E-bike & Paddle Board Wine Tour McLaren Vale: Coast to Vines

Three ways to move through one perfect day: pedal, paddle, sip.

Coast to Vines is a full-day activity in McLaren Vale combining an e-bike ride along the coastline, stand-up paddle boarding on the Onkaparinga River, and a wine tasting at a local vineyard. You choose between the e-bike option (meeting at Moana) or a SUP and wine tour with hotel pickup. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole day, which runs about seven and a half hours and includes all gear. Lunch is on your own but the operator will give you options when they contact you to confirm.

The experience

The day starts at 41a Third Ave in Moana at 9:00 am (or with hotel pickup if you book the second option), and the first move is the e-bike ride along the coast to the Onkaparinga River. The e-bikes travel on a trailer while you ride the scenic stretch, arriving at the water by 10:00 am for stand-up paddle board lessons. You get the board, paddle, and a wetsuit. The river is where you spend the next couple of hours learning and paddling before heading back to shower and change.

Lunch happens at 1:15 pm at a local eatery, not included in the price, but the operator will send you a menu of options when they reach out after you book. By 2:30 pm you're at the wine tasting, where you sample wines from McLaren Vale vineyards. The wine tasting fee is usually $15, though it's free if you buy a bottle. The tour wraps at 4:30 pm, and the driver can take you back to your accommodation (one location) no matter which option you chose.

The two options let you shape the day around your fitness and interests. The e-bike option means you meet at Moana and handle your own transport there. The SUP and wine tour skips the coastal ride but includes hotel pickup, so you start from where you're staying. Both follow the same itinerary from the paddle board onward. This tour won three Onkaparinga Business Awards: Best Tourism Experience in 2020, Best Tourism Operator & Attraction in 2021, and Best Customer Service in 2022.

What’s included

• E-bike and paddle board with paddle and wetsuit (on the e-bike option).
• stand-up paddle board lessons led by a live English-speaking guide.
• wine tasting at a McLaren Vale vineyard.
• shower facilities after paddle boarding.
• hotel pickup and return (on the SUP and wine tour option only).
• driver transport back to your accommodation at the end of the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Wine tour with e-bike and paddle boardGuide in English · 09:00Three tours in one: we meet in Moana, ride e-bikes along the coast, then go paddle boarding. The afternoon is spent tasting the finest wines in the Vale. Duration: 8 hours. Lunch: after paddle boarding we head to McLaren Vale for lunch and tastings, which are not included in the price, and we will arrange it together. Important: pickup is not included, though drop-off is available.

SUP and wine tour with pickup includedGuide in English · 09:00Activities: after two hours of paddle boarding, the afternoon is given over to enjoying the best food and wine in the Vale. Duration: 8 hours. Lunch: following the paddle boarding, we travel to McLaren Vale for lunch and tastings, which are not part of the price; we will organise this together. Door-to-door service: I collect you and drop you back off. This tour does NOT include an e-bike ride. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to20h before

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

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the e-bike option if you want to ride the coast and have your own transport to Moana. Choose the SUP and wine tour with pickup if hotel pickup matters more than the coastal ride, or if you'd rather skip the e-bike altogether.

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Top questions

Can I book the e-bike ride without the paddle boarding?

The Coast to Vines tour runs as a full package: e-bike, paddle board, and wine tasting together. You do have the option to skip the e-bike ride entirely and book the SUP and wine tour with hotel pickup instead, which follows the same itinerary from the paddle board onward.

What's included in the paddle boarding part?

Stand-up paddle board lessons on the Onkaparinga River include the board, paddle, and a wetsuit. The guide leads the session, which runs from 10:00 am until around 12:15 pm, when you head back to shower and change.

Do I need to arrange my own lunch?

Lunch at 1:15 pm is part of the day's schedule at a local eatery, but it's not included in the tour price. When the operator contacts you after booking, they'll send you a menu of options so you can choose what to eat or bring your own.

What fitness level do I need for this tour?

The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness and notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. You'll be e-biking, paddle boarding, and moving through the day over seven and a half hours.

How do I get to the meeting point if I book the e-bike option?

The e-bike option meets at 41a Third Ave in Moana at 9:00 am, and you'll need to arrange your own transport there. If you prefer pickup, book the SUP and wine tour option instead, which includes hotel pickup from one location.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to book the Coast to Vines tour.