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South Australia's Hills, Valleys & Vales
Known for its vast array of world-class wine regions, stunning natural beauty, deliciously fresh produce, gourmet delights and expertise in wine, South Australia is brimming with wonders. Explore the best hills, valley’s & vales South Australia has to offer.
Barossa Valley
About an hour out of Adelaide’s CBD lies South Australia’s most famous wine region full of an array of world-class wineries, you certainly cannot skip on taking a visit to the Barossa Valley this winter. Enjoy a day tour or stroll down the charming main street of Tanunda and discover quirky boutiques, antique stores, and gourmet eateries. With over 150 cellar doors in the region, choose your itinerary as this is all about personal preference depending on your taste and palate.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Penfolds: Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley Penfold’s est 1844 Penfold’s is famous for their expertise in a variety of red and fortified dessert wines.
- Jacob’s Creek: With over 160 years of blending Jacob’s Creek is one of Australia’s largest brands in the market. Experience a range of tastings & experiences at their cellar door that showcases luxurious food and wine experiences that will stimulate your senses!
- St Hugo Wines: Located at Rowland Flat St Hugo’s wine offers a captivating setting overlooking the St Hugo vineyard & Barossa Ranges. Experience the decadent fine dining menu accompanied with their exceptional wine.
- Peter Lehmann Wines: The Peter Lehmann Wines Cellar Door welcomes guests to the stunning red gum bar to experience some of Australia’s most awarded wines. The heart of Cellar Door is the old stone winery building dating back to the 1880s. The building has been renovated, with old and new blended seamlessly by stonework, creating a modern centre within a living history of Barossa winemaking.
- Turkey Flat Vineyards: Turkey Flat is tucked away on the edge of Tanunda in the beautiful Barossa Valley, surrounded by historic vineyards dating back to 1847. Their cellar door is a place for everyone to taste amazing new releases of wine and culinary delights with their famous “Wine Food” menu available daily.
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale's extensive natural and cultural heritage spans over thousands of years of traditional ownership by the Kaurna people. Just 45 minutes out of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, world-class wineries, and culinary experiences. Best known for Shiraz, McLaren Vale also excels in the production of ultra-premium Grenache and Cabernet. Spanish and Italian varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are also very well suited climatically and provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Chalk Hill Wines: Chalk Hill Wines is a family-owned winery dedicated to producing small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction since 1964. Chalk Hill’s cellar door is nestled in the heart of McLaren Vale overlooking the stunning vineyards creating a relaxing and ambient vibe.
- Chapel Hill Winery: Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and schoolhouse. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge, shallow rocky soils are a feature with sweeping views back over McLaren Vale and Gulf St Vincent.
- Down the Rabbit Hole Wines: Down the Rabbit Hole Wines has become most popular over the past 2 years due to its relaxed family orientated environment. Roll out a rug, enjoy platters which are all organic, gluten & dairy free and watch the sunset go down while sipping on their famous Rose.
- Ekhinda Wines: In what has been described as the most authentic and enjoyable wine experience in McLaren Vale is the Ekhidna and Paper Eagle cellar door and kitchen ... and be prepared for some pleasant surprises. Irrepressible, ever laughing, talented winemaker owner Matt Rechner is almost always on hand answering questions, offering advice, and fussing over his visitors.
- Big Easy Radio: This unique coastal cellar door experience in Aldinga offers their unique boutique wine and local music every weekend! A must visit for anyone staying in Port Willunga & Aldinga Beach.
Adelaide Hills
Experience the beauty of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf. Be immersed in Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement just a 30-minute drive outside the city. Settled by 19th-century Lutheran migrants in 1839, Hahndorf is known for its original German-style architecture and locally produced food, wine & spirits. Hahndorf is one of the most popular travel destinations during the colder months in Adelaide. Sit by a fireplace at one of the local pubs with a traditional warm German meal or grab a hot chocolate and stroll the beautiful, picturesque tree-lined footpaths on the main street.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Hahndorf Hill Winery: Hahndorf Hill Winery is located at the edge of Hahndorf Village sloped on a gentle hill overlooking the gorgeous vineyard focusing on Austrian heritage throughout their cellar door which is reflected in their wines.
- Side wood Estate: Sidewood’s cellar door is a new expansion that has been upcycled from a humble apple shed into a luxurious tasting room, lounge, wine bar & private dining space for customers to sit back, relax and enjoy an array of platters and wine tasting experiences.
- Bird in Hand Winery: You had me at sparkling Pinot Noir. A beautiful, modern yet rustic, winery with an award-winning restaurant and an equally successful range of wines.
