McLaren Vale South Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour from Adelaide

Rolling vineyards, coastal views, and the freedom to linger where you choose

A hop-on hop-off wine tour through McLaren Vale South, located 40 minutes south of Adelaide, lets you set your own stops and timing across the region's cellar doors and modern wineries. Depart from Adelaide City or join in-region. The seven-hour tour includes air-conditioned transport between venues, a live English-speaking guide, and bottled water. You choose which wineries to visit and how long to stay at each one.

The experience

McLaren Vale South sits just 40 minutes south of Adelaide and runs on a simple principle: you decide where the bus stops. The route loops through the region's mix of historic cellar doors and contemporary winemaking venues, and you hop off wherever appeals to you. Spend an hour at one winery, twenty minutes at another, or skip a stop entirely: the guide and driver work around your choices. The air-conditioned bus moves between venues, so you're not navigating the region on your own or paying for separate transport each time you move.

The region itself balances tradition and innovation across rolling vineyards and sweeping coastal views. You'll encounter a diverse range of wine styles and welcoming venues, though the specific stops you visit depend on where you choose to hop off. Bottled water is included throughout the day, and the guide speaks English and travels with the group. Food and drinks at the venues are your choice: cellar door tastings and meals are not included in the tour price, so you budget for those separately at whichever venues you visit.

You can join the tour from Adelaide City, or if you're already staying in the McLaren Vale region, you can hop on at a stop closer to your accommodation. Either way, the seven-hour window gives you a full afternoon to move at your own rhythm through the South's wine landscape without the pressure of a fixed itinerary or group timing.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport between wineries and venues in the McLaren Vale region.
• hop-on hop-off bus tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

In-Region Pickup–McLaren SouthGuide in English · 11:00Pickup at McLaren Vale Visitor Information Centre, 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, at 11:00 am.

McLaren South pickup in AdelaideGuide in English · 10:00Pickup point and return at Stamford Plaza Hotel, 150 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000. Pickup at 10:00 am; return around 5:00.

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

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 10:00 and 11:00

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

Live guideEnglish

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Trail Hopper

Is this one for you?Choose the Adelaide Pickup option if you're staying in the city and want a full day of wine exploration without driving. Pick In-Region Pickup if you're already based in McLaren Vale and prefer to join closer to your accommodation. Either way, the hop-on hop-off format means you're not locked into a group pace or a preset list of stops. You control which venues you visit and how long you linger.

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Top questions

Can I join the hop-on hop-off tour if I'm staying in McLaren Vale instead of Adelaide?

Yes, the In-Region Pickup option lets you board at a stop in McLaren Vale South instead of departing from Adelaide City, so you can join the tour closer to where you're staying.

What happens at each winery stop on the McLaren Vale South tour?

You decide. The bus stops at cellar doors and venues throughout the region, and you choose which ones to visit, how long to stay, and whether to taste or purchase wine. Tastings and food are not included, so you pay for those at each venue you enter.

How long is the McLaren Vale South hop-on hop-off tour?

The tour runs for seven hours, giving you a full afternoon to explore the region at your own pace without a fixed schedule dictating when you move between stops.

Is transport between wineries included in the tour?

Yes, air-conditioned transport between venues in McLaren Vale South is included, along with a live English-speaking guide and bottled water throughout the day.

What's the minimum age to join this wine tour?

Participants must be at least 18 years old to join the McLaren Vale South hop-on hop-off tour.