How It Works — Tour Your Way with TrailHopper
- TrailHopper Wine Tours
Explore South Australia’s finest wine regions — Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Hahndorf — on Adelaide’s only hop-on, hop-off wine tour. Fun, safe, and flexible — all without the risks of drink driving.
In simple terms: our bus departs Adelaide (or joins in-region), then runs the same hourly loop through the wine region all day. You hop off where you like, stay as long as you like, and catch the next bus when you’re ready.
Experience Freedom
Your Journey, Your Choice
Flexible Pickup Options
Start your wine adventure from wherever suits you best
Adelaide CBD Pickup
Stamford Plaza Hotel
In-Region Pickup
Board at the main Visitor Information Centres in the wine regions for a convenient start.
Safe, Fun & Hassle-Free
All-Inclusive Comfort
Luxury air-conditioned coaches
Knowledgeable guides / friendly hosts
Complimentary water throughout your journey
Enjoy your wine tastings without worrying about driving!
This is a self-paced experience, not a guided tour.
Hop-On, Hop-Off Freedom
- Explore at your own pace
- Hop off at any stop, then hop back on when ready
- Visit up to 4 wineries in a full day
- Independent of other groups
- No fixed schedule pressure
Looping Wine Circuit
Our buses run continuous loops through the region's best wineries
- Visits 10–15 hand-picked wineries
- Hourly timetable repeats until late afternoon
- Final in-region loop finishes approx. 4:00 PM; return to Adelaide CBD approx. 5:00–5:30 PM
Tour Your Way
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Select Your Tour
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Purchase Tickets
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Enjoy Your Day
Plan Ahead with Info-Packs
Download our comprehensive guides for each wine region
Select Your Tour
- Includes Timetables
- Winery Stops
- Lunch Options
- Booking Tips
Barossa Valley
World-renowned for Shiraz and rich heritage wines
McLaren Vale North
Coastal influences with exceptional Grenache and Shiraz
McLaren Vale South
Boutique wineries and stunning sea views
Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf
Cool climate elegance with German heritage charm
Pro Tip
Pick your lunch spot first, then plan your winery stops around it!
Plan Ahead with Info-Packs
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
TrailHopper lets you explore the region at your own pace. Hop off at any stop to visit wineries, then hop back on the next bus when you’re ready. You control your day — no fixed schedule pressure.
- Adelaide CBD Pickup: Stamford Plaza Hotel
- In-Region Pickup: Main Visitor Information Centres in the wine regions
Pick the location that suits you best for maximum flexibility.
On a full-day tour, you can visit up to 4 wineries. Most guests comfortably visit 3 wineries, allowing time for a relaxed 2-hour lunch at one of the stops. Each stop is independent, so you choose how long to stay.
Most in-region touring ends around 4:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the wineries. The bus then returns to Adelaide CBD approx. 5:00–5:30 PM.
Booking online is recommended to secure your seat. You can also pay onboard (subject to seat availability).
Yes! Children are welcome, but please note that we cannot provide car seats, as buses have no anchor points.
Complimentary water is provided onboard. Food is not included, but our info-packs include lunch recommendations for each region.
Guides provide local tips and safety support, but this is a self-paced experience — you choose when and where to stop.
Yes, with our in-region pickup at main Visitor Information Centres. This is perfect if you want to start closer to where you are.
Yes! Our Preselected Tour Experience includes 4 × 1-hour winery stops with lunch included. All bookings are handled on your behalf, making it perfect if you’d rather have everything organised in advance. Check our tour pages for more details and booking options.