There’s nowhere quite like the Barossa. It’s a rich tapestry of culture, food, wine, characters, traditions and architecture, and it’s all just 70 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Made up of two distinct regions, Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, you can watch blacksmiths at work, see coopers craft barrels in front of your eyes, or browse art galleries, gift stores and popular wine bars and restaurants. A full belly is encouraged, too, with plenty of dining options to explore.

Cellar Door Highlights

Artisans Of The Barossa
16–26 Vine Vale Road, Tanunda
Eight small but delightful wine producers are showcased at this new space and the restaurant is top notch, too.

Bethany Wines
378 Bethany Road, Tanunda
A stunning place for a tasting flight and history lesson. The Heysen Trail weaves its way through this family-run property, past creeks and buildings that whisper tales of yore.

David Franz
94 Stelzer Road, Stonewell
Often named best small cellar door in the region, a gorgeous spread of small-batch, lovingly made wines is accompanied by Barossa-made snacks for you to build your own platter.  

Henschke
1428 Keyneton Road, Keyneton
The Henschke family has made wine in the Eden Valley for more than 150 years and you can taste all that history in this sleek new cellar door. Farmers at heart, they’re committed to an organic, biodynamic approach.

Pindarie Wines
946 Rosedale Road, Gomersal
Children and adults climb the mountain of hay bales on the cellar door’s lawn and the lunch offering is great (especially the sausage rolls). It feels like you’re dining in a farm’s backyard. 

Seppeltsfield
730 Seppeltsfield Road, Seppeltsfield
You could easily spend a day at this palm-tree dotted estate. There’s a winery and award-winning restaurant as well as artist studios, galleries and gift stores.

Tomfoolery
517 Stockwell Road, Light Pass
This sweet, cottage-like cellar door and the wines on pour are the work of exciting winemakers Sarah and Ben ‘Chippy’ Chipman.

Whistler Wines
241 Seppeltsfield Road, Stone Well
Welcome to the Pfeiffer family’s little oasis. A shady lawn area and nature play equipment beg to be explored, or laze with a glass of the good stuff while indulging in some kangaroo spotting.

Yalumba
40 Eden Valley Road, Angaston
As Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, there are many stories to hear and plenty to do, including picnics and a tour of the cooperage, where the barrels are made.

Getting there

It takes around an hour to drive to Barossa Valley from Adelaide. Taxis must be pre-booked and local taxis operate once you’re in the area. The Metro train runs from Adelaide to Gawler Central, you can then pick up a bus to Nuriootpa via Lyndoch and Tanunda (adelaidemetro.com.au). Tour operators include the TrailHopper Bus (trailhopper.com.au). If you’re feeling fancy you can see the region in a hot-air balloon.

Discover more about regions only a stone’s throw from Adelaide’s CBD in our guides to McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills . This article is a part of our Adelaide Summer Festival Guide. Find the print edition at select stockists across the CBD and Adelaide Airport now.