Visit South Australia
Set in a gentle hollow amidst rolling wheat fields and vines, the Barossa Valley was originally settled by German Lutherans whose small townships and church spires still survive today. Vineyards, often with names such as ‘Kaiser Stuhl’, are set amongst delicatessens whose shelves groan under Germanic delicacies. Wine is showcased in more than 50 local cellars, but the valley holds a special appeal that extends into stately homes, seasoned by meals in restaurants where European traditions are leavened with modern-day cuisine. Less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide, the Barossa Valley can be explored on a tour or in your own car.