Adelaide Hills Regional / Hahndorf German Village Tour

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 than710 metres above sea level. From the summit you can follow the popular walkdown to Waterfall Gully, join the Heysen Trail or stroll along a walking trailthrough native bushland to Cleland Wildlife Park. Visit the Mount Lofty Summit Visitor Information Outlet and Gift Shop and speak to our friendly tourism experts about your next South Australian adventure. Get the latest maps and walking trail advice, and browse the exceptional range of quality souvenirs, locally produced gifts and a great range of clothing.

View over the Adelaide Hills region and historic Mt Lofty House

Coffee at Red Cacao Chocolatier, Red Cacao is a unique chocolate experience nestled in the Adelaide Hills offering premium products from Hot and Iced Chocolates and Coffees, to tartlets and individual chocolates as well as a small desserts menu.

View the Historic Water Wheel at the Bridgewater Mill, Historic Bridgewater Mill Set in the charming town of Bridgewater in the rambling scenery of the Adelaide Hills, this old mill dates back to 1860. John Dunn, a mill engineer from Devonshire, built the mill. He built a number of flour mills throughout Australia, but the Bridgewater Mill is by far his most famous. Situated on Mount Barker Road, the mill boasts an impressive working 11 metre waterwheel. Dunn chose this particular spot due to the high level of traffic that passed through the area.

SINCE 1839,SIX GENERATIONS OF OUR FAMILY HAVE LIVED AND FARMED ON THE BEERENBERG FAMILYFARM, IN HAHNDORF, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Today, we’re still 100% family-owned and all our delicious homemade Australian jams, chutneys, gourmet relishes, and sauces are made right here. We can’t wait for you to visit our strawberry farm in Hahndorf and experience the joys of pick your own strawberries and exploring our farm shop. From 29 November, you'll also be able to enjoy fresh food and drink in our brand new farm cafe, and take part in tastings, cooking demonstrations and more. We can't wait! You can buy our 100% Australian-made jams, chutneys, gourmet relishes and sauces in our on-site farm shop, or discover your favourites online. Made by our family, and enjoyed by yours.

Nepenthe was described by Homer in the Odyssey as an Egyptian herbal drink so powerful that it eases grief and banishes sorrow from the mind. A quick 25 minute drive from the centre of Adelaide and you will arrive at Nepenthe's Cellar Door. A great location, spectacular vineyard with awesome views, a fun and relaxed atmosphere with out of this world wines - and the odd surprise! All current release wines are available for tasting plus a limited release or two.

Less than30-minutes from the city, be immersed in Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. A heritage listed town, Hahndorf’s steep history and character lends itself to a picturesque and interesting village to discover. Stroll down the iconic main street and explore heritage German buildings, bakeries, pubs and cafes that line the bustling leafy street. Enjoy a traditional German feast at the Hahndorf Inn and wander through beautiful galleries and shops offering everything from traditional sweets and local produce to indigenous artwork and German cuckoo clocks. Pick your own strawberries from the iconic Beerenberg Farm.

Enjoy a ChocoVino experience in the cellar door or a wine flight experience At Hahndorf Hill we are on a journey to introduce into Australia the wonderful, food-friendly grape varieties of Austria. We specialise in delicious Austrian-varietal wines and other cool-climate classics in the beautiful Adelaide Hills wine region. Our boutique vineyard is located at the edge of the historic, German-heritage village of Hahndorf. Here we are growing and pioneering the Austrian grape varieties of Blaufrankisch, Gruner Veltliner, Zweigelt and St Laurent - all varieties that have an incredible affinity with a broad range of cuisines and food types. We also produce the cool-climate classics for which the Adelaide Hills wine region is renowned - Pinot Grigio, Shiraz and fresh, dry Rosé. Our most important asset - that allows us to produce wines of quality and distinction - is our diverse range of extraordinary soils at our Hahndorf Hill vineyard.