Top Things to do in Adelaide Hills
Top 10 Things to do in Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Adelaide Hills, Australia including Beerenberg Farm, Gorge Wildlife Park, Wine Tasting at McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, The Cedars, Hahndorf Hill Winery, Bird in Hand Winery, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park, Ambleside Distillers, Mount Lofty Summit, Golding Wines.
Restaurants in Adelaide Hills
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Wine Tasting at McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. Horsnell Gully Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Lalala54321
I know a lot about Horsnell's Gully because I am actually from that family. Way back a Horsnell bought that property and had is son live there that is how it got the Horsnell name. At the front of Horsnell's gully as you drive in there is a information wall and it has history on the Horsnell's that owned Horsnell's Gully before he passed away. One of the Horsnell's are actually getting spread there as of the 18/10/2020. Her wish was that she got burnt and spread there by her loved ones. On the various walks there is quite lovely views I especially loved the waterfall view. There is a range of flower around and all the little creepy crawlers are quite interesting and exiting.
8. Ambleside Distillers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Located on the main road as you enter Hahndorf, your experience begins with a walk through our Distillery Garden planted with some of the botanicals used in the production of Gin. Our Distillery and Tasting Bar has indoor and outdoor space for you to try our beautiful Award winning Gins. The building is surrounded by rural landscape and inside is fitted out with polished concrete floors, natural timber and reclaimed red brick walls with windows that open up to the surrounding rural views. The copper Still is on display and you might get to meet a Distiller. Our staff take you through a Gin Tasting Flight and answer questions you have about distilling. You can indulge in a G&T, one of our cocktails or a Share Plate featuring local products like cheeses and meats from the menu. We also offer beer, soft drinks and a few other options. Drop in for a visit, or book into our ‘Meet the Distillers’ or ‘Gin Blending Masterclass’. Group bookings are essential.
Reviewed By MK-maddyk - Gold Coast, Australia
Thought we would check the distillery out while we were visiting Hahndorf. Great little spot and location with a wide selection of different gin concoctions to choose from (I just got the flight of three because I wanted to try them all and my partner tried the new-old-fashioned) ! We can definitely recommend to come visit and perhaps next time we will have to either stay up in Hahndorf or find a non-drinker to drive us!
9. Mount Lofty Summit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 450 reviews
Mount Lofty Summit, the majestic peak of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide Hills, provides spectacular panoramic views across Adelaide's city skyline to the coast. Each year more than 350,000 people visit the peak which rises more than 710 metres above sea level. The Summit complex features an accredited visitor centre which features interactive touch screens to help you learn more about the Summit and surrounding tourist attractions. The visitor centre's gift shop is a great place for quality souvenirs. The shop displays Australian made items, as well as a variety of locally handcrafted gifts.
Reviewed By soffhudd - Melbourne, Australia
well when you leave a city u always want to capture memories ... well this isthe place to go..full view of the city and on a sunny day you can see the whole city.. Nice scenery , also you can pop in and relax enjoy the view and have coffee cake or a meal ...you choose ..plenty of parking too
10. Golding Wines
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 104 reviews
Golding Wines is situated within the Lenswood appellation, high in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. We are passionate about our life and work in this dynamic cool climate region and firmly feel our sense of place here. Our family have been working the land in these Hills for three generations. We welcome visitors to our stunning vineyard and cellar door 7 days a week, offering wine tastings and cheese boards daily, with a casual lunch menu on the weekends between 12-3pm. Our menu changes regularly and embraces the seasons finest produce, some straight from our own kitchen garden. Whether it is a warming bowl of hearty soup, a delicious wood fired pizza or a bucket of fresh SA prawns perfectly matched with a glass of our finest, we are passionate about creating an unforgettable regional food and wine experience. Get cosy by the fire in our rustic stone cellar door in the cooler months or head outside spread out in the sun in our award winning gardens. The most sought after wedding venue in the Adelaide Hills and the perfect location for your next event. Our place is yours to discover!
Reviewed By SkyPie101 - Adelaide, Australia
We thought we would have a drive up and use our Cudo voucher of a platter and take home bottle of wine. We loved the setting immediately - so picturesque and charming. We were sure that we’d not get too much from our voucher but were pleasantly surprised by the friendly service and generous platter. We received just as much attention as any other guest. We started off with our wine tasting which was slightly different in that we had the wines explained to us, were served and then left to our own devices. We actually didn’t mind the no-pressure approach and took our time warmed up by the fire. We didn’t want to move on from the cosy spot, but when we went to the big barn we found it also lovely with a great festive atmosphere. While we thought that our platter and glass of wine was great value and would suffice for a quick refuel, we were soon tempted to linger and have a pizza and more wine...glad we did, it was just delicious and rounded off our lunch nicely. This is a great place to have a lazy afternoon, you better organise a driver too cos you’ll want to drink in both the wines and the view! Love to go back for more!
