There is so much for you to see and do when you come to stay.
McLaren Vale is less than an hour's drive from Adelaide. It is a charming township surrounded by more than 50 vineyards and wineries. The vast majority have their own
cellar door, where tastings and sales are available.
On every side there are fields of grapes and signposts at various points with invitations to visit cellar doors. Olive trees dot the landscape.
McLaren Vale has a maritime climate: warm to hot dry summers and moderate winters.
The McLaren Vale Wine Region is bounded to the south by the Sellicks Hill Range, extends to the eastern side of Clarendon and includes the area around the Mount Bold Reserve, extends just to the
north of Reynella (all but a few vineyards are south of the Onkaparinga River), and is bounded to the west by the waters of Gulf St Vincent.
Highlights
Walking Trails
20 conservation parks on the Fleurieu Peninsula offer untouched scrubland, a home to kangaroos, koalas, emus and reptiles. The Heysen Trail (Australia's longest footpath) and Kuitpo Forest are great
for walking. There are several trails with graded bushwalks to explore the gorge. This park is full of native trees, birds and reptiles.
Restaurants
Throughout the area there is an enticing variety of restaurants producing gourmet meals using the area's local produce; The Salopian Inn, The Barn, Limeburners , Star of Greece and d'Arrys Verandah, among others.
Arts & Crafts
There are plenty of art and craft shops, plant nurseries, a chocolate factory and local produce..
Coast & Beaches
The region boasts kilometers of white, clean uncrowded beaches, such as Christies, Sellicks and Maslins (Australia's first nudist beach). These are found along the coast of Gulf St Vincent. A short
drive away is Port Noarlunga, with an underwater trail for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Spotlight
Bellevue B&B
At the recent South Australian Tourism Awards, Bellevue Bed & Breakfast won the Award for Best Traditional Hosted Bed & Breakfast.
