©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Hand-Feeding Wallabies and Kangaroos
Here’s my list of Top 10 Things To Do with Kids in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Plus I’ve added a few extra Time-Outs for the adults too!
(These are not in any particular order).
Many of these activities are also FREE!
Number 10 – Ten
Woodstock Winery – Feed Australian Wildlife By Hand
And It’s FREE
(including Soy milk bottles and Weetabix)
Supervised feeding time is 11.30am daily for the Grey Kangaroos and some Wallabies.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Bottle feeding a rescued wallaby
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – up close with Aussie marsupials
Number 9 – Nine
Almond Train and Lolly Shop
With FREE Almond Tasting
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Almond Train
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Almond Train – Kids, bring the adults
Number 8 – Eight
Be Amazed at Maxwell Winery Maze
FREE Fun
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Maxwell Winery Maze entrance
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Kids love to get lost
Time Out for Adults
Sunflowers, Autumn Leaves, And Lavender
FREE fragrances, and happiness – stop by the side of the road, and enjoy the colors of nature.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – stopping to enjoy the sunflowers at Lacey Vineyards
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Autumn / Fall leaves at Maxwell Winery
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Lavender at the McLaren Vale Information Centre Gardens
Number 7 – Seven
Cactus Creations
Visit this amazing Cactus Garden and Make Your Own Potted Cactus (on an arrangement with management)
FREE Entry
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Cactus Creations is full of creative pots
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – LOVE these AMARILLO Planters – I HAD to have one!
Time Out For Adults
Sunsets Over The Vines
FREE Views
Book yourself a rear King Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment at McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments.
Pour yourself a glass of wine, and sit and watch as the sun sets over the vineyards.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – relax and enjoy a sunset
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – the view from our apartment over the vines
Number 6 – Six
Rent a Bike from Oxygen Cycles
Helmets Included in the price of hire.
Tandem Bikes available.
Not suitable for small children or those who are not experienced riders, due to road traffic in the area.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Hire a bike from Oxygen Cycles
Number 5 – Five
Go On A Treasure Hunt At Fox Creek Winery
And It’s FREE
Suitable for small to pre-teen children in a safe garden environment.
Time Out For Adults
A Little Wine or Cordial Tasting
And It’s FREE
With so many wineries in the area, pick up a map and some information as soon as you drive into the McLaren Vale region. A very helpful Information Centre with a great souvenir shop. Then pop on into a few of the cellar doors in the wineries of McLaren Vale.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Wine Tasting
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Alpha Box and Dice Cellar Door
Number 4 – Four
Gemtree Wetlands Eco-trail
And It’s FREE
Take a walk in the wetlands. We saw so many colorful beautiful Australian birds.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Gemtree Wetlands Eco Trail
Number 3 – Three
Penny’s Winery – Play Lawn Games
And It’s FREE
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – Penny’s Winery – Lawn Games
Number 2 – Two
Visit the Menz FruChocs Store And Have Them ‘Chocolate Coat’ Your Treats
(FREE bag of FruChocs -Voucher in the McLaren Vale Visitor Guide)
Number 1 – ONE
Stay Where The Kids Have Fun – at McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments
Enjoy al the first class family facilities including the Heated Pool, BBQ, Lush Palm Garden, courtyard Fountain, and much more.
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments – Heated Pool
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments – BBQ guest area
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments – Fountain Garden Courtyard
©Exploramum and Explorason – McLaren Vale, South Australia – McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments – Palm Gardens
For extra Kids and Adults Fun – make sure you book a room with a Spa Jacuzzi Bath – complete with color changing mood lighting.
