Adelaide, South Australia, is known as one of the most liveable cities in the world. It boasts miles of beautiful beaches, family-friendly attractions, and great weather throughout the year. There are also sprawling vineyards and dozens of world-class wineries.
Book a Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour in Adelaide to discover the beautiful wine regions of South Australia. These tours are a convenient and affordable way to see the area without having to use public transportation or rent a vehicle.
This family-owned company offers you the chance to explore Adelaide’s wine region in a comfortable, safe, and convenient manner. The iconic white and navy blue tour buses can be easily recognized and provide a safe and comfortable journey from Adelaide’s CBD (Central Business District) to the nearby Wine Regions.
Route
TrailHopper provides four routes to choose from: McLaren Vale North and McLaren Vale South. Barossa valley, Hahndorf, and Adelaide Hills. These routes all depart from Adelaide CBD and include over a dozen stopovers.
McLaren Vale North
The McLaren Vale North Route includes stops at Angove Winery.
McLaren Vale South
The McLaren Vale South Route includes the Shingleback Winery as well as Chalk Hill Wines. Never Never Distilling. Oxenberry Farm Wines. Serafino Wines. Hastwell & Lightfoot. Haselgrove Wines. McCarthy Orchad. The Wine Shed. Bec Hardy. Shirvington Wines.
Barossa Valley
Trailhopper’s Barossa Valley itinerary includes destinations such as Grant Burge Wines and St. Hallett Wines. It also includes Bethany Wines Lambert Estate Wines Yalumba Winery Angaston, Saltram Wines Red Heads Provenance Barossa First Drop Wines Penfold’s Barossa Cellar Door Ember Pizza, among others.
Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills
You’ll see the likes of Hahndorf Hill and Shaw & Smith Winery. Also, Murdoch Hill Winery, Lot 100 Winery. Artwine Gallery. Bird in Hand. Petaluma Winery. Barristers Block Wine. Sidewood Estate.
Timetable
TrailHopper buses leave from Stamford Plaza Hotel in Adelaide’s CBD between 9:30 and 10:10 am, depending on the route you choose. You can also be picked up near your path.
The McLaren Vale North or McLaren Vale South routes leave the City every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 10 am. The McLaren Vale North Visitor Information Center and the Mclaren Vale South Visitor Center are both open at 11 am.
The bus will leave the wine region at 4 p.m. for the McLaren Vale North Route and at 4:10 p.m. for the Mclaren Vale South Route to bring participants back to the City.
The Barossa Valley route is available on Wednesdays. Thursdays. Fridays. Saturdays. Sundays. The bus departs the city center at 9:30 am and the Barossa Visitors Information Center at 10:50 am. The bus will take you back to the city center at 4:15 pm.
Hahndorf and Adelaide Hills is a route that runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The City leaves at 10 am, and the Hahndorf Visitor Information Center departs at 10:55 a.m. The bus departs the region at 4:20 p.m. to bring participants back to the City.
Tickets
Tickets for the TrailHopper hop-on hop-off bus cost about AUD80 ($58) per person when tours depart from the city center. You can expect to pay approximately AUD90 (US$52) per person if you decide to be picked up at one of the visitor centers in the wine regions of your choice.
Package tickets are also available for the Mclaren Valley North and Barossa Valley Routes. They cost AUD170 ($110) per person. These packages include lunch and four wineries.
What is included in the hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Adelaide? What’s included
The TrailHopper hop-on, hop-off bus tour allows you to explore local vineyards and wineries in comfort and convenience. You’ll have to choose a day when booking online and one of four routes.
You will need to arrive at the designated pick-up point 5-10 minutes prior to departure. The tour will be conducted in a comfortable bus, and you can get off at any point along the route.
The cost of your ticket does not include food or wine. You will need to bring extra money with you if you want to eat out, participate in a Wine Tasting, or enjoy the scenery. If you’re not a wine lover, you can still enjoy the region by going shopping, enjoying cheese and chocolate, or simply taking a walk in nature.
You’ll get back on the bus at the end of your day and head into the City or to the visitor center if that was where you started. The hop-on, hop-off Adelaide bus eliminates the need to navigate public transport or hire a vehicle for your day trip.
Travel tips
To ensure your place on the tour of your choice, book your Hop-On Hop-Off tickets in advance.
Spend the extra money on food, beverages, and souvenirs.
You can plan your trip by researching the various stops along the way.