Wine, wildlife & water on Adelaide's doorstep

Located just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula, which forms part of the Melbourne to Adelaide Touring Route, offers fine wining and dining and a range of activities.

For visitors with a penchant for good food and wine, the region, which incorporates the McLaren Vale, also boasts a plethora of award-wining restaurants and bars and over 60 cellar doors providing ample opportunity to enjoy a relaxing culinary experience and to sample some of Australia’s best wines en route.

The Fleurieu Peninsula features central highlands dominated by the Mount Lofty Ranges, dramatic gorges that split the landscape and sheer cliffs that drop sharply into the Southern Ocean. To the south-east the Coorong National Park, situated between Encounter Bay and Lake Alexandrina, is at the mouth of the Murray, Australia’s largest river.

To the south west, hills sweep down to uncrowded beaches that stretch to Cape Jervis, gateway to Kangaroo Island. This diverse landscape, which includes 22 national parks, provides the ideal backdrop in which to indulge in various activities including cycling, walking and wildlife watching. There are also plenty of aquatic activities on offer too.

DID YOU KNOW?

1. The Murray River completes its 2,500 km journey at Goolwa where the river enters the Great Southern Ocean at the Murray Mouth.
2. As much water flows from the Amazon River in half a day as to the mouth of the Murray in a whole year.
3. Lake Alexandrina is the largest fresh water lake in Australia.
4. Strathalbyn Target Archers boast a gold medal archer at the 2000 Olympics.

Situated less than 40 minutes from the State capital, on the coastal journey between Melbourne and Adelaide, with its temperate climate, wildlife, nature parks, and water-based attractions, together with numerous wineries, excellent restaurants and plentiful sightseeing opportunities, the Fleurieu Peninsula is able to offer something of interest to visitors of all ages and interests.

Visit Southaustralia.com or Fleurieupeninsula.com.au for more information.