Family Friendly Things to Do in McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast for All Ages

Fun for the whole family – that’s little kids, big kids and every age in between.

With plenty of playgrounds, a maze in a vineyard, kangaroo feeding, airfield aerobatics and more, we can’t guarantee that it is just the kids that will have all of the fun - parents seem to have a pretty good time too! 

And when we say more, think adventure playgrounds, parks, and reserves.

Or, head to one of the Fleurieu’s beautiful beaches, for safe swimming, fishing, surfing, paddle boarding, snorkelling, diving, beach combing, or discovering the rock pools.

Hit one of the many trails in the area and take your pick from walking, rollerblading, scooting, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding or simply taking your pooch for a stroll along one of the dog-friendly paths.

Enjoy an easy ride by hiring an SAeBikes, hire from McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre Hire Hub.

You can also hire cargo eBikes, capable of carrying several children on the long seat behind the rider, eBikes with child seats, trailers, and tag-alongs for young riders

Still got energy to burn? What about more riding fun at a local skate park or BMX track.

Make sure you also build in a bit of ‘need to look after adult’ time too!

There are plenty of options where you can enjoy a glass of wine and casual platter, with just a touch of down time, while the kids are well occupied at a range of kid friendly cellar doors.

With lots to see and do, kids can run, play and run some more, all great preparation for a handy nights sleep!

The McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast is a spectacular destination to visit any time of year.

It's the only place in Australia where pristine beaches are nestled alongside of an internationally recognised wine region within 40 minutes of a capital city. 

We're also the gateway to Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.

It’s perfect for a weekend away, escape for a few days during the week, or really relax and unwind for a week or two. 

Think long white sandy beaches where the sand squishes between your toes surrounded by spectacular burnt orange cliffs, or magnificent rolling vineyard vistas where you can taste some of the best wine and gin in the world.

If art is more your palette, we are home to the largest number of creative artists in South Australia.

This culturally rich region is brimming with galleries and studios, where opportunities to meet the artist are plentiful.

Still not convinced?

Discover our spectacular Onkaparinga River National Park, perfect for picnics bushwalking, or canoeing or kayaking along the river.

You also have the chance to be up close and personal with bottle feeding kangaroos at Woodstock Wines.

So, what are you waiting for, book your leave and escape to the good, no, great life!

A marriage made in heaven

Looking for a perfect venue to hold the most important day in your life? Perhaps among century-old vines, or on a white sandy beach? What about something quirky like a brewery, barrel hall or marquee on a hill?

One of the great things about McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast is the incredible diversity of wedding venues available, be it an intimate gathering of a handful of friends and family to lavish affairs catering to 100 people or more.

There’s something to be said about a wedding amongst the vines and in McLaren Vale especially, many of the larger wineries cater specifically for weddings. Some of the more popular venues include Beach Road Wines, Chapel Hill, Coriole,  Ekhidna Wines, Maxwell Wines, Penny’s Hill Wines,  Serafino Winery, and Woodstock Wines to name just a few. 

There are also specialist restaurant venues with a vineyard outlook and rustic bent that love weddings including The Current Shed, Elephant Door, Manor Estate, Old Oval Estate, Oxenberry Farm, and Red Poles. 

Further afield, some coastal options include Aldinga Secret Garden, Aldinga Bungalows, or why not create your own venue at one of the Fleurieu Coast’s many spectacular beaches?

There are so many gorgeous venue options, so whatever you have in mind for your big day, a wedding in the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region is sure to be cherished forever.

To start you on your wedding planning journey, the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre has created a venue listing including capacities. - check

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McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast is bursting with things to see, do, experience, and enjoy. Take a look through our gallery of images and you’ll see why we love the region so much! We know we are biased, so you don’t just have to take our word for it, here’s some of the incredible range of activities and possibilities just waiting to be discovered, snapped by our visitors.

And, if you have an image that captures a great time you’ve had in our region, make sure you share it on our social media. We love to inspire other visitors with what you enjoyed about the region. 

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