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McLaren Vale Premium Wine and Brew Tour
Highlights
- Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- Explore the d'Arenberg Cube, a striking architectural marvel that captivates the senses across five immersive levels.
- Savour refreshing craft beers at Swell Brewing Co. while enjoying a leisurely lunch on the picturesque lawns.
- Discover ancient Shiraz vines at Woodstock Wine Estate, nestled among towering gums in the heart of McLaren Vale.
Begin your McLaren Vale Premium Wine & Brew Tour with a convenient pickup from your accommodation. Travel in a comfortable minibus with a fully accredited local English-speaking driver/guide.
Make your first stop at the d’Arenberg Cube, a unique architectural wonder. Explore the five levels, each designed to entice and excite the senses.
Head to Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery. Taste some delicious beers and enjoy a relaxing lunch on the lawns.
Visit Woodstock Wine Estate, nestled amongst towering gums in a pristine corner of McLaren Vale. Discover some of the region’s oldest vines, including Shiraz plantings dating back to the early 1900s.
Finally, make your way to Down the Rabbit Hole Wines, a family-owned, boutique McLaren Vale winery. Taste some of the best wines in Adelaide, made using biodynamic and organic vineyards and winemaking practices.
Drive back to the city via Glenelg. Stop for 15 minutes to walk the jetty or choose to depart here to have dinner and soak up the beach vibes, then catch the tram back to the city in your own time. The perfect way to end a day of wine, beer and relaxation!
Itinerary highlights
d-Arenberg Cube
Opened in 2017, the d’Arenberg Cube is an amazing sight. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine sensory room, a virtual fermenter, a 360 degree video room, and many other tactile experiences.
Swell Brewing
Relax at this tap house. Enjoy a glass of brew or wine with a hearty burger, tacos or nachos lunch.
Woodstock Wines
Enjoy a wine tasting beneath the towering gum trees at Woodstock Wines.
Down the Rabbit Hole Wines
Taste the organic and biodymanic wines from this quirky winery.
Glenelg Jetty
Stop for 15 minutes to capture some pictures or choose to depart the tour here and enjoy the beachside vibes.
Tour details
- On demand
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.discoveradelaide.au/accessibility-statement
Operation information
Discover Adelaide Tours
Discover Adelaide Tours, based in South Australia’s capital, offers enriching premium small-group day tours to the diverse and scenic regions surrounding Adelaide. Designed for visitors seeking an authentic, relaxed and informative experience, each tour showcases the state’s iconic landscapes, wildlife, and culture—from the rolling Adelaide Hills and pristine Kangaroo Island to world-class wine regions like McLaren Vale and the Barossa.
With a focus on comfort and connection, Discover Adelaide Tours stands apart through its personalised service, expert local guides, and flexible itineraries that avoid the rush of large group travel. Guests travel in modern, comfortable vehicles with hotel pick-up and drop-off included, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. Group sizes are kept small to create a more intimate atmosphere and allow for meaningful engagement at every stop.
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Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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