Barossa Daimler Tours

More About Barossa Daimler Tours

HISTORY & BEGINNING
John and Libby Baldwin have travelled extensively around Australia and throughout the world, and in 1984, decided to settle in the beautiful Barossa Valley. An extensive knowledge and passion for wine, a love of entertaining and meeting people, and a recognition that no-one was looking after the true wine explorer gave John and Libby an idea to begin private wine tours.

A search for suitable cars found two very rare and immaculate 1962 Daimler Limousines, which were previously used in royal tours of the sixties. Barossa Daimler Tours began in 1994, looking after the discerning traveller who wanted a private wine experience with a knowledgeable guide in a luxury vehicle. In 2007, a 7 seat Mercedes Viano was added to the fleet.

AWARDS
Their commitment to quality and John's love affair with wine has seen them become the most awarded tour operators in the Barossa Valley , receiving Best Tour Operator in 1996, 2000 and 2002 and more recently were finalists in the inaugural Australian Travel and Tourism Awards in 2004 for Best Innovative Tourism Experience. On that occassion, the winner was the 'Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb'. The most recent award was the Barossa Service Excellence Award for 2006.

PREVIOUS CLIENTS
Over the past 15 years John has had the pleasure of touring with notable identities such as musicians David Helfgott (Shine), John Schuman, actors Graeme Blundell (Alvin Purple), Myles Pollard (McLeods Daughters), Richard Wilson (One Foot in the Grave). John has also toured with prominent media publications such as The Washington Post, North American Food and Wine Society, OK! in the UK, The Times, The Guardian, Wunderlust, The Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, Luxury Travel, Canberra Times and FHM to name a few.

Credit and thanks to The South Australian Tourism Commission for two of the images used.