Willunga is an ideal holiday destination situated about 47km to the south of Adelaide in South Australia. This historic township was set up three years after South Australia’s settlement. The name Willunga has been derived from the word “willangga” which probably implies “the locality of green trees,” although some people define it as “black duck.”
Willunga is connected to McLaren Vale by means of a cycle path which runs through a former railway track and is very close to the swimming beaches of Aldinga. The beaches offer beautiful shelters, space for car parking, and barbeques for the travelers. If you plan to spend the vacation at Willunga with your family, just visit this place as it is an ideal place for a complete family outing.
Tourist Attractions in Willunga
There are several tourist attractions in Willunga. Some of these tourist attraction places include:
Penny’s Hill: Penny’s Hill is a manufacturer of superior quality estate-grown wines. It takes grapes from the nearby vineyards situated on the foothills to the east of McLaren Vale. It also sources grapes from Bay of Biscay soils located near Willunga. If you are traveling to Willunga, then you should definitely visit this place.
Red Poles: Come and explore the fine blend of cuisines and wine at Red Poles. Besides soaking in the colorful milieu, you can also look forward to pamper your taste buds. At Red Poles, you will find art gallery, a licensed restaurant/cafe and breakfast all under a single roof.
Salopian Inn: Salopian Inn is a stone building which was constructed way back in 1851. A major portion of the building can be seen even today, including the cellar comprising three rooms where visitors can make their own selection of wine from a wide range of available wines. These wines are mostly taken from the McLaren vineyards, regarded as one of the most popular wine regions in Australia. Just visit this restaurant and enjoy the best food and wine in a relaxed ambiance. Chef Billy Dohnt is all prepared to offer you seasonally changing menus to pamper your taste buds.
Wirra Wirra Vineyards: Wirra Wirra is nationally as well as internationally reputed for its finest quality table wines, including Scrubby Rise White Blend, Rieslings, Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, Church Block, Scrubby Rise Red Blend, Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, McLaren Vale Grenache, Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon, Mrs Wigley Rose, The Cousins Sparkling White and many more. During summer, the cellars remain cool and during winter, the blazing fires greet the visitors.
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