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Trailhopper offers Adelaide's only hop on, hop off tour service departing from the CBD and showcasing 3 of South Australia's finest wine regions - the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills.
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Amy B
Windsor, Australia12 contributions
Jan 2020
On our mini break to Adelaide we were lucky enough to go on two of Trail Hopper's winery tour buses. We were to Adelaide Hills/Hahndorf and McLaren Vale.
The bus service timetable is very easy to follow and structured well.
The tour guides we had - Teresa on our Adelaide Hills tour and Nathan for McLaren Vale were very knowledgeable and helpful in assisting you to choose the best day for you. In fact, Nathan's extensive knowledge of the McLaren Vale area and its wineries made it very difficult to narrow down to only 4 choices!
These bus tours are structured so well that you could go on the same tour several times and visit different wineries. They are also very reasonably priced and pick up/drop off in the city is in a convenient location easily accessed by public transport.
We were able to visit 4 wineries and have our lunch within a 1 hour stop. This may not be possible on busier days. We made bookings for tastings on our Adelaide Hills trip, but within McLaren Vale we didn't need them.
The bus service timetable is very easy to follow and structured well.
The tour guides we had - Teresa on our Adelaide Hills tour and Nathan for McLaren Vale were very knowledgeable and helpful in assisting you to choose the best day for you. In fact, Nathan's extensive knowledge of the McLaren Vale area and its wineries made it very difficult to narrow down to only 4 choices!
These bus tours are structured so well that you could go on the same tour several times and visit different wineries. They are also very reasonably priced and pick up/drop off in the city is in a convenient location easily accessed by public transport.
We were able to visit 4 wineries and have our lunch within a 1 hour stop. This may not be possible on busier days. We made bookings for tastings on our Adelaide Hills trip, but within McLaren Vale we didn't need them.
Written 24 January 2020
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LizzinCNS
Cairns Region, Australia486 contributions
Jan 2020
What a great adventure travelling through the beautiful Barossa Valley visiting Wineries and have someone else driving. Nathan was our informative driver/navigator/travel director and knowledgable on all things wine and the Barossa. Because Trail Hoppers is a hop-on hop-off tour, we were able to choose the wineries most appealed to us and our tastes. We were given clear details and timetable which allowed us plenty of time (generally 1 hour in each) for samples, laughs and a nice picnic in between. And for the time spent in the Barossa we had 4 generous visits in each of the wineries we chose. Nathan was punctual for pickup and drop off, and a very safe driver. Would highly recommend Trail Hopper for anyone wishing to visit the Barossa in a comfortable bus, with a highly knowledgeable and skilled driver.
Written 29 January 2020
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Fleechick
Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
Oct 2020
Our day in the Barossa with Trailhopper Tours was perfect. We were collected on time in Tanunda in a very comfortable minibus. Our driver Nathan was entertaining and knowledgable and made sure we were able to take full advantage of each of the wineries we visited. The day was sublimely relaxing and enjoyable and we were able to try such a wide variety of Barossa wines. The bus ran like clockwork making the drop-off and collection from each winery a breeze.
We highly recommend Trailhopper Tours if you are travelling to the Barossa with a small number of people as they take all the stress out of organising your own tour and they remove the need for a designated driver. We look forward to going on another Trailhopper Tour in another region soon!
We highly recommend Trailhopper Tours if you are travelling to the Barossa with a small number of people as they take all the stress out of organising your own tour and they remove the need for a designated driver. We look forward to going on another Trailhopper Tour in another region soon!
Written 7 October 2020
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716delm
Surrey, Canada29 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
What an idea! Hop On Hop Off winery tours, with knowledgeable, friendly guides. The small buses are perfect for travel and lend themselves to a more intimate vineyard experience. Meeting other wine enthusiasts is fun too. You choose which wineries you want to explore, how long you’d like to stay, and the bus loops back to pick you up and take you to the next one on your list. Good price and a great day of tasting without the worry of driving. Love this concept! Pick-ups are prompt and yet the day itself is very flexible. If you don’t like set itineraries this is the company for you!
Written 16 January 2020
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Pezza4444
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Oct 2021
Would highly recommend Trail Hopper for those looking to do a tour without breaking the bank. The staff were professional, friendly and very easy to deal with, from the moment we booked through to the execution of the tours. We did tours of both Barossa and Mclaren Vale which were both hosted by Nathan who’s suggestions and knowledge allowed us to make informed decisions on where to visit. We booked through Cherie who’s communication was excellent and was very quick to respond to all queries we had. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely book through trail hopper on our next visit.
