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Adelaide e Barossa

Austrália Meridional · Australia

Adelaide e Barossa

The planned capital of southern Australia, with the central market, Glenelg beach, the Adelaide Hills, the German village of Hahndorf and the wines of the Barossa Valley.

Austrália Meridional (Adelaide)

In the photo: River Torrens, Adelaide

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Get to know the place

A region to enjoy
at your own pace.

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and a city easy to explore on foot. It was planned in 1836 by Colonel William Light, with grid streets and a ring of parks around the city centre, and sits between St Vincent Gulf and the Adelaide Hills. North Terrace, the museum avenue, brings together the art gallery, the state museum and the library, a short walk from the botanic garden.

The Central Market, opened in the 19th century, is one of the largest covered markets in the Southern Hemisphere. From the centre, the tram takes about half an hour to Glenelg beach, where the first settlers landed. On the other side of the River Torrens is the Adelaide Oval, a cricket and Australian football stadium.

To the east, the Adelaide Hills rise to Mount Lofty, with a lookout over the city, and host Cleland Wildlife Park, where kangaroos roam freely. Further on, Hahndorf, founded in 1839 by Lutheran immigrants, is the oldest German-origin village preserved in the country.

About an hour north, the Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s best-known wine regions, famous for shiraz, with towns such as Tanunda, Lutheran churches and viewpoints over the vineyards.

This destination brings together 3 cities: Adelaide, Hahndorf, Tanunda.

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One destination, many paths

The cities on this trip

Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.

Where Adelaide e Barossa is
HahndorfAdelaideTanunda

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How to get there: Adelaide e Barossa

✈ Adelaide Airport (ADL), in West Beach · 7 km to Adelaide

Confirm before booking. Adelaide Airport (ADL) is about 7 km from the centre. From other capitals you can go by plane, by car or on the long-distance trains The Ghan and Indian Pacific.

Suggested arrival point: Adelaide

The local experience

Things to do in Adelaide e Barossa

Adelaide Central Market
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Market

Adelaide Central Market

19th‑century covered market in central Adelaide, with dozens of stalls selling fruit, cheese, meats, bread, coffee and foods from many origins.

Barossa Valley
Tanunda · Austrália Meridional · Wine region

Barossa Valley

One of Australia’s oldest and best-known wine regions, with more than 150 wineries, German-heritage villages and century-old shiraz vineyards.

Hahndorf Main Street
Hahndorf · Austrália Meridional · Historic centre

Hahndorf Main Street

Hahndorf’s Main Street, the oldest German village in Australia, with 19th-century stone houses, trees, bakeries, breweries, shops and galleries.

Glenelg Beach
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Beach

Glenelg Beach

Adelaide’s urban beach, linked to the city centre by tram, featuring a long jetty, the restaurant street Jetty Road and the landing site of the first settlers.

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Mengler Hill Lookout
Tanunda · Austrália Meridional · Viewpoint

Mengler Hill Lookout

A lookout on the ridge overlooking the Barossa Valley, with views over the vineyards and a stone sculpture park created by artists from several countries.

The Cedars (Heysen The Cedars)
Hahndorf · Austrália Meridional · Historic house

The Cedars (Heysen The Cedars)

House, studio and garden of landscape painter Hans Heysen, near Hahndorf, with works by him and his daughter Nora Heysen and trails through eucalyptus trees.

Art Gallery of South Australia
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Museum

Art Gallery of South Australia

State art gallery on North Terrace, with one of the country’s major collections of Australian art, as well as Aboriginal, European and Asian art.

Whispering Wall
Tanunda · Austrália Meridional · Dam

Whispering Wall

A curved late-19th-century dam near the Barossa Valley where a whispered word at one end can be heard clearly at the other, over 140 metres away.

Adelaide Botanic Garden
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Park

Adelaide Botanic Garden

Botanic garden dating from 1857 on the edge of the city centre, with the Victorian Palm House, a glasshouse for tropical plants, a rose garden and lakes.

Adelaide Oval
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Stadium

Adelaide Oval

Historic cricket and Australian rules football stadium on the banks of the Torrens River, with guided tours, a cricket museum and a rooftop climb.

Mount Lofty
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Viewpoint

Mount Lofty

The highest point of the Adelaide Hills at 710 metres, with a lookout over the city and gulf, a café and forest trails.

Cleland Wildlife Park
Adelaide · Austrália Meridional · Animal park

Cleland Wildlife Park

Native animal park in the Adelaide Hills, with over 130 species, free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies and koala sessions.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

Spring, from September to November, and autumn, from March to May, have mild days, good for the Barossa Valley and the Hills. Summer is hot and dry, with some very hot days. February and March host the city’s art festivals. Winter, from June to August, is cool and rainy.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

4 to 5 days: two for Adelaide and Glenelg, one for the Hills including Mount Lofty, Cleland and Hahndorf, and one or two for the Barossa Valley. With more time, Kangaroo Island to the south.

Which city to stay in

Adelaide’s centre (CBD), near North Terrace and Rundle Mall, leaves museums, the market and the tram within walking distance. Glenelg has a beach vibe and is half an hour from the centre by tram. For the Hills, Hahndorf has guesthouses; in the Barossa Valley, Tanunda and Angaston are bases for visitors who want to tour wineries without driving at night.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Adelaide e Barossa

How many days should I book for Adelaide and Barossa?

4 to 5 days for the city, Glenelg beach, the Adelaide Hills with Hahndorf and the Barossa Valley.

Do you need a car in Adelaide?

In the city and for Glenelg, no: tram, buses and trains suffice. For the Hills and the Barossa Valley, a car or a tour helps. In Australia you drive on the left; if you plan to taste wines, arrange a driver or join a tour.

What is the Barossa Valley?

One of Australia’s oldest and best-known wine regions, about 60 km from Adelaide, settled by German immigrants in the 19th century and famous for shiraz.

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