the best of THE BAROSSA

From taking to the sky, to exploring gourmet food and sipping 100-year-old wine, the Barossa is a feast for all senses

Loosen your belt buckle, ready your sense of adventure and be prepared to be blown away by some seriously good wine. Here, the best things to see and do in the Barossa.

1. BAROSSA FARMERS MARKET, ANGASTON

Few places capture the beating heart of the Barossa quite like the Barossa Farmers Market. Grab a coffee and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and tastes of this buzzing Saturday hotspot. As the ultimate foodie experience, you’ll meet the producers behind the food, hear their stories, taste the incredible local produce and learn how to create the ultimate picnic featuring a star-studded line up of the region’s best produce.

2. AVENUE OF PALMS, SEPPELTSFIELD

Roads don’t get more iconic than the Avenue of Palms. Planted during the Depression by winery workers, this magnificent natural corridor of Canary Island date palms boasts more than 2000 trees. As the Barossa's equivalent to Sunset Boulevard, this 5-kilometre trail along Seppeltsfield Road is wellknown for its Instagramable landscape. Winding past the vineyards of the western Barossa, take this road if you fancy stopping at top cellar doors and restaurants, before making a grand entrance into Seppeltsfield Estate.

3. HOT AIR BALLOONING, BAROSSA

Take to the skies and drink in the Barossa from a different angle with a balloon ride. Be consumed by complete tranquillity and soak in panoramic views as you glide over the vineyards and rolling hills of the Barossa ranges. See historic towns, green plains, lush paddocks and the majestic Murray River. Watch the sun rise from the balloon, breathe in the fresh air and toast your return to solid ground with a glass of the region's finest sparkling before refuelling with a breakfast feast.

4. SEPPELTSFIELD VILLAGE, BAROSSA

Seppeltsfield might be synonymous with wine and the place to tipple a 100-year-old Tawny, but its appeal extends beyond the cellar door. Drop into the Jam Factory and watch artisans at work and pick up bespoke one-of-a-kind handicrafts, indulge share plates next door to Seppeltsfields’ cellar door, Fino, and on weekends, take to a new form of wheels with a guided segway tour as you zip around the historic estate taking in panoramic views of the Barossa.

5. HENTLEY FARM, SEPPELTSFIELD

Nestled among the rolling green hills of the Barossa, Hentley Farm’s award-winning cellar door is the perfect place to unwind with a glass (or two) of seriously good wine. Housed in a cosy 1840s cottage complete with an open fireplace, exposed stone walls and wood beam ceilings, this boutique cellar door in the heart of Seppeltsfield oozes historic charm and embodies the rich culture of the Barossa. If you’re feeling hungry, wander over to the award-winning restaurant and indulge in the highest quality local produce (growing abundantly in the restaurant’s surrounding 150 acres). Loosen your belt buckle and settle in – you’ll probably be here a while.

6. BAROSSA VALLEY CHOCOLATE COMPANY, TANUNDA

Set among the vineyards in Tanunda indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Handcrafted using ethical beans from Belgium and the Daintree, there are more than 250 varieties to devour, including dark, milk, white and some infused with shiraz or cider. Learn the art of chocolate-making, enjoy a wine pairing or non-alcoholic chocolate flight or sit back and relax on the waterfront deck.

7. HENSCHKE CELLAR DOOR, KEYNETON

Drink in the Barossa’s rich wine making history at one of the region’s most iconic wineries, Henschke Cellar Door. Explore parts of the original and working fifth-generation winery, set amid the mossy rocks and majestic red gums of the Eden Valley. Widely regarded as one of the best vineyards in the world, enjoy tastings housed in the original 1850s woolstore, an atmospheric spot where you can savour old vine tastings or choose between a guided or self-guided flight.

8. MAGGIE BEER’S FARM SHOP, NURIOOTPA

No visit to the Barossa is complete without stopping at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Sample and stock up on Maggie’s signature pickles, sauces and chutneys, or grab a hamper and set up a picnic by the dam. Learn to recreate the incredible dishes yourself and book in for a cooking class—handmade cheese, artisan bread, pasta, pickles and preserves, and plantbased.

9. ARTISANS OF BAROSSA, TANUNDA

Wine is at the heart of Artisans of Barossa, a collective of eight small batch wine producers showcasing more than 100 Barossa wines. Located within the township of Tanunda, marvel at the breathtaking views of Mount Lofty Ranges while sipping equally impressive small batch and rare vintage wines. You’ll also find inventive paddock to plate dining at Essen and the more relaxed Delikatessen & Providore next door, where seasonal and local produce shines.