Getting Around

Fleurieu Peninsula | August 1 - 31 2026

Driving from

Adelaide

The Fleurieu Peninsula is located approximately 45–75 minutes south of Adelaide, depending on your destination.

Driving is the most flexible way to explore the region, particularly if attending multiple events.

McLaren Vale Area

McLaren Vale • Willunga • Aldinga • McLaren Flat

Approx. 45 minutes from Adelaide

Victor Harbor Area

Victor Harbor • Port Elliot • Middleton • Encounter Bay

Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes from Adelaide

Alexandrina Area

Goolwa • Strathalbyn • Langhorne Creek • Milang

Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes from Adelaide

Yankalilla Area

Yankalilla • Normanville • Carrickalinga • Second Valley

Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes from Adelaide

Tour &

Transport

Options

For visitors without a car, or those wanting a more relaxed experience, there are a range of bookable transport and tour-style services that operate across the Fleurieu Peninsula.

These are ideal for moving between cellar doors, dining experiences and festival events.

Tip: If you’re planning to attend multiple festival events across different regions, the easiest option is to base yourself in one area per day or consider private transport for flexibility.

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Mclaren Vale 
MCLAREN VALE

This is the only Fleurieu region with true
“hop-on hop-off” style transport, making it the easiest to explore without driving.

TrailHopper Tours

  • Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off wine tour service

  • Departs from Adelaide CBD (Stamford Plaza Hotel) or within McLaren Vale

  • Stops at 15+ wineries and venues across McLaren Vale

  • Operates on a loop system — stay as long as you like, then catch the next bus

  • Best for moving between multiple venues in one day

  • Flexible festival planning without driving

  • Full-day coach tours from Adelaide to Victor Harbor

  • Includes transport between key coastal stops and attractions

  • Best for day trips without planning logistics and for visitors wanting a guided experience

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See Adelaide & Beyond

  • Small group tours combining city, hills, and McLaren Vale

  • Some itineraries extend into coastal regions

  • These are fixed itineraries, not flexible transport between festival venues.

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Adelaide Party Bus

  • Group wine tours including transport, tastings and lunch options

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JC Mini Buses

  • Private bus hire for winery hopping and event transfers

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Victor Harbor 
VICTOR HARBOR

There is no hop-on hop-off system here, but there are structured transport options.

Adelaide Sightseeing

Alexandrina 
ALEXANDRINA

Transport here is more experience-based than point-to-point, but still useful.

Spirit of the Coorong

  • Boat-based tours departing from Goolwa

  • Travel through the Coorong and Murray Mouth region

  • Best for experiencing the region between events

  • Not designed for venue-to-venue transport

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  • No hop-on transport

  • Best explored via:

    • Car

    • Private driver

    • Pre-booked transfers

yankalilla 
YANKALILLA

This region is the least serviced for transport, but offers unique experiences.

Untamed Escapes

  • Small group tours focused on nature, wildlife and coastal experiences

  • Includes areas like Normanville, Rapid Bay and Deep Creek

  • Nature-based experiences

  • Not suitable for multi-stop event transport

Important note for exploring Alexandrina & Kankalilla areas:

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Public Transport

Public transport is available, but can be limited depending on your destination.

  • Regional bus services operate between Adelaide and Fleurieu towns via operators such as LinkSA

  • Services connect Adelaide with areas including Victor Harbor, Goolwa and surrounding towns

Important to know:

  • Services are less frequent than metropolitan routes

  • Limited late-night return options

  • Not all event locations are easily accessible by bus

Tip:

Public transport can work for travelling to a single destination, but is less practical for visiting multiple events in one day.

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Rideshare

& Taxis

Tip:
If relying on taxis or rideshare, plan return transport in advance, particularly for evening events.

Rideshare (Uber, etc.)

  • Available in parts of the Fleurieu, particularly:

    • McLaren Vale

    • Victor Harbor

  • Availability becomes limited in smaller towns and late evenings

Taxis

Local taxi services operate across the region, including:

  • Victor Harbor Taxis

  • South Coast Taxis

Important to know:

  • Pre-booking is strongly recommended

  • Wait times can vary, particularly during peak periods or events

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