Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour
Overview
Winner of 2020 Best Tourism Experience, 2021 Best Tourism Operator & Attraction and 2022 Best Customer Service*.
This tour is about showing you my backyard and introducing you to my friends. I have lived on the wine coast since 1976 and count the best wine makers in the Vale as my mates; I want you to meet them so they can share their passion with you.
This is far from just another wine tour. If you love it half as much as I do, you're going to have an awesome day.
*Onkaparinga Business Awards
What's Included
- I will guide you the whole day. I will take photos and share them with you at the end of the day.
- Lunch Lunch is part of the tour but not included in the price. When I contact you, I will provide you with options. You may just wish to bring lunch, or you may want to go somewhere quite fancy; I'm easy.
- Wine tastings fees (usually $15 but free if you buy a bottle).
Meeting and Pickup
I can pick up and drop off large single groups from a designated location anywhere within an hours drive of McLaren Vale, or groups can make their own way to my house at 41a Third Ave Moana.
What To Expect
This tour is about me guiding you to the best wineries, distilleries, breweries and eateries in the Vale. Being a local, my hope is for you to feel like you are my guest and I am showing you my home. I love it here and want to share my passion of the Vale with you.
• 9:30 am: I will pick you up at a central location within 1 hour of Moana.
• 11 am: You will be guided to 1-2 wineries/breweries in McLaren Vale. I'd love to choose them for you but I am just as happy for you to choose.
• 12:30pm: Lunch at place of your choice (or mine...). We will organise in-advance according to group's request.
• 1:45pm: Let's do another winery or two.
• 4:30 pm: Tour ends. I will drive you back to central location.
If you're a large single group, let's chat in-advance so I can plan a day that best suits YOU. I have some awesome places that I'd love to suggest, but am just as happy to follow your itinerary (or maybe a combo of the 2).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- I will guide you the whole day. I will take photos and share them with you at the end of the day.
- Lunch. Lunch is part of the tour but not included in the price. When I contact you, I will provide you with options. You may just wish to bring lunch, or you may want to go somewhere quite fancy; I'm easy.
- Wine tastings fees (usually $15 but free if you buy a bottle).
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Luke’s McLaren Vale Wine Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- I will guide you the whole day. I will take photos and share them with you at the end of the day.
- LunchLunch is part of the tour but not included in the price. When I contact you, I will provide you with options. You may just wish to bring lunch, or you may want to go somewhere quite fancy; I'm easy.
- Wine tastings fees (usually $15 but free if you buy a bottle).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
