Places to Visit

South Australia is home to long summers, stunning beaches and award-winning wine, events and festivals. It’s the gateway to the Barossa, Flinders Ranges and Outback and Kangaroo Island.

South Australia is jam packed with not to be missed destinations including:

• Barossa
• Kangaroo Island
• McLaren Vale
• Adelaide Hills 

Barossa
Known as Adelaide's wine capital, this is where the locals go to get away from the fast-paced city life and enjoy wandering around vineyards, cellars and cosy lanes with quaint shops filled with delicacies and fine art. The three major towns of the Barossa all have distinctive personalities. Tanunda is generally recognised as the most German of the three with long-standing traditions dating back to the 1840s when the first German settlers arrived in the area. Angaston, in contrast, is considered the English town as it was settled predominantly by Cornish miners and others from Britain. The third and largest town, Nuriootpa, was influenced by both the German and British settlers, and today is the commercial hub of the Barossa where most of the larger stores are located. Make sure you visit Lyndoch Lavender Farm which is well known throughout the area, and everyone should taste the delights of The Lavender Kitchen. 

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Kangaroo Island
Australia's third largest island is only two hours from Adelaide and accessible by ferry. Not surprisingly, you will find plenty of kangaroos on the island, plus penguins, seals, koalas and many other animals. There are lighthouses dotting the island as well as numerous walking trails. A must-do is the uninhabited Flinders Chase National Park, home to the bizarre Remarkable Rocks and the Admirals Arch. A viewing platform and boardwalk around a cliff face leads visitors to the Admiral's Arch, sculpted by weathering and erosion from the sea over thousands of years.

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McLaren Vale
Bursting with passionate locals who strive to maintain a reputation forged by their predecessors, the McLaren Vale is that rare breed of place that combines cosmopolitan lifestyle with earthy charm. Whether you want to relax and escape the rush of everyday life, or experience a holiday filled with adventure, the region has an abundance of activities and attractions for you.

McLaren Vale is a favourite South Australian wine region and has more than 70 cellar doors. The region’s warm climate means it produces great Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Other varietals include Tempranillo, Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne, Barbera and Sangiovese. It's less than an hour from Adelaide city. McLaren Vale also has stunning beaches and magnificent food.

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Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills are part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of the city of Adelaide. They are centred on the largest town in the area, Mount Barker, a thriving residential, commercial and service centre of excellence for the Adelaide Hills. Here you will find a state of the art cinema complex, a good caravan park, linear trails, recreation parks, sporting complexes, swimming pool, restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, and all the services that you may need while on tour. Hahndorf is 10min drive from Mount Barker, and is the oldest surviving German settlement in Australia, and home to the famous Farm Barn, a unique blend of a children's farmyard and Wildlife Park. Less than half an hour away, you can visit Lobethal, which offers great weekend markets and a costume museum. In Beerenberg, you can also indulge in some strawberry picking. 

Not to be Missed

Maggie Beer Farm Shop
Address: 50 Pheasant Farm Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Phone: +61 8 8562 4477
Email: farmshop@maggiebeer.com.au
Hours: 10.30am - 5.00pm every day
Map and driving directions 

The Maggie Beer Farm Shop is a not to be missed destination when visisting Adelaide. With everything from coffee, cake, sweetmeats, ice-cream or even a cheeky glass of wine; you will find everything you are looking for and more.

With seating inside and out, and the option to claim your very own picnic basket the Farm Shop offers more relaxition than you can poke a baguette at. 

The Maggie Beer Farm Shop is located in the Barossa, a 1.5 hour drive from the Adelaide CBD.  

Hahndorf
Address: 68 Main Street, Hahndorf, SA 5245
Phone: +61 1800 353 323
Map and driving directions

Hahndorf is classified as Australia's oldest surviving German settlement and each year thousands of people, young and old, enjoy its charm and the hospitality. Hahndorf is the jewel of the Adelaide Hills and one of South Australia's most popular towns.

A mere 20 minute drive from the Adelaide CBD, Hahndorf can be easily accessed via the Southern Eastern Freeway. The town is immensely popular with visitors from all over the world as well as locals and many premium businesses have set up their shops in this iconic town.

While many visitors come to Hahndorf to get a glimpse of the past, Hahndorf is increasingly acknowledged for the modern and the chic and generally a trendy place to wine and dine or to hang out with friends.  Hahndorf has become a unique town where you can walk the past and taste the future.

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Jacob's Creek 
Address: Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat, SA 5352
Phone: +61 8 8521 3000 
Email: visitorcentre@jacobscreek.com.au

National tourism award winning Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre is the home of the famous wine located in the heart of the Barossa Valley. The centre offers a memorable culinary tourism experience with a tempting combination of food and wine, and sweeping views of vineyards and hills.

The stunning building features benchmark environmental design, based on principles of sustainability, recycling and energy conservation. Within the Centre, visitors can sample Jacob's Creek wines with a casual or structured wine tasting, learn about the region's history and heritage in the interpretive gallery or enjoy a lunch at Jacob's Restaurant which offers contemporary Australian food matched to wine recommendations.

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Adelaide City Tours
There is so much to see and do right in the heard of Adelaide. Everything from river cruises and animal encounters to the local markets that have the freshest local produce on offer.

Whatever you are looking for, Adelaide is the place to be:

• Adelaide City Highlights
• Adelaide City Highlights and Adelaide Oval Tour
• Adelaide City Highlights and Popeye Cruise
• Adelaide Zoo - Giant Panda Encounter
• Adelaide Zoo - Big Cat Interactive