The plump little highbush blueberry grows particularly well on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Give these farmers a call to see if you can come and pick a punnet or two. Growing season is December to February.


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1. Willunga Slate Museum

7.88 MILES

At the top end of Willunga's ascending high street is this cluster of old stone buildings, which at various times have housed a police station, a…

2. One Paddock Currency Creek Winery

8.74 MILES

One Paddock Currency Creek Winery has around 160 acres under vine (brilliant cabernet sauvignon) plus a fab restaurant for Sunday lunch (mains $25 to $30)…

3. Wirra Wirra

10.06 MILES

Fancy some pétanque with your plonk? This barnlike, 1894 cellar door has a grassy picnic area, and there’s a roaring fire inside in winter. Sample…

4. Confessional

10.81 MILES

Putting a forgiving spin on your McLaren Vale winery experience, this rather Provence-looking, two-storey cellar door pours good bottles of local La Curio…

5. Beresford Wines

11.59 MILES

Totally upping the architectural ante in the Vale, Beresford's slick tasting pavilion is a black-clad timber and glass beauty. Stylish lighting, lush…

6. Woodstock

11.85 MILES

The reds are grand but hold out for the rosé, stickies and fortified drops. The Coterie Restaurant does high-end duck/beef/fish dishes for lunch (mains …

7. Alpha Box & Dice

11.86 MILES

One out of the box, this refreshing little gambler wins top billing for interesting blends, funky retro furnishings, quirky labels and laid-back staff. On…

8. SC Pannell

12.05 MILES

With one of the best views in the business, SC Pannell (Steve, to his mates) produces excellent reds you can drink young. Cellar them if you want, but…