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The Adelaide Hills will always make you feel welcome.
The Adelaide Hills region of South Australia provides an abundance of attractions
and experiences that be enjoyed by staying any of the
30 Bed & Breakfast
and Farmstay
accommodation options we provide.
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The beauty of gold and russets of autumn foliage and deep green of the hills enhance the earthy colour of local brick and stone cottages, hotels, restaurants and galleries.
- Enjoy the unique food and wine, walk a nature trail, hunt for treasures in the many art and craft shops or relax in one of the many Bed and Breakfasts in this region.
- Hidden in colourful groves of deciduous trees are the stylish homes, restaurants and shops of the villages of Stirling, Crafers, Aldgate and Bridgewater giving them a character of their own.
- The Adelaide Hills have become renowned for its ‘cool climate’ wines.
- Explore Cleland Conservation Park meeting native animals.
- Visit the Toy Factory at Gumeracha with its giant rocking horse.
- Visit The Cedars, the Hahndorf home and studio of famous painter Sir Hans Heysen.
- Explore the collection of vintage, veteran and classic motor cars and cycles at Birdwood’s National Motor Museum.
Drive Adelaide Hills's many scenic routes and you'll find picture-postcard views at every turn; some of the best cool-climate wines in Australia; koalas, kangaroos and enough cute native animals to melt even the most world-weary heart; and gorgeous places to rest your head at the end of gentle days of discovery.
Village Charms
Visit Hahndorf for its German heritage; Woodside for its antiques; Stirling for its organic market and excellent shops; Gumeracha for its giant rocking horse (voted best “Big Thing” in Australia); Bridgewater for the award-winning cellar door and restaurant at Bridgewater Mill; Birdwood for the National Motor Museum; Macclesfield for its Sunday market; and Norton Summit for the Scenic Hotel.
Wine Country
The cool-climate wines of the Adelaide Hills are among the most prestigious in Australia. The region is home to more than 200 grape growers and 50 wine labels: look out for famous names and cellar doors like Petaluma, Nepenthe, Shaw & Smith, Ashton Hills and Chain of Ponds at Gumeracha.
Some of the things to see and do include:
Festivals & Events
Experience the best of the Hills at one of many great regional events, including the Adelaide Hills Harvest Festival in February, the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival, the Heysen Festival in September/October; and the Lobethal Lights Christmas extravaganza.
Warrawong
At Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, Mylor, you can enjoy a self-guided walk between 9am and sunset all year round, or take a guided nocturnal tour to see bilbies, brush-tailed bettongs, Tamar wallabies and the elusive platypus. The sanctuary is less than 30 minutes from Adelaide and features convention facilities, a family picnic area, Bilby Cafe and accommodation.
Hills Food Trail
Hills producers and chefs show off their skills on the Taste the Adelaide Hills trail at restaurants, wineries, pubs and cafés. You’ll also find local specialties at farmers markets throughout the region.
Hans Heysen's The Cedars
The Cedars, former home of Hans Heysen, the gardens and studio remain much the same as when the great artist died in 1969. It’s just outside the much-loved heritage town of Hahndorf.
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