Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour
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Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour
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‘Adelaide Highlights with Wine Tasting and Coast’ is a full day tour featuring some of Adelaide's finest experiences. With several pick-up points around Adelaide CBD this small group day tour offers a wonderful balance of sightseeing and wine tasting and packs a punch as far as must do highlights when visiting Adelaide.
City Tour, Mount Lofty Lookout, 2 hours to explore Township of Hahndorf, then off to McLaren Vale to enjoy wine tasting and more sightseeing. Wine tasting at the beautiful Chapel Hill wines and the stunning Haselgrove Wines, photo opportunities and a scenic drive along the coastline with a 15 min stop in seaside suburb of Glenelg. You can choose to stay in Glenelg and watch the sunset, and catch the tram back to Adelaide at your convenience, or jump back on board and head back to Adelaide for drop off.
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Ages 0-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Chapel Hill Winery
- Entry/Admission - Haselgrove Wines
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia9.00am
- Option 2Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, 55 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia9.00am
- Option 3The Terrace Hotel Adelaide, 208 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia8.45am
- Option 4Pullman Adelaide, 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000, AustraliaMeet by the bus shelter on Grenfell Street in Front of the Griffin pub 9.00am
- Option 5Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, 83 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, AustraliaMeet on Franklin Street entrance at 9.00-9.05am
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6775ADELAIDE- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Small-group tour maximum 18 participants
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6775ADELAIDE
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- johnlS9388EF0 contributionsGreat way to see and taste the SA wine !Great way to see the McLaren Vale wine district and taste their fine wines. Craig gave us an informative tour on a beautiful day in SA.Written 26 March 2025
- V1761WNrobertg0 contributionsBest way to see KISuch a unique adventure. Tour guide was amazing and even though the tour didn't seem rushed at all we still saw so much. So much wild life and amazing views. Can't recommend enough.Written 24 March 2025
- hannatR5399DT0 contributionsAmazing tourThe 2 day and 1 night KI tour was more than I could ever expect. The tour guide JR was amazing, we visited many lovely locations and saw kangaroos, koalas and even dolphins. The glamping was nicely organized and I slept really well. The bbq dinner was delicious and later in the evening there was the most spectacular sky with full of stars. The breakfast was organized with the visitor center nearby which was really good and it was nice to have a good coffee to start the morning. I would highly recommend this tour for everyone. It was one of the best tours where I ever been. Thank you for making this memorable experience possible.Written 22 March 2025
- Andrew B0 contributionsGreat half day wine tourFantastic trip nice wines with good explanation of wines. 5 tasting at both stops. Bruce our driver was full of knowledge. A & S PerthWritten 18 March 2025
- DGG220 contributionsLovely tour of McLaren ValeExcellent tour throughly enjoyed it, Bruce our guide was very informative and pointed out Wildlife along the way including Koalas in the trees, very scenic route and both wineries we visited were excellent in beautiful locations. A tour along the Glenelg coastline on the return was an added bonus.Written 18 March 2025
- westborotraveller0 contributionsNice afternoon wine tourPleasant trip into McLaren Vale for wine tasting at two wineries. Craig was a perfect host and guide to the area. If you have only 5 hours this trip is well worth it. The stop off at Glen Elg on the return was amazing. If we had more time we would have stayed for dinner and trammed it back to Adelaide.Written 31 January 2025
- BDL19620 contributionsFun half day outThe drive through the Adelaide hills was good. The wineries were pretty good. Hosts were well informed. Driver was entertaining and knowledgeable.Written 14 January 2025
- Mellanie12280 contributionsA lovely half day tourA beautiful afternoon. Chill fellow travel members and beautiful wines. There was sufficient time at each of the two wineries on the half day tripWritten 1 January 2025
- SungyeonH20 contributionsOne of the best tours I've ever had!!The tour exceeded my expectation! Craig was so nice to give us detailed explanations about Adelaide, where I could see his pride and joys in living in such a beautiful city. My family and I very much enjoyed wine tasting as well as the stunning sceneries of wineries and coast. It made me feel like I should definitely visit Adelaide again, as there is so much more to do!Written 31 December 2024
- Lizzie23550 contributionsHalf-day wineries experience!An excellent half-day experience to visit two wineries and wine tasting. The drive out to the countryside of Adelaide was enjoyable.Written 31 December 2024
- Nomad248776353850 contributionsGreat valueA great tour, great wineries, great hosts, great knowledgeable driver, Haselgrove wines, and the host were fantastic. Great value for money.Written 30 December 2024
- Explorer7841480 contributionsGreat half day experienceI found the half day tour perfect for me as a solo traveler. I enjoyed visiting the 2 wineries and meeting new people. The guide was excellent and informative. My only add-on would be to recommend bringing a swimsuit in good weather. At the end of the tour, you can opt to stay at the beach and take the tram back to Adelaide. Had I known, I would have enjoyed a swim in the sea and a dinner near Glenelg jetty. I had a wonderful dinner in Glenelg and enjoyed the tram back to Adelaide cbd.Written 19 December 2024
