^$89.95

Lose yourself in the spectacular vistas of McLaren Vale South on our hop on, hop off wine tour departing Adelaide City.

McLaren Vale South lays peacefully only 40 minutes south of Adelaide and commands a stunning display of new and old across its verdant coastal lands. This blend of innovation and tradition extends to the many cellar doors, vineyards, and wine styles, and ensures you will find McLaren Vale South to be unforgettable.

Trail hopping is the best way to tour your way, and our customers agree! For everything you need to plan your day, make sure you download our Information Pack, which includes our great tips for planning ahead, a timetable of all our stops, and a description of each of them.

Departure Time and Location

If you’re getting on in Adelaide, you will leave the Stamford Plaza Hotel at 150 North Terrace Adelaide 5000 at 10:00am.

For those staying in McLaren Vale, the bus arrives at 11:00am at the McLaren South Vale Visitor Information Centre at 796 Main Rd, McLaren Vale 5171.

Pricing

For an Adelaide City pickup and return, our buses depart from the Stamford Plaza Hotel for only $89.95.

If you are staying in region you can jump on the bus at the McLaren Vale Information Centre for just $79.95.

It’s these prices that make TrailHopper the most affordable option for you to tour your way. Be advised that many wineries are opting to charge tasting fees. Please check with individual venues for their most up to date information. Please note that lunch is not included in your ticket price.

Large Groups (7+)

Things can work differently for large groups of 7 or above, so before you book make sure you check out our Large Groups page. Afterwards, give us a call on +614 2231 9123 so that we can help you plan your day. Large groups may need some extra planning, and you’ll definitely appreciate our friendly staff.

Golden Rules

To make sure you get the most out of your day, please take a moment to check out our Golden Rules.

Scenery

Resting along the rugged coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the hilltop views of McLaren Vale South extend over the valley and right to sea. Verdant, rolling vines fill the landscape as you travel to wineries which offer spectacular vistas and even better wines.

Wine

Continuing to blend old and new, McLaren Vale South is renowned as much for its traditional wines as it is for its newer styles. With newer styles like Sangiovese and Barbera nestled amongst the more traditional Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, there is sure to be something for everyone in the beautiful McLaren Vale South.

Some wineries have requested bookings essentials and also have implemented paid tastings (this is regardless of group size, and whether you’re driving yourself or on TrailHopper). So please know you’ll need to organize your some stops for your group’s day in advance by booking into your desired venues before the tour departs. Our InfoPack contains all you need to know about the venues on this tour and we’re always on hand to help. We know this isn’t ideal, but it’s out of our hands.

The best part is that the wine, the scenery, and the sheer enjoyment of being out on tour with us is as special as always.

We truly hope you’ll come on board soon and support not only our staff and business but those of the awesome venues and regions we visit.

Food

McLaren Vale Sourh boasts a variety of fine and varied food options to satisfy every taste and budget. You can find gorgeous and tasty platters of local produce or fine dining, or make a stop at any one of the many bakeries or cafes in the McLaren Vale Township.

Freedom

At TrailHopper, we are grateful to give you McLaren Vale South as if you had driven yourself. Whether you join us in the Adelaide CBD or in McLaren Vale South itself, you are free to hop on and off our trail as you like. Want to hang out where you are for longer or you can’t break your eyes from the view? Stay where you are and get on a later bus! All you need is a bit of planning and our handy Info Pack and you can Tour Your Way.

Touring Your Way, In a Nutshell…