- Howard’s Vineyard: Howard’s Vineyard is located just 25 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD that has a family orientated vibe. Sit on the hill overlooking the vineyards with a glass of wine and be served by their amazing staff. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll even get to see Felix the winery border collie!
- Lot 100: For a change of pace to wine, here you can blend your own gin, engage in the native kitchen cooking class and stroll through the picturesque apple orchards of Hills Cider.
Clare Valley
Just 100kms north of Adelaide, the Clare Valley is home to Ngadjuri Indigenous people and was first settled by Europeans in the early 1840s. Nowadays it is home to almost 10,000 people and nearly 50 separate wineries! You’ll find cellar doors between Auburn and Clare along a stunning 40km corridor. Clare Valley is most known for its expertise in white wine. This is due to Clare’s cooler climate than most other wine-growing regions in South Australia, allowing the harvest of cool-climate white grapes, particularly Riesling which the valley has become famous for. But what is a glass of wine without a paired meal to go with it? Long winey lunches are a must-do to plan during your stay in the Clare Valley.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Mr Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen: Right in the heart of the Clare Valley Mr Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen is known for combining food, wine and art.
- Pike Wines: On top of the very soils that produce some of Australia’s finest Riesling, a visit to Slate Restaurant at Pike Wines delivers a chef-hatted feast of Modern Australian with European twit in every drool-worthy dish.
- O’Leary Wines: A generous gourmet platter overlooking the vines in on the menu when you visit O’Leary Wines! You’ll also find their newly renovated restaurant celebrating seasonality and provenance of produce.
- Taylors Wines: One of the oldest wineries in the Clare Valley Taylors Wines have rafted impeccable Australian wines for three generations. This idyllic valley is famed for producing elegant red wines along with world renowned Rieslings. Enjoy beautifully manicured winery gardens with a glass of wine and cheese platter on arrival with perhaps a game of boules on the vineyard lawn.
- Sevenhill Cellars: The first winery ever built in the Clare Valley & one of the eldest in Australia, Sevenhill Cellars specialize in wines that express authentic taste, styles and flavors.
Click here for the best hills, valleys & vale accommodation packages. Alternatively call our team on 1800 810 910 or email shortbreaks@holidaysofaustralia.com.au
South Australia's Hills, Valleys & Vales
Known for its vast array of world-class wine regions, stunning natural beauty, deliciously fresh produce, gourmet delights and expertise in wine, South Australia is brimming with wonders. Explore the best hills, valley’s & vales South Australia has to offer.
Barossa Valley
About an hour out of Adelaide’s CBD lies South Australia’s most famous wine region full of an array of world-class wineries, you certainly cannot skip on taking a visit to the Barossa Valley this winter. Enjoy a day tour or stroll down the charming main street of Tanunda and discover quirky boutiques, antique stores, and gourmet eateries. With over 150 cellar doors in the region, choose your itinerary as this is all about personal preference depending on your taste and palate.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Penfolds: Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley Penfold’s est 1844 Penfold’s is famous for their expertise in a variety of red and fortified dessert wines.
- Jacob’s Creek: With over 160 years of blending Jacob’s Creek is one of Australia’s largest brands in the market. Experience a range of tastings & experiences at their cellar door that showcases luxurious food and wine experiences that will stimulate your senses!
- St Hugo Wines: Located at Rowland Flat St Hugo’s wine offers a captivating setting overlooking the St Hugo vineyard & Barossa Ranges. Experience the decadent fine dining menu accompanied with their exceptional wine.
- Peter Lehmann Wines: The Peter Lehmann Wines Cellar Door welcomes guests to the stunning red gum bar to experience some of Australia’s most awarded wines. The heart of Cellar Door is the old stone winery building dating back to the 1880s. The building has been renovated, with old and new blended seamlessly by stonework, creating a modern centre within a living history of Barossa winemaking.
- Turkey Flat Vineyards: Turkey Flat is tucked away on the edge of Tanunda in the beautiful Barossa Valley, surrounded by historic vineyards dating back to 1847. Their cellar door is a place for everyone to taste amazing new releases of wine and culinary delights with their famous “Wine Food” menu available daily.
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale's extensive natural and cultural heritage spans over thousands of years of traditional ownership by the Kaurna people. Just 45 minutes out of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, world-class wineries, and culinary experiences. Best known for Shiraz, McLaren Vale also excels in the production of ultra-premium Grenache and Cabernet. Spanish and Italian varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are also very well suited climatically and provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Chalk Hill Wines: Chalk Hill Wines is a family-owned winery dedicated to producing small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction since 1964. Chalk Hill’s cellar door is nestled in the heart of McLaren Vale overlooking the stunning vineyards creating a relaxing and ambient vibe.
