Make your stay special with an Experience

Indulge your senses and have an adventure!  Check out the  experiences in the McLaren Vale wine region and Fleurieu Peninsula that you may like to book while staying at Mulberry Lodge Luxury Country Retreat. We'll be very happy to help make any arrangements on your behalf so that all you have to do is turn up and everything will be ready for you. Alternatively follow the highlighted links to the websites to make direct bookings. Remember to mention Mulberry Lodge.   

Helicopter Tour of the Fleurieu Peninsula

A unique heli-tourism experience. Regardless of your choice of destination the sheer convenience and luxury of travelling by helicopter adds an unforgettable third dimension to your travel experience.  Helivista Helicopters is based in Willunga and will pick up from Mulberry Lodge. Take your helicopter tour over the McLaren Vale wine region with touch down for wine tasting and lunch at local wineries.  The ideal launching spot to cover the Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, the Coorong, River Murray and the wine regions of McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and  Adelaide Hills. For more information or to make a booking email Helivista at helivistabooking@gmail.com or Tel: +61 427 583 027
Helivista Helicopter flights McLaren Vale
Flying into Fox Creek Wines with Helivista for a wine tasting

Fleurieu Food, Wine & Scenery Tours

Coast & Co or Off Piste 4WD Tours invite guests beyond the cellar door and onto rugged 4WD tracks throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula where guests can truly discover the myriad of attractions that Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale wine  has to offer. Guests will not only be treated to the world-class food and wine that has put this region on the map, but will also discover beautiful beaches, breathtaking coastlines and pristine bushland hidden throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula. Alternatively have a day out with our favourite local character Chook McCoy and Chooks Little Winery Tours. Touring some of the smaller McLaren Vale boutique wineries and meeting other special local characters.  
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Coast & Co captures the best of the Fleurieu coast, nature, food and wine
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A Gourmet Picnic lunch with Off Piste 4WD Tours in the Onkaparinga Gorge
Chooks Little Winery Tours
The colourful Chook McCoy with optional Pink Tour Bus!!

The d'Arenberg Cube

The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chester Osborn in 2003.  Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created the idea of a cube-shaped building. Each of the five levels have been designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine sensory room, a virtual fermenter, a 360degree video room, and many other tactile experiences.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the Alternate Realities Museum, located on the ground floor, and view the many art installations on display.  
Enjoy a 5 hour lunch in the Cube restaurant: Luxury food and wine experiences that challenge convention. - Bookings Essential 

d'Arenberg Blending Bench

The Blending Bench at d'Arenberg  is a hands on, interactive experience where you play winemaker. A palette of wine parcels, each with distinctive flavours and textures, are melded in search of balance, fullness and finesse. They've done the physical work - picking, crushing, fermenting, foot treading, basket pressing and barrel ageing, and you get to create a wine that is truly unique. You then bottle a 750ml sample to take home and show off to your friends.

Gem Tree Wines - Organic and Biodynamic Wine Tours

Immerse your tastebuds in a structured wine flight. relax on the deck with delicious regional foods. Wander the 1km eco-trail in the 10 hectare wetlands . Learn about Gemtrees approach to sustainability in the interactive Biodynamic Hut. A visit to the Gemtree Cellar Door is more than just tasting - it's an experience to remember.
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​Guided experiences available daily at 11am and include a structured wine flight. There are options to add on a light lunch or add a nature walk through the wetland  adjacent to the Cellar Door, followed by a gourmet seasonal gourmet picnic from the Salopian Inn. For the more discerning traveler, take a private vineyard tour and degustation lunch with owners Mike and Melissa Brown, including a visit to the winery's 500 year old gum tree and namesake
Check out the range of tours available here  

Cheese & Wine Trails

The McLaren Vale Cheese and Wine Trail starts at Blessed Cheese in McLaren Vale. South Australia's finest artisan cheeses are matched with wines from the regions best wineries. Each Hamper is for two people and is a Four Course Progressive Picnic Lunch. Each course includes a delicious locally made artisan cheese which is paired beautifully with a locally produced, world renowned wine at each of the  partnered wineries.

Enjoy an elegant High Tea at Tealicious in Willunga 

​Natasha's gorgeous tea shop "Tealiscious" in Willunga specialises in cakes for all occasions, elegant high teas, boutique cupcakes, as well as tea & coffee and light lunches. Treat someone special to a gorgeous cake or cupcakes delivered to Mulberry lodge for your special occasion or indulge in a elegant high tea in this gorgeous local  cake shop.  

