Tourist and travel Information for The Barossa Valley

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With rows and rows of vines, cellar doors, sumptuous foods, and wines, and sweeping landscapes, it is no wonder why the Barossa Valley is a much-loved destination with people all over the world. This particular region of South Australia is one of the major wine-producing areas of Australia and a famous tourist attraction for everyone to enjoy. Located approximately 60km north of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley is situated within the Adelaide Hills around the North Para River and consists of towns such as Nuriootpa, Tanunda, Rowland Flat, and Lyndoch. It is a place where you can discover hidden secrets and treasures, drive through scenic routes into the hills, wander through vineyards, and visit award-winning wineries in the area.

The Barossa Valley is a main producer of many wines including Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. You can sample a huge range of wines at any number of cellar doors that are dotted throughout the region and also enjoy a beautiful lunch at the vineyard restaurants that are sure to delight your taste buds. It is one of the true places where you can really get a taste for the finer things in life, where you can relax and indulge and rejuvenate the body, mind, and soul.

Known as the wine capital of Australia, It is not only the ideal place for a romantic escape but to bring the family here or plan your next business conference will be done in style and on budget. With plenty of outdoor fun and entertainment, annual events and festivals, weekend markets where only the best of the local region is on show that can be tried and tested as well as golf courses, National Parks, and townships to explore, these are just some of the things that you can look forward to when holidaying in the Barossa Valley.

Barossa Valley accommodation comes in many styles and sizes, so whether it is just for the two of you or for a larger family you will find just what you are looking for. Caravan and tourist parks offer budget accommodation in the way of cabins and family lodges or you can bring your motorhome or campervan and park on a grassy site. There are also hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, and eco retreats and if you want to splurge a little you can book yourself into one of the luxury accommodation properties where you will be completely taken care of from the moment you arrive. The Barossa Valley is somewhere where you can sit in the local restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, explore the stunning landscape and rolling green hills and discover what they have installed for you, hike through National Parks, let the kids run free in the playgrounds, enjoy a picnic in the sun, hire a bike to see the sights, visit one of the many art galleries, pamper yourself at one of the day’s spa or take a scenic drive. You can take the kids to the Whispering Wall, do a helicopter ride or hot air balloon ride for something really romantic, visit one of the breweries, enjoy a working farm for the day or you can discover the Barossa Goldfields.

There is no end to what you can do in the Barossa Valley, and on top of the range of accommodation, family fun, and annual events and days out you will surely fall in love. It is a holiday destination with a lot of, so come and discover the treats that have put the Barossa Valley on the map.