Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> South Australia -> Adelaide Hills
Balhannah - A short drive from the city in the magnificent Adelaide Hills experience wine tasting in style and comfort in our 1880s cottage. Wines are served to you as you settle into one of the lounges and enjoy works by a selection of local artists.
Set on two acres of licensed and secured bushland Abbey Rock is ideal for picnics, barbecues and group events. Families and friends can gather for celebrations on the spacious lawn and undercover entertaining area.
Wine tastings and platters of Adelaide Hill... read more
Adelaide Hills Boutique Winery Trail
Norton Summit - Discover the Adelaide Hills` most unique and intimate wineries and cellar doors in Australia`s most beautiful and vibrant wine region. Take the breathtaking climb from Adelaide. In just 20 minutes from the city centre, you are here and feeling it.
Use all of your senses to get in touch with what beats at the heart of this region - our wines and our winemakers. The climate, which coolly nurtures the vines, provides fruit of fresh, clean and unforgettable flavour.
Meander your way along our bout... read more
Lobethal - Adelaide Hills Wine Cellar offers a range of regional wines from the growers and producers of the Adelaide Hills who are not represented by their own Cellar Door. Arguably we have the largest number of Adelaide Hills Wines available for tasting in one convenient location.
Our Cellar Door provides tasting and sales of more than 50 wines from over 16 producers. We offer tastings of premium Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Arneis, Vermentino and rarities like Negro Amaro.
We also st... read more
Aldgate - One of the Adelaide Hills`s most historic hotels, the Aldgate Pump Hotel offers full table service for its lunch and dinner a la carte menus.
Cool days can be spent indoors by the open fires, while the days of summer are best spent in one of the region`s favourite beer gardens. Private functions can be arranged. The hotel provides parking and access for the disabled. Facilities also include gaming machines and TAB.
Carey Gully - The boutique Arranmore Vineyard is situated on Rangeview Road, Carey Gully in the heart of South Australia`s picturesque Adelaide Hills super-premium wine region. We have three central varieties: Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. All our wines are made using traditional hands-on techniques in our tiny manual winery and we have a cellar door area for tastings.
The five acre vineyard is on a high easterly slope. The altitude varies from 1790 to 1870 feet above sea level; only about 500 ... read more
Auchendarroch House and Wallis Tavern
Mount Barker - Auchendarroch House is a magnificent 1800s mansion, which has been lovingly restored and now provides a functional entertainment venue along with the Wallis Tavern and the seven screen Mount Barker Cinema Complex.
The Wallis Tavern Bistro has an extensive menu featuring modern Australian cuisine, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week with seating for 200 guests. We provide restaurant quality food at realistic prices and offer full table service in and a la carte bistro. The bistro`s wall... read more
Hahndorf - Something very special awaits you at Bamfurlong Fine Crafts. Whether you drop in to browse or buy, you will experience a feast of unusual and exciting works, each carefully selected for its` uniqueness and for the skill of its` creator.
Bamfurlong Gallery displays only the innovative, the exquisite and the sensitively crafted.
For an experience in pure delight visit Bamfurlong - a truly memorable experience.
Summertown - Wines from `Barratt` of Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills, have been produced since 1993 and enjoy an enviable reputation both within Australia and overseas. The portfolio includes Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Rose.
The Cellar Door is open at Uley Vineyard from 11.30am until 5pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and most Public Holidays. Also open by appointment at other times. The tasting area is located in a conservatory with views to the vineyard and the beautiful two-... read more
Woodside - Situated in the idyllic country setting of rural South Australia, Baylies of Strathalbyn produces fine quality gourmet products using the finest fruit, flour, wine and brandy South Australia has to offer.
Established in 1995 as a cottage kitchen industry, Baylies now have a modern production facility in which our unique products are lovingly hand made and packed to the highest standards.
Baylies of Stathalbyn are members of the Adelaide Hill Producers Network, a group of dedicated producers wh... read more
Hahndorf - Pick your own delicious strawberries during South Australia`s strawberry season from October to May. See the Jam Kitchen. See the historic old half timbered barn constructed in the 1840s.
