Title: McLaren Vale Travel Guide: Best of McLaren Vale, Adelaide Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in McLaren Vale](https://expedia.co.uk/McLaren-Vale-Adelaide-Hotels.0-n6034505-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Adelaide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Adelaide.d6051330.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Adelaide](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Adelaide.d6051330.Travel-Guide-Activities)[McLaren Vale Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-McLaren-Vale.d6034505.Car-Hire-Guide)[McLaren Vale Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/McLaren-Vale.d6034505.Holidays-City-Breaks) # McLaren Vale Travel Guide ## Adelaide ![McLaren Vale featuring farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034505/36f0050f-c754-4e2b-af8e-25140ec7f501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![McLaren Vale featuring farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034505/36f0050f-c754-4e2b-af8e-25140ec7f501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![d\'Arenberg Wines which includes farmland and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212104/c487cfa4-5f59-4c4a-8fba-3e6a457c1ca5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![McLaren Vale](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034505/f8350391-66ff-4650-83a2-54f2029ab99e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coriole Vineyards showing a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212108/5eef6f8a-2f46-43fc-acfe-c54e6f013440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit McLaren Vale Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Adelaide travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide.dx6051330) #### Enjoy watersports, visit historical buildings, explore a shipwreck and go on wine-tasting tours in one of South Australia's oldest wine regions. For nearly 200 years, the landscape and soils of McLaren Vale have been producing wines, among them shiraz, tempranillo and cabernet. With more than 100 vineyards, there is no shortage of places to stop and sample local varieties. But the region also has a lot more going on beyond its wine production. Hike through the picturesque countryside, visit historic towns and relax on a beach. Find superb wines across the region by going on organised or self-guided wine tours. One way to reach some of the wineries is to walk or cycle the 5-mile (8-kilometre) Shiraz Trail. The route follows an old railway line through the scenic surroundings, passing wineries and olive groves. Combine your wine tastings with exploration of other McLaren Vale attractions. Experience even more of the beautiful scenery by walking or cycling along the many dedicated paths. Go bushwalking in the Onkaparinga River National Park and kayak on the Onkaparinga River, the second longest in the state. Sample cheeses, chutneys and other local produce at the Willunga Farmers Market, held every Saturday morning in Willunga's town square. Among the town’s other sites of interest are the 19th-century old courthouse and police station and the old post office and telegraph station. Visit additional old buildings in the historic towns of Clarendon and Old Reynella. Spend some time in the town of McLaren Vale, browsing boutiques and art galleries and dining in its restaurants. Relax on one of the beaches along the region's extensive coastline. Dive the wreck of the Star of Greece at Aldinga Beach, surf and swim at Moana Beach and snorkel and scuba dive the reef at Port Noarlunga. The easiest way to get around to McLaren Vale's wineries, beaches and historic towns is in a rental car. Get to the region in about 45 minutes by car from Adelaide, a journey of about 25 miles (40 kilometres). There are also bus services between the city and some of the region’s towns. --- ### Popular places to visit ![d\'Arenberg Wines which includes signage and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212104/b075e07c-8472-42ef-847a-18e0b71d65bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### d'Arenberg Wines 4/5(6 reviews) Experience magnificent McLaren Vale flavors paired with fresh seasonal dishes when you take a seat on the veranda of this family-owned winery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/DArenberg-Wines-McLaren-Vale.d6212104.Attraction) ![Chapel Hill Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212116/d92145fd-d501-4b79-bd69-cea5b458c1b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chapel Hill Winery 4/5(1 review) Treat your taste buds to the distinctive flavor of McLaren Vale wines at this elegant winery and its cellar door housed within a 19th-century ironstone chapel. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chapel-Hill-Winery-McLaren-Vale.d6212116.Attraction) ![Coriole Vineyards which includes wildflowers, flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212108/5e3286ae-75bb-4c78-8b37-442f54abd5d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coriole Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Coriole Vineyards during your travels to Adelaide. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coriole-Vineyards-McLaren-Vale.d6212108.Attraction) ![Primo Estate which includes farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212085/0d6b8477-0132-42ac-8af7-ac08f8a8ba13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Primo Estate You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Primo Estate during your travels to Adelaide. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Primo-Estate-McLaren-Vale.d6212085.Attraction) #### Wirra Wirra Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wirra Wirra Vineyards during your travels to Adelaide. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wirra-Wirra-Vineyards-McLaren-Vale.d6212075.Attraction) #### Maxwell Wines You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Maxwell Wines during your travels to Adelaide. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maxwell-Wines-McLaren-Vale.d6212092.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Victor Harbor & Southern Highlights Full-Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249644/9bebb138-6ebe-48c0-817d-eb46da8a51d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victor Harbor & Southern Highlights Full-Day Tour £72 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victor-harbor-southern-highlights-full-day-tour.a249644.activity-details) ![McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401510/a756f98b-a40a-46b1-ad72-4fafd32194ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike £99 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mclaren-vale-wine-tour-by-bike.a1401510.activity-details) ![Chapel Hill Winery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1398242/4b9c23ed-b63b-4ad0-98ee-731bc1aa27a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon) £44 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mclaren-vale-and-glenelg-wine-tasting-and-sightseeing-half-day-afternoon.a1398242.activity-details) ![McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Winery Tour from Adelaide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270051/bb400c6c-70df-43fc-bf15-7130c21fde09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Winery Tour from Adelaide £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mclaren-vale-north-hop-on-hop-off-winery-tour-from-adelaide.a45270051.activity-details) ![Vineyard in McLaren Vale](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/229391/cea7b713-7b4d-4305-8445-cbe8525cd934.