To See & Do

Being located within one of Australia 's premier wine regions there are many things to do and see, including:

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitors Centre.
The McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Centre is a tourist information and booking centre and is located only 200 meter's from the motel (see the location map for details). The Centre provides free holiday and tour bookings, wine tastings and sales, gift shop, cafe and conference facilities.

Wineries
McLaren Vale is recognized as one of Australia's premium grape growing regions containing many wineries with cellar door sales. Wineries include: Hardy's Tintara ,Maxwells, Chapel Hill , Wirra Wirra , d'Arenberg, Haselgrove , Hamilton, Horndale, Patritti, Shottesbrooke Vineyards, Tatachilla, Fox Creek Wines and Rosemont Estate. Most winery cellar doors are open 10am to 5pm daily (except for Good Friday and Christmas Day). Further details are available from the McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association and the Onkaparinga Council .

Festivals

There is always something happening within the Valley or closeby here is some links.

Willunga Almond blossom festival ,Fleurieu Folk Festival ,Gorgeous festival

, A Day on the Green , Fiesta Festival , Santos Tour Down under , The Fleurieu Biennial , Harvest Festival ,Vintage and Classic Cars , McLaren Vale Wedding Expo, Sea & Vines Festival ,Compass cup cow race

Art & Craft Shops
A "Fleurieu Artists & Heritage Trail" showcases a dedicated group of artists, crafts people and photographers located within the Fleurieu region. Smaller shops and gallery's including Bank Artel , Red Poles, Magpie springs , Bella Cosa , Old Mill Antiques, Willunga Antiques. The Fleurieu Biennial , a national visual arts festival, is also held in the region.

Plant Nurseries
There are many plant nurseries in the area and a special Gardener's Trail is available that allows you to visit some specialist nurseries set amongst the spectacular scenery. These nurseries include Ross Roses , Hillside Herbs, Richardson's Garden Nursery, Southern Native Plant Nursery, Perry's Fruit & Nut Nursery , Yundi Protea World, Old Willunga Hill Geranium Nursery, Bergonia Farm and The Fern Forest Nursery .

Restaurants
Whilst touring the region, why not tempt yourself at a range of fine local restaurants and eateries. The Barn (Ph 08 8323 8618) and Carmels bar and grill (Ph 83238038), The Elbow room ( (08) 8323 8686 ) are only 200m away from the motel, while the Red Gum Chinese (Ph 08 8323 8722), Hotel McLaren with pokies, Market 190 (Ph 08 8323 8558), Oscar's Diner (Ph 08 8323 8707) & The Tin Shed Cafe (ph 83237343) are all within 700 meter's of the Motel (see the location map for details). Just a Short walk further find Fantastic Italian food and hospitality at Vasarelli cellar door cafe (Ph 83237980). The famous Star of Greece Cafe (Ph 08 8557 7420) at Port Willunga, Russell's (Ph 08 8556 2571), Christina's on High St (Ph: 08 8556 2379,)   and Fino ( 08 85564488) at Willunga. The Vale Inn home of he Vale ale (Ph 08 8323 8769 ) at McLaren Vale are located a short drive away.

For the ultimate lunch dinning experience d'Arrys Verandah Restaurant, 8 course Degustation menu with matching wines you wont be disappointed.

Transfers

Dont drink and drive why not Get Home With Chook       0414 922200 for restaurant and Function transport.

A2B Passenger service 0434 951243

Gourmet Food
Along with producing some of Australia's best wine, the region produces delicious gourmet food. Experience the refreshing Gels at Medlow Fine Gels & Chocolate Factory , the premium fruit at the Avocado Farm and the McLaren Vale Olive Grove , nuts and related products on the Almond Train (Ph 08 8323 8112) and at the Yummy Nuts Market , the tempting jams and sauces from Lacewood, chocolates at The Chocolate Box (Ph: 08 8323 8386) and turkey products at the Aldinga Turkey Kitchen (Ph 08 8323 8077), try the delicious cheese, coffee and cakes at the Blessed Cheese  or try the cheese and wine picnic trail on bike (hire bikes from The Blessed Cheese). Want A Hot chocolate to die for try Bracegirdles Chocolate and for lots of indulgent chocolates or coffee,  Every Saturday you can purchase farm fresh products from the Willunga Farmers Market.

Day Spa
Why not Relax and be pampered at one of the many Day Spa’s inthe Mclaren Vale Region. Treatments are suitable for both women and men. Massages, facials, waxing, tinting and nails are justsome of the rejuvenating treatments available. Eleaner Day Spa (2km)  (ph: 08 83238984). Heritage Features
The McLaren Vale region is steeped in heritage with its history going back to 1839 when the surveyor John McLaren finished surveying the district. Examples of its heritage are still around and a new Heritage Walk allows visitors to explore the history of McLaren Vale and its surrounds. The walk starts at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Centre located only 200 meter's from the motel. Also take a stroll down the new Bushing Kings & Queens Walk starting at the McLaren Vale Hall.   Beaches
Some of Australia's finest beaches, with long stretches of clean sand, beautifully coloured cliffs, spectacular reefs and conservation reserves, are located only a short drive from the motel. Both Moana and Sellick's beach are located only 8km from the motel, while the nudist Maslin Beach is even closer.

Get On Ya Bike

With the tour down under going past our door every year on the way to the King of the Mountain at Willunga. Why not hire a bike and try your luck at beating the Mountain then if you are still keen for more try the rest of stage 5 of the Tour Down Under to sellicks beach and back to the vale.Bike hire in McLaren Vale from Oxegen Cycles 83237345, The almond train cafe (bike hire) 08 8323 7689 , The Complete Cycle at port Noarlunga 08 8327 3377 .

Day Tours
If you would like to sit back, relax and have a drink or two at the local wineries there are a number of tour operators that offer personalised or day tours for all sized groups. For more information contact Robyns Southern Spirit tours PH: 85563532,  McLaren Vale Tours PH: 0414 784 666) or Southern Spirit Limousine & Bus Hire, 6-7 seat limousine,10-12 seat bus & 20 seater bus available  all with Liquor Licence. Ph: 0407 223361 www.southernlimos.com.au , For a great progressive lunch call or book online @ Prime Mini Tours, Wine Lovers Tours Ph: 08 8270 5500 , A & D Tours & Charters www.adtours.com.au. If you are after luxury wine touring, airport transfers, weddings or special events try Wine Diva Tours on 0488 946363. Restaurant, Wedding Transfers or winery day tours Get Home With Chook 0414 992200. 

A2B Passenger service and wine tours 0434 951249

Golf Courses

As well as fantastic wine and food the region has some spectacular and scenic golf courses. Only a short drive from the Motel are the Willunga Golf Course (Ph: 08 8556 4234, willunga@oncoursegolf.com.au  ) and the Fleurieu Golf Club .