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McLaren Vale

Welcome to McLaren Vale, where luscious vineyards meet stunning coastal views! This charming Australian gem is a wine lover's paradise, boasting over 80 wineries and delicious local produce. Explore the quaint village, hop on a bike along the picturesque trails, or squeeze in some beach time at nearby beaches. Cheers to unforgettable adventures in this vibrant region!

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Recommendations

Landmark4.4/5

The d'Arenberg Cube

Landmark4.6/5

Shiraz Trail

Shop4.7/5

Coriole Vineyards

Eat4.3/5

Beach Road Winery & Restaurant

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Carmel's Cafe Bar and Grill

Eat$$$4.4/5

Tin Shed Cafe

Cafe4.6/5

Dawn Patrol Coffee

Cafe$$$4.7/5

Kicco Espresso - McLaren Vale

Eat$$$$4.7/5

Maxwell Wines

Cafe4.6/5

McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre

Eat4.7/5

Harry's Deli

Cafe$$$4.7/5

Manna McLaren Vale

Eat4.6/5

Down The Rabbit Hole Wines - Cellar Door & Restaurant

Eat4.7/5

Vale Restaurant and Bar

Eat4.5/5

Hanabi Japanese Kitchen

Eat4.3/5

McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe

Eat$$4.7/5

Pik a Pie Bakery McLaren Vale

Stays

Stay4.9/5

Vale 194 - luxury accommodation in the heart of the McLaren Vale Wine Region

Vale 194 in McLaren Vale offers five holiday homes with king size beds. Each property features a private garden, free WiFi, and air-conditioning. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an electric vehicle charging station, family rooms, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Located 36 km from Adelaide Airport, the holiday homes are situated on a quiet street with a serene view. Highly rated for room cleanliness, convenient location, and luxury.

Stay4.55/5

Beresford Estate

Beresford Estate in McLaren Flat offers a 5-star hotel experience with a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and minibars. Additional comforts include bathrobes, baths, and soundproofing. The family-friendly restaurant serves Australian, local, and steakhouse cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental with juice and fruits. The bar offers cocktails in a modern ambience. Guests can relax by the pool with a view, enjoy the terrace, or take advantage of cycling activities. The hotel also provides bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and picnic areas. Located 40 km from Adelaide Airport, Beresford Estate is highly rated for its room comfort, convenient location, and scenic views.

Stay$$4.4/5

McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments

Located in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region, McLaren Vale Motel offers spacious accommodation with modern appliances. It features an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and free parking. McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments are a 5-minute drive from the beach, offering stunning sunsets in the evening. Willunga Markets, featuring many gourmet food and craft stalls, are 15 minutes’ drive away. Well-appointed units come with air conditioning, cooking and ironing facilities. A flat-screen cable TV and DVD player are also provided. To relax, there is a garden area as well as sauna room. Staff can assist with laundry needs and luggage storage. Guests can start the day with a hearty breakfast served in rooms. Alternatively, there are 6 restaurants located within 800 metres of the property.

Stay$$$$4.55/5

Hotel California Road @ Inkwell Wines

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines is a brand new set of three luxury private suites in the McLaren Vale wine region of South Australia. The suite floor is located on a private level of a spectacular two-story building made from 20 recycled shipping containers on a working vineyard and winery estate. Set in the vineyards on a private floor, each suite boasts a huge deck, soaking tub with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vines, a luxurious floating king-size bed, dual vanities and rain showers, a mini bar stocked with Inkwell wine and snacks and a leather couch. Other features include Dolce Gusto coffee, a 50-inch smart HDTV with Yamaha WiFi and a bluetooth-enabled sound bar all lit with amazing light fixtures. Rooms also have ample USB charging/power points, a desk and small table with chairs. There is also an outdoor common courtyard and deck for hotel guests for watching vineyard sunsets. An Australian continental breakfast can be provided upon request. A selection of Inkwell and Dub Styles wines is available in each suite.

Stay5/5

Bellevue Bed and Breakfast McLaren Vale

Stay5/5

Divine Domes MV

Stay5/5

Hillenvale

Stay4.9/5

McLaren Eye

Stay4.9/5

Karawatha Cottages

Stay4.8/5

The Vineyard McLaren Vale

Stay4.8/5

Pedler Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Stay4.8/5

Secret Garden Studio & Cottage

Stay4.4/5

Chapel Hill Winery Guest House

Stay4.2/5

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Things To Do
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4.9/5

McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour

Wine Diva Tours is a multi-award winning tour company with over seventeen years experience. We operate luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles. We are locally connected and fully accredited McLaren Vale owners. We are the only wine tour that is based in McLaren Vale and our tour guides are locals. The tour is personalised to suit your tastes and as such the wineries we visit are not decided until we meet our guests. We visit iconic and boutique family owned cellar doors, wineries, microbreweries and gin distilleries all within the McLaren Vale Wine Region. If you wish to visit a specific place you just need to ask and we will try!!!! We can cater for all dietary requirements Our tour agenda is not set and we are flexible to include beer, Willunga Farmers Markets, chocolate and gin into the offering. You just need to ask. There are no time limits at wineries - it’s all about you! Usually around four (maybe five) cellar doors/wineries are visited in a day.

