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.
Adelaide 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 Adelaide 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 and desig...
The Adelaide Hills Petanque Club is a community run sporting club offering fun, comradery and personal challenges for all members of our community. We have been around for nearly 10 years and have grown a membership base to approximately 60.
Petanque is a unique sport in that it can be played by nearly all ages and physical abilities/disabilities at the same time. It can also be a game that can be played at everyone's convenience as we play all year round and team committal is far from mandator...
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
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-...
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...
Come to Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and 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.
Our farm shop is open seven days a week all year round except Christmas Day.
Beerenberg sits at the eastern end of the main street of Hahndorf, among the beautiful scenery perpetuated by the paintings of Sir Hans Heysen. The Paech family continues a horticultural tradi...
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.
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...
The most photographed 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 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!
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.
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...
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,...
Inside our charming 1850s Hahndorf cottage you'll discover fine chocolates and truffles of only the most outstanding quality and be tempted by our exclusive range of stunningly decorated cakes, homemade desserts and treats. You’ll be able to intensify your pleasure with a premium coffee, Hot Chocolate, Iced Chocolate or Chocolate Milkshake laced with melted Belgian Chocolate.
We're just 25 minutes from Adelaide in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills....
Ever wanted to hold a koala? At Cleland Wildlife Park you can!
Just 20 minutes drive from Adelaide, you can touch and feed captivating wildlife in this open range wildlife sanctuary.
Have your photo taken holding a koala, hand feed kangaroos and wander among Australian wildlife. Join animal keepers as they feed lorikeets, Tasmanian Devils, dingoes, water birds and other native animals.
At night the bush also comes to life. Accompany guides and share the night-time world of Australia’s intrigu...
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...
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.
At Forest Range Cherries you can 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. Its worth the trip just to see the scenery.
Four Oaks Farm visits include pony rides, pony carriage rides and merry-go-rounds. Explore the farm on engine No. 9. Feel and feed our friendly animals. Or try one of our trail rides, for the non-riders to experienced riders.
Trail rides are for adults and children. See beautiful Adelaide Hills scenery during one hour, two hour or three hour rides. Or try Kidman Trail day rides (conditions apply).
You can also sign up for riding lessons. Four Oak...
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.
Also available is gourmet organic/bio-dynamic muesl...
Contemporary art overlooks a unique range of furniture, clothing and home wares from talented artists and designers, proving visitors with individual, exciting and indulgent options to enhance their lifestyle and wellbeing at realistic prices.
There are many treasures to be found in the Adelaide Hills and the Adelaide Hills Market and Gallery welcomes visitors every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday.
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.
Gorge Wildlife Park is 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 O...
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...
The Hahndorf Farm Barn combines a children's farmyard and a nature wildlife park designed to help you interact with tame and friendly animals.
On a visit to the Farm Barn you'll be treated to a one-hour interactive show in the barn where you'll be introduced to the Farmer's friendly farm animals one by one.
Then you're free to wander around and interact with our farm animals. You can hold guinea pigs and baby chickens, pat miniature horses and bottle-feed baby lambs and goats and more.
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...
With a history going back to 1853, 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.
Faithfully following traditional German recipes and cooking methods, the Hahndorf Inn Restaurant is guaranteed to have just the meal you are looking for, from tender, juicy steaks cooked just as you like to family German favourites such as a choice of beef, chicken and kangaroo schnitzels, or indulge in a de...
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.
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 cottage garden is part of the South Australian Open Garden .A walking trail is also featured on the 60 hectare pr...
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...
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...
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!
Feel like a kid in a lolly shop at Humbugs of Hahndorf. Be tempted by a huge range of local and imported sweets including 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.
We are located in the centre of Hahndorf opposite the German Arms Hotel,
Humbugs selection of English, European, American and Australian sweets will d...
Wine Art and Architecture - The unique rammed earth winery/studio that houses JL is an architectural landmark in the Adelaide Hills. The handcrafted wines made on site are representative of the region and traditional styles. Original paintings, etchings and drawings by Janet Luxton hang in an evolving exhibition.
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.