Destination Barossa

Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley, South Australia The Barossa offers everything you'd expect from one of Australia's most famous wine regions. On your Barossa holiday, you can encounter winemakers waiting to share their secrets at the cellar door; landscapes etched with manicured vineyards; passionate food producers proffering their wares at country markets; and grand chateaux surrounded by ornate gardens. And it's all just an hour from Adelaide.

The Barossa owes much of its appeal to the European peasant farmers and English free settlers who made the place home from the 1850s. You'll get a taste of their rich cultural legacy in superb Barossa specialty foods, dozens of festivals and events, historic architecture and inspiring arts and antique galleries.

Wake up in the Barossa Valley after spending the night in a restored settler's cottage, a resort suite, a luxurious country house or a shady caravan park - the Barossa offers a wealth of accommodation options. Sample German wursts and cakes in heritage bakeries and butcher stores as you follow the Barossa's Butcher, Baker, Winemaker Trail. And get right into the swing of things at one of the 100 events making up the biennial Barossa Vintage Festival.

Home of Australian Wine:

Drive amongst vines tended by the Barossa's 500 grape growing families (many sixth-generation). Stop at tiny boutique winery or have your photo taken beside the real Jacob's Creek. Visit 60 sensational cellar doors with household names like Peter Lehmann, Henschke, Seppelt, Yaldara and Yalumba.

Barossa Farmers Market:

The Barossa Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 7.30am to 11.30am and boasts real food from the homes and farms of the Barossa. Located just behind Vintners Bar and Grill near Angaston, it's a food-only market reflecting the heritage and traditions of the region.

Events Aplenty:

The Barossa has a calendar of events large and small. The biennial vintage festival celebrates the harvest in every town, Barossa under the Stars features a top international performer (past stars include Rod Stewart and Elton John) and the Barossa Gourmet Weekend unites cooks, chefs and restaurants with wineries to present the best of each.

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A drink to good health

After indulging in vast quantities of food, wine and history, you might need some quiet time with nature. Hike through the Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park to see an array of flora and fauna, join the 1500-kilometre Heysen walking trail as it passes through the Barossa, or hire a bike for a jaunt along the Mawson cycling trail. more

A feast of festivals

The valley is renowned for its eclectic variety of festivals: gourmet food, vintage fairs, music under the stars and more. The locals love a party and they're not afraid to indulge in great food and wine. Events not to be missed include the Barossa Vintage Festival, Barossa Under the Stars and the Barossa Gourmet Weekend. more

Cellar doors and company stores

Taste and buy from the small winegrowers at the magnificent Chateau Tanunda, a 110-year-old property set on 13 hectares with a croquet lawn, formal gardens and slate terraces. In the Barossa all roads lead to a cellar door. more

Food Barossa

Great Australian foodies like Maggie Beer have made the Barossa home, attracted by its thriving and diverse food culture. The dining diva is one of the forces behind Food Barossa, a regional brand celebrating the unique history and culture of the region. Taste the best of the Barossa at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, the South Australian Company Store, the Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston and the famed Apex Bakery in Tanunda.

Home of Australian wine

The wine industry here has a long history and an unsurpassed reputation. Share the enthusiasm of the 80 or so winemakers as they explain their specialities. Taste and buy limited release varietals or a single bottle to go with gourmet dishes like pate, wild hare, pigeon, corn-fed chicken and fresh yabbies. more

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The Barossa offers everything you'd expect from one of Australia's most famous wine regions. On your Barossa holiday, you can encounter winemakers waiting to share their secrets at the cellar door; landscapes etched with manicured vineyards; passionate food producers proffering their wares at country markets; and grand chateaux surrounded by ornate gardens. And it's all just an hour from Adelaide. The Barossa owes much of its appeal to the European peasant farmers and English free settlers who made the place home from the 1850s. You'll get a taste of their rich cultural legacy in superb Barossa specialty foods, dozens of festivals and events, historic architecture and inspiring arts and antique galleries. Wake up in the Barossa Valley after spending the night in a restored settler's cottage, a resort suite, a luxurious country house or a shady caravan park - the Barossa offers a wealth of accommodation options. Sample German wursts and cakes in heritage bakeries and butcher stores as you follow the Barossa's Butcher, Baker, Winemaker Trail. And get right into the swing of things at one of the 100 events making up the biennial Barossa Vintage Festival. Home of Australian Wine: Drive amongst vines tended by the Barossa's 500 grape growing families (many sixth-generation). Stop at tiny boutique winery or have your photo taken beside the real Jacob's Creek. Visit 60 sensational cellar doors with household names like Peter Lehmann, Henschke, Seppelt, Yaldara and Yalumba. Barossa Farmers Market: The Barossa Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 7.30am to 11.30am and boasts real food from the homes and farms of the Barossa. Located just behind Vintners Bar and Grill near Angaston, it's a food-only market reflecting the heritage and traditions of the region. Events Aplenty: The Barossa has a calendar of events large and small. The biennial vintage festival celebrates the harvest in every town, Barossa under the Stars features a top international performer (past stars include Rod Stewart and Elton John) and the Barossa Gourmet Weekend unites cooks, chefs and restaurants with wineries to present the best of each.
Articles A drink to good health After indulging in vast quantities of food, wine and history, you might need some quiet time with nature. Hike through the Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park to see an array of flora and fauna, join the 1500-kilometre Heysen walking trail as it passes through the Barossa, or hire a bike for a jaunt along the Mawson cycling trail. more A feast of festivals The valley is renowned for its eclectic variety of festivals: gourmet food, vintage fairs, music under the stars and more. The locals love a party and they're not afraid to indulge in great food and wine. Events not to be missed include the Barossa Vintage Festival, Barossa Under the Stars and the Barossa Gourmet Weekend. more Cellar doors and company stores Taste and buy from the small winegrowers at the magnificent Chateau Tanunda, a 110-year-old property set on 13 hectares with a croquet lawn, formal gardens and slate terraces. In the Barossa all roads lead to a cellar door. more Food Barossa Great Australian foodies like Maggie Beer have made the Barossa home, attracted by its thriving and diverse food culture. The dining diva is one of the forces behind Food Barossa, a regional brand celebrating the unique history and culture of the region. Taste the best of the Barossa at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, the South Australian Company Store, the Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston and the famed Apex Bakery in Tanunda. Home of Australian wine The wine industry here has a long history and an unsurpassed reputation. Share the enthusiasm of the 80 or so winemakers as they explain their specialities. Taste and buy limited release varietals or a single bottle to go with gourmet dishes like pate, wild hare, pigeon, corn-fed chicken and fresh yabbies. more
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