Adelaide Hills Wine Tour: Penfolds, Nepenthe & Lunch

Penfolds cellars, two vineyard tastings, a village lunch, and your pick of hilltop views

A six-hour couples tour through the Adelaide Hills with private vehicle pickup, beginning at Penfolds Magill Estate (rated #2 winery in the world by Forbes) for a curated tasting in the 1844 bluestone cellars. The day moves through Nepenthe Wines for a relaxed tasting, then into Hahndorf for gourmet lunch at The Haus and an hour to explore the village, finishing at either Mount Lofty Summit for panoramic views or Carrick Hill's heritage gardens before returning to the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Penfolds Magill Estate1h · entry included
2. Mount Lofty30m · entry included

Adelaide Hills wine and lunch tour

• Private pick-up from Adelaide
• Drive through Adelaide Hills
• Wine tasting at Penfolds Magill Estate
• Scenic drive to Nepenthe Wines
• Guided wine tasting at Nepenthe Wines
• Gourmet lunch at The Haus in Hahndorf
• Free time to explore Hahndorf village
• Choose final stop: Carrick Hill or Mount Lofty Summit
• Return drive to Adelaide

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Adelaide address in a premium vehicle, then winds through forested hillsides toward Penfolds Magill Estate. The estate sits in the sun-drenched foothills and combines 19th-century charm with modern architecture. Your experience centers on a curated tasting flight of six signature wines tasted in the original 1844 bluestone cellars: the underground tunnels where Grange, Australia's most storied wine, was born. You'll wander the historic cellars and explore the grounds at your own pace.

After Penfolds, a scenic drive carries you to Nepenthe Wines, a much-loved Hills vineyard known for its relaxed charm and sweeping views across rolling vines. A private table for two is reserved for a guided tasting of cool-climate wines, unhurried and surrounded by open countryside. Then comes the gourmet lunch: The Haus restaurant in the heart of Hahndorf, South Australia's iconic German town. After eating, you have roughly an hour to wander Hahndorf's picturesque streets, browse boutique shops and local produce stores, and soak up the old-world German atmosphere.

On the return to Adelaide, you choose your finale. Mount Lofty Summit (the highest point in the Adelaide Hills) offers panoramic vistas stretching across Adelaide and the coastline, ideal for photos. Carrick Hill, an alternative stop, is a heritage estate set among manicured gardens where you can stroll the grounds, admire historic architecture and take in sweeping city views. Both options take about 30 minutes before the comfortable drive back to your original pickup location.

What’s included

• Private pickup from your Adelaide address in a premium vehicle.
• historic cellar tasting of six signature wines at Penfolds Magill Estate.
• guided wine tasting at Nepenthe Wines.
• gourmet lunch at The Haus restaurant in Hahndorf.
• and your choice of Mount Lofty Summit or Carrick Hill heritage estate as your final stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Benders Bus Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle for two that strings together tastings and lunch without stopping to navigate between venues, or pick the Mount Lofty or Carrick Hill finale based on whether you prefer hilltop views or heritage gardens to end your day.

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Top questions

What exactly happens during the tasting at Penfolds Magill Estate?

Penfolds Magill Estate offers a curated tasting flight of six signature wines, tasted in the original 1844 bluestone cellars where you'll wander through the historic underground tunnels that are central to the estate's story. You also have time to explore the picturesque grounds.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food does The Haus serve?

Yes, gourmet lunch at The Haus restaurant in Hahndorf is included. The Haus is one of the village's most loved restaurants, located in the heart of the German town, and serves hearty, locally-inspired fare.

Can we choose which final stop we visit, Mount Lofty or Carrick Hill?

Yes, you choose your preferred finale on the return to Adelaide. Mount Lofty Summit gives you panoramic views across Adelaide and the coastline. Carrick Hill is a heritage estate with manicured gardens and sweeping city views. Both stops take about 30 minutes.

How much free time do we have in Hahndorf?

After lunch at The Haus, you have around an hour to wander Hahndorf's streets, browse boutique shops and local produce stores, and experience the old-world German atmosphere of the village.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes private pickup from your Adelaide address in a premium vehicle; the historic cellar journey and six-wine tasting at Penfolds Magill Estate; a guided tasting at Nepenthe Wines; gourmet lunch at The Haus; and luxury scenic transport throughout the day.