Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism is inviting visitors to ‘unearth’ the best of the world-famous region this winter with a new tourism campaign and revitalised events in the cooler months.
Fleurieu Unearthed is a celebration of food, wine, story and place that supports small operators in the region and builds on the South Australian Tourism Commission’s current tactical marketing campaign – ‘Simple Pleasures Guide to Winter’ – to drive off-peak regional visitation.
Fleurieu Unearthed unites three hero festivals from August until October:
- Fleurieu Food Festival | 1-31 August – managed by Fleurieu Food Inc, Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism and South Australian Destination Management Co.
- Langhorne Creek Cellar Treasures | 15-17 August – managed by Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Inc
- McLaren Vale Grenache & Gourmet | 19 September to 6 October – managed by McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association
Some event highlights include:
- Enjoy a personal chef experience at off-grid Nest & Nature with Lost Phoenix Farm’s chef Will Doak.
- Canoe the Coorong national park for bushtucker walks and local fish burger on the sand dunes.
- Experience a weekend of fine wine, hands-on cooking, and regional flavours at Fleurieu Food & Wine’s exclusive two-night retreat at The Retreat at Chapel Hill.
- Enjoy a relaxed long lunch in Langhorne Creek, where coastal flavours from Kuti Shack and bold dishes from Hays St meet award-winning Bremerton wines.
- Indulge in the Fun-ghi’s Dining Experience vine-side dining experience at Ekhidna Kitchen & Wines, where award-winning Chef Kane Livingston presents a 7-course mushroom-led menu paired with premium wines and insights from the passionate growers behind Choice Mushrooms.
Discover the Fleurieu Unearthed at https://fleurieupeninsula.com.au/whats-on/unearthed.
Tourism is a core economic driver for the Fleurieu Peninsula, supporting thousands of jobs across accommodation, hospitality, retail, experiences, and events.
Many businesses, from small family-run ventures to larger operators, rely on seasonal tourism demand. Beyond economic benefits, tourism enhances community vibrancy, cultural exchange, and regional branding-drawing attention to local food, wine, and outdoor experiences.
