While Chamel Fields Farm Stay has enough activities to fill a weekend, some guests prefer to explore off property. The following are some ideas: Mt Compass - 15 minutes south -Strawberry picking -seasonal -Blueberry picking and ice cream -scenic popular golf course Victor Harbor - 25 minutes south - beach - Granite Island/ penguins - Clydesdale Horse drawn train to island McLaren Vale - 15 minutes west - > 45 wineries of the Southern Vales Heysen Trail - there is a portion of the trail along the ridge just across the road - 45 min round trip Beaches - 15 minutes west - super beaches, some can be driven on | Local Eateries Meadows -closest, 10 minutes north - pub -kid friendly - pizza restaurant - the Bakery Restaurant McLaren Vale - 15 minutes west -many lovely restaurants to choose from - Coles and Foodlands if self-catering Strathalbyn - 20 minutes southeast - also many restaurants - Woolworths if self-catering Ashbourne - 15 minutes east - the popular 'The Greenman' restaurant |