Cycle or Walk the Shiraz Trail 

Take out the Mulberry Lodge bikes, and cycle the Shiraz Trail. The Trail runs from the quaint village of Willunga, Join the Trail from the Mulberry Lodge paddock and  cycle or walk along the trail through the vineyards of Mclaren Vale.  There are a number of Cellar Doors easily accessible from the Trail along with some great lunch options. For those that wish to enjoy more of the Trail it extends further north to the Onkaparinga river, to Hackham, Old Reynella and Hallett Cove before finally finishing at Marino Rocks. The flat, straight bitumen path is suitable for families, cyclists and walkers and is part of the larger 37km 'coast to vines' rail trail.  

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MollyDooker Winery Tour & Lunch


​Join your MollyDooker host for a tour and tasting. First stop is the vineyards where we’ll explain the unique way we grow our vines, then we’ll go into the winery and follow the grapes from crushing to barrel, sampling some of the current vintage as we go. At the end of the tour, it's off to the Cellar Door for more wine and a chat with your host.   Make it a special occasion! After your tour of the winery, you can have a hosted light lunch of home grown seasonal veggies and local speciality foods waiting for you to enjoy with a tasting of our wines. Bookings essential. Tours run Mondays and Fridays

A Golfers Paradise

Easy access to a number of golf courses around the Fleurieu including our local course; Willunga Public Golf Course. It has 18 challenging holes with lush tree lined fairways, expansive grass greens among historic gum trees and a meandering creek with superb views of the vines and hills. Other courses within an hours drive of Willunga include: Fleurieu Golf Club at Mount Compass (10mins), McCracken Golf Club at Victor Harbour (30mins), ​​Links Lady Bay at Normanville (40mins) and Wirrina Cove (50mins).
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Stunning Gum Trees provide a spectacular backdrop at Willunga golf course

Beach Horse Riding 

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Enjoy a sunset horse ride along stunning Port Willunga Beach
What better way to start your day than a scenic horse ride along the Port Willunga Beach with Port Willunga Beach Rides just - 8 mins from Mulberry Lodge. Port Willunga Beach Rides have horses to suit all ages and ability including beginners. Experience the pure indulgence of riding along the pristine Port Willunga Beach. Enjoy the many colours of the cliff faces, the sparkling sand and the turquoise ocean paired with world famous views of our beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. 

Sunset Picnic on Port Willunga Beach

What could be more perfect and romantic than a sunset picnic on Port Willunga beach. Let us provide you with a gourmet picnic and a bottle of bubbles together with rugs and cushions or table and beach chairs to enjoy our beautiful sunsets at Port Willunga Beach. Alternatively fish and chips with your bubbles is an equally good experience! 
Port Willunga Beach
The pillars of the old jetty on Port Willunga Beach at Sunset
Port Willunga Beach
Sunset Picnic on Port Willunga Beach

A Romantic flight on a Biplane over the Fleurieu Peninsula

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The Waco Bi- Plane with the Willunga Hills in the background. Click on the picture for a video link
Imagine the sheer romance of gently cruising along the coast at 1000 feet and with a most stunning sunset as your personal backdrop. There are any number of very special reasons why people book a flight in an exciting, powerful and timelessly sensual WACO biplane. For some, it is indeed about sharing a highly romantic and truly unique experience with a very special person. For others, it's about giving an ultimate gift that is certainly different,
is high on the "wow" factor and which delivers unadulterated 24 carat indulgence. Click here for more information about Adelaide Biplanes. The Aerodrome is an 8 minute drive from Mulberry Lodge.   Adelaide Bi-Planes Video

Skydive the Southern Vines

Experience the rush of a tandem skydive with Skydive the Southern Vines over the stunning McLaren Vale wine region. With views out to the coast. Leconfield winery is Australia's only winery landing site. 

Explore the Onkapringa River by Kayak

Spend a whole day exploring the beautiful Onkaparinga River by kayak with a self-guided kayak tour from Easy Kayaks You can hire either single, double or fishing kayaks with all safety equipment plus luxury back rests for extra comfort. Admire the spectacular gorge and possibly spot wildlife while meandering past tranquil rock pools and ponds. Ditch the boots for a paddle and enjoy an adventure.
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Kayaks ready for action on the Onkaparinga River

Bushwalking in the Onkaparinga Gorge

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Onkaparinga Gorge- Image courtesy of Ian Rolf Photography http://ianrolfephotography.net
Experience the Onkaparinga Gorge's spectacular rugged scenery and the contrasting wetlands which provide ideal breeding habitats for numerous fish and bird species along an array of walking trails - ranging from easy walks to challenging hikes. Along the Echidna Trail you can even discover heritage-listed huts and ruins of houses that were built in the 1880s.

