Fleurieu Peninsula Overview

The Fleurieu (FLOOR-ee-oh) Peninsula stretches southeast from Adelaide, encompassing the luscious vineyards of McLaren Vale, kilometers of coastline along Gulf St. Vincent and Encounter Bay, and dozens of charming seaside towns. The region’s proximity to Adelaide has made it South Australia’s most popular holiday destination for over a century, and affordable accommodations are harder to come by than in other parts of the state. Fleurieu’s popularity, however, rarely translates into unwelcome crowding. Beautiful country roads weave past quiet pastures and jaw-dropping views. There are myriad water-based activities offered on the Fleurieu, including snorkeling, jet-skiing, and surfing. All tourist offices have a copy of the free and invaluable

Surfing Secrets on the Fleurieu Peninsula, which provides a map of all the surf spots and detailed information including break descriptions and wind directions.

Tourieu. Camel Winery Tours, based between Kangarilla and McLaren Flat, offers a one-day winery safari on camelback with winery visits, a bottle of wine, and lunch. (☎04 0739 9808 or 04 0883 6246. $90.)

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