McLaren Vale, South Australia © Tourism Australia

Guide to McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is home to some of the world’s oldest grape vines, and is the epicentre of the South Australian wine industry.

Situated between the rolling Mount Lofty Ranges and Gulf St Vincent beaches, McLaren Vale, home to the Kaurna people, sits only 45 minutes from Adelaide. This South Australian gem boasts more than 80 cellar doors and vineyards, top-notch restaurants and beautiful accommodation options.

Trips and Itineraries

Hahndorf Hill Winery vineyard and building

3-day gourmet road trip on the Epicurean Way

Port Willunga, Adelaide, SA © Lachlan Swan

6-day road trip in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale 

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Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island, SA © Andrew McIntosh, Ocean Photography

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We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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