McLaren Vale

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McLaren Vale is a city in South Australia. It is located south of the Adelaide CBD, near Willunga, Aldinga and is a short drive from Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Goolwa and Middleton. McLaren Vale is one of South Australia's world renowned wine regions, and boasts excellent wineries, gourmet restaurants and many boutique stores.

[edit] Get in

Mclaren Vale is an easy 45 minute drive by car from the centre of Adelaide. From the Adelaide CBD, take Goodwood Road south. If open, use the Southern Expressway (Otherwise take Main South Road), and follow the signs first towards Victor Harbor and then to McLaren Vale.

There are various tour companies which will offer bus tours of McLaren Vale.

[edit] Get around

Whilst it is possible to take a bus or use a bicycle around McLaren Vale, the many interesting and unique areas are spread far apart. Therefore, it may be an idea to consider hiring a car for the time you are going to spend there.

[edit][add listing] See

Pick up a brochure at any of the many art galleries in the region for the "Art Trail" which will take you through the region.

  • Red Poles, [1].
  • Magpie Springs, [2].

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Head to Blessed Cheese and go on one of their Cheese and Wine trails. The Cheese and Wine trail provides you with a cooler-bag of cheeses and instructions on which wines to taste whilst trying the cheese. A wonderful experience for those who are wanting to become more familiar with the wineries in the region.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Fresh food at the Willunga Farmer's Markets just outside of McLaren Vale. Stop in at the near by clothing boutiques and antique stores.

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[edit] Mid-Range

  • Oscar's, 201 Main Road, [3]. Mains $12-$30AUD.  edit

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  • Amaroo Water Gardens: Bed and Breakfast, Bevan Road, Hope Forst (Take the Victor Harbor road and continue past the McLaren Vale turn off. Turn left at the Meadows sign and continue onto the Meadows Road and then left onto Bevan Road.), ☎ (08) 8556-7497 (), [4]. checkin: 3PM; checkout: 11AM. Luxurious Bed and Breakfast with well appointed kitchen, expansive bathroom and comfortable bedroom. Bedrooms look over a large water-garden, and walks are possible through the vegetation. Breakfast provisions supplied are generous, and the location is excellent for access to McLaren Vale, Willunga, Aldinga and the Victor Harbor area. rooms from $180 per room per night. One room sleeps 2, the other 6. Discounts apply for stays longer than 2 nights.  edit

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