HOP ON – HOP OFF SERVICE

There’s no better way to enjoy a day out in Coonawarra — let us do the driving!

OPERATING SATURDAYS ONLY

Saturday 3 October
Saturday 10 October
Saturday 17 October

Whether you’re staying locally in Penola or Coonawarra, or making the trip from the Blue Lake City, hop aboard and spend your Saturday exploring cellar doors, events and all that Cabernet Celebrations has to offer. Making it even easier to enjoy a day exploring the region.

DROP OFF FIRST STOP: Passengers are required to nominate first stop preference at the time of booking, to assist with route scheduling.

HOP ON – HOP OFF:  The bus will be cruising along the Riddoch Highway (aka Coonawarra Strip), between the hours of 11am and 4pm, with transfers from the Penola Information Centre on the hour between 11am and 2pm.

Passengers will be encouraged to contact the driver in advance of their move to the next destination.  An estimated time of collection will be provided directly by the driver, subject to their position along the route at the time of request.

END OF DAY COLLECTION:  

For event goers situated at surrounding wineries DiGiorgio Family Wines | Brand’s Laira Coonawarra | Redman Wines | Ottelia | Wynns Coonawarra | Zema Estate. It is requested the passengers meet at the designated collection point,  1 Memorial Drive – Coonawarra Township, from 4pm for 4:15pm Departure.

Passengers located at other wineries along the Strip must communicate directly with the shuttle driver to arrange for collection from 4pm onwards. The driver will confirm the collection time, based on your location.

Tickets for ALL bus services must be purchased ONLINE in advance.  Passengers will receive a wristband upon boarding the bus on the allocated day of service. 

KIDS TRAVEL FREE! Must be accompanied by Adult Day Pass ticket holder.

View the full Cabernet Celebrations program and plan your day around the shuttle>> Explore Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations 2026

MOUNT GAMBIER RETURN + HOP ON HOP OFF | $40 PP

Start in Mount Gambier and make a day of it in Coonawarra, with all the benifits of hop on hop off service before returning back to Mount Gambier.

Departing from the Ferrers Street Bus bays (opposite Coles/Aldi) in Mount Gambier City Centre.

10:00am – Depart Mount Gambier
Approx. 10:45am – Arrive Penola Visitor Information Centre. Hop-on hop-off service commences from 11am.

4:00-4:30pm – Final collection through Coonawarra, returning via Penola
Approx. 5:30pm – Arrive Mount Gambier

Return ticket: $40 per person, including Mount Gambier transfers and all-day access to the Coonawarra shuttle.

PENOLA + COONAWARRA HOP ON HOP OFF | $23.50 PP

Already staying locally? Join the shuttle from the Penola Visitor Information Centre and spend the day exploring participating wineries and events throughout Coonawarra.

Services depart Penola Visitor Information Centre at:

11:00am | 12:00 noon | 1:00pm | 2:00pm

Hop on and off throughout the day, with the shuttle circulating between participating stops across Coonawarra.

Passengers are required to nominate first stop preference at the time of booking, to assist with route scheduling.

The final collection commences at 4:00pm, returning passengers to Penola before continuing through to Mount Gambier.

Day ticket: $23.50 per person.

 For Shuttle bus enquiries please call (08) 8737 2392 or email marketing@coonawarra.org

Service provided by Mount Gambier Bus Lines, on behalf of the Coonawarra Vignerons.