[ March 15, 2014; ]
A great day out for all the family, The Mount Pleasant Show is only an hour drive from the Adelaide CBD in the tranquil Adelaide Hills. This traditional country show offers local products and produce, sideshows, log chopping, shearing competitions, trade stalls, show jumping, livestock, games, and so much more.
Admission to the showgrounds is just […]
[ January 19, 2014; ]
Wine. Food. Fashion. Music. Art. This is the Wine Festival that’s not a Wine Festival – it’s so much more. Join parties of every imaginable kind and celebrate all the best things about life in the Adelaide Hills.
Discover unique wines matched with fashion, music and art at over 30 Cellar Doors at the Adelaide Hills annual Wine and Food […]
[ December 1, 2013; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Nairne Community Sustainable Market’s Christmas Fair will be a day of traditional family fun to be held on Sunday, December 1st at the Nairne Primary School. Three will be live music and entertainment, craft stalls, scarecrow competition, wine tasting, food and refreshments. For the children there will be a bouncy castle and face painting plus […]
[ December 8, 2013 to December 30, 2013. December 23, 2013; 7:30 pm; ]
The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the town’s Christmas spirit started a tradition that has now evolved into the largest Community Christmas Light Display in the Southern Hemisphere. Each year approximately 800 homes are […]
[ November 24, 2013; 9:00 am; ]
The 2013 Macclesfield Strawberry Fete will be held on Sunday November 24th in Davenport Square, Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills. The day will be a family orientated mega Christmas market featuring lots of delicious strawberries, market stalls, BBQ, food, refreshments, children’s activities and entertainment. Admission is free.
What: Macclesfield Strawberry Fete
When: Sunday 24 November 2013 | 9.00am – 3.30pm
Where: Davenport Square, […]
[ December 13, 2013; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 14, 2013; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 15, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is a European-style Christmas market that captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter and family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting. Held in picturesque Hahndorf, the market is organised and run by C3 Church Adelaide Hills, on their property, […]
[ October 20, 2013; ]
The Meadows Country Fair showcases the country spirit of the Adelaide Hills and is regarded as one of the best events of its kind in this region. This year’s fair promises to be bigger and better than ever with amusement rides, children’s races, quality market stalls, Taste SA, live entertainment, field day, yard dog trials, animal expo, […]
[ September 22, 2013; 11:00 am; ]
Deep Creek Conservation Park, one of South Australia’s most scenic bushland reserves, will be on show at a free Community Open Day on Sunday 22 September. Joining parks staff for the day will be Fleurieu community organisations including Cape Jervis Markets, Friends of Deep Creek, Friends of Heysen Trail, Lions Club, Native Animal Network, Raywood […]
A Winter Weekend in Hahndorf
Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, is one of my family’s favourite places to visit at any time of the year.
In summer it’s always cooler than the city, in autumn the colours are breathtaking, in spring everything is so fresh and in winter it’s so inviting to find a warm cosy spot to enjoy a […]
Hahndorf Farm Barn
Take a short drive through the town of Hahndorf, past the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and you’ll soon arrive at the quaint country property that’s home to the Hahndorf Farm Barn.
A combination of animal nursery and wildlife park, the Farm Barn is a must visit for children who wish to see, touch, hold and experience animals in a […]
Editor’s Note (16 April 2016): we have been informed that the owner of the Summertown apple orchard has retired, so sadly it is no longer open for apple picking until further notice.
See the Apple picking in Summertown Facebook page here for updates.
For an alternative, two apple orchards in the Lenswood area of the Adelaide Hills […]
The Adelaide Hills Fairy Garden in Hahndorf
There’s a quaint little fairy garden and shop that is a must visit destination for little ones who love fairies located on the main street in Hahndorf.
Blending in with the town’s quirky mix of retail stores, sweet shops and delicious eateries, The Fairy Garden Specialists can help you to create your own little fairy garden at […]
Cleland Wildlife Park would have to be one of our favourite places to spend the day, as not only is it conveniently close to the city of Adelaide, it is one of the most tranquil places to get a taste of the Australian bush and all it has to offer.
A major tourist attraction in South Australia since 1967, the wildlife park […]
Horse Riding in Hahndorf
Kirby Park Stud and the Megan Jones Eventing Team Riding School are located in Hahndorf and offer horse riding lessons and trail rides throughout the year.
Riders can enjoy a scenic 1 hour trail ride through the beautiful hills of Hahndorf at Kirby Park Stud. MJET offers a great team of horses and ponies to suit […]
Exploring Waterfall Gully & Breakfast at Utopia Restaurant
Just ten minutes east of the city, along a winding road through the Adelaide foothills, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of Waterfall Gully.
Located in Cleland Conservation Park, Waterfall Gully is home to the impressive First Falls, an 18 metre waterfall that flows all year round. Equally stunning in […]
Sweet treats in Hahndorf at the Menz FruChocs Shop
Hahndorf is a family favourite destination of our any time of year and if you love chocolate there is yet another reason to visit – the Menz FruChocs Shop. There are already plenty of sweet treats to discover along the main road through this wonderful tourist town, so South Australia’s own […]
Discover unique wines matched with fashion, music and art at over 30 Cellar Doors at the Adelaide Hills annual Wine and Food Festival. ‘Crush 2013… The Stylish Alternative’ will be held on Sunday 27th January 2013 with special events to extend over the January long weekend.
Our favourite pick of the Cellar Door Crush Events for families is ‘It’s My Big […]
Beerenberg Strawberry Farm
Beerenberg Farm in the Adelaide Hills dates back to 1839, when the Paech family settled at Hahndorf three years after the state of South Australia was proclaimed. Located in Hahndorf, just 30 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, Beerenberg is a fully family owned and operated strawberry farm which is still run by the same family today.
The current owners, […]
Gorge Wildlife Park Cudlee Creek
Gorge Wildlife Park is unique in that it allows visitors to get up close and personal with an array of different wildlife species.
It’s a family friendly place to learn about, enjoy and experience a variety of animals housed on 14 acres of land. On entering the park there are paths that meander off in […]
Mount Lofty Summit Lookout, Restaurant, Cafe & Visitor Centre
There are so many places that I love to visit around Adelaide, but Mount Lofty Summit would have to be one of the most special.
Only 15km from the city and you’re well into the Adelaide Hills, just a short drive up the South Eastern Freeway. Part of Cleland Conservation Park, […]
Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
Mt Lofty Botanic Garden is a beautiful botanical adventure in the Adelaide Hills (less than half an hour drive from the city)…..
Put on your walking shoes, pack your camera, pack some snacks or a picnic and get ready to explore this amazing wonderland.
You can take a leisurely stroll or go on a […]
Four Oaks Farm Review
Four Oaks Farm is just out of Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills, about 20 minutes drive from the start of the South Eastern Freeway. It incorporates 5 aspects of horse related activities, including Ponies Love Parties, a horse riding school, trail rides for those people with any level of riding skill, ‘Time […]