See picturesque views of the farm from the balcony viewing area. Taste new products as soon as they are released and the jams and condiments from our Farmer`s Choice range, available only from the farm shop, open seven days a week except Christmas Day.
Beerenberg sits at the eastern end of the main street ... read more
Bike About Mountain Bike Tours And Hire
Lobethal - Bike About was first established in 1996 in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, with the focus on outdoor education, physical education and school camps providing an educational, fun and health activity for our students.
We specialise in mountain biking, mountain bike camps, cycling touring, bike hire and education. We offer a variety of mountain bike trips to suit a range of abilities and types of groups. Some include catering and accommodation, and some are simple day trips.
Woodside - The Bird in Hand winery threw open the doors of its tasting room to the public in 2005 to create and grow an honest, cellar door experience.
Visit our cellar door to experience the Bird in Hand wine range as well as our world class olive and oil produce.
Tours of the winery are available by prior arrangement.
Birdwood Wine And Cheese Centre
Birdwood - The Birdwood Wine and Cheese Centre promotes produce from different regions of South Australia - Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast and Kangaroo Island with their boutique wines, cheeses and gourmet products.
Visit the centre and enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese tasting or enjoy a cheese platter with local olives and dried fruits with a glass of wine.
Try our six wines and six cheese tasting options selected from our weekly tasting list of sparklin... read more
Birdwood - The most photograghed hotel in the hills, the Blumberg Hotel offers great hearty country meals as well as a la carte dining. Our wine list boasts an all local selection which you can enjoy either sitting by the fires in winter or on the verandah on a sunny afternoon watching the world go by.
Cafe Lime and Lemondog Gallery
Balhannah - Cafe Lime and Lemondog Gallery compreises a cosy, funky cafe and art space in Balhannah with great coffee and fresh local food in a relaxed environment.
Kids are well catered for, as the cafe and gallery have kid-sized chairs and tables, toys and drawing equipment.
Your dog can also enjoy a visit, as dogs are allowed in the side area, and water is provided for them.
Bookings are not essential, but don`t risk disappointment!
Front and rear car parking available.
Catering and private function... read more
Chain of Ponds Vineyard Balcony
Gumeracha - A taste of Tuscany in the Adelaide Hills.
Sit back and enjoy fantastic views from our all-season Vineyard Balcony whilst sampling our famous Tuscan antipasto and cheese platters with a glass of our award winning wines.
The contemporary Tuscan inspired menu uses local and seasonal produce and perfectly complements a large selection of award-winning wines.
Private functions available by arrangement.
Gumeracha - A taste of Tuscany in the Adelaide Hills, Chain of Ponds Wines is located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, just a short forty-five minute drive from the city.
You could easily imagine yourself in the rolling hills of Tuscany, as you sit with a glass of wine and enjoy watching a friendly game of Petanque on our immaculately presented Piste.
Adjacent to our cellar door is an 1880s bluestone cottage, which has been lovingly restored and beautifully decorated. The Vineyard Cottage is a non-hos... read more
Nairne - Chingari at Nairne provides a real feast for the taste buds with its authentic traditional Indian food, minutes away from Mount Barker and twenty minutes up the South Eastern Freeway.
Established by Kamal and Geraldine Verma, Chingari has fulfilled a life long dream for Kamal, a world renowned chef. He insists on using the freshest spices and ingredients possible to bring you this predominantly North Indian style of cuisine. Enjoy the exotic flavors and subtle tastes of India`s finest cuisines,... read more
Hahndorf - A new chocolate cafe has just opened! Relax and unwind in our charming 1890`s historic stone cottage. Feel the ambience, a true mix of old and new. Rustic but modern. Located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.
Chocolate @ No 5 - indulge in chocolate luxury. Deliciously inspired by the best chocolate, coffee and desserts.
Crafers - Ever wanted to hold a Koala? At Cleland Wildlife Park you can!
