Where the Vines
Meet the Tide.
An editorial guide to South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula - where world-class estates overlook the untamed Southern Ocean.
Your complete guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula
An hour south of Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula folds world-class wineries and cellar doors into rugged coastline, surf beaches, the Heysen Trail and seasonal whale watching. From McLaren Vale to Cape Jervis and the Coorong, here is everything worth your time - things to do, where to eat, and where to stay.
On the Fleurieu today
Tuesday, 29 September · live from Fleurieu Peninsula
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The Peninsula's Pillars
From world-class wine to marine encounters - several distinctive worlds collide on one coastline.
McLaren Vale
South Australia's flagship premium wine region, a patchwork of over 80 cellar doors set between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent coastline.
Aldinga & Port Willunga
Golden limestone cliffs, the haunting remains of the Star of Greece jetty, and long drivable beaches where the McLaren Vale vines meet the sea.
Victor Harbor
The maritime heart of the south coast - home to southern right whales, Granite Island, the iconic horse-drawn tram and the Encounter Coast.
Itineraries & Guides
Two horsepower: the tram to Granite Island
The Victor Harbor horse tram is the only one of its kind still operating in Australia - but it died in the 1950s, spent three decades replaced by a tractor in disguise, and came back in 1986. The full story of an improbable survivor.
June 2026 · 7 min read
The Fleurieu in October
October on the Fleurieu is the overlap month - the final southern right whales of the season, wildflowers at full tilt, waterfalls still running, and beaches warming up before the crowds arrive. Here is how to use it.
June 2026 · 8 min read
The milk that saved Myponga
In the early 2000s Myponga's dairy farms were disappearing - the district had gone from around forty farms to ten. Three families decided to stop selling milk for someone else's label. This is the story of the Fleurieu Milk Company, and of the valley it kept in business.
June 2026 · 7 min read
Top 10 lists
Our editorial shortlists - the best beaches, walks, wildlife moments and free things to do across the Peninsula.
The best things to do on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Whales, wine, beaches, heritage trains and national parks - 15 ideas for your next trip
Where to eat on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Vineyard fine dining, cliff-top seafood, woodfired pizza and bakeries - 15 standout places to eat
Where to stay on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Vineyard villas, eco retreats, beachfront parks and farm stays - 15 places to bed down
Top 10 Fleurieu beaches
From the long sweep of Sellicks to the hidden cove of Blowhole
The Whole Peninsula
Every place we've curated, plotted on the map. Click a marker to explore.
Recently added
Frog Swamp Gallery
View →Surrounded by rolling landscapes, Frog Swamp Gallery is a vibrant and creative space where nature, imagination, and art converge. The gallery features diverse collections that reflect the beauty of our natural world, breathing new life into our rich and vast history, leaving all who visit truly insp
Fleurieu Food and Wine Cooking School
View →We are the Gold Winner for Food Tourism in South Australia and bring a lot of guest to the Fleurieu Peninsula at our partner venues.
Kleinigs Hill Lookout
View →A clifftop lookout above Victor Harbor offering one of the best elevated views over Encounter Bay, Granite Island and the western coastline.
Mount Breckan
View →A heritage 1881 stone mansion above Victor Harbor designed by William McMinn, set on landscaped gardens with elevated views across Encounter Bay.
