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Region in South Australia
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The Barossa Valley is the most internationally renowned wine region in Australia, around an hour from Adelaide. Many wineries in the region are open for tastings, with many also serving food and beer.
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A professional cycling racing race featuring some of the world's top riders. Race starts on the third Tuesday of January each year. One stage of the five stage race includes towns in the Barossa Valley. The riders ride approximately 150 km on this stage.
Maggie Beer is a local chef who presents cooking demonstrations on national TV and an award winning author. The farm shop sells a range of fine foods.
An excellent vantage point east of Tanunda, with a large carpark and several sculpture around the base. On a clear summers day, it offers stunning and unparalleled views of the entire Valley. Even in winter rain, the view is still worth the short drive.
A local-history museum in downtown Tanunda.
A week-long festival showcasing the region's best food and wine. The festival is held at wineries, vineyards, churches and parks. The Festival is held in odd numbered years and always begins on Easter Monday.
Yaldara
Château Tanunda
The benchmark standard for all other Australian wineries.
Tanunda
Tanunda
Tanunda
Tanunda
Angaston
Seppeltsfield
Tanunda
Marananga
The largest winery in the Barossa Valley.
Angaston
Bike hire, group bookings available.
By bus
Link SA run coach transfers Gawler and the Barossa four times daily, with two services extending to Adelaide.
Public transport isn't that good within the valley, which is a shame given the opportunities to drink excellent wine, usually for free. Hotels can arrange transfers to and from the airport if that's what you want.
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