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McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)
Recommended for your Adelaide trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
4 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Discover South Australia’s popular McLaren Vale wine region on this half-day tour from Adelaide. With a knowledgeable guide, visit two wineries—Rosemount Estate and Lloyd Brothers Wine—to enjoy wine tastings of much-loved Australian varietals like shiraz. You also have free time in town to browse local shops or stop by another winery on your own. On the way back to Adelaide, visit the beach town of Glenelg to stretch your legs with a walk along Gulf St. Vincent. This tour is limited to 20 people.
- Enjoy two guided wine tastings at Rosemount Estate and Lloyd Brother Wine Company in McLaren Vale
- Learn the history of winemaking in McLaren Vale from your knowledgeable guide
- Sample other regional products such as gourmet almonds, olive oil, and FruChocs candy as you explore on your own
- Stop in Glenelg to stroll along the beach next to Gulf St. Vincent
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Depart from Adelaide and head straight to McLaren Vale for two wineries for guided tastings. Then make your way to McLaren Vale's main street for some South Australian delights. Here, enjoy the opportunity to visit Hardy's for more wine tasting, the Fruchocs factory for a sweet treat or, sample almond varieties at the Almond Train. If you prefer, sit back and relax with a coffee or stop at another winery for a wine tasting (own expense).
Return to Adelaide via the beautiful bay of Glenelg where you can enjoy a stunning seaside stroll before heading back to your departure point. If you would, take time to enjoy the view of the sunset over the coast and choose to get the tram back to Adelaide.
Return to Adelaide via the beautiful bay of Glenelg where you can enjoy a stunning seaside stroll before heading back to your departure point. If you would, take time to enjoy the view of the sunset over the coast and choose to get the tram back to Adelaide.
Itinerary
Meet your guide in Victoria Square to begin your afternoon tour with a 45-minute drive by comfortable minicoach to the internationally renowned McLaren Vale wine region.
Stop into two wineries for wine tastings, starting at the award-winning Rosemount Estate. Surrounded by rolling hills laced with vineyards, Rosemount’s tasting room offers great views to enjoy while you sip wines provided by the friendly staff.
Continue to Lloyd Brothers Wine and Olive Company, a family-owned operation which is known for cultivating shiraz grapes and kalamata olives. Sip their fine shiraz wines as you learn about three generations of business. Afterward, you can browse their gift shop, which carries wine, olive oil, body care items and other handcrafted products.
After two wine tastings with your small group and guide, have time to explore on your own along the main street in McLaren Vale. You can enjoy another wine tasting at Hardys, a heritage-listed winery that started in 1857. Or try samples of an iconic Australian candy called FruChocs at their factory; you can even watch the tasty treats being made. Chutneys, nuts, and other treats can be can be found in a 1920s train carriage called the Almond Train. Nibble on tastings of a variety of regional products including gourmet almonds, olive oils, sauces, chutneys and jams. Or simply relax with a cup of coffee and soak up the atmosphere of the pretty town.
Return to Adelaide via Glenelg, a quaint seaside town located only six miles (10 km) outside of central Adelaide. Enjoy time for a short walk along the beach before returning to Adelaide for drop off at your hotel.
If you would like to stay longer in Glenelg, you can return on your own by tram, an easy 20-minute journey aboard the last remaining tram line in the region.This wonderful half-day afternoon tour of wine tasting and sight seeing in the beautiful wine region of McLaren Vale and the seaside suburb of Glenelg
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Catch the stunning sunset of Glenelg.
Stroll along the jetty. Option to leave the tour here if you wish and take the 35min tram journey back to Adelaide, or enjoy a stroll and a quick look around and hop back on the tour to your departure in Adelaide CBD
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Product code: 6775MCLAREN
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