McLaren Vale, situated about 40km south of Adelaide is the premier town in the Southern Vales wine growing region. The town, totally surrounded by vineyards is situated in a small valley formed from Pedler Creek, has undergone rapid growth in the last 10 years mainly due to the expansion of wineries in this time. As a result, tourism has increased and the shopping precinct has improved dramatically with the colourful main street boasting several quaint coffee and specialty shops. Also in town is the recently constructed visitors centre to the north of town, wine tasting tours, the historic Hotel McLaren & Salopian Inn and the annual Bushing Festival held in October.

Population: 2,800
State: South Australia
Postcode: 5171
Local Government: Onkaparinga City Council
Location: 38km south of Adelaide
Main Roads: Victor Harbor Road 
Main Watercourses: None
Radio Stations (Music): Nova FM (91.9), Power FM (99.7, 100.3), Mix 102.3 (102.3), Triple M (104.7), Triple J (105.5), SAFM (107.1), Life FM (107.9)

Photos from McLaren Vale (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	View south over McLaren Vale adjacent to the A13 (2003).
	Main Road, looking south-east in McLaren Vale (2004).
	And again, this time near the main shopping centre (2004).
	Main Road, again looking south-east with Hotel McLaren on the left, McLaren Vale (2004).