Guidebook for Black Forest
Food Scene
This cute cafe is a hidden gem in Adelaide, and lucky for you this is within walking distance. Even better, not only delicious but this cafe is cruelty free (vegan),
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Cherry Darlings Bakehouse
This cute cafe is a hidden gem in Adelaide, and lucky for you this is within walking distance. Even better, not only delicious but this cafe is cruelty free (vegan),
Casual little Cafe set just back from the gorgeous Port Noarlunga beach, offering great food and beverages ( licenced) for breakfast and lunch.
Free Wifi hotspot as well
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Agatha's Licensed Cafe
1 Gawler StreetCasual little Cafe set just back from the gorgeous Port Noarlunga beach, offering great food and beverages ( licenced) for breakfast and lunch.
Free Wifi hotspot as well
Bracegirdle’s House of Fine Chocolate. Australia's most awarded chocolate, delicious desserts, and exceedingly good coffee.
Perfect stop on the way to or from the McLaren Vale Wineries
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Bracegirdles
190 Main RdBracegirdle’s House of Fine Chocolate. Australia's most awarded chocolate, delicious desserts, and exceedingly good coffee.
Perfect stop on the way to or from the McLaren Vale Wineries
Victory Hotel
Old Sellicks Hill RoadGreat pizza, terrific starters, desserts are AMAZING and the owner and staff are very nice and accommodating. If you're in the area definitely give it a try.
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Russell's Pizza
13 High StGreat pizza, terrific starters, desserts are AMAZING and the owner and staff are very nice and accommodating. If you're in the area definitely give it a try.
Salopian Inn McLaren Vale reopened with an inspired refit of the 1851 homestead.
Contemporary Australian cuisine with regional seasonal menu, home of Heirloom Vineyard wines, exceptional local and international wine cellar with a tantalising list of exotic gin.
Opening hours - Monday to Sunday Lunch and Thursday, Friday and Saturday Dinner.
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The Salopian Inn
Main RoadSalopian Inn McLaren Vale reopened with an inspired refit of the 1851 homestead.
Contemporary Australian cuisine with regional seasonal menu, home of Heirloom Vineyard wines, exceptional local and international wine cellar with a tantalising list of exotic gin.
Opening hours - Monday to Sunday Lunch and Thursday, Friday and Saturday Dinner.
Great spot for lunch!!!
Book if you are going on a weekend - it's a rustic arty place - if it's a nice day get a table on the lawn, otherwise ask for a table on the 'Western end' of the veranda.
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Red Poles
190 McMurtrie RdGreat spot for lunch!!!
Book if you are going on a weekend - it's a rustic arty place - if it's a nice day get a table on the lawn, otherwise ask for a table on the 'Western end' of the veranda.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lazy Ballerina is the work of the Hook family, James Hook, his wife Miriam Bourne and his parents Paul and Patricia Hook. Together they make and sell a shifting kaleidoscope of limited edition wines, and have light food and regional produce from their friends, all the while hosting music and other special events.
If you have never been to visit their cellar door what are you waiting for? The Hook’s live amongst lush gardens opposite the majestic Kuitpo Forest, near the great tourism locations McLaren Vale and Willunga, it makes a great day trip from Adelaide or weekend away. They are open for guests Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
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Lazy Ballerina Winery
1152 Brookman RdLazy Ballerina is the work of the Hook family, James Hook, his wife Miriam Bourne and his parents Paul and Patricia Hook. Together they make and sell a shifting kaleidoscope of limited edition wines, and have light food and regional produce from their friends, all the while hosting music and other special events.
If you have never been to visit their cellar door what are you waiting for? The Hook’s live amongst lush gardens opposite the majestic Kuitpo Forest, near the great tourism locations McLaren Vale and Willunga, it makes a great day trip from Adelaide or weekend away. They are open for guests Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
Coriole great reds & whites - can do a rustic 'platter' for lunch - gorgeous gardens overlooking 33ha of vines.
Open every day, or dine in our restaurant for lunch, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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Coriole Winery
Chaffeys RoadCoriole great reds & whites - can do a rustic 'platter' for lunch - gorgeous gardens overlooking 33ha of vines.
Open every day, or dine in our restaurant for lunch, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Warradale Hotel
234 Diagonal RdTucked in the foot hills of the Onkaparinga Ranges, Woodstock boasts quite a unique setting to many other wineries in the region. 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.
Fresh zesty whites, opulent yet beautifully structured reds and an array of after-dinner wines make up Woodstock’s portfolio of wines. The Woodstock philosophy is to capture the essence of McLaren Vale, focusing on absolute quality every step of the way.
