Things to Do in McLaren Vale

Experience the beautiful wine region of McLaren Vale on a half-day tasting tour from Adelaide. Savor the flavors of included wine tastings at two wineries and admire the coastal scenery in Glenelg.

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

Experience the renowned McLaren Vale North wine tour comfortably with a hop-on-hop-off service from Adelaide city or the McLaren Vale region.

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.

Explore world class wineries and restaurants on the trails in McLaren Vale with e-bike rental. Experience picturesque scenery as you look out for wildlife and stop for a glass of wine or a meal.

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

Discover the elegance of McLaren Vale on this guided tour from Adelaide. Taste local wine in the vale, admire landscapes of rolling hills and wines, and enjoy local produce for lunch.

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.

Explore the famous McLaren Vale South wine region in comfort with a hop-on-hop-off tour. Choose from an option that includes pickup in Adelaide city or and option from the McLaren Vale region.

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.

Enjoy a personalized, small-group tour & discover some of the cellar doors, distilleries & breweries that the picturesque McLaren Vale Wine Region has to offer.

Indulge in your own private tour of McLaren Vale, discovering some of the best wines and relaxing locations in the region. Led by your expert wine-guide, explore this Mediterranean climate region known for Shiraz but packed full of easy-drinking reds and whites suitable for most palates. Your day includes time to explore the famous d'Arenberg Cube and visits to two more boutique wineries, along with a feed-me style lunch with drinks at The Salopian - one of the state's most popular restaurants. We can tailor this experience to visit other wineries you'd prefer - just get in touch with us and let us know!

Discover the flavors of McLaren Vale on a premium guided tour from Adelaide. Visit three wineries and a brewery, enjoy tastings, and savor a relaxing lunch on the lawns at Swell Brewing Co.

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!

Victor Harbor and Fleurieu Peninsula Day Tour

Discover the beauty of McLaren Vale on a fun-filled eTukTuk adventure from Shirvington Wines. Start your day at the renowned Shirvington cellar door before embarking on a self-guided journey along the scenic Shiraz Trail. Navigate past picturesque vineyards and open countryside at your own pace. Drop into a cellar door (or two) or find a picturesque spot to enjoy a picnic. Ideal for couples, friends, or families seeking a unique wine country experience. Included - Self-drive eTukTuk - Maps and route suggestions - Exploring the scenic Shiraz Trail at your own pace

Adelaide Highlights: Featuring an Adelaide City Tour, Mount Lofty Lookout, 2 hours in Hahndorf and an Awesome afternoon of wine tasting in the stunning McLaren Vale Wine region and back via Glenelg.

Join Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off McLaren Vale North winery tour service and depart from the Adelaide CBD or get picked up in the region. A comfortable bus collects from the Stamford Plaza Hotel, then takes you out to stunning McLaren Vale North, to follow a looping circuit featuring 15+ of the best wineries and venues in the area. Each circuit takes approximately 1-hour to complete, giving you plenty of time to sample that venue's offering. Along the way you are free to hop-on or off at any 4 wineries of the selected stops on the timetable.

Visit McLaren Vale via Hahndorf, enjoy the views from Willunga Hill, and have the chance to discover the flavors of McLaren Vale through delicious wines and food (own expense).

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.

Discover Hahndorf and Victor Harbor on a day trip from Adelaide. Spend time exploring Hanhdorf, a historic German village, visit Granite Island, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

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

Enjoy a full day tour, main course lunch and 4 tastings at cellar doors around the McLaren Vale wine region.

Wine Diva Tours is a multi-award winning tour company with over twelve 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 all 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, cheese, gin and olives into the offering. You just need to ask. There are no time limits at wineries - it’s all about you! Usually around five cellar doors/wineries are visited in a day.

See the best of South Australia in one day on a guided tour. Explore the old German township of Hahndorf, spot whales from the coastline.

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.

Discover the food and wine of McLaren Vale on a tour from Adelaide. Enjoy lunch at Chalk Hill Wines, and head to Wirra Wirra Wines, the d’Arenberg Cube, and Beresfords for insightful guided visits.