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McLaren Vale Wine Tasting & Glenelg Beach Tour from Adelaide £44 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mclaren-vale-wine-tasting-glenelg-beach-tour-from-adelaide.a229391.activity-details) ![McLaren Vale: Dead Arm Shiraz Wine Tasting at d'Arenberg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146029/4e52a765-500a-4806-b9f1-a6e50a39979f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McLaren Vale: Dead Arm Shiraz Wine Tasting at d'Arenberg £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mclaren-vale-dead-arm-shiraz-wine-tasting-at-darenberg.a48146029.activity-details) [See all activities in Adelaide](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Adelaide.d6051330.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in McLaren Vale ![Serafino McLaren Vale](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4560000/4559300/4559296/5a75ac89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serafino McLaren Vale 39 Kangarilla Road McLaren Vale SA Fully refundable £107 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Serafino ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (746 reviews) Staff were great, really accommodating. Rooms clean and comfortable. Restaurant fabulous. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=4559296&PinnedHotelID=4559296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034505) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10230/8b3d617f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide 65 Hindley Street Adelaide SA £87 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews) Nice hotel, very helpful staff. The only downside was that the streets in the surrounding area are quite dirty and unappealing. Not the hotel’s responsibility, of course, but a drawback. The Rundle Mall area is lovely and clean. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=10230&PinnedHotelID=10230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034505) ![Stamford Plaza Adelaide](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447800/447800/53471a14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stamford Plaza Adelaide 150 North Terrace Adelaide SA £90 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,047 reviews) We were allowed early check in on arrival - much appreciated. Room was well appointed and completely clean. The weather was in the high 30’s but the A/C was easily up to the task. Staff was very helpful. The included breakfast was outstanding. Highly recommended. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=447800&PinnedHotelID=447800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034505) ![Adelaide Rockford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564100/564002/2ae8d26b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adelaide Rockford 164 Hindley Street Adelaide SA £92 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Great room and breakfast in a convenient location. Pleasant staff who were able to accommodate an early check-in and late checkout. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=564002&PinnedHotelID=564002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034505) ![Stamford Grand Adelaide](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447800/447798/7843bc0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stamford Grand Adelaide 2 Jetty Road Moseley Square Glenelg SA £122 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews) Fantastic location , staff & amenities were good just a little dated but otherwise perfect Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=447798&PinnedHotelID=447798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034505) ![Atura Adelaide Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26980000/26971800/26971771/a11134ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Atura Adelaide Airport 1 Atura Circuit Adelaide Airport SA £116 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Very handy for early morning flights Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=26971771&PinnedHotelID=26971771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034505) [See all 2,357 properties in McLaren Vale](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6034505) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide-Moana.dx3000419995) ![Aldinga and Port Willunga beach on a bright sunny day in South Australia on January 29th 2020](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277670/76cf1448-c54d-40a1-b15f-7f68fed5572e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aldinga While Aldinga may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port Willunga Beach and Aldinga Airfield. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide-Aldinga.dx6277670) ![Shutterstock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342522/9a93d206-a95e-4d2c-aee1-b268bafd515d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Port Willunga Port Willunga might not have many top sights, but Port Willunga Beach and Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide-Port-Willunga.dx6342522) ![Port Noarlunga showing a sunset, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6271765/93f6c35c-35e4-4d1b-b894-95d3265fd9a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Port Noarlunga While visiting Port Noarlunga, you might make a stop by sights like Port Noarlunga Beach and South Port Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide-Port-Noarlunga.dx6271765) ![Aldinga Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293211/f25cc60c-b302-4b6f-a89b-644768574ac3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aldinga Beach Travellers like the beaches in Aldinga Beach, and Aldinga Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide-Aldinga-Beach.dx6293211) ![Brighton Beach featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146337770/ad59b3d2-2011-46dd-b769-21c8ae4314dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brighton Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Brighton. You might consider stopping by Brighton Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adelaide-Brighton.dx6326054) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # McLaren Vale Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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