and on the South Australia mainland
• Passenger ferry services in Townsville, Queensland, Darwin, Northern Territory and Perth, Western Australia
• Lunch and dinner cruises in Perth, Western Australia and on Sydney Harbour
• Ferry and barging services in south-east Queensland and Gladstone in Queensland
• Exclusive 4WD foreign language adventure-based tours on Kangaroo and Fraser Islands
• Retail travel agencies in Adelaide and Townsville
• Tour wholesaling to the travel trade
• Adventure, accommodation and bistro at Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island

SeaLink successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in October 2013 (ASX:SLK).