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Rolling vineyards, cellar doors with a view, and a coastline that goes on for days. McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula pack a lot of good stuff into a short drive from Adelaide, and there’s a way to enjoy all of it.
Sip your way through a McLaren Vale Wine Tour, swap the glass for a parachute on a Skydive over McLaren Vale, or slow things right down with a Coastal Off-Grid Escape. Whether you live in SA or you’re passing through, these are the kind of days you’ll be retelling for a while.
Browse things to do in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula, and pair them with wine tasting and winery tours or a proper getaway to make a weekend of it. And because every one of these makes a brilliant gift, you can hand someone a memory instead of another item that collects dust.
Things to Do in McLaren Vale & the Fleurieu Peninsula
Things to do in McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s great wine regions, home to more than 80 cellar doors, so it makes sense to start with a glass in hand. On a McLaren Vale Food and Wine Tour you’ll visit boutique cellar doors, taste premium reds and enjoy a regional platter, all within 45 minutes of Adelaide.
Want to hop between wineries at your own pace? The Southern McLaren Vale Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour lets you get on and off across the circuit. For something more hands-on, roll up your sleeves at a Wine Blending Class at d’Arenberg Winery and take home a bottle you made yourself.
Things to do in McLaren Vale that aren’t wine
The Vale isn’t only about the grape. Trade the vineyard views for a rush of adrenaline on a 15,000ft Skydive over McLaren Vale, floating back to earth over the coast. Prefer to stay grounded? A Guided Gin Tasting in McLaren Vale is a smaller, cheekier way to spend an hour.
Families are well looked after too. Get up close with the animals on a Wildlife Buggy Farm Tour with Alpaca Feeding, a favourite with kids and grown-ups alike.
Things to do in Fleurieu Peninsula
Beyond the Vale, the wider Fleurieu Peninsula runs all the way to the coast. Paddle into golden hour on a Sunset Kayaking Tour with Picnic, or head offshore to spot majestic marine life on a Whale and Wildlife Discovery Tour during the winter migration.
For a proper escape, book a Two Night Eco Glamping Stay and let the peace and quiet do its thing.
Where is McLaren Vale, and how do you get there?
McLaren Vale sits on the Fleurieu Peninsula, around 45 minutes south of Adelaide by car. It’s an easy day trip, and most wine tours include transfers from the city so nobody has to be the designated driver. Victor Harbor is a little further, just over an hour from Adelaide, and reachable by car, train or bus.
Explore More of South Australia
Once your Fleurieu Peninsula plans are locked in, there’s a whole state to explore. Keep the wine theme going in the Barossa Valley, tuck into the cellar doors and cottages of the Adelaide Hills, or spend a day around the city with things to do in Adelaide. Wildlife lovers can go all in on Kangaroo Island, or see what else is on offer across South Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in McLaren Vale?
Wine is the headline act. A food and wine tour hits several cellar doors in a day, while a Winery Heritage Tour and Degustation Lunch at Maxwell Wines pairs a behind-the-scenes look with a proper sit-down feast. Beyond wine, a skydive over McLaren Vale is hard to top.
What are the best cellar doors and top wineries to visit in McLaren Vale?
McLaren Vale has over 80 cellar doors, best known for Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet. Standouts include d’Arenberg (home to the striking Cube) and Maxwell Wines. You can tour several in a day, or go deeper at one with a Fortified Wine and Trilby Chocolate Tasting.
What is McLaren Vale famous for?
McLaren Vale is an internationally recognised South Australian wine region, celebrated for bold dry reds, especially Shiraz and Grenache, plus a strong focus on organic and biodynamic winemaking. It’s also known for excellent regional produce and its position between the vineyards and the coast.
What are the best day trips from McLaren Vale?
The region is a launchpad for the wider Fleurieu. Head to the coast for a Sensory Wine Experience like Tasting in the Dark, or venture out on the water. The Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills are also comfortable day trips.
What are the best things to do in McLaren Vale in winter?
Winter is cosy cellar door season, and it’s prime time for whale watching along the Fleurieu coast on a Whale and Wildlife Discovery Tour. Indoor tastings and long lunches suit the cooler months perfectly.
What are the best family-friendly activities in McLaren Vale?
Families love the wildlife buggy farm tour with alpaca feeding for hands-on animal encounters. Coastal walks, beaches and gentle outdoor activities round out an easy day for all ages.
What are the best things to do on the Fleurieu Peninsula?
Think beaches, cellar doors and wildlife. A Sunset Kayaking Tour with Picnic shows off the coastline, while an All Inclusive Mystery Picnic with Wine turns a day out into a mini treasure hunt.
What are the best scenic drives on the Fleurieu Peninsula?
The coast road south from Adelaide is a classic, winding past beaches and vineyards into McLaren Vale. Many guided tours follow this route so you can enjoy the views without watching the road.