$139.39

4.6/5

1 h 30 mins

d'Arenberg McLaren Vale: The Blending Bench

One of the most significant wineries in McLaren Vale, d’Arenberg was established in 1912 when Joseph Osborn, a teetotaler and director of Thomas Hardy and Sons, sold his stable of prize winning horses to purchase the property that now houses the winery, cellar door and d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant. Today, fourth generation family member Chester makes distinctive wines using traditional methods both in the vineyard and the winery. With over 60 wines and 25 different grape varieties, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.

$78.63

4.8/5

7 h

McLaren Vale South Hop-On Hop-Off Winery Tour

Discover the beauty of McLaren Vale South on a relaxed hop-on hop-off wine tour, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Departing from Adelaide City or joining in-region, this experience gives you the freedom to choose where to stop, how long to stay, and which venues to visit. Located just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale South is known for its sweeping coastal views, rolling vineyards, and a mix of historic cellar doors and modern winemaking. The region’s balance of tradition and innovation creates a diverse range of wine styles and welcoming venues, making it an ideal destination for an easy, stress-free day of wine discovery.

$71.48

4.6/5

4 h 30 mins

d'Arenberg: The Blending Bench and Degustation with Wine Pairing

Visit d'Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale for the Blending Bench, a hands-on experience where you get to play winemaker. Using three barrel samples of d'Arenberg's premium shiraz, you can create a wine of your very own and bottle a 750-mililiter sample to take home with you.

$264.48

4.9/5

Discover McLaren Vale on eBikes - Full Day

Our pedal assist electric bikes give you the opportunity to explore the network of bike trails within the McLaren Vale wine region and along the stunning Fleurieu Coastal esplanades. We have a range of eBikes including step-through cruisers, mountain bikes, cargo bikes, trikes, and tuktuks, with options for children and people with mobility limitations. We provide maps and can help you customise your itinerary, with lots of great suggestions such as routes for art lovers, or families with children, or wine connoisseurs, or those who like challenging themselves on the hills.... The region is blessed with more than 70 boutique cellar doors, gin distilleries and micro breweries to drop in on along the way, as well as award winning restaurants, country style bakeries, and seaside cafes. Enjoy the local wildlife and birds as you silently cruise past. There is something for everyone in McLaren Vale.

$64.33

5/5

8 h

Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour

Winner of 2020 Best Tourism Experience, 2021 Best Tourism Operator & Attraction and 2022 Best Customer Service*. This tour is about showing you my backyard and introducing you to my friends. I have lived on the wine coast since 1976 and count the best wine makers in the Vale as my mates; I want you to meet them so they can share their passion with you. This is far from just another wine tour. If you love it half as much as I do, you're going to have an awesome day. *Onkaparinga Business Awards

$89.35

4.7/5

1 h 30 mins

McLaren Vale I Premium Gin Masterclass

Learn how gin is made and processed in one of Australia's most unique premier wine regions - McLaren Vale. Understand the story of Never Never Distilling, the people behind its creation and how their collective experiences forged award winning Australian craft gin. Enjoy a gin tasting overlooking some of the best views in the entire wine region.

$103.65

4.4/5

4 h

d'Arenberg Distilled Tour

Visit d'Arenberg winery and Settlers Spirits in McLaren Vale for a day filled with wine, gin, food and art.

$107.22

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience

Your Tasting in the Dark Experience will begin at the Hardys Tintara Cellar Door. You will meet your host at the Cellar Door where you will be guided to our Fortified Barrel Hall. This room is on the bottom level of the original winery, and maintains a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, so make sure to bring a jacket in the colder months. Your host will then guide you through the wine tasting process and describe what role each of the senses play during the process. With the lights turned down, blindfolds on, and sipping from black wine glasses, you will discover what happens when you remove the sense of sight, and understand how it influences your wine tasting experience. This tasting is about enhancing your wine knowledge and gaining a deeper understanding of your palate.

$100.07

4.6/5

1 h

Wirra Wirra Vineyard McLaren Vale: Winery Tour and Shiraz Masterclass

Winery tour and tasting, encompassing a tour of Wirra Wirra's historic cellars, an intimate Shiraz master-class in the original cellar door including a museum tasting, platters from local chocolate artisan Four Winds, plus your chance to ring the historic 3/4 tonne Angelus Bell and hear it peal out across McLaren Vale.

$57.19

5/5

3 h

Adelaide Scenic E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting

See Adelaide by e-bike on this fully guided 3-hour tour. Embark on a city e-bike tour starting at Bloom Cafe. After a morning treat, hop on your electric bike and explore Adelaide's highlights. Visit the iconic Adelaide Oval, then cruise along the scenic Linear Park Trail by the River Torrens. Discover landmarks like the Old Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide University, The Art Gallery, South Australian Museum, and the State Library. Ride through the Riverbank Precinct, passing St Peters Cathedral and University Bridge. Pause at the National Wine Centre for a Charcuterie Board & Australian Wine Flight in the Botanic Gardens. After savoring your platter and wine, stroll through the Botanic Gardens, Botanic Park, and by the Adelaide Zoo. The final stretch along the River Torrens leads you back to Bloom Cafe, completing your memorable journey.

