Top Things to do in Adelaide Hills
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Adelaide Hills, Australia including Hahndorf Walking Tours, Bike About, Hans Heysen Art Studio, Beerenberg Farm, Gorge Wildlife Park, The Cedars, Cleland Wildlife Park, Longview Vineyard, Hahndorf Hill Winery, Bird in Hand Winery.
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1. Hahndorf Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Visit Hahndorf like a local.Come on a leisurely guided walk through the oldest Germanic village in Australia. Settled by Prussians escaping religious persecution you'll be inspired by the Pioneers Women's Walk,fachwerk architecture and more! Only 25mins from Adelaide along the freeway. Tours 10.30am, 2pm, 6pm and 8pm. Group discounts available. Tours are between 60-90mins. Easy walking, mobility friendly and lots of fun! Bus commentaries are also available for those companies with this preference. Pre bookings essential to avoid disappointment. Book now! Hufendorf Tour - signature tour which includes locations in the back streets of Hahndorf Strassendorf Tour - main street of Hahndorf usually including some tastings Strudel and Stroll -construct an Apple Strudel at our iconic Inn, join a Strassendorf Tour and then return to enjoy your morning tea Hahndorf After Dark
2. Bike About
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Welcome To Bike about - Adelaide's Cycling Tours and Bike Hire Specialists Bike About has been providing Adelaide & Adelaide Hills with the very finest in Cycling & Bike hire services since 1995. Over the years Jack & his Team with his locally owned and operated company has built a reputation for quality, expertise, and customer service of which we are very proud of. From our fleet of quality bikes from E-BIKES, to Kids Bikes & our extensive knowledge of South Australia's very best cycling tours, trails, tracks, and roads, we go the extra mile to ensure the best Cycling experience possible. We are the team you can rely on for the very best equipment, support, and expertise. Our Experienced & Passionate team is always available to answer any questions and offer advice, knowledge, hints and tips on all aspects of Cycling. Bikes are our passion and we want to share that love of cycling & South Australia with our customers.
3. Hans Heysen Art Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Brenton-Jolly - Adelaide, Australia
We have been to Cedars before but we didn’t Have enough to see the studio we had a freind come over from Sydney so thought this was a good opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. This place is amazing to see where Hans Heysen painted his pictures and the trees are mostly all still standing is just amazing and to have a fabulous artist so close to our city is also amazing. I’m so glad it is all been presented so well as he would have left it as well. Would highly recommended doing all the walk then the gallery.
4. Beerenberg Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 712 reviews
Beerenberg Farm is a "must visit" for all food lovers visiting the Adelaide Hills. One of Australia's oldest family-owned jam, condiment and sauce producers, it is now run by the sixth generation of the Paech family on their Hahndorf farm. Open all year round, 7 days a week (except Christmas Day), the farm shop is open 9am to 5pm. Enjoy a leisurely browse through the complete collection of farm-made products in the delightful farm shop. During strawberry season (November to April), bring the family and pick your own strawberries from 9am to last field entry at 4.15pm. Patch entry is $5.00 per adult (13 years and under are free). Strawberries you pick are then weighed and are $10.95/kg.
Reviewed By Y9797ISkeithm
We visted the farm on a beautiful morning not long after opening and was already getting busy. We had some great family time picking in the strawberry patch and filled a few tubs. They taste so sweet and fresh. The visitors shop is full of good things. The only thing we think that is missing is a cafe. Imagine being able to sit and have scones, strawberry jam and cream with a coffee or tea, i think this would be very popular and was something we thought would be there. Loved our visit.
5. Gorge Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
A place where people and animals get together. See all your favourite Australian animals such as wombats, dingoes and Tasmanian devils. Feed the kangaroos and wallabies and cuddle a koala daily at 11.30am, 1.30 & 3.30pm
Reviewed By 912nicholasw - Colchester, United Kingdom
Spent a very pleasant four hours at this small wildlife centre. Very good value at $19 each plus another $10 for the ‘hold a koala’ experience. The holding session was well organised and the koala diligently posed with a number of visitors whilst concentrating on their eucalyptus leaves. Overall the centre appears to have approximately 50% of the wildlife roaming free whilst the majority of the caged animals and birds appeared to have enough space. Great variety of birds, animals and reptiles including native Australian species and others from overseas. The park is small enough to walk round in an hour but we found the more you looked the more you discovered. Only a short drive from Adelaide so easily fitted into a holiday schedule. Additionally worth a mention is the friendliness of the staff who mix in with visitors and were helpful throughout.
6. The Cedars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By raandaka - Greater Adelaide, Australia
Six of us, including SA locals, interstate and overseas friends visited The Cedars where we took a self guided tour of the Han's Heysen Studio, a walk on the property (Artists Walk) and down to the green pool, followed by joining the guided tour of the House and self guided tour of the Nora Heysen Studio. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the volunteer staff and guides were helpful and informative. One of our overseas guests even commented that she enjoyed it as much as visiting Monet's House and Garden in Giverny! The garden surrounding the house was lovely with many old fashioned plants and flowers and lawned areas, and the Artist's Walk took in magnificent gum trees on the bushland property.
