Tour Description
Christmas in the Hills
Shop, Dine and be Cherry
Cost: $142
Thursday 18th and Friday 19th December 2025
McLaren Vale pick-up Thursday 18th December only
Celebrate the spirit of the season with a delightful day tour through the scenic Adelaide Hills.
Begin with a visit to the renowned Beerenberg Farm, where you’ll have time to shop for locally made jams, condiments, and gourmet goodies – perfect for stocking the Christmas pantry. Then, enjoy browsing homewares, gifts and festive treasures at Wholers at Mount Barker, before sitting down for a delicious Christmas lunch at the elegant Auchendarroch House, rich with heritage charm. The day ends on a sweet note with a cheerful visit to a local cherry farm, where the fresh seasonal fruit captures the flavour of summer.
This festive outing offers the perfect blend of shopping, fine food and good company – a perfect way to wrap up the year.
Pick-up locations and times for December:
- 8:30am – McLaren Vale Lodge, McLaren Vale (Thursday 18th December only)
- 9:15am – Bus stop 4, Rosetta Village, Maude Street, Encounter Bay
- 9:20am – Bus stop 1, Stuart Street, Victor Harbor
- 9:25am – Bus stop 7, Hayborough
- 9:30am – Elliot Gardens, Montpelier Terrace, Port Elliot
- 9:40am – Bus stop 12, Middleton
- 9:50am – Seachange Village, Gardiner Street, Goolwa
- 9.52am – Goolwa Ampol, Cadell Street, Goolwa
- 9.55am – Goolwa Stratco, Hutchinson Street, Goolwa
- 10.00am – Thornbury Park, Willmett Road, Goolwa Beach
We expect to start set downs in Encounter Bay at approximately 4.30pm, finishing in Goolwa around 5.15pm. McLaren Vale set down will be approximately 3.45pm.
