Kangarilla

Kangarilla sits on the northern edge of the Fleurieu Peninsula, where the vineyards of McLaren Vale meet the Adelaide Hills. Just 33 kilometres from Adelaide, this small rural township makes an easy escape for wine, countryside and a slower pace.

The surrounding vineyards are home to reputable wineries and cellar doors, including Yangarra Estate Vineyard, where you can settle in with a picnic and take in the vineyard views. Small farms and open countryside give Kangarilla a distinctly rural character, while the historic township is home to buildings of state and local historical significance.

Stay a little longer at one of the boutique accommodation options nearby, with quiet settings among the gum trees and an easy base for exploring the wider McLaren Vale and northern Fleurieu region.

With wine country on one side and the Adelaide Hills close by, Kangarilla works well as a day trip from Adelaide or as a quieter stop on a broader Fleurieu itinerary. It is a place to swap city streets for vineyard rows, country roads and a picnic that can happily stretch into the afternoon