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Clare Valley
Situated to the north of the more well known Barossa Valley, the Clare Valley is home to rolling hills, farmlands, intimate villages and award winning wineries that produce some of Australia's finest reislings.
One of the best ways to experience the living traditions of the Clare Valley is to drive the Heartland Heritage Trail, a 300 kilometre drive exploring historic towns that were once the lifeblood of South Australia. You'll see lovingly restored towns, where the region's pioneering history lives on, including Gawler, South Australia's oldest country town; Kapunda, the birthplace of Australia's copper industry; Burra, where the buildings have been lovingly maintained; and Mintaro, home to Martindale Hall - one of Australia's finest stately homes.
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Barossa Valley
Located just 60km to the north east of the city of Adelaide, the Barossa valley is one of Australia's premium wine regions. The wine industry is the main source of employment for many residents and is the major attraction for visitors. The many hectares of vineyard are the most distinctive feature of the area, especially when viewed from the Mengler's Hill lookout positioned on the range of hills that form one side of the valley itself. The success of the wine industry has historically been celebrated every two years (odd numbers) with a week-long Vintage Festival. The festival draws visitors from all over the world and has entertainment for all tastes including a huge street parade, concerts and gourmet dining.
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The Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills are part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of the city of Adelaide. The hills are a veritable maze of valleys and sub-valleys, with slopes offering every conceivable aspect. Many of the towns in the hills were started as German settlements; Hahndorf, and Lobethal are two widely known examples. Descendants of these first settlers and others of German origin still reside in the area, and the strong German contributes greatly towards the area's appeal to locals and visitors alike.
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Fleuirieu Peninsula
The picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula begins some 30 minutes south of Adelaide in South Australia. Bounded to the west by the Gulf St Vincent, and the Southern Ocean to the Southeast, it home to the car ferries to Kangaroo Island off the western tip, and the famous Coorong National Park running along the easterly coastline. With its central highlands and coastal fringes, the Fleurieu Peninsula offers wine, wildlife and water in delightful abundance. Wildlife presents itself to the visitor throughout the year. Water plays a major part in the recreational activities of locals and visitors alike. Long sandy beaches, rugged cliffscapes, and sheltered coves introduce a range of year round holiday activities that include fishing, surfing, scuba and snorkelling, sailing and swimming.
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Suburban Beaches
Using Glenelg as a base, you can drive either north or south from the popular beachside resort. The drive south takes in the beaches of the McLaren Vale region and along the western perimeter of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The drive north includes many of Adelaide's iconic suburban beaches - Grange, Henley, Semaphore and Largs. On the way there are plenty of restaurants and cafes for lunch or a coffee. A diversion to Port Adelaide, with its colonial era maritime buildings and three excellent transport museums, is a must.
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