Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures
Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures
E-bike through the vines, paddle the estuary, taste the Vale — Luke's award-winning adventure wine tour.
Capacity
Up to 12
Languages
English
The Narrative
Gone AWOL is the most distinctive tour operation in McLaren Vale — run by Luke Harris from his base in Moana, 41 Third Avenue, the business has built its reputation not on doing what every other wine tour does, but on combining the region's wine culture with the physical landscape that surrounds it. E-bikes, stand-up paddleboarding on the Onkaparinga River, and genuine cellar door depth in the same day: Gone AWOL delivers a McLaren Vale experience that active travellers remember for years.
Luke's signature wine tour takes guests on a scenic e-bike ride into McLaren Vale before swapping the bikes for a van and moving through the best wineries, breweries, and distilleries the Vale has to offer. The Coast to Vines format adds a SUP paddle at the Onkaparinga River mouth before the ride begins — ideal for guests who want the physical experience to be as memorable as the wine. Pricing starts at $99 per person for groups of 6 to 12, scaling to $275 per person for a couple, with intermediate rates for 3 to 5 guests.
Gone AWOL has won three consecutive regional tourism awards: Best Tourism Experience 2020, Best Tourism Operator and Attraction 2021, and Best Customer Service 2022 — a run of recognition that reflects the quality and originality of what Luke delivers. With 46 five-star reviews, guests consistently praise the local knowledge, the flexibility in tailoring the day, and the combination of adventure and wine that no other McLaren Vale operator provides.
McLaren Vale's Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre are among Australia's most expressive warm-climate reds, and Going AWOL navigates both the region's wine producers and its coastal hinterland with the confidence of someone who has lived here his whole life.
Ready to book? Visit goneawol.com.au to enquire about your preferred date and group size.
From AUD $99
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Frequently asked
- Do I need to be a confident cyclist to join the e-bike wine tour?
- No — Luke adapts the bike trails to suit all experience levels, and the electric assist means the ride is accessible regardless of fitness. The focus is on the scenery and the destination, not the exertion. If you have any concerns about cycling, let Luke know when booking and he'll tailor the route accordingly.
- What is the Coast to Vines tour?
- Coast to Vines combines a stand-up paddleboard session at the Onkaparinga River mouth with an e-bike ride through McLaren Vale's vineyards, followed by van-based winery visits. It's the most adventurous format Gone AWOL offers — a full day that covers the region's coastline, landscape, and wine culture in one experience.
- How does pricing work for different group sizes?
- Pricing scales with group size: couples start from $275 per person, 3 guests from $183pp, 4 guests from $138pp, 5 guests from $110pp, and groups of 6 to 12 from $99pp. Contact Luke through the website to confirm current rates and availability for your group.
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