Before you go

Your trip to Tanunda.

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Tanunda – Austrália Meridional Destination Adelaide e Barossa about 70 km from Adelaide

How to get there

Adelaide Airport (ADL) West Beach · 80 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

By car from Adelaide, in about an hour via the Northern Expressway and the Sturt Highway. There are day tours from Adelaide and regional buses; the passenger train only goes as far as Gawler, at the entrance to the valley.

How many days

A one-day return trip from Adelaide. If you stay overnight in the valley you can visit more wineries at a relaxed pace and watch the sunset from Mengler Hill.

When to go

In autumn, from March to May, the grape-harvest season when the vineyards are colorful, and in spring. Summer is hot. In odd-numbered years the Barossa Festival celebrates the region’s wine and food. The time zone is the same as Adelaide’s.

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

Do you need a car?

Yes, or take a guided tour: the wineries are spread across the valley and public transport is limited. If you plan to taste wines, arrange a driver, book a tour or rent a bike on the Barossa Trail. In Australia you drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Tanunda

Morning
Whispering Wall
On the way from Adelaide, stop at the Whispering Wall, the dam where a whisper travels across the dam wall.
Afternoon
Valley wineries
Have lunch in Tanunda and visit two or three Barossa Valley wineries, with shiraz tastings.
Late afternoon
Mengler Hill
Go up to the Mengler Hill lookout to see the vineyards and the sculpture park at sunset.
Evening
Tanunda
Dine in Tanunda or return to Adelaide with a driver who has not been drinking.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How long is it from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley?

About one hour by car to Tanunda, in the center of the valley.

What wine is the Barossa Valley famous for?

Mainly for shiraz, a full-bodied red, but it also produces grenache, cabernet sauvignon and riesling.

Can you visit the Barossa without a car?

Yes, with day tours from Adelaide or with booked tours within the valley. Public transport to the wineries is limited.

Is it worth staying overnight in Tanunda?

Yes, to visit the wineries at a relaxed pace and avoid driving after tastings.

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