Just 20 minutes drive from Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills, you can touch and feed some of South Australia’s most captivating wildlife in Adelaide’s oldest and much loved open range wildlife sanctuary.
Have your photo taken holding a Koala, hand feed kangaroos and wander amongst Australian wildlife through the open space enclosures. Learn about native species by joining animal keepers as they feed lorikeets, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoe... read more
Echunga Golf Club Incorporated
Echunga - Set on gently undulating land, Echunga Golf Course covers 5,403 metres of well watered fairways in a uniquely Australian setting among large gum trees. 18 greens compliment the par 70 course that will suit the average golfer while providing a challenge to the more experienced. The course is available for play everyday with an honesty box available when the clubhouse is closed.
Members of other clubs with recognised handicaps would be welcome to join in club competitions on Thursday or Saturday... read more
Lobethal - Set on a hill overlooking the township of Lobethal in the beautiful Onkaparinga valley, Fairyland Village is an enjoyable walk through a bushland park suited to grandparents and children alike.
A walking trail winds its way past 17 small huts, each containing a life size display of one of the classic fairytales like snow white, the three little pigs and sleeping beauty. Each display is presented in a setting of antiques and memorabilia with a story board for parents to read to their children.
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Forest Range - Pick your own ripe cherries fresh from the tree. Cherries are one of nature`s most remarkable taste sensations, and they don`t come any better than those from Forest Range. Discover the fun of cherry picking with your family and friends.
In the heart of South Australia`s leading orchard and wine region, the hilly countryside is so different from the rest of South Australia. It`s worth the trip just to see the scenery.
Normally open every weekend and public holiday during December and early Jan... read more
Four Oaks Farm & Ponies Love Parties
Littlehampton - Visit picturesque Four Oaks Farm at Littlehampton, enjoy rides on our beautiful ponies, travel the farm in a pony carriage, catch a ride on our fire engine, enjoy a spin on the merry go rounds and feed our friendly farm animals. Trail rides, kids and adults non-riders to experienced, ride amongst beautiful hills scenery.
Trail rides children and adults:
Heaven for `Saddle Club` enthusiasts. Participants are taken on a five kilometre ride amongst beautiful... read more
Lobethal - Fruit Wise the company is located at Lobethal. The all natural fruit products manufactured in these premises contain no added preservatives or sugars and no colourings, flavours, sweeteners or animal products. The products are also free of any genetically modified fruit or nuts.
The products are safely consumed by a wide variety of people and cultures, including diabetics, asthmatics, and other allergy sufferers, and including healthy people.
The fruits include everything from everyday fruits ... read more
Lobethal - Contemporary art overlooks a unique range of furniture, clothing and homewares from talented artists and designers, proving visitors with individual, exciting and indulgent options to enhance their lifestyle and wellbeing at realistic prices.
Hahndorf - The German Arms was originally established in Hahndorf in 1839, and has operated as a hotel for more than 160 years.
In 1990, the hotel was completely renovated using timbers salvaged from the old wool stores in Port Adelaide. The floors, ceilings, stairs, beams, pillars, bars and even tables have been made from these beautiful recycled timbers.
Enjoy an all day dining menu featuring German influences and international cuisine. Chef`s specials are available daily.
Cudlee Creek - Not your average wildlife park, a place where people and animals get together. Under shaded trees, paths meander amongst the animals offering many relaxing hours of wildlife enjoyment.
See all your favourite Australian animals; koalas, kangaroos and wallabies, dingoes and wombats including many rare albino varieties. Also exotic animals such as monkeys, alligators, meerkats and otters to be seen. Birds, some in enclosures but many free flying, from the Fairy Wren to the Ostrich and everything i... read more
Aldgate - Greenhills of Aldgate is a charming shop situated in the picturesque hills township of Aldgate. It is a great place to browse and you never know what you will find. We stock a large range of needlework supplies including the unique sepia tapestries by Hills Tapestry Design. We also sell small antiques and collectables, giftware (including a selection of Italian jewellery and masks) and Howard`s furniture polishes and finishes. Several of the lines we stock are not available anywhere else in Aust... read more
Hahndorf - The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique combination of a children`s farmyard and a nature wildlife park that has been designed so that people of all ages can closely interact with a wide variety of tame and friendly animals.