- helenr2640 contributionsThe best day experience in the BarossaThe absolute best day with Jason Safe and very informative driver Visit to the BIG Rocking horse and wooden toys mind boggling Coffee good Wine tasting at Kies was outstanding Lunch at Laberts winery very Tasty Views of the area fabulous Highly recommend this tour. Felt so special the whole day 🥰Written 15 December 2024
- steveq8530 contributionsOUTSTANDING IN ALL RESPECTSBLUF - Outstanding! There are a number of tour companies that run Ocean Road trips, but this one has to up there with the very best. It is a small group tour, and so you will not be on a crowdedbus with dozens of people that don't really want to be there. The schedule of four travel days and three overnights is just right for the groujd to be covered, and includes (IMHO) just the right balance of scenic stops, activities (e'g wineries) and other sights (e.g. caves etc). The three overnight stops have really top quality accomoodation in apartment style chalets/rooms and cannot be faulted. Our guide was a mature native English speaker who was informative and totally professional. This trip may not be the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.Written 13 December 2024
- helenjS7472LO0 contributionsThe only way to enjoy the Great Ocean Road to the absolute max.A wonderful trip. Nothing was too much trouble for Brenton our friendly unflappable guide and he and the organisers worked their socks off to ensure we saw and did as much as possible on the tour. We were with a lovely group of people and the tour dynamics were just perfect. Each place where we rested overnight was of the highest quality and the food along the way was delicious. I can not pick a highpoint as there were just so many, from breathtaking coastal views to cute koalas to ancient caves to a cheese museum to a saint and winetasting. Where would I start. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experienceWritten 7 December 2024
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Terri M
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Fantastic tour! Our driver, Craig, was full of information and stories about the nooks and crannies of the city that really made Adelaide come alive for us. I recommend you do this tour - or similar- as soon as you arrive in Adelaide so you can orientate yourself and learn some of the secrets of the city.
There was a perfect amount of time spent in the pretty town of Hahndorf so you could wander and enjoy a meal of your choice.
The wine tastings were informative and fun, giving us time to mix with the other tour members.
A special surprise was a visit to ‘The Cube’ before we were driven along the beaches of Adelaide to Glenelg.
And at the end of the tour all of us were dropped off at our different hotels - this was not an expected part of the tour - exceptional service.
I thoroughly recommend this tour.
There was a perfect amount of time spent in the pretty town of Hahndorf so you could wander and enjoy a meal of your choice.
The wine tastings were informative and fun, giving us time to mix with the other tour members.
A special surprise was a visit to ‘The Cube’ before we were driven along the beaches of Adelaide to Glenelg.
And at the end of the tour all of us were dropped off at our different hotels - this was not an expected part of the tour - exceptional service.
I thoroughly recommend this tour.
Written 6 March 2025
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PatrickClarke2014
Portsmouth, UK151 contributions
Our driver and guide Craig cheerfully dealt with more than his fair share of curve balls during the morning, including guests waiting at the wrong place or delayed in taxis to the pickup points plus a road closed by a traffic incident and late additions to the bookings. He willingly allowed extra time so we could still enjoy the full itinerary at a relaxing pace. Although I'd already been to a lot of the places we visited he imparted informative stories about many of them that I had previously been unaware of. I hadn't been to Haselgrove Wines or Chapel Hill wines before and we were well hosted at both. I can't say I've ever had an Olympics and Commonwealth Games competitor who has a Commonwealth games gold medal pouring my wine for me before either so that was one to add to the collection too. A very enjoyable day.
Written 14 December 2024
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Hi pjclark
This is an outstanding review and greatly appreciated. It's so difficult to balance the issues that come up from time to time. The group that were late had a nightmare of a journey and it simply wasn't their fault they were late. Craig adapted the tour to pick them up and everyone on the bus was very accommodation and the group in the taxi really appreciated it. Curve balls do happen. It's how we deal with them which is important.
Written 18 December 2024
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Sharon C
Bunbury, Australia5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A fantastic day out. Our guide and driver, Craig, was very knowledgable about the buildings and history of Adelaide. The itinerary was interesting and balanced - a look at the different areas of Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide, a view of the city from Mt Lofty, a nice amount of time to explore Hahndorf, followed by two great wine tasting experiences, before finishing the day driving alaong the coast to Glenelg.
Written 27 August 2024
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Helen F
Poole, UK9 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Bruce our driver was so helpful and gave us a lot of useful information about all the sights we saw. We loved every aspect of the tour - we enjoyed the city tour which was followed by the Adelaide hills and wineries - overall a good variety of stops. Hahndorf was such a great lunch stop, with so many interesting shops and exhibits. The wine tasting was also a highlight- especially Haselgrove. We also had a short visit to Glenelg, which confirmed that we wanted to return there for a longer visit.
We would definitely recommend this to other travellers as a good introduction to the city and the Adelaide hills.
We would definitely recommend this to other travellers as a good introduction to the city and the Adelaide hills.
