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Combine an electric coastal ride with stand‑up paddleboarding on the Onkaparinga and an afternoon of wine tasting in McLaren Vale. This award-winning full‑day tour blends active river time with vineyard culture and small-group attention.
Combine an electric coastal ride with stand‑up paddleboarding on the Onkaparinga and an afternoon of wine tasting in McLaren Vale. This award-winning full‑day tour blends active river time with vineyard culture and small-group attention.
The morning salt air hits first — cool, flat against your face as the group gathers at 41a Third Ave, Moana. E-bikes hum to life and the coastline unrolls: low cliffs, sand spits, and the Onkaparinga estuary catching sunlight like a shallow mirror. By mid-morning the river narrows; the current nudges your board and the estuary seems to dare you to glide upstream.
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Operated by Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures · Moana, South Australia
The morning salt air hits first — cool, flat against your face as the group gathers at 41a Third Ave, Moana. E-bikes hum to life and the coastline unrolls: low cliffs, sand spits, and the Onkaparinga estuary catching sunlight like a shallow mirror. By mid-morning the river narrows; the current nudges your board and the estuary seems to dare you to glide upstream.
This loop stitches two South Australian landscapes together: the exposed, wave-sculpted shoreline that marks the southern boundary of the Fleurieu Peninsula and the softer, rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale. The region sits on sediments and ancient sand dunes carved by wind and sea; viticulture here dates to the 1800s and the Kaurna people stewarded these coasts long before wineries and bike trails.
Expect practical instruction and small groups — SUP lessons on the Onkaparinga, a coastal e-bike segment (or a vehicle transfer if you choose the non–e-bike option), then a relaxed vineyard tasting and lunch in McLaren Vale. Equipment for boards, wetsuits and e-bikes (when selected) is provided; lunch is not.
Plan for variable coastal weather: bring sunscreen, wind layers and shoes that handle sand and river mud. Moderate fitness makes the day comfortable: you’ll stand on a board, pedal gentle coastal grades and walk vineyard paths.
Logistics: meet in Moana at 9:00 for a 9:15 departure, allow about 7½ hours for the full experience, and confirm any pickup needs when booking. The operator limits group sizes and offers a return drop-off to one accommodation address, making this a compact, full-day way to pair active salt-air time with McLaren Vale wine culture.
No — there are two options. One includes the e‑bike coastal ride; the other skips the e‑bike and the operator can pick you up from accommodation and follow the same SUP and wine itinerary.
No — SUP lessons are provided on the Onkaparinga River and the operator supplies boards and wetsuits; basic swimming ability is recommended.
Equipment for paddleboarding, wetsuits and e‑bikes (if you select that option) are included; lunch and some drinks at tastings may be extra—confirm with the operator.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; cancellations within 24 hours are non‑refundable and the operator may cancel if minimum traveler numbers aren’t met.
Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning salt air hits first — cool, flat against your face as the group gathers at 41a Third Ave, Moana. E-bikes hum to life and the coastline unrolls: low cliffs, sand spits, and the Onkaparinga estuary catching sunlight like a shallow mirror. By mid-morning the river narrows; the current nudges your board and the estuary seems to dare you to glide upstream.
The morning salt air hits first — cool, flat against your face as the group gathers at 41a Third Ave, Moana. E-bikes hum to life and the coastline unrolls: low cliffs, sand spits, and the Onkaparinga estuary catching sunlight like a shallow mirror. By mid-morning the river narrows; the current nudges your board and the estuary seems to dare you to glide upstream.
This loop stitches two South Australian landscapes together: the exposed, wave-sculpted shoreline that marks the southern boundary of the Fleurieu Peninsula and the softer, rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale. The region sits on sediments and ancient sand dunes carved by wind and sea; viticulture here dates to the 1800s and the Kaurna people stewarded these coasts long before wineries and bike trails.
Expect practical instruction and small groups — SUP lessons on the Onkaparinga, a coastal e-bike segment (or a vehicle transfer if you choose the non–e-bike option), then a relaxed vineyard tasting and lunch in McLaren Vale. Equipment for boards, wetsuits and e-bikes (when selected) is provided; lunch is not.
Plan for variable coastal weather: bring sunscreen, wind layers and shoes that handle sand and river mud. Moderate fitness makes the day comfortable: you’ll stand on a board, pedal gentle coastal grades and walk vineyard paths.
Logistics: meet in Moana at 9:00 for a 9:15 departure, allow about 7½ hours for the full experience, and confirm any pickup needs when booking. The operator limits group sizes and offers a return drop-off to one accommodation address, making this a compact, full-day way to pair active salt-air time with McLaren Vale wine culture.