Image credit: The Currant Shed by Hey Gents (SATC)
“I suppose I ought to eat or drink something or other, but the great question is, what?"
– Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
The Fleurieu Peninsula is a region of South Australia blessed with delicious seasonal produce + award winning wine.
A stay at MESA del mar calls for a visit to McLaren Vale. Only a 15 minute drive away, you’ll find yourself surrounded by internationally acclaimed cellar doors and award-winning restaurants. The only struggle, creating a shortlist of which to visit.
Book a tour with one of the friendly local operators so nobody in your group needs to be the designated driver.
Explore the gorgeous regional town of Willunga, voted #1 Food + Wine Town in Australia by Australian Traveller (2026).
With over 70 cellar doors, a handful of craft breweries and distilleries, and at least 6 winners of Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards – you are spoilt for choice.
If you’re new to the area, let’s chat so we can help you plan a bespoke escape.
Just a few of the local restaurants we love in Port Willunga, McLaren Vale + Aldinga Beach.
Image credits: Star of Greece - Zak Kazmasek. Others - South Australian Tourism Commission.
Star of Greece (30min walk or 2min drive)
Pearl Restaurant (5min walk)
The Currant Shed (15min drive)
Never Never Distilling Co. (15min drive)
The Little Rickshaw (7min drive)
Mitolo Wines (15min drive)