On a visit to the Farm Barn you will be treated to a one-hour interactive show in the barn where you will be introduced to the Farmer`s friendly farm animals one by one. We have two shows every day at 11.00am and 2.00pm or by appointment (every day except 24, 25 and 26 December)... read more
Hahndorf - Hahndorf Hill Winery is a beautiful boutique winery situated outside historic Hahndorf village in the Adelaide Hills. The vineyard is farmed in an environmentally friendly way and produces acclaimed wines that are fresh and vibrant. You`ll be charmed by the scenic surroundings and the inviting ambience.
On weekends the winery also operates its intimate restaurant, which specialises in regional cuisine. At the cellar door you can taste a range of wines, including a unique rose` created from t... read more
Hahndorf - The Hahndorf Inn Hotel`s award-winning restaurant has a delicious array of fine foods available for your enjoyment and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Specially prepared traditional German fare can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, or a delightful range of local favourites.
Faithfully following traditional German recipes and cooking methods, the Hahndorf Inn is guaranteed to have just the meal you are looking for. From tender, juicy steaks cooked just as you like to family German favourites ... read more
Hahndorf - Hahndorf Sweets are situated in a quaint little cottage on Main Street, right opposite the Tourist Information Centre.
The cottage is one of Hahndorf’s oldest buildings, having been built around 1853. English and locally made sweets and toffees, German and Australian chocolates, marzipan and Dutch liquorice and a huge selection of everything confectionary are always in stock.
Call in and you will be amazed by the range of sweets and friendly service.
Lobethal - Heart of the Hills Market is an indoor market, which features fresh produce, gourmet food and other exciting arts and crafts, selected from producers in and around the region and a great coffee shop.
Now there`s even more reason to linger as the Heart of the Hills market expands to showcase a unique approach to modern lifestyle decoration and home wares through its new Gallery at the Market.
Contemporary art overlooks a unique range of furniture, clothing and home wares from talented artists a... read more
Hahndorf - Take a guided tour of the house and historic working studio of Australian landscape artist Sir Hans Heysen.
The Cedars is a gracious old home still owned by the Heysen family. It houses a fine collection of paintings and drawings displaying Heysen`s remarkable versatility in subject and medium. Also on the grounds, see Heysen`s working studio, built in 1912 and used by this iconic painter until his death in 1968. See his painting materials and tools, sketches, notes and more.
The rambling cott... read more
Highercombe Golf And Country Club
Paracombe - The public course at Paracombe offers some of the most scenic and challenging golf holes in South Australia. You will play over hills and down into valleys with wide fairways, past rows of poplar trees, pine, eucalypt and other native flora. Wild duck frequent the dams, which provide irrigation water during summer.
Water and sand hazards are waiting to trap the errant shoemaker. Club selection becomes critical on many tees. The fifth, a 208 metre par three, a long shot over a valley to a relati... read more
Hills Short Wine and Food Trail
Lobethal - The Hills Short Wine and Food Trail lists 12 wine, food and beer producers and is arranged as a trail starting in Woodside and finishing in Gumeracha.
Woodside is just 40 minutes from the central business district and so this trail can be done on a day trip or explored more fully on an overnight stay in one of our wonderful bed and breakfasts.
All producers are within 15 minutes drive of each other and the trail allows visitors to experience the beautiful Adelaide Hills scenery as well as the... read more
Nairne - Come up for air to the scenic Howard Vineyard set in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.
Howard Vineyard Cellar Door offers a rustic ambience for enjoying an extensive, award-winning range of both red and white wines within a stunning vineyard setting including picnic grounds lined by native ghost gums.
Please visit and enjoy the Howard Vineyard experience!
