Welcome To McLaren Vale
Explore McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale Wine Region is where the vines meet the sea and adventure awaits. Ride through rolling hills, past kilometres of vines and along scenic trails shaped by sea breezes and sunshine. The region’s Mediterranean climate and stunning natural landscape set the scene for unforgettable cycling, and the perfect post-ride reward.
With over 185 years of winemaking heritage and a deep commitment to sustainability. McLaren Vale Wine Region is best known for its world-class Grenache and premium Shiraz, as well as a burgeoning range of red and white mediterranean varieties,
This is a region built for discovery. From long-table lunches and farmers’ markets to boutique stays and friendly cellar door hosts, McLaren Vale invites you to savour the moment.
Ride in. Refuel. And return inspired.
Easy to Reach. Impossible to Forget.
Just 45 minutes south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is your gateway to the ultimate ride. Framed by the Mt Lofty Ranges and 30 kilometres of pristine coastline, this is a landscape made for exploration – where coastal trails, vineyard valleys and hill climbs come together in spectacular fashion.
With iconic routes like the Coast to Vines Rail Trail, the Shiraz Trail and the legendary Willunga Hill climb, McLaren Vale is built for cyclists. Whether you're chasing the pace of the Santos Tour Down Under or taking your time between cellar doors, every ride is an invitation to discover more.
Stay Your Way
What’s a ride without the perfect place to recharge? The McLaren Vale Wine Region offers boutique stays for every style, from rustic cottages, luxury villas and architect-designed eco-retreats to everything in between. Nestled among vines, near the coast or in the heart of a township, you’ll find space to unwind and soak up the region.
Travelling solo, as a couple, with mates or the whole crew? You’ll find a place that fits, complete with warm hospitality, local touches and the kind of views worth waking up for.
With iconic routes like the Coast to Vines Rail Trail, the Shiraz Trail and the legendary Willunga Hill climb, McLaren Vale is built for cyclists. Whether you're chasing the pace of the Santos Tour Down Under or taking your time between cellar doors, every ride is an invitation to discover more.
Grow It
McLaren Vale is Australia’s most sustainable wine region. Looking after the land isn’t a trend, it’s a way of life. From pioneering water conservation to region-wide organic and biodynamic practices, our growers and winemakers are committed to doing things better. Over a third of our vineyards are certified organic or biodynamic, and nearly 80% are managed under the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia program. This is a region that leads by example, with deep roots in environmental responsibility and innovation.
Ride. Reconnect. Repeat.
Whether it’s a weekend with your riding crew, a wine getaway with friends, or a cycling escape for two, McLaren Vale turns every ride into something more.
Gravel trails, long lunches, boutique stays, winery cellar doors, craft breweries, and distilleries create space to move, unwind and savour the moments in between the races. From backroad climbs to vineyard views, there’s no better place to roll in, recharge and ride again.
Bring the bikes. Bring your people. Make it McLaren Vale.
