McLaren Vale Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Discover some of the best food and wine McLaren Vale has to offer, including a visit to the spectacular 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 iconic and boutique family-owned cellar doors and wineries on this all-day guided tour in McLaren Vale. The tour can be customized to suit your tastes, which means the wineries will vary based on the group. Typically, the tour includes around five cellar doors and wineries in a day. Plus, spend as much time as you’d like at each stop.

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.

Visit some of the best wineries, distilleries, breweries, and eateries in McLaren Vale with a local guide. You’ll spend the whole day eating and drinking but won’t have to risk driving yourself around or getting lost. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour with a maximum of 12 travelers.

Go behind-the-scenes of Shottesbrooke Winery on this exclusive private wine and dine experience in McLaren Vale. Including barrel tastings, full-sensory experiences, and a 3-course lunch at the Currant Shed, this Shottesbrooke Winery tour gives you the chance to learn about the art of winemaking from the vineyard to the bottle while showcasing the amazing food of the region in a handcrafted culinary feast.

McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions, but most winery tours only offer wine tasting. This half-day Blending Bench experience at d'Arenberg winery unveils the secrets of winemaking as you create your own unique wine blend, then sit down to enjoy an 8-course degustation menu at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant.

Learn the art of blending wine during a class at d’Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale. Select from a variety of wines to create your own special blend, working with a staff member who shares expert advice on how to balance your wine and work with the flavors. At the end of your 90-minute class, take home a bottle of your own blend to share with your friends.

Have a fun day out when doing a rock climb and abseil at Onkaparinga River National Park. This is good for all levels, as there’s a gorge with a cliff up to 30 meters high and other rock pools. You’ll be with accredited guides, so they will assist you with all of your climbing needs. Enjoy this amazing experience and observe the natural wildlife- koalas, kangaroos, and lots of birds- at the same time.

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.

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

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

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!

Experience the joy of cruising around McLaren Vale and Moana Beach on e-bikes and sampling amazing local wines on this fun-filled small-group adventure day. Starting by the beach in Moana, you’ll take the scenic route up to McLaren Vale with a gentle-paced e-bike adventure. Once you arrive, you’ll stop for a coffee and then swap the e-bikes for a minibus so you can enjoy tasting all the different wines of the region.

Uncork the secrets of Shiraz with a tour and tasting at Wirra Wirra Vineyard. Admire views of the McLaren Vale vineyards, peek behind the scenes on a winery tour and ring the famous Angelus Bell. Then, indulge in an expert-led Shiraz masterclass and sample four different wines, plus a rare Museum wine, paired with delicious Four Winds chocolates.

Spend an afternoon exploring Willunga in South Australia by E-bike. Explore Willunga Hills and McLaren Vale vineyards where you can have a little tasting if you like (own expense), or continue on to Pertaringa Winery (entrance included) and then end up finishing with a wood fired pizza. Use of bicycles and helmets is included.

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!