Hahndorf - Feel like a kid in a lolly shop at Humbugs of Hahndorf! Huge range of local and imported sweets. Home of 30 varieties of original Hahndorf Fudge, made locally since 1998. You will find Dutch Licorice, German Chocolate, imported drinks, sugar free sweets, gluten free sweets and a huge range of Pick-n-Mix sweets and chocolates. In the centre of Hahndorf opposite the German Arms Hotel, Humbugs selection of English, European, American and Australian sweets will definitely tempt your sweet tooth!
Lobethal - JL Etching is a print and painting studio featuring an evolving exhibition of original etchings and other work by Janet Luxton. Themes explored include Australian bird studies, landscaping including a Flinders Ranges series, city scenes, and classically inspired gastronomic still life images.
The art is displayed in the new-rammed earth micro winery set amongst large trees, a small vineyard and attractive farm buildings with a rural aspect.
Oakbank - It was the encouragement of our winemakers, Geoff Johnston and David O’Leary that led to the initial Johnston planting of 22 hectares at Oakbank in 1993 and a further 26 hectares in 1998. Johnston currently produces a number of high quality wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Pinot Noir, with Merlot released in 2005.
As well as our wines, South Australian families have enjoyed traditional Johnston cordials for over 100 years. Today, the Johnston family uphold their enduring ... read more
Jupiter Creek Gold Diggings Trail
Echunga - A historical walking trail through the remains of the Jupiter Creek gold diggings.
Bushwalkers can visit the old diggings at Chapel Hill and follow the sign-posted path to find some of these relics then on to Jupiter Creek to follow the heritage trail which has signposts and information boards describing successive phases of mining at the site. It includes the 1869 chimney associated with the Beatrice Gold Mining Company, 1906 sluicing dam and the 1930 New Phoenix Tunnel.
The diggings are a ... read more
Kenton Valley Super Par Three Golf Course
Gumeracha - Kenton Valley Golf Course is a super par three course covering 25 acres, with no holes under 100 metres. The course takes around three hours to play, and offers a great challenge to the experienced golfer, yet still allow novices to enjoy their golf. A quiet and relaxing place to play a round of golf with family and friends. We are situated between Gumeracha and Lobethal in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, only a 20-minute drive from Tea Tree Gully.
Social groups and clubs are welcome to spend th... read more
Lobethal Archives And Historical Museum
Lobethal - The Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum is a German Pioneer Museum with displays, which include both German and English history of South Australia.
The earliest Theological College in Australia, it was built in 1845 in the German style of pug walls and shingle roof containing records and books dating back as far as 1567.
There are colonial artefacts from every day life of the time including examples of needlecrafts and woodwork and numerous pictures of local industries and agriculture.
T... read more
Lobethal - The Lobethal Bierhaus is a micro brewery, cellar door and restaurant proudly located in Lobethal’s Old Onkaparinga Woollen Mills. All of the brewery’s equipment is on display together with detailed descriptions of how its beer is made and the considerable history of brewing in Lobethal, which dates back to 1851. The restaurant serves a full range of excellent dishes designed around local produce in a casual child friendly environment. In addition to its own award winning handcrafted beers ... read more
Lobethal - Open for lunch seven days and for dinner Monday to Saturday, the Lobethal Hotel offers great value pub meals. Facilities include bar, bistro, gaming and bottleshop.
Macclesfield - Longview’s Cellar Door is only 40 minutes from the heart of Adelaide. Situated on the verandah of the property’s original cottage, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the undulating vineyards and breathtaking views. Come and indulge in a tasting of award-winning wines and take advantage of cellar door only specials.
Hahndorf - People of all ages will enjoy the experience of a different world at the Louise Flierl Mission Museum. You will find a collection of artefacts, weapons, historic photographs and text from more than 100 years of history of the Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea and more recently, South East Asia. A guide will be there to explain or answer questions. You will find the visit both fascinating and informative. The museum is located in the renovated old St Pauls Church building.
