Barossa Valley
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Located in South Australia, the Barossa Valley is one of the main wine-producing regions on the Australian mainland with a rapidly-growing international reputation. Many of the area wineries are open for tastings and there are organized tours operating out of Adelaide to visit them.
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Understand
The evidence of the original German settlers can be seen in the steeply sloping rooves of the older buildings, and in the Mettwurst that features amongst local produce. Now, the Barossa is arguably one of the finest wine producing regions in the world.
Talk
Get in
The Barossa Valley is about an hour's drive from the airport in Adelaide. Public transport isn't that good within the valley, which is a shame given the opportunities to drink lots of excellent wine, usually for free - though hotels can arrange transfers to and from the airport if that's what you want.
Get around
See
Do
Eat
Drink
If you're coming to the Barossa Valley, the wine is probably part of the attraction. Most bars will serve a good selection, and most of the wineries have a cellar door with free tastings.
Stay safe
The Barossa Valley is a pretty safe area. The usual travel precautions always apply, though!
Get out
Unless you want to drive the Sturt Highway to Sydney or the Stuart Highway to Darwin, I suggest going back to Adelaide and getting on a plane to Sydney, Ayers Rock, or Perth. Alternatively, you could head south and out to the Great Ocean Road on your way to Melbourne.
External links
Hotels
- Novotel Barossa Valley, reviewed on Trip Advisor
Wine Tours
- Barossa Epicurean Tours, run by a friendly and interesting couple.
General Reference
- Welcome to the Barossa! - official site of the Barossa Wine and Tourism Association
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