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Planning a road trip to McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast?

If you're bringing the caravan, camper trailer or RV, you’ll find plenty of welcoming spots to park, plug in and kick back.


Whether you're travelling in a caravan, motorhome, recreational vehicle or camper trailer, there’s no shortage of great caravan and RV parks in and around McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast to park, stay, and explore at your own pace. From convenient overnight stops to full-service parks, it’s easy to make the most of your journey.

Better yet, townships like Aldinga, Christies Beach, McLaren Vale, Old Reynella and Willunga are now part of the SA Parks Community Welcomes RV program - so you’ll find friendly faces, long vehicle parking and amenities ready to go.

Here are a few parks that welcome caravans, RVs and camper trailers to get you started. The locals are can't wait to say hi!

 

Aldinga and Aldinga Beach

Part of SA Parks Community Welcomes RV program

Accommodation

Long Vehicle Parking

  • Aldinga Township - Old Coach Road and Port Road (after Old Coach Road roundabout) and weekday is best, as it is busy on the weekend.
  • Aldinga Central Shopping Centre (Aldinga Beach)

 

Christies Beach

Part of SA Parks Community Welcomes RV program

Accommodation

  • Christies Beach Tourist Park – dump point onsite

Long Vehicle Parking

  • Parking is available at various points along Beach Road (main street)
  • Note: parking close to the Esplanade is difficult and best to park further away on Beach Road and walk down.

 

McLaren Vale 

Part of SA Parks Community Welcomes RV program

Accommodation

Long Vehicle Parking

  • Field Street Coles carpark
  • Parking is available at various points along Main Road (main street) including coach parking near Hardys Tinara/Robern Menz Fruc Choc Shop
  • McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre - (RV combinations) up to 12.5m long.

 

Old Reynella

Part of SA Parks Community Welcomes RV program

Accommodation

Long Vehicle Parking

Parking is available at various points along Old South Road (main street). 

Old Reynella Shopping Centre, with access from Hop Street providing the best access for long vehicle parking.

 

Willunga 

Part of SA Parks Community Welcomes RV program

Accommodation

  • Nearest caravan park is McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park.

Long Vehicle Parking

  • High Street (main street) near the Willunga Court House and Slate Museum

 

Clarendon

Accommodation

Long Vehicle Parking

  • Clarendon Main Street (Grants Gully Road)

 

Moana Beach

Accommodation

  • Moana Beach Tourist Park - dump point onsite
  • Low cost overnight stays on normal sites available 

Long Vehicle Parking

  • Seaford/Moana Shopping Centre

  • Seaford Train Station

 

Old Noarlunga 

Accommodation

Long Vehicle Parking

  • On street parking along Patapinda Road near the Old Noarlunga Hotel.

  • Note: Weekday is best outside of school drop-off/pick up times as it is busy on the weekend.

 

Port Noarlunga 

Accommodation

  • Closest caravan parks are Christies Beach Caravan Park and Moana Beach Caravan Park – dump point at both caravan parks.

Long Vehicle Parking

  • Just slightly out of the township on River Road offers the best long vehicle parking, with only a short stroll to Port Noarlunga – a path from WM Hunt Reserve follows the river back to Port Noarlunga.
  • Note: If feeling like you will snap up a good main street park (Gawler Street & Saltfleet Street) you can try your luck – parking time limits apply

 

Other great options

 Low cost fully self contained vehicles overnight stays

Dump point available without overnight stays

Other nearby free dump points

For more inspiration about what you can do when here, our blog provides lots of information about the best way to explore McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast.

Patrolled Beaches

The McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast region is home to long stretches of some of South Australia’s most beautiful swimming beaches.

There are a number of beaches patrolled by life-savers during the warmer months, keeping a watchful eye, adding that extra piece of mind when swimming. Patrolled beach locations backed by surf lifesaving clubs include:

Aldinga

Christies Beach

Moana

Port Noarlunga

South Port

Look for and swim between the red and yellow flags, where water lovers of all ages can enjoy the best swimming conditions, free of rips and rocks.

To enjoy the beach safely remember:

Find the red and yellow flags and swim between them

Look at, understand and obey the safety signs

Ask a lifeguard or lifesaver before entering the water

Get a friend to swim with you

Stick your hand up, stay calm and call for help if you get into trouble.

Fancy a spot of fishing?

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

WHAT'S ON 

Need to know what's on in McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast in 2025? You can experience the internationally renowned food and wine, eclectic mix of arts and culture, as well as the spectacular nature and great outdoors.

Whether summer, autumn, winter or spring, the region is bursting with national, state and local year-round events.

Experience the internationally renowned food and wine, eclectic mix of arts and culture, as well as the spectacular nature and great outdoors.

Here’s your quick guide to the upcoming festivals and events.

 

Festivals and Events

Experience the internationally renowned food and wine, eclectic mix of arts and culture, as well as the spectacular nature and great outdoors.

Here’s your quick guide to the upcoming festivals and events.

Markets

When the weekend arrives, the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region comes alive with markets selling everything from local produce and products to handmade gifts, jewellery, clothes, and much more.

If you happen to be in the region on a Saturday, you must visit the Willunga Farmers Market, with over 80 stalls showcasing the seasonal produce of the region. It is very popular with locals and visitors from near and far.

The market is also a great place for breakfast and coffee and for locals a chance to catch up while shopping for the week. Think fresh fruit and veg, bread and bakery items, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, drinks, artisan goodies and condiments…it’s all here and the farmers and producers are more than willing to chat about what they have on offer – providing a tip or two for your own veggie patch or sharing some of their favourite recipes.

But the Willunga Farmers Market is just one of many markets in the McLaren Vale an Fleurieu Coast. Keep an eye out for regular markets in the region too and discover the talented creatives who call the region home. Here’s a few of the locals favourites:

  • Willunga Farmers Markets: Local produce, smallgoods, hot breakfast and lunch — Saturdays 8am-12.30pm
  • Green Light Organic Market, Willunga: Local produce, handmade wears — Saturdays 9am-1.30pm.
  • The Vale Market, McLaren Vale: Locally made wine and art, handmade gifts, entertainment and family friendly — Dates vary, visit City of Onkaparinga
  • Twilight Markets, Christies Beach: Market stalls, kids amusements and food trucks — Fridays during summer 5-9pm, dates vary visit City of Onkaparinga

Other local favourites throughout the month include:

First weekend

Second weekend

Third weekend

For more information about all local markets, contact the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre.

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