Kersbrook - Malcolm Creek vineyard was established in 1982 and is named after the creek on the property. The beautifully maintained, boutique size vineyard is located at Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills, just on the border of the Barossa Valley between Chain of Ponds and Williamstown.
The vineyard produces premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines.
The cellar door area has a delightfully rustic charm, overlooking the vineyard and surrounded by a meandering garden where a small herd of friendly deer ... read more
Maximilian`s Estate and Madhills Wines
Verdun - Maximilian’s has been an Adelaide Hills icon since 1976.
Cosy, romantic corners near big open fires, vineyard views, private rooms and a lush Beer Garden.
Maximilian’s is unique. Max’s Austrian, Swiss and French influenced cuisine, with classics such as Prawns Florentine, Chateaubriand and his signature Toffee Strawberries highlight a menu spanning three decades.
An exceptional wine list, including Maximilian’s own estate grown wines will satisfy the most discerning connoisseur.
`For a day... read more
Melba`s Chocolate And Confectionery Factory
Woodside - Melba`s famous chocolate factory is housed in an historic cheese factory and visitors are able to wander through the different production areas where a variety of confectioneries are made.
The factory shop has a huge range and variety of sweets and chocolates. Visitors can choose from hundreds of difference products.
Mount Barker - Established in 1980 in a little heritage stone home on Gawler Street, Mount Barker Millie`s Bakery has beautiful food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Millie`s Bakery and cafe has delicious coffees, cakes, pies and pasties and a gourmet lunch bar. We`re licensed, so you can enjoy a selection of beer and wine, and we can arrange private functions to suit you.
We specialise in maize gluten free and yeast free, hamburger rolls, dinner rolls, pizza bases, plus your all-time favourite pies, pasties, sausa... read more
Mount Barker - Mount Barker is the ideal course for golfers of all abilities and just 20 minutes drive from Adelaide.
Measuring 5,593 metres, the 18 hole course has a par 70 rating, offering a comfortable, easy walk with gentle undulations, lush fairways and excellent greens. Old gum trees line the course, while the strategically placed ponds and creeks provide an interesting challenge.
After a round, take advantage of the licensed clubhouse with full bar service and great value meals.
There is also a full... read more
Crafers - The Mount Lofty Botanic Garden at Piccadilly features displays of cool temperate plants which thrive on the eastern slopes of Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills. Less than 30 minutes drive from Adelaide.
Spring and autumn are both magnificent, with stunning masses of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias and roses adding a splash of colour to the gardens. The sweet scented rose garden, featuring both modern and old-fashioned roses is particularly popular amongst rose lovers.
The gardens are also ... read more
Crafers - With spectacular panoramic views of Adelaide and surrounds just 20 minutes drive from the city centre, Mount Lofty Summit is a must see and do for any visitor to South Australia!
Mount Lofty is the highest point south of the Flinders Ranges. At 710 metres above sea level the summit landing provides you with breathtaking views of the cities landmarks, and coastline - extending as far as Kangaroo Island, more than 100 kilometres away on clear days.
The summit complex comprises a Visitor Informat... read more
Mount Lofty Summit Restaurant and Cafe
Mount Lofty - The Mount Lofty Summit restaurant is open every day for lunch from 12pm to 3pm and from Wednesday to Sunday nights for dinner from 6pm.
The floor to ceiling walls of glass allow guests to enjoy the ever-changing panoramic views over Adelaide to the sea.
By day, the restaurant is comfortably informal and caters well for quick business lunches, special celebrations or the idyllic long lunch.
The restaurant also caters for large or small groups who wish to lunch over business and can be set up fo... read more
Cudlee Creek - Welcome to Mt. Bera, a historical homestead located in the cool climate area of the Adelaide Hills, some 30 kilometres northeast of Adelaide, South Australia.
Mt. Bera produces quality Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, some of which is kept to produce boutique wines along Bordeaux and burgundy styles.
