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Being located within one of Australia's
premier wine regions there are many things to do and see, including:
 McLaren
Vale & Fleurieu Visitors Centre.
The McLaren Vale &
Fleurieu Visitor Centre is a tourist information and booking centre and
is located only 200 meter's from the motel (see the location map for details). The Centre provides free holiday
and tour bookings, wine tastings and sales, gift shop, cafe and conference
facilities.
Wineries
McLaren Vale is recognized as one
of Australia's
premium grape  growing regions containing many wineries with cellar door
sales. Wineries include: Hardy's
Tintara , Seaview, Chapel Hill , Wirra Wirra , d'Arenberg, Haselgrove , Hamilton, Horndale, Patritti, Shottesbrooke
Vineyards, Tatachilla, Fox Creek Wines and Rosemont Estate.
Most winery cellar doors are open 10am to 5pm daily (except for Good Friday and
Christmas Day). Further details are available from the McLaren Vale Grape Wine
& Tourism Association and the Onkaparinga
Council .
Art & Craft Shops
A "Fleurieu Artists & Heritage Trail" showcases a
dedicated group of artists, craftspeople and photographers located within the
Fleurieu region. Smaller shops and gallery's including Bank Artel , Red Poles, Magpie springs , Bella Cosa , Old Mill Antiques, Willunga Antiques
are also located within McLaren Vale and surrounding towns. The Fleurieu Biennale , a
national visual arts festival, is also held in the region.
Plant Nurseries
 There are many plant nurseries in the
area and a special Gardener's Trail is available that allows you to visit
some specialist nurseries set amongst the spectacular scenery. These
nurseries include Ross
Roses , Hillside Herbs, Poolmans Nursery, Richardson's Garden Nursery,
Southern Native Plant Nursery, Perry's Fruit & Nut Nursery , Yundi Protea World, Old
Willunga Hill Geranium Nursery, Bergonia Farm , Wagners Rose Nursery and The Fern Forest Nursery
.
Restaurants
Whilst touring the region, why
not tempt yourself at a range of fine local restaurants and eateries. The Barn (Ph 08 8323 8618) or the Awganix Restaurants (Ph 08 8323 8038)
are only 200m away from the motel, while the Red Gum Chinese (Ph 08 8323
8722), Hotel McLaren
with pokies, Market 190 (Ph 08 8323 8558), Oscar's Diner (Ph 08 8323 8707)
& The Tin Shed Café (ph 83237343) are all within 700 meter's of the Motel
(see the location map for details). The famous
Star of Greece Cafe (Ph 08 8557 7420) at Port Willunga, Russell's (Ph 08 8556
2571) and Christina's on High St (Ph:
08 8556 2379,) at Willunga and the Salopian Inn (Ph 08 8323 8769, Salopian Inn ) at McLaren Vale are
located a short drive away.
 Gourmet Food
Along with producing some of Australia's
best wine, the region produces delicious gourmet food. Experience the
refreshing Gels at Medlow
Fine Gels & Chocolate Factory , the premium fruit at the Avocado Farm
and the McLaren Vale
Olive Grove , nuts and related products on the Almond Train (Ph 08 8323
8112) and at the Yummy Nuts Market , the tempting jams and sauces from
Lacewood, chocolates at The Chocolate Box (Ph: 08 8323 8386) and turkey
products at the Aldinga Turkey Kitchen (Ph 08 8323 8077), try the delicious
cheese, coffee and cakes at the Blessed Cheese or try the cheese and wine picnic
trail on bike (hire bikes from The Blessed Cheese). Want A Hot chocolate to
die for try Bracegirdles Chocolate
and for lots of indulgent chocolates or coffee, Every Saturday you can purchase farm fresh
products from the Willunga Farmers Market.
Day Spa
Why not Relax and be pampered at
one of the many Day Spa’s in the Mclaren Vale Region. Treatments are suitable
for both women and men. Massages, facials, waxing, tinting and nails are just
some of the rejuvenating treatments available. Pamper Day Spa only 50 meters from
the motel (ph: 08 83237749) , or Eleaner Day Spa (2km)
(ph: 08 83238984).
Heritage Features
The McLaren Vale region is
steeped in heritage with
its history going back to 1839 when the surveyor John McLaren finished
surveying the district. Examples of its heritage are still around and a new
Heritage Walk allows visitors to explore the history of McLaren Vale and its
surrounds. The walk starts at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Centre located only
200 meter's from the motel. Also take a stroll down the new Bushing Kings
& Queens Walk starting at the McLaren Vale Hall.
Beaches
 Some of Australia's finest beaches, with long stretches of
clean sand, beautifully coloured cliffs, spectacular reefs and conservation
reserves, are located only a short drive from the motel. Both Moana and
Sellick's beach are located only 8km from the motel, while the nudist Maslin Beach is even closer.
Day Tours
If you would like to sit back, relax
and have a drink or two at the local wineries there are a number of tour
operators that offer personalised or day tours for all sized groups. For
more information contact Robyns
Southern Spirit tours PH: 85563532,
McLaren Vale Tours PH: 0414 784 666) or Southern Spirit Limousine & Bus Hire, 6-7
seat limousine,10-12 seat bus & 20 seater bus available all
with Liquor Licence. Ph:
0407 223361 www.southernlimos.com.au ,
For a great progressive lunch call or book online @ Prime Mini Tours, Wine Lovers Tours Ph: 08 8270
5500 , A
& D Tours & Charters www.adtours.com.au. Bike Hire from the Blessed Cheese
Cafe Ph: 08 83237958 .
Cellar Door
Pass
The Cellar Door Pass will ensure
that your trip will be one to remember. Imagine... a beautiful autumn
afternoon, you are driving through the etched South Australian landscape with
your favourite music in the background, a scene of vineyards, grand
chateaux’s, and quaint historical villages full of arts galleries and antique
shops pass by. Click here for more information.
Golf Courses
As well as fantastic wine and food the region has some spectacular and scenic
golf courses. Only a short drive from the Motel are the Willunga
Golf Course (Ph: 08 8556 4234, willunga@oncoursegolf.com.au ) and the Fleurieu Golf
Club .
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