- Chapel Hill Winery: Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and schoolhouse. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge, shallow rocky soils are a feature with sweeping views back over McLaren Vale and Gulf St Vincent.
- Down the Rabbit Hole Wines: Down the Rabbit Hole Wines has become most popular over the past 2 years due to its relaxed family orientated environment. Roll out a rug, enjoy platters which are all organic, gluten & dairy free and watch the sunset go down while sipping on their famous Rose.
- Ekhinda Wines: In what has been described as the most authentic and enjoyable wine experience in McLaren Vale is the Ekhidna and Paper Eagle cellar door and kitchen ... and be prepared for some pleasant surprises. Irrepressible, ever laughing, talented winemaker owner Matt Rechner is almost always on hand answering questions, offering advice, and fussing over his visitors.
- Big Easy Radio: This unique coastal cellar door experience in Aldinga offers their unique boutique wine and local music every weekend! A must visit for anyone staying in Port Willunga & Aldinga Beach.
Adelaide Hills
Experience the beauty of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf. Be immersed in Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement just a 30-minute drive outside the city. Settled by 19th-century Lutheran migrants in 1839, Hahndorf is known for its original German-style architecture and locally produced food, wine & spirits. Hahndorf is one of the most popular travel destinations during the colder months in Adelaide. Sit by a fireplace at one of the local pubs with a traditional warm German meal or grab a hot chocolate and stroll the beautiful, picturesque tree-lined footpaths on the main street.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Hahndorf Hill Winery: Hahndorf Hill Winery is located at the edge of Hahndorf Village sloped on a gentle hill overlooking the gorgeous vineyard focusing on Austrian heritage throughout their cellar door which is reflected in their wines.
- Side wood Estate: Sidewood’s cellar door is a new expansion that has been upcycled from a humble apple shed into a luxurious tasting room, lounge, wine bar & private dining space for customers to sit back, relax and enjoy an array of platters and wine tasting experiences.
- Bird in Hand Winery: You had me at sparkling Pinot Noir. A beautiful, modern yet rustic, winery with an award-winning restaurant and an equally successful range of wines.
- Howard’s Vineyard: Howard’s Vineyard is located just 25 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD that has a family orientated vibe. Sit on the hill overlooking the vineyards with a glass of wine and be served by their amazing staff. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll even get to see Felix the winery border collie!
- Lot 100: For a change of pace to wine, here you can blend your own gin, engage in the native kitchen cooking class and stroll through the picturesque apple orchards of Hills Cider.
Clare Valley
Just 100kms north of Adelaide, the Clare Valley is home to Ngadjuri Indigenous people and was first settled by Europeans in the early 1840s. Nowadays it is home to almost 10,000 people and nearly 50 separate wineries! You’ll find cellar doors between Auburn and Clare along a stunning 40km corridor. Clare Valley is most known for its expertise in white wine. This is due to Clare’s cooler climate than most other wine-growing regions in South Australia, allowing the harvest of cool-climate white grapes, particularly Riesling which the valley has become famous for. But what is a glass of wine without a paired meal to go with it? Long winey lunches are a must-do to plan during your stay in the Clare Valley.
Here’s our top 5 cellar door & culinary experience recommendations:
- Mr Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen: Right in the heart of the Clare Valley Mr Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen is known for combining food, wine and art.
- Pike Wines: On top of the very soils that produce some of Australia’s finest Riesling, a visit to Slate Restaurant at Pike Wines delivers a chef-hatted feast of Modern Australian with European twit in every drool-worthy dish.
- O’Leary Wines: A generous gourmet platter overlooking the vines in on the menu when you visit O’Leary Wines! You’ll also find their newly renovated restaurant celebrating seasonality and provenance of produce.
- Taylors Wines: One of the oldest wineries in the Clare Valley Taylors Wines have rafted impeccable Australian wines for three generations. This idyllic valley is famed for producing elegant red wines along with world renowned Rieslings. Enjoy beautifully manicured winery gardens with a glass of wine and cheese platter on arrival with perhaps a game of boules on the vineyard lawn.
- Sevenhill Cellars: The first winery ever built in the Clare Valley & one of the eldest in Australia, Sevenhill Cellars specialize in wines that express authentic taste, styles and flavors.
Click here for the best hills, valleys & vale accommodation packages. Alternatively call our team on 1800 810 910 or email shortbreaks@holidaysofaustralia.com.au
