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McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is in the Fleurieu Peninsula region of South Australia, only 45 min south of the Adelaide CBD. McLaren Vale is one of South Australia's world renowned wine regions, and boasts excellent wineries, gourmet restaurants and many boutique stores.

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Currency
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Language
English, Auslan, Australian English
Time zones
UTC+9
UTC+9:30 (UTC+10:30 in summer)
Power plugs
Type I
Power plugs
Type I · 230 V
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Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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South Australia, Australia · Calling code: +61

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