Famed for being one of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide in South Australia boasts kilometers of pristine beaches, a variety of family-friendly attractions, fantastic weather all year round, sprawling vineyards and dozens of world-class wineries.

Discover the stunning wine regions of South Australia when you book a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Adelaide. These tours provide an affordable and convenient way to explore the region without having to navigate public transport or rent a car.

What are the best hop-on hop-off Adelaide bus tours? What are their prices?

TrailHopper

Founded in 2016, TrailHopper provides the only hop-on hop-off bus service in Adelaide and is a trusted name in South Australia. TrailHopper’s focus areas include McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills.

This family-owned tour company provides you with the opportunity to discover Adelaide’s wine regions in a safe, comfortable and convenient way. Their iconic white and blue tour buses are easily recognizable and offer a safe journey from Adelaide’s CBD (central business district) to the nearby wine regions.

Route

TrailHopper offers four different routes for you to choose from, including McLaren Vale North, McLaren Vale South, Barossa Valley and Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills. Each of these routes depart from Adelaide’s CBD and includes over a dozen stops.

McLaren Vale North

Stops on the McLaren Vale North route include the Angove Winery, Alpha Box & Dice Winery, Maxwell Wines, Pannell Enoteca, d’Arenberg Winery, Zerella Wines, Swell Brewing Co, Oliver’s Taranga Winery, Beach Road, Mollydooker Wines, Coriole Vineyards, Chapel Hill Winery and more.

McLaren Vale South

The destinations on the McLaren Vale South route include the Shingleback Winery, Chalk Hill Wines, Never Never Distilling, Oxenberry Farm Wines, Serafino Wines, Hastwell & Lightfoot, Haselgrove Wines, McCarthy Orchad, The Wine Shed, Bec Hardy, Shirvington Wines and others.

Barossa Valley

Trailhopper’s Barossa Valley route is inclusive of destinations like Grant Burge Wines, St Hallett Wines, Rusden Wines, Bethany Wines, Lambert Estate Wines, Yalumba Winery, Angaston Township, Saltram Wines, Red Heads, Provenance Barossa, First Drop Wines, Penfold’s Barossa Cellar Door, Ember Pizza and many more.

Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills

When you choose the Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills, you’ll get to see places like Hahndorf Hill, Shaw & Smith Winery, Nepenthe Wines, Murdoch Hill, Lot 100, Artwine Gallery, Bird in Hand, Petaluma Winery, Barristers Block Wine, Sidewood Estate and Hahndorf Township.

Timetable

TrailHopper buses depart from Stamford Plaza Hotel, located in Adelaide’s CBD, between 9:30 AM and 10:10 AM depending on your chosen route. Alternatively, you can get picked up in the region of your chosen route.

The McLaren Vale North and McLaren Vale South routes run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, and leave the city at 10 AM. You could also join the bus at either the McLaren Vale North Visitor Information Center or the Mclaren Vale South Visitor Center at 11 AM.

The bus leaves from the wine region to take participants back to the city at 4 PM for the McLaren Vale North route and 4:10 PM for the Mclaren Vale South route.

The Barossa Valley route runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. The bus leaves the city center at 9:30 AM and the Barossa Visitor Information Center at 10:50 AM. The bus takes you back into the city at 4:15 PM.

The Hahndorf & Adelaide Hills route runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, leaving the city at 10 AM and departing the Hahndorf Visitor Information Center at 10:55 AM. The bus leaves the region to take participants back to the city at 4:20 PM.

Tickets

TrailHopper hop-on hop-off bus tickets cost around AUD80 (US$58) per person for tours that depart from the city center. If you choose to be picked up from one of the visitor information centers in the wine region of your choice, you can expect to pay around AUD90 US$52 per person.

The Mclaren Vale North and Barossa Valley routes also offer a package ticket, which costs AUD170 (US$110) per person. These packages include four preselected stops and lunch at one of the wineries.

How do hop-on hop-off bus tours in Adelaide work? What is included?

TrailHopper hop-on hop-off bus tours provide the opportunity to visit local wineries and vineyards with comfort and ease. When booking your tickets online, you’ll need to book for a specific day and choose one of the four routes.

On the day of the tour, you’ll need to meet at the designated pickup point around 5-10 minutes before departure time. You’ll be driven around in a comfortable tour bus, and you’ll be able to get off wherever you like on the route thus allowing you to explore the region at your own pace.

Wine and food are not included in the cost of the ticket, so it is essential that you bring along some extra spending money if you plan on eating or participating on a wine tasting during your excursion. Even if you don’t like wine, there are many other things to do in the region, such as cheese and chocolate tastings, shopping and simply spending time in nature.

At the end of the day, you’ll board the bus again and be taken back into the city, or at the visitor information center if it was where you were picked up from. The hop-on hop-off bus in Adelaide eliminates the need for navigating public transport or having to hire a car for your day out.

Travel tips

Book your hop-on hop-off tickets ahead of time to secure your spot on your preferred tour on your preferred date.
Bring extra spending money for food, drinks and souvenirs.
Research various stops on the route ahead of time so you can determine a basic itinerary for you and your group.

Hop on Hop off Bus Tours in Adelaide