Adel Aide & South Au
Str Ali A
BAROSSA
VALLEY
Adel Aide & South Au
Str Ali A
SIGHTS
Adel Aide & South Au
Str Ali A
ANGASTON
Reduced rates for two nights or more; bike
hire for guests is $25 per day.Whistler ̈Farm ̈ B&B $$
(%0415 139 758; www �whistlerfarm�com �au; 616
Samuel Rd; d incl breakfast $195; aW) Sur-
rounded by vineyards and native shrubs,
this farmhouse B&B has a private guest
wing with exposed timber beams, separate
guest entry and two country-style rooms.
Snooze on the wide verandah and contem-
plate a day’s successful (or imminent) wine
touring.Barossa ̈Valley ̈Tourist ̈Park ̈CARAVANPARK$
(%08-85621404; www �barossatouristpark�com �au;
PenriceRd; unpowered/poweredsites from $29/34,
cabins without/with bathroom from $59/72;
aiW) There are at least six different kinds
of cabin at this shady park, lined with pine
trees next to the Nuriootpa football oval (go
Tigers!). All cabins have TVs, fridges, cook-
ing facilities and small balconies. Check out
the 1930 Dodge ‘House on Wheels’ out the
front − the seminal caravan?Vine ̈Inn ̈ MOTEL$$
(%08-8562 2133; www �vineinn�com �au; 14 Mur-
ray St; s/d/1-/2-bedroomfrom $95/105/155/210;
aWs) Regulation motel with swimming
pool. The pub bistro (mains $15 to $30, serv-
ing 7am to 9am, noon to 2.30pm and 6pm
to 8pm) serves pub grub amid bright lights,
palms and pokies. Tandem business withVine ̈Court (49 MurraySt; aW) motel further
up Murray St (same prices).Maggie ̈Beer’s ̈Farm ̈Shop ̈DELI $
(www�maggiebeer�com �au; 50 Pheasant Farm Rd;
items $5-20;h10 �30am-5pm) Celebrity SA
gourmand Maggie has been hugely success-
ful with her range of condiments, preserves
and pâtés (and TV appearances!). The vibe
here isn’t as relaxed as it used to be, but stop
by for some gourmet tastings, an ice cream,
cooking demo or a hamper of delicious bites.
Off Samuel Rd.Angaston
POP 1870
Photo-worthy Angaston was named after
George Fife Angas, a pioneering Barossa
pastoralist. An agricultural vibe persists, as
there are relatively few wineries on the town
doorstep: cows graze in paddocks down the
ends of streets, and there’s a vague whiff of
fertiliser in the air. Along the main drag are
two pubs, some terrific eateries and a few
B&Bs in old stone cottages (check for dou-
ble glazing and ghosts − we had a sleepless
night!).1 ̈Sights
Barossa ̈Valley ̈
Cheese ̈Company ̈ CHEESEWRIGHT
(www�barossacheese�com �au; 67b Murray St;
h10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-3pmBAROSSA ̈REGIONAL ̈PARKSFor a little grape-free time away from the vines, you can’t beat the Barossa’s regional
parks, with walking tracks for everyone from Sunday strollers to hardcore bushwalkers.
The Barossa visitor information centre (p115) can help with maps and directions.
Kaiserstuhl ̈Conservation ̈Park (%08-82807048;www �environment�sa� gov �au; Tanunda
CreekRd, Angaston;hdaylighthours) Known for excellent walks, 390-hectare Kaiserstuhl
is en route from Mengler Hill to Angaston. The Stringybark Loop Trail (2.4km) and Wal-
lowa Loop Trail (6.5km) start at the entrance, and there are fantastic views from atop the
Barossa Ranges. Look for Nankeen kestrels and western grey roos.
Para ̈Wirra ̈Recreation ̈Park (%08-82807048;www �environment�sa� gov �au;Humbug
ScrubRd,One TreeHill;perperson/car$4/10;h8am-sunset) In the northern Mt Lofty
Ranges, a 45km hook south of Tanunda – 1417 hectares of walking tracks, scenic drives,
barbecues and tennis courts. Emus search hopefully around picnic areas; western grey
roos graze in the dusk.
Warren ̈Conservation ̈Park (%08-82807048;www �environment�sa� gov �au; WattsGully
Rd, Kersbrook;hdaylighthours) F Near Para Wirra – 363 tranquil hectares of wattles,
banksias and spring heaths, plus pink, blue and statuesque river red gums. Steep tracks
for experienced hikers.