Adel Aide & South AuStr Ali ABAROSSAVALLEYAdel Aide & South AuStr Ali AEATINGAdel Aide & South AuStr Ali ANURIOOTPAfall off the edges of plates (mains $17 to $28,
serving noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm).
Barossa ̈Backpackers ̈ HOSTEL$
(%08-8563 0198; www �barossabackpackers�com �
au; 9 Basedow Rd; unpowered sites/dm/d from
$20/27/80;iW) At last, a backpackers in the
Barossa! Occupying a converted, U-shaped
winery office building 500m from Tanunda’s
main street, it’s a clean and ship-shape affair
(if still a little office-like and spartan). Man-
agement can help you find picking/pruning
work. Bike hire is $20 per day.
Stonewell ̈Cottages ̈ B&B $$$
(%0417 848 977; www �stonewellcottages�com �au;
StonewellRd; cottagesdincl breakfastfrom $355;
a) These romantic, waterfront spa retreats
are surrounded by vines and offer unbeat-
able privacy, comfort and serenity. Pet ducks
waddle around rusty old ploughs as water-
birds splash down in the reservoir. Pricey,
but worth it (cheaper for online bookings).
Tanunda ̈Caravan ̈& ̈
Tourist ̈Park ̈ CARAVANPARK$
(%08-8563 2784; www �tanundacaravantourist
park �com �au; BarossaValleyWay; unpowered/pow-
ered sites from $33/36,cabinswithout/withbath-
room from $77/108,villas from $285;aiWs)
This spacious park is dotted with mature
trees offering a little shade for your hang-
over. Facilities include a playground, barbe-
cues, laundry and bike hire for guests (per
day $30). The flashy new villas sleep up to
six and have a two-night minimum stay.
5 ̈Eating
Ferment ̈Asian ̈ SOUTHEASTASIAN$$
(%08-8563 0765; www �fermentasian�com �au; 90
Murray St; mains $22-26;hnoon-2�30pm Tue-
Sun, 6pm-9�30pm Wed-Sat) Having recently
featured in the Weekend Australian maga-
zine’s ‘Top 50 Restaurants’ listings, Ferment
is hot property right now. What sounds ex-
otic is actually refreshingly simple: goi bo
den = grilled Barossa Angus beef with herb
salad; ca ri vit = red duck curry with lychees
and pineapple. Modern Vietnamese in a
lovely old stone villa.
Die ̈Barossa ̈Wurst ̈Haus ̈Bakery ̈ BAKERY$
(86a Murray St; meals $4-18;h7am-4pm) This
fast-not-flashy bakery serves mettwurst (Ba-
varian sausage) rolls, cheeses, pies, cakes,
strudel and all-day breakfasts. It’s hard to go
past a trad German roll with kransky sau-
sage, sauerkraut, cheese and mustard. An
emasculating display of phallic wursts dan-
gles above the counter.1918 ̈Bistro ̈& ̈Grill ̈MODERNAUSTRALIAN$$
(%08-8563 0405; www �1918 �com �au; 94 Murray
St; mains $27-35;hnoon-2�30pm & 6�30-9pm)
This enduring restaurant occupies a lovely
old villa, set back from the street beneath a
massive Norfolk Island pine. It’s a sassy af-
fair serving adventurous mains such as pork
belly confit with braised cabbage and black-
pudding crumble. Book a verandah table.88 Information
Barossa Visitor Information Centre(%08-
8563 0600,1300 852 982; www �barossa�com;
66-68MurraySt, Tanunda;h9am-5pmMon-
Fri, 10am-4pmSat &Sun; W)The lowdownon
the valley,plus internet,bike hire and accom-
modationand tour bookings� Stocksthe A Town
Walk of Tanundabrochure�Nuriootpa
POP 5030
Along an endless main street at the north-
ern end of the valley, Nuriootpa is the Baros-
sa’s commercial centre. It’s not as endearing
as Tanunda or Angaston, but has a certain
agrarian appeal. Lutheran spirit runs deep
in Nuri: a sign says, ‘God has invested in
you − are you showing any interest?’1 ̈Sights ̈& ̈Activities
Seppeltsfield ̈Road ̈ STREET
(www�seppeltsfieldroad�com) An incongruous
avenue of huge palm trees meandering
through the vineyards behind Nuri. Beyond
Marananga the palm rows veer off the road-
side and track up a hill to the Seppelt Family
Mausoleum − a Grecian shrine fronted by
chunky Doric columns.Para ̈Road ̈Wine ̈Path ̈WALKING,CYCLING
(www�pararoadwinepath�com �au) Between Nu-
riootpa and Tanunda − a short-and-sweet
walking/cycling trail passing four wineries.4 ̈Sleeping ̈& ̈Eating
Doubles ̈d’Vine ̈ COTTAGE$
(%08-8562 2260; www �doublesdvine�com �au; cnr
Nuraip Rd & BarossaValleyWay; lodge/cottage d
$80/90;aWs) Affordable accommodation
1.5km south of Nuri, this is a self-contained
cottage and separate ‘lodge’ (a renovated
apricot shed) with two en-suite doubles and
shared lounge and kitchen. Both have wood
heaters, barbecues and access to the pool.