McLaren Vale
The township and wine region of McLaren Vale lies approximately 35km south of the city of Adelaide
and are part of the picturesque southern vales in South Australia which consists of rolling hills, vineyards and enchanting olive and almond groves. A traditional home for grape cultivation and wine manufacturing, the township of McLaren Vale boast grapevines that date back to the early years of human settlement in the region while laying claim to having founded of the world famous Shiraz. Things to See and Do
Visitors descend to McLaren Vale primarily for perusing the various wineries in the region, many of which are open daily for tastings. Most wineries are located just a short drive from the town centre. The town boasts an abundance of food and wine and, being the gateway to the Fleurieu Peninsula, it also hosts various tourist attractions ranging from steam train rides to water sports such as diving, boating and surfing as well as fishing, whale and penguin viewing, not to mention a plethora of places to eat and the world-famous Shiraz harvested annually between March and early April. Other attractions in the area include the Dridan Fine Arts gallery, the Tintara Winery Cellar Door which features the oldest vintage wine bottle in Australia and the century old groves in the Olive Grove. A walking and cycling track stretches along the old railway line from McLaren Vale to Willunga and provides an ideal way to explore the area and sample its many offerings. Various tours to McLaren Vale operate out of Adelaide regularly. You can also design your own tours at McLaren Vale itself with suggestions from the boutique wineries and gourmet producers in the region.
Tourist Information
The McLaren Vale and Fleurieu visitors centre is located on Main Road at the northern end of town. Staff here can assist visitors with any queries or with booking McLaren Vale accommodation.
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