When you're neighbours with McLaren Vale...

in #wine6 years ago

* Top things to do in McLaren Vale *


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We spent 7 months in Australia, and for most of that time we stayed in Adelaide due to it's proximity to so many wine regions. If wine is your focus when visiting Oz, Adelaide is a great home base! The drive to McLaren Vale was less than 45 minutes down the coast so we found ourselves visiting quite a bit. It is also extremely close to some amazing beaches, so by the time we had exhausted our palates, we would just drive down to the beach and relax :)

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When talking about top things to do in McLaren Vale, surprise surprise I'm going to suggest visiting some of their 80 cellar doors and doing some wine tasting! The region has been making wine for almost 200 years so yes, it's definitely on the 'must do' list. You could walk (or bike) the Shiraz trail (McLaren Vale to Willunga) or do the McLaren Vale Cheese & Wine trail that takes you on a picnic hop through some wineries of the region. Or if you're more of a DIYer, just rent a car and drive until you find a tasting room. Trust me, it won't take you long!

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The region also has some great farmer's markets, a booming art scene, and some quaint historic towns. You'll definitely want to check out Strathalbyn - it has some great antique shops!

Beaches you'll want to check out are Aldinga Beach (definitely a fave!), Port Noarlunga, Port Willunga, and Sellicks Beach. And if nude beaches are your thing, head to Maslin Beach. Clothing is optional ;)

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What were some wineries we loved?!

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Hugh Hamilton Wines

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Coriole Vineyards

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Chapel Hill Winery

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Thanks for reading <3

Jen

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This post has some very beautiful pictures and a fun feeling to it too! I sure wish I could go visit the area... Soon enough, thanks a lot for the information as well.

Namaste :)

Thanks so much for your support! I appreciate it a lot! :)

@travelingsomm have you thought about doing your own contest on steemit?
Like get us to write reviews of our favorite wines, best wine moment photos etc.

Just an idea. I think it would work well with you leading it.

That's a great idea! I'll look into it :)

After reading this i had to follow you :)

Awe thank you! I really appreciate the support <3

Hmmmmm, having a time of your lives. Keep hanging out

I should visit one of these days...lol

@uzzy25

great ... have fun

so what wine paired best with that beach?

I like it this post @travelingsomm, thanks

I really like your posts...

I think the wine will drag me there. Lol

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