Overview
Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu.
Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide.
This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel drop-off
Local guide
Wine tasting
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Bus Stop T1 in front of the Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square, Adelaide at 12.30pm prompt
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
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See Adelaide - Day Tours
4 hours
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 -
Chapel Hill Winery
40 min
Beautiful wine tasting
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Haselgrove Wines
40 min
Enjoy a fabulous structured wine tasting in this beautiful cellar door
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Glenelg
15 min
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 -
Onkaparinga
15 min
We take the stunning route through the Onkaparinga Hills om our way to the beautiful wine region of McLaren Vale. Here, spot Kangaroo, Koala and Ostrich.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Australia/Adelaide).
Additional Information
- Small-group tour maximum 20 participants
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)
Can I cancel McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start?
Bus Stop T1 in front of the Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square, Adelaide at 12.30pm prompt
What's included?
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Wine tasting
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup
Which places does it visit?
It visits See Adelaide - Day Tours, Chapel Hill Winery, Haselgrove Wines, Glenelg, Onkaparinga.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by See Adelaide
