Our Favourite Local Attractions
Welcome to the Adelaide Hills! Here, you'll find beautiful landscapes, tasty wine, and cozy towns.
Enjoy the fresh air while walking through vineyards, or wander through towns to find unique shops and art. There’s always a fun trail to hike, with stunning views and maybe even a friendly koala to spot!
Come and see what makes the Adelaide Hills so wonderful. We can’t wait to share it with you and make your visit unforgettable.
Local Wineries and Cellar Doors
You can't visit the Piccadilly valley region without dropping in on some cellar doors for a tasting, starting with our next door neighbor CRFT. But this is just the beginning of the stunning and delicious options on our doorstep. Here are some of our favourites.
CRFT
45 Rangeview Drive, Carey Gully
Just 250m down the road, open Friday - Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Our neigbour, CRFT makes wine in small batches only, with a focus on Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, Grüner Veltliner and Chardonnay.
Relax at the Carey Gully Tasting Room and enjoy sweeping vineyard views; Wine flights + wine by glass or bottle, Local produce grazing plates, Great tunes, Sunny terrace bar + roaring stone fireplace.
Cobb's Hill Estate
382 Swamp Road, Oakbank
Cobb’s Hill Estate produces elegant cool climate wines, especially renowned for their Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Sparkling.
Cellar Door Open 7 Days - 11am to 5pm; Terrace & Garden Dining Open Sat & Sun - 11am to 4pm.
Tapanappa Wines
15 Spring Gully Rd, Piccadilly
Cellar Door opens daily, 11am – 4pm. Visit the Tapanappa cellar door as the perfect way to experience their place, surrounded by spectacular landscapes and the Tiers Vineyard, it’s the idyllic setting to relax and explore the full range from Tapanappa, DAOSA and Terre á Terre.
Barristers Block Wines
141 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Woodside
Open 7 Days, 11am-5:00pm. Drop in for a tasting and grazing platter or stay for lunch and spend the afternoon enjoying the picturesque surrounds. You might see a deer or two, watch out for those geese!
The Lane Vineyard
5 Ravenswood Ln, Hahndorf
Our Tasting Room is open 7 days a week from 10am – 5pm. Bookings essential. Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, our modern tasting room invites you to immerse yourself in an intimate experience of personal tastings and seated wine flights, overlooking both our vineyards and state-of-the-art winery.
Bird In Hand
150 Pfeiffer Road, Woodside
The Cellar Door food offering is available from 11am – 3:30pm every day and features delicious seasonal dishes designed to be shared amongst family and friends with a bottle of wine.
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs
In the Adelaide Hills, our dining spots shine with fresh, local produce, making every meal special. From cozy cafes to elegant restaurants and welcoming pubs, you'll enjoy unique flavors in a friendly atmosphere. It's a delicious journey, thanks to our wonderful local produce available!
Uraidla Hotel
1198 Greenhill Road, Uraidla
Our local pub, open 7 days, check the Uraidla Hotel website for opening times. Quirky, unique, cosy & locally-minded! Don't forget to check out the Tank wine cellar.
Uraidla Republic
1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla
Next door to the Uraidla hotel, the Uraidla Bakery makes wonderful pastries and sourdough along with and delicious pies, pasties and sausage rolls. Come for breakfast, lunch or a coffee and check out the inhouse brewery when you are there.
Cherry Bomb Cafe
253 Lobethal Road, Ashton
Open Wed-Sun 8am-3pm. Their menu features a variety of dishes and drinks inspired by local and international cuisine. From our signature coffee blends to our house-made pastries and sandwiches, they have something for everyone. They also offer vegan and gluten-free options.
Stanley Bridge Tavern
41 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Verdun
Open Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm / Friday - Saturday: 11am - 11pm. In keeping with the Adelaide hills, the Stanley Bridge brings an old hills hotel, meets new. A homely front bar, multiple fire places and a perfectly situated beer garden that sits amongst the Verdun landscape. you will feel right at home.
Fourth Hill Providore
5 Ravenswood Ln, Hahndorf
Open Monday – Friday: 7am-3.30pm, Saturday + Sunday: 7.30am-3.30pm, Public holidays: 7.30am-3.30pm. This old stone building has been reinvented to what now represents a bespoke contemporary providore. expect the unexpected at fourth hill. we invite you to immerse yourself in our sweet & savoury treasures.
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant
1 Mawson Drive, Crafers
Open for dinner, Every day from 6pm, for high tea, Friday-Sunday from 12pm. Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant celebrates the tradition of luxury. Offering an elegant High Tea on weekends and the famous HVR fine-dining Degustation Dinner Experience coupled with breathtaking panoramic views across the Adelaide Hills, Hardy’s Verandah promises an unforgettable epicurean journey
Adelaide Hills, there is so much to do and see
The Adelaide Hills are brimming with activities and sights. Explore lush vineyards, picturesque trails, and historic towns. Enjoy art galleries, local markets, and vibrant festivals. With nature's beauty at every turn and a calendar full of events, there's always something exciting to discover and do!
E-Go Bike Hire
1198 Greenhill Road, Uraidla
Standard Booking Times: 9.00am till 4.00pm or by arrangement. What better way to arrive to ‘A Taste of the Hills’ by e-Bike and park your e-Bike right at the entrance!
Call to arrange an e-Bike. They can deliver to your door within 10kms from Uraidla, or by arrangement.
Sticky Rice Cooking School
96 Old Mt Barker Road, Stirling
The cooking classes offer the chance to rub shoulders with expert professional chefs who are passionate about sharing far more than just a recipe set.
The classes delve into the secret ingredients, cooking techniques and influential food cultures of international cuisine and most importantly you learn how to recreate these restaurant quality dishes at home.
Beerenberg Farm
2106 Mt Barker Road, Hahndorf
Visit the farm to pick your very own strawberries. The patch is open from November to April, so come on down and fill your baskets with fresh, juicy, delicious strawberries.
The beautiful Farm Shop is open from 9am to 5pm every day of the year except for Christmas Day, so gather the family, head to Hahndorf, and get set to enjoy a fantastic day out.
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
16 Lampert Rd, Crafers
Put on your walking shoes, pack your camera and get ready to explore! Whether you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous trek, there’s always something new to discover at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Meander along the multitude of paths that sprawl across 97 hectares.
Ambleside Distillers Gin Blending Masterclass
1 Ambleside Road, Hahndorf
Kick things off with a Gin Tasting Flight overlooking the 3 Aussie made stills, while we take you on the journey of how Ambleside began. Their gin experts will then guide you through the process of blending your own gin to take home, using over 20 botanicals made in our distillery.