You can sink your teeth into the sweet, juicy, award-winning morsels at Fodder, where Stone is head chef. Located in the Coonawarra, Fodder doubles as the cellar door for Ottelia, the family-owned vineyard headed by Stone’s in-laws, John and Melissa Innes. And it’s a delicious match.

For a long time, Sails was all about seafood, as the name might suggest. Now though, seafood shares the menu with all manner of protein, including the melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu the region is famous for. If it’s crayfish season, and you’re keen to indulge, call ahead to avoid disappointment.

A multi-award-winning roasting house, Mahalia Coffee is committed to its epicurean spirit, which means quality over quantity, and explains why it has been a Robe stalwart since opening to the public in 2003. While coffee takes centre stage, there is a light breakfast and lunch menu too, and a small but drool-worthy pastry display cabinet.

The inn has a few accommodation options including the charming Cottages by the Sea. The self-contained cottages, featuring a loft bedroom big enough for four without squeezing, are clean and simple, but it’s the location that reigns. The cottages are tucked behind the inn and sit in pole position next to Town Beach, with water views and a Juliet balcony upstairs.

The site now includes 10 bell tents, all just a short stroll from the cellar door and decked out with everything required for a cosy night, including a complimentary bottle of Coonawarra red.

For cellar-door hopping, top picks include Rymill, Zema Estate, Wynns, Patrick of Coonawarra, Katnook Estate and The Blok. Hand the designated-drive role over to Coonawarra Experiences – Simon and Kerry offer bespoke tour options and the local insight is generous and enlightening.

The result is Robe Town Brewery, a small operation Maris owns and runs with his wife, Kristi. Custom-built wood-fired kettles are used in the brewing process and the result is a catalogue of around 20 beers, including a main range and seasonal and limited releases.

Also known as the Sunken Garden, the sinkhole is a veritable Eden replete with hydrangea-filled terraces and hanging vines. To catch the Blue Lake in all its glory, the weather needs to be on your side, but if you’re travelling between December and March you should be greeted by mesmerisingly vibrant cobalt waters.

South Australia’s only World Heritage site, there are 28 known caves in the park and four are open to the public. Stalactites and stalagmites are just the beginning.