Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Shuttle Bus 2026 | PENOLA

The Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Hop-on, Hop Off Shuttle Bus returns in 2026, operating exclusively on Saturdays 3, 10 and 17 October.

PENOLA + COONAWARRA HOP ON HOP OFF | $23.50 PP

Staying locally in Penola/Coonawarra. 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 | 2pm

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

Day ticket: $23.50 per person.

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

Drop Off - First Stop:

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

Please note wineries around the central Coonawarra Township (Memorial Drive) are connected via the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail (DiGiorgio Family Wines | Brand's Laira | Redman Wines | Ottelia | Wynns Coonawarra Estate | Zema). The designated drop off of this area is in front of the Coonawarra Store - 1 Memorial Drive (unless arranged otherwise with the driver directly).

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. 

*Service not offered Saturday 26 October.

2026 Shuttle Bus Service proudly sponsored by Wattle Range Council. Operated by Mount Gambier Bus Lines, on behalf of the Coonawarra Vignerons.