McLaren Vale Tours & Holidays

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

The closest major airport to McLaren Vale is Adelaide Airport. From here, it's about a 45 minute drive to McLaren Vale.

If you're travelling to McLaren Vale from Adelaide CBD, the trip is slightly quicker. Bus and train services are also available between Adelaide and McLaren Vale.

The easiest way to get around McLaren Vale is by car or on a small tour group. A limited bus service is available once you reach McLaren Vale, but it's difficult to travel around to the wineries, beaches and other attractions if you don’t have your own transport.

Any time is a good time to visit McLaren Vale. Summer can be hot, but cool breezes keep the temperature at a comfortable level for walking and other outdoor pursuits.

Winter is perfect for snuggling up in front of a fire with a glass of red wine.

Autumn brings with it sunny days and crisp mornings and nights, while the weather in spring is generally good although it can get chilly after the sun goes down.

What to pack will depend on the time of year you're visiting, but you can't go wrong with clothes you can layer, a jumper and a waterproof jacket.

One or two smart casual outfits should be more than enough for dining out unless you're planning on visiting high-end restaurants or wineries.

There's good wi-fi coverage in McLaren Vale's major towns. However, if you're visiting more remote areas, such as those around Onkaparinga River National Park, you may experience periods of time with no internet access.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.