McLaren Vale South Hop-On Hop-Off Winery Tour
Overview
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7 hours
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Discover the beauty of McLaren Vale South on a relaxed hop-on hop-off wine tour, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Departing from Adelaide City or joining in-region, this experience gives you the freedom to choose where to stop, how long to stay, and which venues to visit.
Located just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale South is known for its sweeping coastal views, rolling vineyards, and a mix of historic cellar doors and modern winemaking. The region’s balance of tradition and innovation creates a diverse range of wine styles and welcoming venues, making it an ideal destination for an easy, stress-free day of wine discovery.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:7 hours
Operating Schedule:Departing from the Stamford Plaza Hotel (150 North Terrace, Adelaide) at 10:00 am and returning at approximately 5:00 pm. Guests joining in-region meet the bus at the McLaren Vale Visitor Information Centre at 11:00 am.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport between wineries and venues in the McLaren Vale region
Hop-on hop-off bus tour
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Cellar Door Tasting Fees not included
Any food or drinks purchased at venues.
Options
Adelaide Pickup–McLaren South
Adelaide Pickup: Pick-up & return point Stamford Plaza Hotel 150 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Pick-up time: 10:00 am Return: Approx. 5:00
In-Region Pickup–McLaren South
In-Region Pickup: McLaren Vale Visitor Information Centre 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171 Pick-up time: 11:00 am
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Regional Visitor
880conorg,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve never experienced a hop-on hop-off bus as personalised that this. Our tour guide Dean was second to none. Couldn’t recommend high enough.
Fabulous day out
26abbie26,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day we had touring around the McLaren Vale South wineries. A fabulous mix of wineries and lunch places, and the beauty of the day was that we were entirely in control of our day/itinerary. Our driver, Laurie was great fun, and so well organised in ensuring we all knew how to work out way around the timetable. I can't recommend this tour and company strongly enough.
Great day visiting great wineries 🍷
MimySydney,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Laurie, who was fun and informative. He helped us decide the best wineries to visit, based on our interests. I highly recommend this tour!
Superb VFM wine tour
Stephen P,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sensational trip to the McLaren Vale with a very informative light hearted tour guide. Lots of winery options, an absolute superb day - our 3rd tour 😎
Good on paper, not in practice.
Kristy M,Dec 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We had high expectations for The Experience Tour with Trail Hopper, especially since a friend had previously used them for the Hop on and Off Option. Unfortunately, our tour was marred by a driver who was overly strict about timing. While the vineyards were delightful and attentive, our driver became negative when we informed him of a slight delay, despite others arriving later without issue. He claimed to be just the driver, yet the winery staff suggested he was the owner. Overall, the service seemed promising on paper but fell short in execution. I wouldn’t recommend this tour based on our experience, as realistically 60mins is a short window to enjoy a selection of wines and the ambience to do justice to the relaxed vibes of the wide range of cellar doors in the region.
Great day out on the lunch experience
Connector25294674852,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the hop on hop experience with lunch and it was so good. We were surprised at how nice the food was at Oxenberry wines along with great wines. Bus driver was friendly and everything ran on time. Would defo do another one!! Highly recommend it
Highly recommend!
heloiseb465,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started the day with Lorry giving us a fantastic run down on what wines McLaren Vale had to offer. He was very knowledgeable on what the wine region had to offer and recommended places to go. Lorry also had a great sense of humour making the trip a lot more enjoyable along the way. Thanks for a fabulous time! Highly recommend!
Flexible, fun and informative.
MandJMD,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Classic fun day. Our driver and guide Lachy was sensational - humorous and informative. Ran the pick up and drop downs like clockwork. Great wineries that would normally remain unknown to the general public that have champion wines to sample are at the forefront. The pick up/ drop down format is extremely flexible. Do your research beforehand, select which ones you want to visit on the day and driver takes care of the rest. Simple and easy. You could take this tour more than once and get a different experience each time. A great way to see any of the wine regions around Adelaide.
A Good Way to Spend a Weekday
Max B,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nathan was a fantastic guide and gave excellent recommendations allowing us plan on the day. All the wineries were friendly and were very much interested in making sure we had a good time.
Yvette’s McLaren south tour
Paradise40485253791,May 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yvette was amazing! Had the best time and learnt so much!! She was so knowledgeable and shared so much. Spent some time at amazing wineries.
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