McLaren Vale
Where Vines Meet the Sea
One of Australia's oldest and most celebrated wine regions, where bold Shiraz, ancient Grenache bush vines, and a new wave of Mediterranean varieties thrive between the gulf coast and the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from McLaren Vale Township
Pick a style above — your tour builds in seconds, free
What's Included
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How It Works
Generate
Tell us your preferences and we'll craft your perfect wine day itinerary
Unlock
Unlock the region with a one-time pass — every tour and full audio narration, yours forever
Explore
Download to the app and enjoy GPS-guided audio narration on the road
Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Sherrah Wines
Shirvington Wines
Smidge Wines
Mr. Riggs
Somos Wines
McLaren Vale wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in McLaren Vale?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised McLaren Vale wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the McLaren Vale wine trail?
The McLaren Vale trail covers 78+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in McLaren Vale?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in McLaren Vale directly through the app as well.
How much does the McLaren Vale self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking McLaren Vale is a one-time $24.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the McLaren Vale wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from McLaren Vale Township, Willunga, Adelaide (via Main South Road), and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.