$142.25

5/5

30 mins

Shared Wine Taste Experience The Dead Arm Distinction

We make wine to age and want to be able to experience it before purchasing a full bottle. Enjoy this unique experience to taste our flagship wine from the museum. This experience is located in the iconic d'Arenberg Cube where you will also be able to explore the Alternate realities museum. Discover the many displays, including features such as a wine arma room, a virtual fermenter, a 360° video room, and many other tactile experiences.

$42.89

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Gourmet Grazing Platter & Wine Tasting Experience for 2

Settle in with a member of the Hastwell & Lightfoot family and learn about our more than 30-year history in McLaren Vale. In addition to enjoying McLaren Vale varieties like Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, we also specialise in Mediterranean varieties like Tempranillo, Fiano, Vermentino, Barbera and more!

$56.47

5/5

4 h

Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park

Be surrounded by nature - Set in the rugged landscape of Onkaparinga River National Park featuring a gorge with cliffs up to 30 metres high and large permanent rock pools it is nothing short of beautiful. You will also be among an abundance of native wildlife including birds, koalas, kangaroos and possums, you may even spot an echidna. Start your day the right way – breathe in the fresh air of Onkaparinga River National Park before taking on the cliff faces for your rock-climbing adventure. There are a variety of climbs designated for a range of different challenges. Be re-assured with our experienced guides - Our experienced and accredited climbing instructors will provide all equipment, instruction and technical expertise. A variety of climbs will be setup to cater for all levels of fitness and experience. Our guides will ensure everyone gets the chance to have fun, learn some new skills, (or refresh old ones) and challenge themselves as much as they choose.

$106.51

1 h 30 mins

Hardys Hidden Secrets Tour, If These Walls Could Talk

Rich history of Thomas Hardy and his wine empire Intimate, guided tour through the historic Hardys Tintara property Access to behind the scenes areas of the property Taste five of our best wines matched with a local tasting plate.

$67.91

4.9/5

7 h 30 mins

Best of McLaren Vale: E-bike and Wine Tour (2 options available)

Winner of 2020 Best Tourism Experience, 2021 Best Tourism Operator & Attraction and 2022 Best Customer Service*. One full day of pleasure! E-bike from gorgeous Moana Beach to McLaren Vale. Spend the rest of the day being guided in style to the best wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Vale This is far from just another wine tour; it's about me sharing with you the place I love and introducing you to my friends. If you love it half as much as I do, you're going to have an awesome day. *Onkaparinga Business Awards

$142.25

1 h 20 mins

Rock Climb and Ropes Shared Experience

The High Ropes Challenge Course - Set amidst the beautiful bushlands of the Fleurieu, enjoy the freedom of racing through the treetops, challenging and testing yourself with a course that increases both in difficulty and fun! The 9-Metre Adventure Tower - Perfect for beginners to experienced climbers, our awesome 9-metre-high Adventure Tower is ideal for those wanting to try their hand at Rock Climbing. Each side increases in difficulty, allowing you to test your new-found skills!

$40.74

5/5

7 h 30 mins

Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)

Winner of 2020 Best Tourism Experience, 2021 Best Tourism Operator & Attraction and 2022 Best Customer Service*. The perfect day. Electric bike ride along the stunning coast followed by paddle boarding on the Onkaparinga River. Top it all off with a meal at a local eatery followed by a wine tasting in McLaren Vale. All in one day! *Onkaparinga Business Awards

$142.25

5/5

7 h

McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

Join Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off McLaren Vale North winery tour! Depart from the Adelaide CBD or join in-region at McLaren Vale. A comfortable bus collects guests from Stamford Plaza Hotel (Adelaide pickup) or the designated McLaren Vale stop (in-region pickup at 11:00 am). Explore 15+ top wineries and venues on a looping circuit. Each loop takes around 1 hour, giving you plenty of time to enjoy tastings. Hop on or off at any 4 wineries along the route, following the timetable at your own pace.

$71.48

6 h

McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

Traverse the landscapes as you make your way to the renowned McLaren Vale wine region, situated 40km (around 45min) from Adelaide. Delve into the rich history of wine production in the region, celebrated as one of the Great Wine Capitals of the World. Indulge your senses with visits to a selection of esteemed cellar doors, where you'll have the opportunity to savor an array of exquisite wines* (own cost) . McLaren Vale is esteemed for its robust red wines, particularly those crafted from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache grapes. Explore the diverse palette of Mediterranean grape varieties, including Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Nero d'Avola, and Sangiovese. Delight in the refreshing flavors of white wine varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne etc. Consider adding a visit to a gin distillery or brewery to diversify your tour experience. At the conclusion of your tour, we'll ensure your safe return to your Adelaide accommodation taking around 45~60min.