McLaren Vale
Australia · South Australia · 50 m
Description
McLaren Vale is a historic wine region south of Adelaide and one of Australia’s most renowned wine-growing areas. The region is celebrated for its outstanding Shiraz and Grenache wines, rolling vineyards, Mediterranean landscape, and proximity to the coast. Numerous wineries and cellar doors, acclaimed restaurants, local produce, and the striking d’Arenberg Cube shape its vibrant culinary and cultural scene. McLaren Vale combines sustainable viticulture and fine food and wine with a spectacular coastal setting, highlighted by the dramatic cliffs and picturesque beach of Port Willunga.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- McLaren Vale Wine Tasting & Cellar Doors
- d'Arenberg Cube
- Port Willunga Beach
- McLaren Vale Shiraz & Grenache
- Shiraz Trail
- Wirra Wirra & Historic Cellar Doors
- McLaren Vale Vineyards & Wine Country
- McLaren Vale Fine Dining & Local Produce
- Willunga
- Willunga Farmers Market
- Onkaparinga River National Park
- Onkaparinga Gorge
- Onkaparinga Gorge Hiking
- Wirra Wirra's The Angelus Bell
- McLaren Vale Olive Groves & Gourmet Produce
- Aldinga Beach
- Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park
- Sellicks Beach
- McLaren Vale Coast & Vines Scenic Drive
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Seaford, Seaford Meadows