7. Cleland Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,302 reviews
Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null
The day at the park was awesome. I enjoyed to walk through the huge enclosures of the different kangaroos and wallabies. To hand feed the kangaroos was a great experience, to be close to them and to sit down and look at the kangaroos. Fantastic was also the Koala "close-up" experience in the morning. To enjoy this you have to be there minimum a half an hour before they start because there is a limited number of people who can do it and if you like they take photos with your own camera. And, There are a few other Koalas on eucalyptus trees, if you don't like to wait in line I spent a long time next to my favourite animal the Wombats. I saw my first white wombat and he was moving around. That was a memorable event for me. I was so fascinated by the wildlife and walking around there are also echidnas, potoroos, emus, birds and much more. It is a great Park to see lots of Australian Wildlife.
8. Longview Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Longview is a stunning family owned Australian vineyard located just outside the historic township of Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills. Set on undulating slopes reminiscent of classic old world estates, it has quickly established itself as one the most awarded vineyards in the region since its first vintage in 2001. With gorgeous 4 star accommodation, breathtaking views from cellar door, immensely popular Sunday tapas and a most sought after function centre, Longview Vineyard is more than just a premium wine producer: it is one of the most impressive wine tourism destinations in South Australia and the 'Pick of the Adelaide Hills'. Want to drink in the surroundings a little longer? The accommodation on Longview's stunning 200 acre property has become one of the Adelaide Hills' primary get-away destinations. Offering gourmet breakfast provisions, modern amenities and lush furnishings, you may never want to leave. The lovingly restored Longview Homestead can be used as one large residence or two private apartments. Comprised of beautifully appointed King and Queen Bedrooms and a large sun room this heated and air conditioned home is large enough to sleep 10 but perfect for a luxurious two person getaway. The Homestead is equipped with two newly renovated modern spa bathrooms, a full kitchen and second kitchenette, a spacious lounge with state-of-the-art entertainment system, free wi-fi and private balconies with breathtaking views. In true B & B style we include breakfast provisions and award winning Longview wine. If cooking is not on your agenda, we're less than 5 minutes from the Three Brothers Arms and Macclesfield Hotels. Longview is also 14km from the historic town of Strathalbyn, where you can enjoy meals and entertainment at the award winning Victoria Hotel or spend the day on High Street perusing famous antique stores. As an alternative to our Homestead, superb accommodation awaits you in the modern Longview Vineyard Suites - 12 king rooms that usher in another phase of Longview hospitality. Built on gentle slopes surrounded by our Pinot Noir, these sparkling lodgings have private balconies and showcase contemporary architecture beautifully juxtaposed with the majestic rural surrounds that have made our vineyard such a popular get-away destination. Also, as a special treat to our guests, we have created a slightly larger Spa Suite, complete with a Jacuzzi bath tub for two looking out at the vines through floor to ceiling windows or shaded for your privacy. Each elegantly decorated suite has a king bed, flat screen TV, a self-contained kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, reverse cycle air-conditioning, free wi-fi and the latest appliances. Gourmet breakfast provisions and our award winning wine are provided to each guest and the close proximity to our cellar door, function centre, veranda and lush lawns ensures that further relaxation is only seconds away.
Reviewed By KathyS220990
Such a beautiful venue for a wedding, outside and inside. Staff were very friendly, food was excellent.
9. Hahndorf Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Specialising in delicious Austrian-varietal wines and other cool-climate classics in the beautiful Adelaide Hills wine region. Relax on our viewpoint balcony overlooking the vines and soak up the views, while enjoying a wine flight and cheese plate, or our ChocoVino chocolate and wine matching experience. Open Monday to Saturday (closed on Sunday and Public Holidays).
Reviewed By MignonMe
A great afternoon sharing a platter of local produce whilst enjoying a superb wine tasting, so hard to choose which wines to purchase from the wide range.
10. Bird in Hand Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Bird in Hand is a world-renowned producer of fine wine that celebrates place and passion not only through expert vinification but also through food, art, and cultural events.The cellar door and restaurant are temporarily closed due to renovations.
Reviewed By _lille4 - Adelaide, Australia
If you have called in for tasting their glorious sparkling, or their latest sauvignon blanc, or the rose, or their reds especially Nero d'avola, then stay and have absolutely the most superb antipasto platter available at any wine region in S.A. We have been travelling through all the wine regions; the platters vary, but this one is a must. The breads are lovely, the cheeses very good, the meats, cornichons, I could go on ... but the local olives are absolutely out of this world. Sheltered outside admiring the green lawns, hedges, vines and trees all with memories of Tuscany or Provence ... it is just an absolute delight, and we are so lucky to be on the doorstep. Fabulous for weddings or special events, Bird in the Hand touches you with its magic. Just go ... and often!
