Guidebook for McLaren Vale

Jayne & Colin
Jayne & Colin
Guidebook for McLaren Vale

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Wine, people and a fantastic location.
12 locals recommend
Paxton Wines
68 Wheaton Rd
12 locals recommend
Great Wine, people and a fantastic location.
If you can see Simon about the winery, he is happy to guide you through a taste of his great wine and easy to get home. Closes around 5pm.
6 locals recommend
Simon Hackett Wines
41 Budgens Rd
6 locals recommend
If you can see Simon about the winery, he is happy to guide you through a taste of his great wine and easy to get home. Closes around 5pm.
Nice pub with good food. Also take a walk by the river.
Old Noarlunga Hotel
38 Patapinda Rd
Nice pub with good food. Also take a walk by the river.

Everything Else

Lovely location
Shingleback Wine
3 Stump Hill Rd
Lovely location
Essential visitor information. Coffee, snacks and you guessed it....wine too.
36 locals recommend
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Centre
796 Main Rd
36 locals recommend
Essential visitor information. Coffee, snacks and you guessed it....wine too.
After a tasting you can sit outside this winery amongst the vines and enjoy a great regional platter.
7 locals recommend
Angove McLaren Vale Cellar Door
117 Chalk Hill Rd
7 locals recommend
After a tasting you can sit outside this winery amongst the vines and enjoy a great regional platter.

Sightseeing

Probably SA's best beach. Take some food and drink and watch the sun go down over the water.
26 locals recommend
Maslin Beach
26 locals recommend
Probably SA's best beach. Take some food and drink and watch the sun go down over the water.
Between May and October Southern Right Wales also visit the southern coast. Check in at the centre for recent sightings or just head for a few vantage points.
24 locals recommend
South Australia Whale Centre
2 Railway Terrace
24 locals recommend
Between May and October Southern Right Wales also visit the southern coast. Check in at the centre for recent sightings or just head for a few vantage points.
Snorkel from the jetty end to view abundant sea-life on the reef or on cooler days maybe just a walk along the jetty.
27 locals recommend
Port Noarlunga Jetty
96 Esplanade
27 locals recommend
Snorkel from the jetty end to view abundant sea-life on the reef or on cooler days maybe just a walk along the jetty.

Essentials

One of the best farmers markets around. Fleurieu produce from land and sea in one bustling spot.
81 locals recommend
Willunga Farmers Market
Main Road
81 locals recommend
One of the best farmers markets around. Fleurieu produce from land and sea in one bustling spot.
A good sized supermarket for all your provisions.
6 locals recommend
Coles
130 Main Rd
6 locals recommend
A good sized supermarket for all your provisions.
Supermarket for provisions.
Woolworths Seaford (SA)
Commercial Road
Supermarket for provisions.

Food Scene

Great food and character atmosphere. The Barn Bistro's courtyard transforming into a romantic intimate setting at night.
7 locals recommend
The Barn McLaren Vale
252 Main Rd
7 locals recommend
Great food and character atmosphere. The Barn Bistro's courtyard transforming into a romantic intimate setting at night.
Great location overlooking Port Noarlunga beach and jetty. Watch the sunset. Contemporary Australian and Portuguese inspired dishes.
33 locals recommend
Hortas Restaurant
2 Saltfleet St
33 locals recommend
Great location overlooking Port Noarlunga beach and jetty. Watch the sunset. Contemporary Australian and Portuguese inspired dishes.
Fine dining in character inn.
59 locals recommend
The Salopian Inn
Main Road
59 locals recommend
Fine dining in character inn.
Great view from its elevated position. Enjoy a drink - the food menu is also very good.
83 locals recommend
Victory Hotel
Old Sellicks Hill Road
83 locals recommend
Great view from its elevated position. Enjoy a drink - the food menu is also very good.