There is a particular kind of frustration that belongs entirely to road trips. You pull into a servo, start filling up, and realise the station a few kilometres back was cheaper. It happens to everyone….
A private place to arrive before, and retreat to after A wedding is one day. The moments around it deserve just as much care. At Merilli1885, we have quietly become a place couples return to…
There are moments in this life on the land that catch you off guard. Not the big ones you plan for, but the quiet ones. A calf born overnight. The light on the paddocks at…
Tucked quietly behind coastal Middleton, Port Elliot and Goolwa, Currency Creek is one of South Australia’s most historically rich yet understated destinations. Sitting at the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula, it offers a serene rural…
If you are planning a refined South Australian escape, the Fleurieu Peninsula offers the perfect balance of coast, countryside, and wine. Ideally positioned between Adelaide’s beaches and the vineyards of McLaren Vale, Merilli1885 provides luxury…
There has never been a better time to look closer to home. Global travel is more complicated than it was. Flight costs have climbed significantly, shaped by fuel prices, global instability and the ongoing conflict…
Why the distance your beef travels should be part of the conversation — and what we’re doing about it. Most people don’t think about how far their food has travelled to reach them. Until something…
A luxury weekend escape on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just over an hour from Adelaide. There is a particular moment that arrives on the first evening of a proper weekend away. You’ve unpacked, poured a glass…
If you are planning an Easter getaway from Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places to spend a long weekend. Autumn arrives gently here. The vineyards around McLaren Vale begin to…
One of the most extraordinary things you can do on the Fleurieu Peninsula right now is watch a whale. Not from a boat. Not from a crowded lookout. Just from the shore. Each winter, Southern…
At Merilli1885, every detail of your stay is considered — from heritage architecture to the food served in our kitchens. One of the choices we are most proud of is sourcing locally. For us, food…
The Fleurieu Peninsula is defined by water—Southern Ocean coastline, the Murray River meeting the sea, and the Coorong’s 140km lagoon system. From Currency Creek, you’re fifteen minutes from Goolwa and twenty-five from Victor Harbor, which…
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