Dotted throughout the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast are gorgeous villages filled with charm, hospitality and local characters waiting to meet you.
Whether you drive the spectacular coastline, leisurely take in the hills through the meandering roads or savour the valley vineyard vistas, our villages are waiting to be discovered as you move across the region.
Experience it all! Here’s your quick guide:
- Aldinga – a quaint mix of coastal beauty, historic charm and one of the region’s most vibrant places to visit.
- Clarendon – this picture-postcard township is a village frozen in time with its beautifully kept 1800s stone architecture.
- Christies Beach – a coastal gem with its quirky collection of funky cafés, unusual shops and, of course, the family-friendly beach at the end of Beach Road.
- McLaren Vale – this picturesque township is the gateway to one of Australia’s best and most acclaimed wine regions.
- Old Noarlunga – the peaceful little village of Old Noarlunga draws visitors to its history, serenity, and proximity to the Onkaparinga River National Park.
- Port Noarlunga – perfectly placed for swimming, reef diving, eat, play and everything else you love about a quintessentially Australian seaside village.
- Old Reynella – a busy urban village celebrating its pioneering and winemaking heritage, and pays homage to an iconic South Australian family.
- Willunga – a beautiful village steeped in history that comes alive every Saturday with the original and best farmers’ market in South Australia.