Lose yourself in the spectacular vistas of McLaren Vale South on our hop on, hop off wine tour departing Adelaide City. McLaren Vale South lays peacefully only 40 minutes south of Adelaide and commands a stunning display of new and old across its verdant coastal lands. This blend of innovation and tradition extends to the many cellar doors, vineyards, and wine styles, and ensures you will find McLaren Vale South to be unforgettable.

Step into the winemakers' laboratory and become 'winemaker' for a day. This interactive experience is fascinating and fun, as you combine distinctive flavors and textures to create your very own unique blend that you can take home with you!

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.

This personalized tour of McLaren Vale promises a relaxing and unforgettable day, with plenty of time to savor the region's best wines, stunning landscapes, and local delicacies.

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.

Discover the rich history of Thomas Hardy & his wine empire with an intimate, guided tour through the historic Hardys Tintara property & taste five of our best wines and matching local tasting plate.

Discover some of the best food and wine McLaren Vale has to offer, including a visit to the eccentric d’Arenberg Cube. From a delicous Italian style lunch to wine tastings and gin or beer tastings, you are sure to find something that tempts the taste buds on this full day tour.

Visit South Australia’s most popular tourist region, the Fleurieu Peninsula, and explore the delightful seaside holiday township of Victor Harbor.

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.

Explore McLaren Vale's wine region with a personalized tasting tour from Adelaide. Handpick your favorite cellar doors and indulge in the comfort of a private car and driver with flexibility of time.

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

Discover the Fleurieu Peninsula on a guided day trip from Adelaide. Visit Port Elliot, Victor Harbor and d'Arenberg. Enjoy a scenic drive, marvel at the d'Arenberg Cube, and explore seaside towns.

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!

Disembark and dive into the heart of South Australia with expertly crafted land tours made just for cruise visitors.

Cruise through the picturesque landscapes of McLaren Vale on a fun-filled eTukTuk ride along the Shiraz or Flat to Vale Trails, starting at Oxenberry Farm Cafe. This eco-friendly adventure allows you to explore the region at your own pace. Pack your own picnic or purchase the delicious food options available at Oxenberry Farm. Call into a cellar door (or two) or just enjoy the scenery. The TukTuks are great for couples, families, or groups.

McLaren Vale boasts outstanding food experiences, with many wineries offering dining in scenic settings.

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.

There are 6 different tours available. See the descriptions below for more information.

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.

Indulge in a refined full-day escape through the rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale — a premium wine region celebrated for its elegance, flavor, and charm.

Uncover the rich flavors of Never Never Distilling Co. during a guided gin tasting led by a knowledgeable gin expert. Indulge in a selection of award-winning gins paired with premium mixers and thoughtful garnishes, complemented by a light South Australian snack. Gain insights into the unique ‘Triple Juniper’ distillation method and the botanicals that define these exceptional spirits. While you savor each sip, enjoy breathtaking views of McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula, making this experience a delightful introduction to the world of gin.

Taste 4 varieties of The Dead Arm Shiraz by d'Arenberg in South Australia's McLaren Valley on a guided wine tasting. Enjoy a multisensory experience at d'Arenberg Cube, delving into the world of wine.

Explore the picturesque McLaren Vale wine region on this delightful tour, where you'll savor a selection of award-winning wines at four renowned wineries. Discover everything from classic Shiraz to innovative blends while enjoying a Regional Platter for lunch amidst stunning landscapes. Engage with friendly locals and knowledgeable guides who will personalize your experience, ensuring both novices and connoisseurs find joy in the day. With convenient pick-up and drop-off included, this tour highlights the best of South Australia’s winemaking culture. Children come for free, please exclude them from your booking, however let us know here if you are bringing any and how many so we can organise seating. Thank you. Pickup times will be from 8:45am - 9:45am depending on location of pick up. We will let you know prior to the booking time. What's included • Tasting fees at our selected wineries are included. • Lunch at our nominated destination is included. • Pick up & Drop off at your nominated destination is included.