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McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Travel Blog

Get the word on McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast with great tips and ideas from our team of local writers.

From Bean to Brew: Discovering the Art of Coffee in McLaren Vale

Ever thought that a top-notch wine region could also be a haven for incredible coffee? Well, think again! We recently had a chat with the passionate Dom from the brilliant Dawn Patrol Coffee, and his story is as rich and aromatic as a perfectly brewed cup. Forget complicated coffee jargon for a sec – Dom's journey is all about a genuine love for the bean, starting from the cool experience of running his own café. 

Adventure In The Skies – From Coast To McLaren Vale Vines

Want to see the region from a different perspective? Take it all in from the air! At the Aldinga Airfield you can take a scenic flight over the southern beaches with views stretching all the way to Kangaroo Island. 

McLaren Vale – South Australian Wine Tasting Must Do’s

The world class McLaren Vale Wine Region in South Australia offers a range of wine tasting experiences. Here’s some of our favourites 

Indigenous Heritage: Discover South Australia’s Aldinga

The LandAldinga is a beautiful place known to the Kaurna Miyurna (people) as “Ngaltingga”. Ngaltingga is brimming with history where even today you can walk around and find well-trodden Kaurna walking paths throughout. Whether it’s putting your feet in the sand or walking through the scrublands, you can sense the ancient spirit of the place. Surrounded by hills to southeast and water to the southwest, Ngaltingga sustained Kaurna Miyurna for many thousands of years.

Discover A Few Of McLaren Vale’s Quirky Wine Labels

As you taste your way across the McLaren Vale Wine Region, you will uncover the stories behind the wine and the wine labels. Here’s a few quirky wine labels that caught our eye.

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