BAROSSA VALLEY ROADTRIP
Spending a day at the Barossa Valley – one of Australia’s best wine regions. Here’s a roadtrip itinerary picking up few of the best spots when in Barossa.
1. The Barossa Reservoir’s Whispering Wall
A whisper can be heard clearly from both sides – approximately 140 metres away. Incredibly awesome, the wall really does whisper!
A must try: Say a whisper from 140 metres away!
Location: Whispering Wall Rd, Williamstown SA 5351
Distance from Adelaide: 67 km via National Highway M20
Drive Duration: 1 hour
2. Lyndoch Lavender Farm
Extensive product shop of lavender varieties. Creative lavender baked goods, jams and ice cream served in a quaint venue with a vast outdoor area.
A must try: Their Lavender ice cream
Location: Hoffnungsthal Rd & Tweedies Gully Road, Lyndoch SA 5351
Distance from Whispering Wall: 12 km
Drive Duration: 15 minutes
3. Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Most popular stop while in Barossa. At Jacob’s Creek, you’ll have the best food and wine experience while supporting local and keeping it local.
A must try: Book a table and some wine tasting! Sit and relax in one of their bean bags.
Location: 2129 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat SA 5352
Distance from Lyndoch Lavender Farm: 13 km
Drive Duration: 15 minutes
4. Chateau Tanunda
Award winning wines. And the Grand brick blue stone building constructed in the 1890s is simply photograph perfect.
A must try: Taste their Barossa Tower Moscato and bring a bottle or two home
Location: Basedow Rd, Tanunda SA 5352
Distance from Jacob’s Creek: 7 km
Drive Duration: 10 minutes
5. Seppeltsfield Winery
Identified by it’s distinctive Palm Trees. Seppeltsfield, one of Australia’s oldest wineries, was founded in 1851 by Joseph Ernst Seppelt. They are well known for its signature wine, the 100-year-old Para Tawny.
A must try: Fine dining experience at Fino Restaurant
Location: Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield SA 5355
Distance from Chateau Tanunda: 14 km
Drive Duration: 15 minutes
6. Mengler’s Hill Lookout / Barossa Sculpture Park
A popular lookout of the Barossa Valley
A must try: Watch the cyclists during Tour down under in the month of January
Location: Menglers Hill Rd, Bethany SA 5232
