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  •  Day Trips
  •  Adelaide
  •  McLaren Vale and Cube Experiences Full Day Tour Departs from Adelaide

McLaren Vale and Cube Experiences Full Day Tour Departs from Adelaide

  • Adelaide
  • English
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
  • Instant Confirm

Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Morning pick-up and evening set-down at selected Adelaide hotels
  • 2. Expert commentary by local Driver/Guide
  • 3. Full day guided small group tour
  • 4. Morning tea
  • 5. d'Arenberg Cube tour, wine tasting
  • 6. Lunch at Chalk Hill
  • 7. Beresford Wine Tasting Pavilion for Beer, Wine or Gin tasting
  • 8. Wirra Wirra Vineyards for wine tasting
  • 9. Free time in the main street of McLaren Vale
From AUD
$219.00

1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Morning pick-up and evening set-down at selected Adelaide hotels
  • 2. Expert commentary by local Driver/Guide
  • 3. Full day guided small group tour
  • 4. Morning tea
  • 5. d'Arenberg Cube tour, wine tasting
  • 6. Lunch at Chalk Hill
  • 7. Beresford Wine Tasting Pavilion for Beer, Wine or Gin tasting
  • 8. Wirra Wirra Vineyards for wine tasting
  • 9. Free time in the main street of McLaren Vale

Not included

  • 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 2. Souvenirs
  • 3. Travel Insurance
Destination Adelaide
Depature point ● Departs: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
   Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December)
● Departure Point: Adelaide Central Bus Station (Address: 83 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000)
● Departure Time: 09:15 (approx.)
   Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
● Arrives back at approximately 17:15
How to get there ● A courtesy pickup service is provided from/to select Adelaide CBD hotels. Please call the local partner on 1300 769 762 at least 2 days prior to the tour to provide the location of your accommodation.

● Otherwise, please check in at 09:00 AM at the tour operator counter, inside the Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. The tour will begin at 09:15 AM sharp.
Check-in requirements Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the coach is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check.
What to bring/wear ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months.
● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Water bottle, Snacks
● Umbrella / raincoat if rains
● Camera
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info ● Minimum booking of 4 passengers. Tours may not proceed if minimum number is not met.

● Special Dietary Requirement
Please state in the "Special Request" section when checking out if you have any Special Dietary Requirement. Please note, this is a request only and not guaranteed to be accommodated.

● Tour
- Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice.

● Child Policy
- A child is between 3 and 14 years of age, however this tour is not recommended for children.

2 Overview

Discover some of the best food and wine McLaren Vale has to offer, including a visit to the spectacular d'Arenberg Cube. From wine tastings to gin or beer tastings, and free time to explore the galleries and shops in the main street, you are sure to find something that tempts the taste buds on this full day tour.

McLaren Vale and Cube Experiences Full Day Tour Departs from Adelaide

 

Highlights
  • Expert commentary by local driver/guide
  • Full day guided small group tour
  • Morning tea
  • d'Arenberg Cube tour, wine tasting
  • Lunch at Chalk Hill
  • Beresford Wine Tasting Pavilion for Beer, Wine or Gin tasting
  • Wirra Wirra Vineyards for a tour and wine tastings
  • Free time in the main street of McLaren Vale

 

Sample Itinerary

Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. Itineraries may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence, be swapped around, or in rare circumstances be replaced by other best suited items to suit times & conditions.

 

Leaving Adelaide, head out through the scenic southern suburbs. Enjoy coastal views as you head to Stump Hill Cafe for morning tea. There is an opportunity to sample wines from some of the regions smaller wineries that do not have cellar doors (for an additional cost) or peruse the gift and produce store and their colourful garden.

 

Then it is onto one of the highlights of your day, the d'Arenberg Cube. Nestled amongst the vineyards, this 5 level "Rubik's cube" has been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses. From the Alternate Realities Museum to the many art installations on display there is so much to see and experience whilst there. Enjoy a formal wine tasting on Level 4 and enjoy the views, before heading down to Polly's Restaurant for your 2-course lunch.

 

The next visit Beresford Wines, you can choose from one of three tastings in their elegant Tasting Pavilion. The Premium Wine Tasting introduces you to a selection of their wines from the Estate and Limited Release range. The Vale Brewing Tasting offers up to five craft beers from the sessionable Vale range. The third option is the 23rd Street Distillery tastings, where you can choose from five spirits or three craft gins.

 

The final cellar door is Wirra Wirra Vineyards, located amongst the gum trees in the historic ironstone cellars. Enjoy a short tour of the cellars and a structured tasting of their range of quality wines. Look out for the 'catapult' and the ¾ tonne Angelus Bell in the picturesque grounds surrounding the cellar door.

 

Finish the day with some spare time in the main street of McLaren Vale. You may like to pop into the Fruchocs Shop for some sweet treats, or explore the Fleurieu Arthouse housed on the historic Hardys Tintara site. Then settle back on the coach for your return trip to Adelaide.

 

Please note
  • This tour is not recommended for childeren.
  • Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice.

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.

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