Written 23 October 2021
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Smatricola
Rome, GA3 contributions
Mar 2020
I have been on the tour with my parents (38, 64,65 yo) and we all loved it. Great way to go around wineries, without worrying about driving and alcohol levels. The driver was lovely, he helped us to pick our wineries, he was super helpful and really nice to chat with. We have stopped at d'Arenberg (must see for me, great architecture and Salvador Dali exhibition), Mollydooker, Chapel Hill and Red Pole. We were supposed to stop at Hugh Hamilton as last stop, but after 3 wineries we needed a coffee!!! Chapel Hill was by far the best spot, we did the special shiraz testing, and it was AMAZING. Great wines, some food offered, nice and quiet environment. We did'nt enjoy much Mollydooker , we had a platter that costed us 60$! they charge the tasting 10$ and did not give it back after buying a bottle ....lovely views though. Red Pole was a nice relaxing environment to close the day, we had a coffee and dessert - not really good, but was calm and nice. Enjoy the tour, it's excelletn!
Written 15 March 2020
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spencerantony
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Jan 2022
Great value for money tours- All guides were great but special mention to guide Nathan who did the McLaren Vale winery tour. I was totally new and didn't do my homework on picking wineries and my goal was mainly sight seeing the beautiful winery views rather than wine tasting. He catered accordingly making sure that I was able to see more than 4 wineries by spending just enough time to enjoy the views. He drove back to me after dropping others to ensure I was taken to another additional winery. Bronnie and Kyle were also very friendly.
Written 10 January 2022
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Anne W
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Apr 2021
This was such a great way to explore the beautiful Barossa Valley! Nathan, our guide was very friendly, considerate, punctual and funny... which made the trip a whole lot of fun. The hop-on / hop-off timetable was perfect and gave ample time for exploring at each stop. The wineries were all fantastic with Lambert Estate being my personal favourite as the service for the tasting was just outstanding! I'd highly recommend this tour as it's so flexible and you can tailor it to your liking!
Written 9 May 2021
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Peter R
Merrylands, Australia3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Booked as a couple for Hanhdorf and Adelaide Hills and had fun. The guide was flexible and our preferred itinerary was discussed prior to the day to ensure everything was sorted and we wouldn't miss each pickup.
The tour allowed us to go at our own pace, within limits, and we didn't have to just tag along with a set agenda. The wineries were all accommodating to our times and we enjoyed a fresh produce platter for lunch at Artwine. The view at HHW set a peaceful tone and could have easily passed more time there after having the ChocoVino tasting but we wanted to experience as much as possible. We finished the day off with Nepenthe Wines and back to Hanhdorf Hill town centre for afternoon tea.
Fun day and didn't feel rushed.
The tour allowed us to go at our own pace, within limits, and we didn't have to just tag along with a set agenda. The wineries were all accommodating to our times and we enjoyed a fresh produce platter for lunch at Artwine. The view at HHW set a peaceful tone and could have easily passed more time there after having the ChocoVino tasting but we wanted to experience as much as possible. We finished the day off with Nepenthe Wines and back to Hanhdorf Hill town centre for afternoon tea.
Fun day and didn't feel rushed.
Written 18 January 2020
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johdobson
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Feb 2020
My friend and I had an absolutely amazing day with Trail Hopper for a wine tour in the Barossa Valley. The set up of the day was perfect for us as the hop on/hop off meant you could pick out the particular wineries you wanted to visit from an extensive list. Our tour guide Laurence was very knowledgable about all of the wineries we could visit and had some good suggestions on which to visit for particular tastes/experiences. Being with Trail Hopper meant we got discounts on the wine tastings (didn't pay for one all day) and select discounts on certain wines/food as well. Overall was a beautiful day and would recommend this company for a good wine tour to anyone.
Written 26 February 2020
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Hi my wife and I are in Adelaide prior to our cruise back to Fremantle. I would like to book a tour for the saturday the 4th of January my wifes birthday. She would love to visit the wineries etc in the Barossa and also if possible have a visit and meal at Maggie Beers . Is this possible and if so what is the price for us to take the tour and what could be an itinerary for the 4th of Jan 2020 and we are staying at the majestic roof top hotel in the CBD. If so how can I book the tour as a present for Christmas/Birthday
Thanks Don Green
Written 21 December 2019
You can choose to stay longer at each winery, in increments of an hour. So you can stay for 2 hours at Maggie Beers if you wish. obviously the longer you stay at a winery will reduce the number of wineries that you can visit. But thats the beauty of Trail Hopper, you plan your itinerary to suit your own timings and tastes.
Written 1 January 2020
2 adults arriving in Adelaide 10am Sat 21/7/18. Any winery tours available please?
Written 11 March 2018
Trailhopper! They're experts! They do Maclaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and the amazing Barossa!
Written 18 September 2018
Thinking of booking and was just wondering if I was right in thinking that all the wine tasting is included in the price and you just pay for lunch or bring your own? Thank you!
Written 12 February 2018
Just saw your question and it's probably too late now.
But no.
There is a certain level of wine tasting that is included, but generally $10-$25 at each vineyard will get you a better selection and/or a better standard of wine. This came as a surprise to me on the trip, but all in all, I thought it was great value for money in the end and the day was a highlight of our SA trip.
The waiters/winemakers were great company. The vineyards were very generous with both their wine and their knowledge. The driver was helpful and compliant. My friends and I still talk fondly about the day.
Hope this helps and not too late.
Written 5 August 2018
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