The property consists of 85 hectares with 11.5 hectares of mature vines made up of: Max’s Vineyard with 4.22 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1997; and Valley Vineyard wi... read more
Lenswood - Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard is 20 kilometres due east of Adelaide city as the crow flies. Take a 30 minute drive from Adelaide through the picturesque Adelaide Hills and enjoy delightful views over a northerly facing panorama of rolling vines, apples and cherry orchards disappearing into Eucalyptus bushland, while you taste our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc wines.
Vineyard establishment commenced in 1992 and is owned, developed and operated by Alan Herath and Jan Reed. The s... read more
Birdwood - The National Motor Museum at Birdwood houses Australia’s most important collection of vintage, veteran and classic motor cars and motor cycles – more than 300 in fact.
It’s set in a beautiful complex by the River Torrens in Adelaide`s picturesque hills, 50 kilometres from Adelaide.
The museum hosts special events each year including the Bay to Birdwood Run, held in September on even years. This is one of the world`s great historic motoring events, with a spectacular list of more than 1800 vin... read more
Balhannah - Described by Homer in the Odyssey as an Egyptian herbal drink so powerful that it eases grief and banishes sorrow from the mind. A quick 25 minute drive from the centre of Adelaide and you will arrive at Nepenthe`s Cellar Door. A great location, spectacular vineyard with awesome views, a fun and relaxed atmosphere with out of this world wines - and the odd suprise!
All current release wines are available for tasting plus a limited release or two. Nepenthe Cellar Door is open every day.
Become ... read more
Oakbank - Everyone is welcome to enjoy this beautifully presented nine-hole golf course located just off the main Onkaparinga Road at Oakbank in the Adelaide Hills. Our club has a membership of close to 270 and we provide a program of organised competitions and social functions. Casual players can hire all the necessary equipment if required. The clubhouse has bar facilities and offers group catering.
The course is ideal for the recreational golfer: it is a comfortable 30 minute drive from Adelaide, is ... read more
Oakbank - Discover the delightful village of Oakbank on this heritage walk. There are more than 40 sites for you to explore, all with numbered plaques and detailed in a brochure available from local businesses and the Adelaide Hills Council, Woodside.
The walk can be done at any time and may take up to an hour to complete.
See the Oakbank Racecourse, established in 1874. Thousands of people still come to the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival each year. There`s also Pike`s Historic Brewery, founded by Henry... read more
Oakbank - The Oakbank Hotel is located in the heart of the Adelaide Hills in the historic village of Oakbank, the hometown of South Australia’s famous Easter Racing Carnival.
A country pub, with a relaxed laid-back country soul, the Oakbank is a popular watering hole for both the local community and tourists alike.
The front bar is a favourite with the locals, having a roaring log-fire during winter, ample seating and standing space, plenty of sporting memorabilia and screens showing a variety of sports... read more
Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway
Littlehampton - Travel by train through and past historic farmyard and out into the open paddock. Platform 1 is a tourist attraction in the Adelaide Hills that involves a train ride, farm animals and railway memorabilia.
Kids will love the one kilometre train ride and the adults will enjoy the history of this historic farm that has been owned by six generations.
Meet and feed Bill the horse, Ruby the pig and Miss Moo the cow and interact with the other farm animals.
Play on the railway displays, dress up a... read more
Verdun - At Redgum and More, we are specialists in indoor and outdoor furniture. With over 20 years experience in working with timber we have crafted many fine pieces of furniture, carved signs and giftware. Situated only 20 minutes from Adelaide and only 5 minutes from Hahndorf. Take a drive thru the newly opened freeway tunnels and come and browse in our new showroom or have a piece custom made to your requirements.
Kersbrook - Roachdale Reserve is one of the few remaining places in the Mount Lofty Ranges where one can see the original native forests of the region as it has been for thousands of years.
