What to do and see in , South Australia: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon

Fox Creek Wines is an iconic, award winning winery located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With a rich heritage in crafting fine regional wines since 1994, Fox Creek Wines portfolio ranges from Sparkling white through to Shiraz and includes exciting Italian varietals. Our commitment is to cultivate a unique wine brand that embodies the qualities of craftsmanship, innovation, consistency and authenticity. We invite you to visit our historic 19th century stone Cellar Door cottage, conveniently located 45 kilometres south of Adelaide, between the villages of McLaren Vale and Willunga on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The expansive grassed areas surrounded by flower beds, gum trees and of course vineyards, allow visitors to find their own tranquil spot from which to enjoy a view of the cottage, the Fox Creek winery and our iconic wine region, McLaren Vale.

Helicopter adventure flights through the magnificent McLaren Vale and beyond. Come and experience some of Australia's spectacular terrain including Vineyards, Beaches and Gorges. Treat your taste buds and senses with Flight + Lunch package. Our helicopters are smooth and quiet with leather seats, air conditioning and Bose noise cancelling head sets.

Chook's Little Winery Tours offer you a unique wine experience, to discover some of the little known boutique wineries in McLaren Vale. Sample wine straight from the barrets, stroll through the vineyards and chat with the owners and winemakers themselves.Tours are available for groups or individuals and can be adapted to suit your taste. A standard full day tour will visit up to six cellar door wineries and include pick-up and drop-off in Adelaide city or Glenelg. Optional extras or alternative stops include chocolate, glass and cheese manufacturers, beer brewery and olive crushing (May-June only).Prices vary depending on the size of your group and the length of the tour. All prices include a cheese platter and light lunch prepared with seasonal local produce.Chook's Little Winery Tours is a small family company and your host will be Chook, a local McLaren Vale personality and wine lover.

The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chief Winemaker Chester Osborn in 2003. Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created the idea of a cube-shaped building. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine inhalation room, a virtual fermenter, a 360degree video room, and many other tactile experiences. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Alternate Realities Museum, located on the ground floor, and view the many art installations on display. The tasting room is located on the top floor, and is open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm.

Coriole Vineyards was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967. Coriole is still owned by the Lloyds and is now managed by second and third-generation family members. The estate is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea and less than an hour from Adelaide. The original farmhouses were built in 1860 and are now the epicentre of the garden and cellar door at the winery. The original vineyards were planted in 1919. Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Coriole has been an Australian pioneer of Sangiovese and Italian varieties since 1985.

Hugh Hamilton Wines is a 'must see' winery in McLaren Vale. Set on a ridge line it provides nearly 360 degree 'stunning' views of the McLaren Vale wine region. The wines are all estate grown and include the main stream varietals such as Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot including some of the more rare and unusual varieties including Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Saperavi. All wines have fun names and include The Trickster, The Scallywag, The Rascal, The Villain, The Ratbag, The Mongrel, The Scoundrel, The Floozie, The Oddball, and The Drama Queen. Visitors from overseas are all welcome.

Wirra Wirra is a James Halliday 5 Star Winery and its hero wine, Church Block, is the largest selling red blend in its category in Australia. The ironstone buildings that have been at the heart of Wirra Wirra have recently been refurbished to create a world class facility that includes the main cellar door with a range of exclusive wines, Harry's Deli, a relaxed provedore style cafe, a range of behind the scenes tours of the winery and historic ironstone cellars, plus spacious gardens that are the perfect location to enjoy a regional platter or family BBQ. All only 40 minutes from the city of Adelaide.

The Oliver's Taranga McLaren Vale winery is home to the ultra-premium HJ Reserve Shiraz and has supplied grapes for the illustrious Penfolds Grange, arguably the pinnacle of achievement for Shiraz growers in Australia. Pop in and say hi! We would love to meet you!

"But the vine said to them, 'Shall I leave my new wine, which cheers God and men, and go to wave over the trees?' Hell No. We at the Confessional Boutique Wine Revelations are quietly preaching regionality and personality. A vinous revelation of grape varietals, an enlightened environment and winemaking techniques a testament to both old and new.

Quintessentially Australian and surrounded by towering century old gum trees and tranquil native gardens, the original property was established as a vineyard and named Woodstock in 1905. Scott Collett and Ben Glaetzer have both been responsible for winemaking at Woodstock since 1999; Scott in the vineyards, Ben in the cellars and jointly in the tasting room. The Woodstock Coterie Restaurant was opened in 1988; the first winery restaurant in the McLaren Vale region. In Spring 2020 it became The Coterie Wine Bar & Kitchen and offers a casual relaxed approach to winery dining. The Stocks Tasting Room cellar door is open for Tastings on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 – 4pm, as is the wine bar. Kangaroo Feeding also takes place at 11:30 on these days only. Tickets $2.50-$5. Bookings required.