Adelaide Hills
Australia · South Australia · 450 m
Description
The Adelaide Hills are a lush, green region on Adelaide’s doorstep, known for their cool climate, vineyards, orchards, and historic towns. The area is one of South Australia’s leading wine regions, particularly renowned for elegant white wines and sparkling wines. Highlights include Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, and Mount Lofty, which offers sweeping views across Adelaide and the surrounding landscape. Nature parks and reserves such as Cleland Wildlife Park also provide opportunities to encounter koalas, kangaroos, and other native Australian wildlife up close.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May or September
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Highlights
- Hahndorf
- Mount Lofty Summit
- Adelaide Hills Wineries & Cellar Doors
- Cleland Wildlife Park
- Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
- Hahndorf German Heritage
- Hahndorf Food & German Cuisine
- Hahndorf Beer & Breweries
- National Motor Museum, Birdwood
- Cleland National Park
- Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit Hike
- Waterfall Gully
- Morialta Conservation Park
- Morialta Falls
- Mount George Conservation Park
- Belair National Park
- Lobethal
- Stirling
- Bridgewater & Historic Mill
- Piccadilly Valley
- Lenswood & Adelaide Hills Orchards
- Adelaide Hills Autumn Colours (March - May)
- Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Autumn Colours (April - May)