The reserve is traversed by a creek with deep pools which provide a summer source of water for a variety of wildlife. The reserve contains a wide diversity of plant species (225 indigenous to the area) including 32 of conservation significance. It also provides habitat for four birds of conservation significance and a ... read more
Kersbrook - Established in 1978 in Watts Gully in the northern limits of the Adelaide Hills at 380 metres altitude, Samphire vineyard is set in a tiny protected amphitheatre, which concentrates the sun and protects the vines from wind. The soil is deep clay, fertilised and watered by runoff from the surrounding bushland and hills. Irrigation is sufficient only to ensure even ripening. Viticulture techniques approach organic practice and the grapes are handpicked and lightly pressed. Cool temperature ferment... read more
Balhannah - Shaw and Smith Winery is situated on 46 hectares on Jones Road between Balhannah and Hahndorf and overlooks a four hectare dam with stunning views of the Mount Lofty Ranges.
The winery, built for the 2000 vintage is a contemporary design and houses Shaw and Smith`s production, marketing and administration.
You are encouraged to purchase a tasting flight of five different wines from the Shaw and Smith range complemented by a specially chosen cheese plate at a cost of AUD 12 per person. Each ta... read more
Norton Summit - Sinclair`s Gully is the Adelaide Hills`s first eco-certified winery and cellar door. Visit this most intimate eco wine experience.
Discover the wonder of Sinclair`s Gully - a hidden paradise nestled in a timeless and pristine bushland setting. Enjoy a taste, a glass or a bottle of award-winning estate grown wines with a platter of regional produce, while relaxing under magnificent candlebark gums.
Just 20 minutes from Adelaide central business district, adjacent to Morialta Conservation Park a... read more
Stirling - The Stirling Hotel underwent a major transformation in early 2006. It now features a new, casual bistro dining room and the Mallee Grill Restaurant for a more formal dining experience.
Al fresco dining is available in the warmer months.
The hotel prides itself on utilising and promoting local food and wine, and aspires to be `the heart of hospitality in the Adelaide Hills`.
Hahndorf - Storison is a contemporary gift store that makes its home in the 1880 village blacksmith building in Hahndorf`s main street.
The thoughtfully selected products showcase contemporary Australian design, eco-friendly recycled creations and ethically sourced handcrafts from around
the globe. The eclectic range includes jewellery, textiles, cards, world music, books and gifts with a little hint of the unconventional. Storison celebrates creativity, individuality and stylish innovation.
Gumeracha - Talunga Winery is a beautiful place to bring your interstate and overseas family and friends for an experience to remember. With a combination of award-winning wines, exquisite gourmet and Italian cuisine and breathtaking views and pine forests it’s easy to imagine you are in Tuscany. At Talunga we also cater for functions – large or small. From our restaurant/cafe you can dine indoors by the open fire in winter or outdoors in the atrium during summer. Try our famous Tuscan platter.
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Aldgate - Tango`s Café is located a quick 10 minute drive up the freeway. Tango’s main focus is to provide local hearty produce, sourcing organic where possible and at realistic prices. Tango`s cakes are all made fresh on site by mum and daughter, with the dad holding front of service with 100 percent Arabica Vittoria coffee. Come see for yourself the cooks true `cooks credentials`.
Tango’s also provides patrons with unique handcrafted original paintings from Tibetan artists such as: Mandalas, Buddha’s ... read more
The Big Rocking Horse And The Toy Factory
Gumeracha - Bring the children to see the world’s biggest rocking horse.
You can climb to the top of the horse, which stands at 18 metres high. Then visit the seven-acre animal park where, among other things, wallabies can be hand-fed. Relax and enjoy a meal or coffee in the licensed, child-friendly cafe, outdoor patio or shaded picnic area.
Wander through the Toy Factory to see Australia`s largest range of quality wooden toys. A huge range of imported, educational wooden toys are available, as well as an... read more
Nairne - Few nurseries have the luxury of space to be able to present their roses in an actual garden setting. But the Flower Garden is different.
Stroll through The Flower Garden and marvel at the different varieties and smelling the beautiful fragrance of the roses. The gardens are also planted with glorious Clematis that are grown in among the roses. These delightful climbing plants add colours of blue, purple, pink, crimson and white to the display. The display gardens are a great inspiration and he... read more
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