A bird's eye view of the park can be seen by scaling solid cliff rock faces in designated rock climbing areas - experienced rock climbers only. Take the ​virtual tour of Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation Park, courtesy of Georama

Discover the Artist Within

Red Poles Artist Workshops
Painting in the garden at Red Poles
​Red Poles hosts a range of artist's workshops utilising  the unique work area and equipment of the gallery. Special  workshops for small or large groups or individuals can be arranged on request. Start your work in the morning, refine and enhance your work in the afternoon to show it to best effect. Stand back and admire your talent and then finish the day with drinks around your new masterpiece.

Day Spa in McLaren Vale

When you need special nurturing to soothe your soul and reinvigorate your spirit, or need that special indulgence you deserve, then visit Eleaner Native Day Spa in McLaren Vale Offering  divine face and body treatments and Botanical Day Spa Packages.  Special Couples package available or indulge with your girlfriends. Partnering with Mulberry Lodge to create your perfect Pamper Weekend.    

Deep Creek Conservation Park

Deep Creek Conservation Park
Stunning scenery hiking the Heysen Trail through Deep Creek Conservation Park
Explore the beautiful Deep Creek Conservation Park (30min drive south of Mulberry Lodge) Hike one of numerous trails that take in stunning coastal views of Kangaroo Island. Steep cliffs, secluded beaches, dense heaths and forests and one of the largest remaining areas of remnant vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula make Deep Creek Conservation Park a nature-lovers' paradise
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View looking down to Blow Hole Beach

Canoe the Coorong

Canoe the Coorong showcases one of South Australia's best kept secrets. Located Just 85 km south of Adelaide is the internationally recognised Coorong Wetlands. Stretching more than 130 kilometres, the Coorong National Park protects a string of spectacular saltwater lagoons which are sheltered from the Southern Ocean by the sweeping, rolling sand dunes of the Young husband Peninsula. The best way to explore the waterways is by kayak. Kayaking is the most enjoyable and sustainable way to see the Coorong, allowing an intimate experience with the wildlife of the Coorong without impacting the natural ecology.

Spirit of the Coorong - Eco Cruising in the National Park

Spirit of the Coorong Discovery Cruise departs from the main wharf in the old river port town of Goolwa, cruising to the Goolwa Barrage, through the lock and into the Coorong National Park to view the mouth of the River Murray. From the mouth the cruise heads into the pristine waters of the Coorong, past the spectacular white sand dunes and birdlife. Your captain provides an informative and entertaining commentary on the passing scenes.

A delicious lunch of cold meats and salads is served with tea or coffee as you cruise past wetland birdlife and sand dunes.  Disembark for a guided walks through the sand dunes of the Young husband Peninsula to the undisturbed white sandy beaches of the Great Southern Ocean.  Goolwa is a half hour drive south from Mulberry Lodge. 

Waitpinga Farm Quad Bike Adventures

Enjoy the stuninhg views of the Southern Ocean and Waitpinga Beach from the paddocks of Waitpinga Farm while riding your quad bike through natural farmland, spotting local farm and native animals. Experience everything Waitpinga Farm has to offer from grassy plains  and hills to creek crossings and sandy trails. Perfect for families, couples and  groups of friends. Waitpinga Farm is a 25 minute drive south from Mulberry Lodge.  

Scenic Flight to Kangaroo Island for Wine Tasting and Lunch 

Take a romantic scenic flight to Kangaroo Island for wine tasting and lunch. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. Your Ciruss 22 flight from Aldinga Aerodrome (8 mins from Mulberry Lodge) will land at Chapman River Wines where you can enjoy wine tasting and a platter lunch followed by a walk along the beach at antechamber bay.

McLaren Vale Wine Region & Kangaroo Island  - 2 Centre Holiday

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The stunning Southern Ocean Lodge at Hanson Bay
A perfect 2 centre holiday - Enjoy the fabulous wine, food and activities of the McLaren Vale Wine Region and then head over to Kangaroo Island South Australia's premier nature-based destination. Experience Seal Bay, getting you closer to nature as the wild Australian Sea-lions frolic and laze about on the beach. Visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and see Admirals Arch & Remarkable Rocks in the Flinders Chase National Park. Travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island from Cape Jervis - 30 minutes from Mulberry Lodge - or take your own personal flight from our local Aerodrome - 8 minutes from Mulberry Lodge. 

Fishing Charter

If you have ever wanted to go deep sea fishing in the Backstairs  Passage and waters around Cape Jervis and  Kangaroo Island for Snapper, Whiting, Salmon, Yellowtail  kingfish, Sharks, Trevally, Squid, Snook and more? Fleurieu Charters can cater for all your requirements.