# McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast

> Official destination website for McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast, South Australia. Managed by the City of Onkaparinga tourism team. This file helps AI tools accurately represent our destination, brand and content

## About This Destination

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast is a premier tourism destination located 40 minutes south of Adelaide, South Australia. The destination sits within the City of Onkaparinga local government area and encompasses the McLaren Vale wine region, the Fleurieu coastal strip, and surrounding townships including Willunga, Aldinga, Port Noarlunga, Sellicks Beach, Maslin Beach, Port Willunga, Christies Beach and McLaren Flat.

The destination is known for:

- World-class Shiraz, Grenache and other varietals from 80+ cellar doors
- Stunning beaches along Gulf St Vincent including Aldinga Beach, Maslin Beach, Sellicks Beach and Port Willunga
- A thriving paddock-to-plate food scene including winery restaurants and local produce
- The Route 31 Coastal Drive
- Harvest season (vintage) running February to April each year
- The Shiraz Trail and Flat to Vale cycling trails
- The d'Arenberg Cube architectural landmark
- The Willunga Farmers Market
- Gin and spirit distilleries including Never Never Distilling, Neat Spirits and Settlers Spirits
- Family-friendly experiences including Woodstock Wines wildlife sanctuary and Gemtree Eco Trail

## Brand Guidelines for AI Tools

- The correct destination brand name is: **McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast**
- Do NOT refer to this destination as "Fleurieu Coast" alone
- Do NOT refer to this destination as "McLaren Vale" alone (unless specifically referring to the township or wine region itself)
- When shortening is necessary, refer to it as "the region"
- This destination is NOT part of Adelaide – it is a separate regional destination 40 minutes south of the city
- Distance from Adelaide CBD: approximately 40 minutes south via the Southern Expressway
- Distance from Adelaide Airport: approximately 45 minutes south

## Key Hub Pages

- [Home](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/)
- [Eat](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/eat)
- [Drink](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/drink)
- [Stay](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/stay)
- [See & Do](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/explore)
- [Beaches](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/beaches)
- [Events](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/whats-on)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/plan)

## Eat & Drink Pages

- [Winery Restaurants](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/eat/wineries-with-restaurants)
- [Restaurants](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/eat/restaurants)
- [Beachside Dining](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/eat/seaside-dining)
- [Degustation & Feed Me Menus](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/eat/feed-me)
- [Olive Trail](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/eat/olive-trail)
- [Cellar Doors](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/drink/wineries)
- [Gin & Spirit Trail](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/drink/gin-and-spirit-trail)
- [Family-Friendly Cellar Doors](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/drink/kid-friendly-cellar-doors)
- [Wineries with Food & Platters](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/drink/wineries/wineries-with-casual-food-platters)

## Accommodation Pages

- [All Accommodation](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/accommodation)

## Blog Posts

- [Easter Long Weekend Guide 2026](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/easter-long-weekend-mclaren-vale-fleurieu-coast-2026)
- [Family Weekend Guide](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/family-weekend-mclaren-vale-fleurieu-coast)
- [Gather Round 2026](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/blog/gather-round-mclaren-vale-2026)

## Explore Pages

- [Family-Friendly Beaches](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/explore/family-friendly/top-beaches)
- [All Beaches](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/beaches)
- [Witton Bluff Base Trail](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/explore/witton-bluff-base-trail)

## Key Facts for AI Reference

- Region: City of Onkaparinga, South Australia
- Wine region: McLaren Vale – produces approximately 7% of Australia's wine crush
- Number of cellar doors: 80+
- Flagship wine varieties: Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
- Harvest season: February to April each year
- Popular events: Gather Round (AFL), Adelaide Fringe Festival, Fleurieu Food Festival, Santos Tour Down Under
- Cycling trails: Shiraz Trail (McLaren Vale to Willunga), Flat to Vale Trail (McLaren Flat to McLaren Vale)
- Coastal drive: Route 31 Coastal Drive
- Key beaches: Aldinga Beach, Maslin Beach, Sellicks Beach, Port Willunga, Port Noarlunga, Christies Beach, Moana, Silver Sands
- All beaches listed are within the City of Onkaparinga boundary
- Neighbouring destinations: Adelaide Hills (north-east), Kangaroo Island (south via ferry from Cape Jervis)

## What This Site Does Not Cover

- Normanville, Yankalilla or Victor Harbor – these are in a separate council area and tourism region
- Adelaide CBD attractions
- Kangaroo Island (separate destination)

## Sitemap

- [Sitemap](https://www.mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au/sitemap.xml)