When escaping the ordinary is what you need….
The stunning region which surrounds us is filled with outstanding natural beauty, world class dining, award winning wines and quirky art and experiences! Located 45mins from the Adelaide CBD, Mclaren Vale offers our guests unlimited opportunities to "Escape the Ordinary".
There are so many diverse activities and events that run during the year in Mclaren Vale. Explore some of our favourites below, or for a complete list of activities during your stay, please visit What's On.
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- Wine & Dine
- Explore the Surrounds
- Explore Nature
- Take a Dip
Fleurieu Arthouse
Set in the grounds of the historical Hardys Tintara, Fleurieu Arthouse is the artisan hub of our region. Not only can you watch artisans work, there are numerous workshops throughout the year which you can participate in and excellent art that you can purchase direct from the artists!
Salvador Dali Sculpture Exhibition
Housed within the equally magnificent d’Arenberg Cube which is only 1km from our domes, visit the sculptures of one of the worlds most iconic artists of the 20th century. After you immerse yourself in the quirky exhibition, why not try your hand at creating your own wine blend! This experience allows you to become wine maker for the day and to take home your very own bottle of wine!
Donkey Tours
How about learning about viticulture whilst walking through the vines with a donkey? This fabulous experience includes morning tea, wine tasting and an exceptional long lunch by the fire!
Surrounding Towns
Visit our surrounding towns – Willunga – where their famous farmers market is held every Saturday morning from 8am-12pm, Port Noarlunga for great shopping and exceptional beaches, Aldinga – where you must visit Morocco by Mish for authentic moroccan homewares, clothing, jewellery and art and Clarendon for a touch of history with a cool pub and antiques!
Olivers Taranga
The vineyard which sits beautifully infront of our domes is Olivers Taranga. Operated by a sixth generation family, Olivers has been producing some of the best wines this region has to offer since it was settled in 1839. Amongst various wine tasting options, Olivers operate a personalised tour of their vineyard on their “Taranga Terroir Vineyard Experience” where for $90pp, you will enjoy an unforgettable adventure through their wine and family history.
Maxwell Wines
An iconic brand with exceptional food and wine offerings, Maxwell Wines is located 2km from our domes and is a world class experience. Their restaurant is lead by Michelin trained chef Fabian Lehmann and lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday is a lazy 3-4hr journey!