The Barossa Valley in South Australia’s famous wine growing region was the only Australian destination listed in the “best places to go in 2008” in the New York Times. It was also listed among the ten best wine destinations in the world alongside places like Bordeax and Tuscany. The Barossa valley is Australia’s oldest wine growing region with links going back to the early European migrants who first colonised the area. The Barossa and Eden valleys are home to Australia’s oldest vineyards and are famous for their Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlots and Reislings.

The Barossa Valley's things to do, is all about wine, its cultivation, its appreciation and its history. This region is the home of the famous Penfolds Grange Hermitage which is recognised as the country’s best red wine and has been voted the world best red in past years. The limited production of Grange that is produced every year is always sold out well in advance and appreciates in value every year that it is cellared. Other iconic wines from the Barossa Valley include Henschkes “Hill Of grace” and Hardys “St Henri”. There are more than 100 different accommodation options in the region. These range from unique bed and breakfasts through to five star hotels, resorts and spa retreats. All have a link to the wine and food culture of the region and cater for the many international wine and food lovers who visit and enjoy this colourful region. Many European travellers, circumnavigating the country in a motorhome or campervan come to the Barossa Valley and take the local wine trail, stock up on supplies and then move on to their next destination.

Daily bus services from Adelaide can take you to the Barossa. Organised tours have detailed itineraries in the region or you can hire a car for a few days or a week and explore the Barossa Valley at your own pace. It is only 70 or 80 kilometres from Adelaide through some truly beautiful countryside. There are dozens and dozens of cellar doors to try and some of the household names in the Australian wine industry have their homes here. Names like Wollf Blass, Peter Lehmann, Penfolds, Hardys, Henschke, Seppelts and Jacobs Creek are among the many excellent producers from the region.

A holiday in this region is like no other. Come to the Barossa Valley and tantalise your taste buds with all the local food and wine.