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Woodstock Wine Estate
215 Douglas Gully RdTucked in the foot hills of the Onkaparinga Ranges, Woodstock boasts quite a unique setting to many other wineries in the region. 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.
Fresh zesty whites, opulent yet beautifully structured reds and an array of after-dinner wines make up Woodstock’s portfolio of wines. The Woodstock philosophy is to capture the essence of McLaren Vale, focusing on absolute quality every step of the way.
*** Recommended First stop in McLaren Vale **
D'Arenberg for lots of red or white tastings (try the 'Stickies' aka Dessert Wines). Has the WOW factor for view too.
From entry level to iconic, d’Arenberg wines are hand crafted with all grapes basket pressed and red wines fermented in small batch open fermenters and foot trod. The red striped range is considerable with 37 wines making use of over 25 varieties including white, red, fortified, sparkling red and dessert wines. Over a thousand show medals and praise from wine scribes the world over attest to their merits.
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d'Arenberg
Osborn Road*** Recommended First stop in McLaren Vale **
D'Arenberg for lots of red or white tastings (try the 'Stickies' aka Dessert Wines). Has the WOW factor for view too.
From entry level to iconic, d’Arenberg wines are hand crafted with all grapes basket pressed and red wines fermented in small batch open fermenters and foot trod. The red striped range is considerable with 37 wines making use of over 25 varieties including white, red, fortified, sparkling red and dessert wines. Over a thousand show medals and praise from wine scribes the world over attest to their merits.
Alpha Box & Dice - super cool place to hang out with a 'hipster vibe' - nice 'different' varieties!
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Alpha Box & Dice
8 Olivers RdAlpha Box & Dice - super cool place to hang out with a 'hipster vibe' - nice 'different' varieties!
They have a chocolate and wine pairing event called "Chocovino". It's been voted in the top 10 experiences for chocolate lovers and it showcases some exceptional wines.
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Hahndorf Hill Winery
38 Pain RdThey have a chocolate and wine pairing event called "Chocovino". It's been voted in the top 10 experiences for chocolate lovers and it showcases some exceptional wines.
** Highly reccomend **
Very pretty, slowly to goback down Wickhams Hill to get a great view.
The Tractor Shed tasting is very quaint and in a iconic setting.
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K1 Wines
159 Tynan Rd** Highly reccomend **
Very pretty, slowly to goback down Wickhams Hill to get a great view.
The Tractor Shed tasting is very quaint and in a iconic setting.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous hiking trail, following the Hallett Cove and Marino coastal line.
Highly recommend!
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Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Gorgeous hiking trail, following the Hallett Cove and Marino coastal line.
Highly recommend!
On your way to Agathas's Port Noarlunga for Breakfast or Coffee, stop off at the beautiful Port Noarlunga Beach. Take a walk to the jetty to the end to see the reef.
Esplanade
EsplanadeOn your way to Agathas's Port Noarlunga for Breakfast or Coffee, stop off at the beautiful Port Noarlunga Beach. Take a walk to the jetty to the end to see the reef.
Maslin Beach Car Park
Gulf ParadeClose by to Willunga and McLaren Vale if you're out looking at vineyards it is work a look in to Kuipto Forrest - with various walking trails and beautiful fresh air, it's one of my favourite weekend adventures!
ForestrySA Kuitpo
495 Brookman RdClose by to Willunga and McLaren Vale if you're out looking at vineyards it is work a look in to Kuipto Forrest - with various walking trails and beautiful fresh air, it's one of my favourite weekend adventures!
Cleland is a great place to bring a picnic or have a barbecue and spend the whole day. If you don’t have that much time, we suggest allowing at least two hours to explore the park. This will give you enough time to stop and feed the animals, listen to one of our keeper talks, and stroll at a leisurely pace.
** You can hold a KOALA!! **
Cleland is just 20 minutes from the Adelaide city centre.
The park is open rain or shine (except on Christmas Day or on days with a catastrophic fire danger rating). Don’t forget your sunscreen in summer, and in winter warm up around the open fire in the
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Cleland Wildlife Park
365 Mount Lofty Summit RdCleland is a great place to bring a picnic or have a barbecue and spend the whole day. If you don’t have that much time, we suggest allowing at least two hours to explore the park. This will give you enough time to stop and feed the animals, listen to one of our keeper talks, and stroll at a leisurely pace.
** You can hold a KOALA!! **
Cleland is just 20 minutes from the Adelaide city centre.
The park is open rain or shine (except on Christmas Day or on days with a catastrophic fire danger rating). Don’t forget your sunscreen in summer, and in winter warm up around the open fire in the