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The best stay in Fleurieu Peninsula
Vineyard villas, beachfront shacks, luxury eco-lodges and heritage cottages - the Fleurieu has a place to stay for every style of traveller.
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Pear Tree Hollow $$$
View →Settler cottage and bell tents in Inman Valley
An early settler homestead turned boutique accommodation on Nosworthy Road: a romantic cottage, a glamping bell tent and a simple forest tent - all for couples.
Ridgetop Retreats $$$$
View →Max Pritchard eco cabins in Deep Creek
Four award-winning Max Pritchard eco cabins perched on a ridge in the stringybark forest of Deep Creek National Park, near Delamere.
Sea Dragon Dive Lodge
View →Leafy seadragon dive tours, gear rental, 230 bar air fills and lodge accommodation specifically for divers, based at Second Valley.
Seascape Retreat $$$$
View →Eco villas above Victor Harbor
Three luxurious eco villas on a 75-acre property in the hills of Hindmarsh Valley, overlooking Victor Harbor and the Southern Ocean - designed exclusively for couples.
Second Valley Caravan Park
View →A pet-friendly beachside caravan park at Second Valley with cabins and powered sites, walking distance to the jetty and beach.
Seven on Scenic
View →A three-bedroom self-contained holiday house minutes' walk from Second Valley beach and jetty - sleeps 8, family-friendly.
Shadow Creek Winery
View →A heritage-style cellar door above Turraparri Creek with luxury accommodation on the property - open Friday to Sunday 11am-5pm.
Southern Ocean Retreats - Glenburn Cottage
View →A four-bedroom cottage sleeping up to 10 within Deep Creek Conservation Park - wood heater, self-contained kitchen, classic bush retreat.
Stringybark Campground
View →Deep Creek's most developed campground - 16 sites, hot showers and toilets - the central base for hikes into the park.
The Victory Hotel $$
View →Historic hilltop pub with iconic wine cellar
Historic country pub on Sellicks Hill overlooking the Fleurieu, famous for its award-winning wine list and a cellar with over 700 wines.
The Vineyard Retreat McLaren Vale $$$$
View →Boutique guesthouses on a working vineyard
Six elegantly appointed self-contained guesthouses on a 15-acre working vineyard at Blewitt Springs - plus a shared jacuzzi with vineyard views.
Trig Campground
View →A spacious kangaroo-frequented campground in Deep Creek Conservation Park with fire pits and a picnic shelter - quieter than Stringybark, with no showers.
Vale 194
View →Five Kanmantoo-bluestone-fronted holiday houses in the heart of McLaren Vale township - distinctive architectural stays blending old and new.
Victor Harbor Holiday Park $$
View →Cabins and caravan sites in central Victor Harbor
A family holiday park on Bay Road, Victor Harbor with cabins, ensuite villas, powered sites and camping - a short walk to the town centre and the causeway.
Wirrina Cove Holiday Park
View →A holiday park on Wirrina Cove with powered and unpowered camping sites, cabins and self-contained units, just metres from a quiet swimming beach.
Woolaway Studios
View →David and Mary Woolaway's working pottery, jewellery, photography and scraperboard studios at Goolwa North - classes, workshops and B&B accommodation onsite.
Yoga with Yaisa (Heartland Shala)
View →Yoga retreats, teacher training and drop-in classes at the Heartland Shala in the Aldinga Beach scrub - run by wellness guide Yaisa Nio.
About stay in Fleurieu Peninsula
Where you stay on the Fleurieu Peninsula depends on the trip you're planning, and there's accommodation here for every style and budget. Wine lovers tend to base themselves in and around McLaren Vale, where luxury vineyard retreats, cottages and glamping put you within walking distance of cellar doors. Beach holidaymakers head for Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Goolwa on the Encounter Coast, or the quieter western beaches around Normanville and Carrickalinga.
The range is wide: architect-designed coastal houses and adults-only retreats with plunge pools at the top end, through to family beach shacks, bed and breakfasts, farmstays and welcoming caravan and holiday parks at Victor Harbor, Cape Jervis, Port Willunga and Second Valley. Many stays make the most of the setting, with vineyard, ocean or hinterland views.
Because the peninsula is compact, you can comfortably explore most of it from a single base - nowhere is much more than an hour's drive from anywhere else. Book well ahead for summer, long weekends and the whale-watching season, when the popular coastal towns fill quickly. Mid-week and the shoulder seasons of autumn and spring offer the best value and the quietest beaches.
Stay in Fleurieu Peninsula - frequently asked questions
Where should you stay on the Fleurieu Peninsula?
It depends on your trip. McLaren Vale and Willunga suit a wine and food weekend, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Goolwa suit a family or coastal stay, and the western Fleurieu around Normanville and Second Valley suits a quiet beach escape. Many visitors split a few nights between vines and coast.
How far is the Fleurieu from Adelaide for an overnight stay?
The closest parts of the Fleurieu, such as McLaren Vale and Aldinga, are only about 45 minutes from Adelaide, while the south coast towns are around an hour and a quarter. That makes it an easy one or two-night escape.
What kinds of accommodation does the Fleurieu offer?
Everything from vineyard villas and luxury eco-lodges to beach shacks, heritage cottages, holiday parks, motels and bed-and-breakfasts. The region caters to couples, families and groups across every budget.
When is the best time to book Fleurieu accommodation?
Book well ahead for summer, school holidays, the June and other long weekends, whale season and major events, when coastal and McLaren Vale stays fill quickly. Midweek and shoulder seasons offer better availability and value.