McLaren Vale Wine Tasting & Glenelg: Half-Day from Adelaide
Two Wineries & a Sunset Beach: McLaren Vale in an Afternoon
You taste wines at two established McLaren Vale cellar doors, drive through the Onkaparinga Hills watching for wildlife, and finish with a beach walk in Glenelg before hotel drop-off. The small-group format (max 20) keeps the pace conversational, and your guide handles all the driving so you're free to focus on the region itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean no transport logistics to manage.
Step-by-step itinerary
McLaren Vale wine tasting and Glenelg
- Travel through Onkaparinga Hills spotting wildlife
- Visit Kay Brothers for wine tasting
- Enjoy wine tasting at Haselgrove Wines
- Drive along coastline with scenic views
- Stroll along Glenelg beach and jetty
- Return to Adelaide CBD
What’s included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Adelaide, local guide, wine tastings at Kay Brothers and Haselgrove Wines, drive through Onkaparinga Hills, and a beachside stroll in Glenelg along Gulf St Vincent. A cheese platter is available at Haselgrove for an additional cost if you wish to add it.
Times
- Every day 12:30
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The experience
There's something about driving into wine country that shifts your whole pace: the hills roll open, the air changes, and suddenly you're not thinking about the city anymore. That's what happens on the drive through Onkaparinga Hills toward McLaren Vale. Your guide handles the route while you watch for kangaroos and the occasional koala in the trees. It's not rushed. It's the kind of half-day tour that doesn't feel like you're ticking boxes.
The wine tasting starts at Kay Brothers, where you step into their cellar door surrounded by vineyard views that stretch across the valley. It's a structured tasting, not a casual pour-and-chat situation, but a proper one where the wines make sense in sequence. After that, you head to Haselgrove Wines for a second tasting experience. If you want to add a cheese platter (it's optional, at your own cost), the pairing works well enough that you'll probably do it. The group stays under 20 people, so there's room to ask questions without feeling like you're holding up a line.
On the way back to Adelaide, the tour takes the coastal route. You get a proper look at the water and the light before stopping in Glenelg for a short beachside walk along Gulf St Vincent. It's not a long stop (maybe 20 or 30 minutes), but it's enough to feel the shift from wine country back to the city. If you want to skip the walk and take the 35-minute tram back to Adelaide instead, you can. Most people don't. Hotel drop-off wraps up the afternoon, so you're back without having to arrange your own transport or figure out timing.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste McLaren Vale wines without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself: the half-day format fits an afternoon without eating into the rest of your day, and the small group keeps the experience conversational rather than crowded.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
How long is the half-day tour?
The tour runs for approximately 4–5 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including two wine tastings, the drive through Onkaparinga Hills, and the Glenelg beach stop.
What's included in the wine tastings?
Structured tastings at Kay Brothers and Haselgrove Wines are included. A cheese platter at Haselgrove is optional and at your own cost, subject to availability.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Adelaide CBD are included in the tour price.
What's the group size?
The tour is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, keeping the experience more personalized.
Can I leave the tour early in Glenelg?
Yes, you have the option to leave the tour in Glenelg and take the 35-minute tram back to Adelaide if you prefer, or continue with the group for the final drop-off.
Will I see wildlife?
You may spot kangaroos, koalas, or emus during the drive through the Onkaparinga Hills, though sightings are not guaranteed.
Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The Glenelg beach stop involves a short stroll, but there's no strenuous activity.
Can I bring a service animal?
Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.
McLaren Vale Wine Tasting & Glenelg: Half-Day from Adelaide
6h · EN
from AU$ 89 per person
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