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To See &
Do
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 .
Festivals
There is always something happening within the Valley or closeby here is some links.
Willunga Almond blossom festival ,Fleurieu Folk Festival ,Gorgeous festival
, A Day on the Green , Fiesta Festival , Santos Tour Down under , The Fleurieu Biennial , Harvest Festival ,Vintage and Classic Cars , McLaren Vale Wedding Expo, Sea & Vines Festival ,Compass cup cow race
Art
& Craft Shops
A
"Fleurieu Artists & Heritage Trail" showcases a
dedicated group of artists, crafts people 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. The
Fleurieu Biennial , 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, Richardson's Garden
Nursery, Southern Native Plant Nursery, Perry's Fruit & Nut Nursery , Yundi Protea World, Old
Willunga Hill Geranium Nursery, Bergonia Farm
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) and El Torro Bar and Grill (Ph 83238038), The Vineyard Kitchen (08 83238600) 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 Cafe (ph 83237343) are all
within 700 meter's of the Motel (see the location map
for details). Just a Short walk further find Fantastic Italian food and hospitality at Vasarelli cellar door cafe (Ph 83237980). 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 home of he Vale ale (Ph 08 8323 8769, Salopian Inn ) at McLaren Vale are
located a short drive away.
Transfers
Dont drink and drive why not Get Home With Chook 0414 922200 for restaurant and Function transport.
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 inthe Mclaren
Vale Region. Treatments are suitable for both women and men. Massages,
facials, waxing, tinting and nails are justsome of the rejuvenating
treatments available. 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.
Get On Ya Bike
With the tour down under going past our door every year on the way to the King of the Mountain at Willunga. Why not hire a bike and try your luck at beating the Mountain then if you are still keen for more try the rest of stage 5 of the Tour Down Under to sellicks beach and back to the vale.
Bike hire in McLaren Vale from Oxegen Cycles 83237345, The almond train cafe (bike hire)
08 8323 7689
, The Complete Cycle at port Noarlunga 08 8327 3377 or for Cycling tours of the Fleurieu (Luggage transfers inc) Cycling tours Australia 0411 256 908.
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. If you are after luxury wine touring, airport transfers, weddings or special events try Wine Diva Tours on 0488 946363.For a fun day wine touring Every Thursday see Alfies Wine Tours visit 5 cellar doors, 3 course lunch & antipasto platter for only $70.00 per head, Great Value. Restaurant, Wedding Transfers or winery day tours Get Home With Chook 0414 992200.
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 favorite 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.
THE AMAZING TASTE TRAIL
Enjoy a unique and entertaining day in the McLaren Vale Wine Making Region, Navigating between cellar doors following a series of cryptic clues.
Visit four cellar doors representing a range of Iconic and intimate wineries of the region. Solve clues to find your way, gaining a more intimate knowledge of this world class wine district as you travel.Amazing Taste Trail
- Receive a 10% discount on retail wine purchases at participating cellar doors.
- Receive one free coffee for the driver
- Collect stamps into the Amazing taste Passport.
- Go into the draw for a mixed dozen wines.
Packs can be purchased from Motel Reception.
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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