Karawatha Cottages 

The obvious reason for most visitors to the McLaren Vale wine region is the amazing food and wine we have to offer. Absolutely justifies a trip at any time – but there is more to the region that most visitors are oblivious to and that would easily justify a longer stay.

​

Whether it is our historic townships like Willunga, Clarendon and Port Noarlunga with its many historic trust buildings, cafés and restaurants, or the Onkaparinga River National Park that is offering activities for all levels of fitness. And then there is the more than 30 kilometres of spectacular coastline, with its magnificent cliffs, long unspoiled beaches, reefs for diving/snorkelling and all sorts of other water sport activities. Check out our Beaches page for a bit of inspiration.

​

McLaren Vale is also the gateway to the Fleurieu Peninsula and your stay at Karawatha Cottages could be your perfect base to explore the Peninsula.

​

Whatever you are up to, we have listed here a few options for you to plan your stay and have more info in your cottage – but please do check-in with us; we are more than happy to talk you through all options in more detail, considering current festivals and other events.

​

In the meantime, let's start with the obvious ... the wineries of McLaren Vale:  with more than 80 cellar doors in McLaren Vale, making a selection which one to visit my seem overwhelming - or it is easy to go back to the well-known names.

And there is nothing wrong with that, but we always recommend to throw in a few wildcards and try something new. How about alternative varietals such as Langrein, Trempranillo or Sangiovese instead of Shiraz and Grenache? And who says that McLaren Vale can't do "Whites"? You should give some the McLaren Vale Fiano's, Verminoto's or Greco's a try. Read more in our selection of Wine Trails

 

Or check-out our bespoke Experiences - here you will find options to have 'our' Food & Wine Walk' arranged in advance (or even replace the walking part with a helicopter flight) as well as some truly unique and hard to find tasting experiences at select wineries (think a personal wine tasting guided by the wine maker in their vineyard). 

 

If you want to explore the region on foot or on a bike - and we believe there is no better way to immerse yourself into the wine country - then check-out the range of different Walking and Cycle Trails that we have put together for you. 

​

And last but not least, for our dining out recommendations, please see our Restaurant section.

​