Written 11 November 2024
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Kelly C
San Diego, CA3 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Great day seeing the city and a bit of the country. Organization and narration were excellent, under Craig’s care. The day is well spent seeing city sights, country roads, a charming town, vineyards and wineries, and an evening seaside sunset. Come one, come all.
Written 2 May 2024
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sallyjones410
Newcastle, Australia2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
The Adelaide highlights tour was wonderful! It was my first time visiting Adelaide and Craig did an excellent job teaching us about the history of the city. We had two hours to explore Hahndorf, did two wine tastings and finished up with a short tour of some beaches and a quick stop at Glenelg. The trip went for a full nine hours and represented great value for money. I only wished I had booked it for the first day I got there rather than the last so I could utilise all of the recommendations Craig gave us for areas to visit and restaurants to try!
Written 3 January 2024
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Carol
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
Thoroughly enjoyed the full day tour, one of the best tours we have done.
Our driver/guide, Tom, was a delight to meet, excellent driver, very knowledgeable and humorous. The tour gave us a great insight to Adelaide city and history, spent a leisurely 2 hours exploring Hahndorf German village, saw beautiful countryside as we drove through McLaren Vale and visited two very nice wineries for wine tasting.
Tom talked throughout the tour, pointed out sightings of kangaroos, places of particular interest and told some interesting stories.
Glenelg was final stop where we could either stay for 15 minutes or stay longer and take frequent tram ride back to Adelaide.
We chose to stay on bus and were dropped off at our hotel. The small 20 seater bus was comfortable, tour was not rushed.
Highly recommend this company.
Our driver/guide, Tom, was a delight to meet, excellent driver, very knowledgeable and humorous. The tour gave us a great insight to Adelaide city and history, spent a leisurely 2 hours exploring Hahndorf German village, saw beautiful countryside as we drove through McLaren Vale and visited two very nice wineries for wine tasting.
Tom talked throughout the tour, pointed out sightings of kangaroos, places of particular interest and told some interesting stories.
Glenelg was final stop where we could either stay for 15 minutes or stay longer and take frequent tram ride back to Adelaide.
We chose to stay on bus and were dropped off at our hotel. The small 20 seater bus was comfortable, tour was not rushed.
Highly recommend this company.
Written 14 September 2024
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Win C
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Our bus driver, Bruce, was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. He made the day relaxed and fun. The tour was great value for money and did not feel rushed at any stage. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 11 October 2024
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Ken3816
Warragul, Australia52 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Craig the driver / tour leader did a great job.
The first part of this tour takes in the sights of Adelaide and showed what a lovely City Adelaide is.
The second part of the trip involved a two hour stay in Hahndorf which allowed plenty of time for lunch and a look around the town. On our trip we were left to our own for the two hours so I Don't know if this is standard practice. Craig had something else to do.
The third part was a visit to two wineries in the McLaren Vale where we were treated to a number of wine tastings. Cheese platters were also available to buy.
The first part of this tour takes in the sights of Adelaide and showed what a lovely City Adelaide is.
The second part of the trip involved a two hour stay in Hahndorf which allowed plenty of time for lunch and a look around the town. On our trip we were left to our own for the two hours so I Don't know if this is standard practice. Craig had something else to do.
The third part was a visit to two wineries in the McLaren Vale where we were treated to a number of wine tastings. Cheese platters were also available to buy.
Written 23 February 2025
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FarmerJohn45
Singleton, Australia212 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
How God was this day?
Booking on line was easy, return communication was great and pickup was on time.
But this was only the start of a really good day.
Our first driver, James was competent and careful as well as full of information about the city, all told with a great humour. He took us on to Hahndorf, again gavegood dining and tourist tips and arranged our next pick up.
On time met by Craig, who took us to the first winery for an excellent tasting. Here there was an incident requiring a change of driver, but seamlessly Chook appeared and took us to Chapel Hill for another excellent tasting .
In this time James reappeared and continued our return and even though wE were quite late, he just continued with good humour and returned us to our hotels.
Highly recommend them for a good day.
Booking on line was easy, return communication was great and pickup was on time.
But this was only the start of a really good day.
Our first driver, James was competent and careful as well as full of information about the city, all told with a great humour. He took us on to Hahndorf, again gavegood dining and tourist tips and arranged our next pick up.
On time met by Craig, who took us to the first winery for an excellent tasting. Here there was an incident requiring a change of driver, but seamlessly Chook appeared and took us to Chapel Hill for another excellent tasting .
In this time James reappeared and continued our return and even though wE were quite late, he just continued with good humour and returned us to our hotels.
Highly recommend them for a good day.
Written 30 October 2024
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Hi I am wondering how much free time is available in Hahndorf. To have lunch or or a look around. the streets . Also when is it the best day to go as I hear the shops are not open every day
Written 21 July 2018
Hi I am wondering how much free time is available in Hahndorf. To have lunch or or a look around. the streets . Also when is it the best day to go as I hear the shops are not open every day.
Written 21 July 2018
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