McLaren Vale to Willunga EXPLORE: MEN'S BE SAFE BE SEEN STAGE 3

The Fleurieu Peninsula is overflowing with incredible coffee, food and wine experiences. On the main road, Bracegirdle’s McLaren Vale is an artisan chocolatier serving decadent coffee and chocolate drinks and just down the road you can taste an iconic South Australian treasure at the Menz FruChoc Shop.

Wining and dining is easy in McLaren Vale with beautiful cellar doors and eateries like the sophisticated Salopian Inn, rustic Pizzateca, and eclectic outdoor Down The Rabbit Hole Cellar Door. A newly renovated favourite with the locals is nestled in the heart of McLaren Vale, Chalk Hill is a food and wine experience with stunning views from the beautiful collective site. Sit back and enjoy a gin from Never Never Distilling Co. or sip local wine from Chalk Hill Wines, while tasting delicious food from Cucina di Strada.

Down the coast look for Pearl huddled into the dunes next to the Aldinga Beach boat ramp and the ever-popular Star of Greece for fresh seafood, Mediterranean flavours and quality, local produce.

A favourite with the locals, Swell Brewing Co. is the place to enjoy one of sixteen different beers and ciders, while indulging in some coastal burgers, loaded fries and southern chicken.

 

Withdraw into the beauty of the Gemtree Wetlands Eco Trail in McLaren Flat, and discover first hand over 50 thousand native flora, located within the Gemtree Wines Vineyard.

Explore The Almond Train, McLaren Vale, set in a 1920’s train carriage brimming with old-world character. This one-stop regional produce boutique showcases gourmet local produce and boasts the largest range of flavoured almonds in South Australia.  

If your looking for something a little more active, ride the eight kilometre Shiraz Trail along the old railway line between Willunga and McLaren Vale. The flat, straight bitumen path is suitable for family bike rides, keen cyclists and walkers. If you're up for it, hop on your bike, scooter, or roller blades and enjoy the ocean views from the esplanade hugging the Fleurieu’s coast. Enjoy a pit stop and feel the sand between your toes while enjoying a refreshing ice-cream in hand. For another glimpse of history, you can examine the shipwrecked remains of the Ida on the beach at Port Willunga.

 

The Farm Willunga is an olive grove and vineyard with 2 high end contemporary apartments and 3 separate ensuite rooms within the historic stone Farmhouse.

For families and groups there are many holiday park options in the region. The McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park is set in a quiet bush setting close to McLaren Vales main street and an array of wine, food and art, with different accommodation options from camp sites to cabins.

Just a 15 minute walk to the beach through Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park, Aldinga Beach Holiday Park is an affordable and fun accommodation option for families. Powered and unpowered sites are available for camping, as well as cabins.

For a more luxurious stay, gather some friends and pull up at The Jetty on the Port Willunga beach front. Stunning panoramic views of the ocean and easy access to the beach, this place is a palatial dream come true.

 

THIS IS ONLY A HANDFUL OF WHAT THE REGION HAS TO OFFER. VISIT THE SOUTH AUSTRALIA WEBSITE TO EXPLORE MORE.