Top Things to do in Adelaide Hills
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What to do and see in Adelaide Hills, South Australia: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Adelaide Hills, Australia including Gorge Wildlife Park, The Cedars, Hahndorf Hill Winery, Longview Vineyard, Bird in Hand Winery, National Motor Museum, Morialta Conservation Park, Kersbrook Hill Wines & Cider, Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Prancing Pony Brewery.
Restaurants in Adelaide Hills
1. Gorge Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
A place where people and animals get together. See all your favourite Australian animals such as wombats, dingoes and Tasmanian devils. Feed the kangaroos and wallabies and cuddle a koala daily at 11.30am, 1.30 & 3.30pm
Reviewed By 912nicholasw - Colchester, United Kingdom
Spent a very pleasant four hours at this small wildlife centre. Very good value at $19 each plus another $10 for the ‘hold a koala’ experience. The holding session was well organised and the koala diligently posed with a number of visitors whilst concentrating on their eucalyptus leaves. Overall the centre appears to have approximately 50% of the wildlife roaming free whilst the majority of the caged animals and birds appeared to have enough space. Great variety of birds, animals and reptiles including native Australian species and others from overseas. The park is small enough to walk round in an hour but we found the more you looked the more you discovered. Only a short drive from Adelaide so easily fitted into a holiday schedule. Additionally worth a mention is the friendliness of the staff who mix in with visitors and were helpful throughout.
2. The Cedars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By raandaka - Greater Adelaide, Australia
Six of us, including SA locals, interstate and overseas friends visited The Cedars where we took a self guided tour of the Han's Heysen Studio, a walk on the property (Artists Walk) and down to the green pool, followed by joining the guided tour of the House and self guided tour of the Nora Heysen Studio. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the volunteer staff and guides were helpful and informative. One of our overseas guests even commented that she enjoyed it as much as visiting Monet's House and Garden in Giverny! The garden surrounding the house was lovely with many old fashioned plants and flowers and lawned areas, and the Artist's Walk took in magnificent gum trees on the bushland property.
3. Hahndorf Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Specialising in delicious Austrian-varietal wines and other cool-climate classics in the beautiful Adelaide Hills wine region. Relax on our viewpoint balcony overlooking the vines and soak up the views, while enjoying a wine flight and cheese plate, or our ChocoVino chocolate and wine matching experience. Open Monday to Saturday (closed on Sunday and Public Holidays).
Reviewed By MignonMe
A great afternoon sharing a platter of local produce whilst enjoying a superb wine tasting, so hard to choose which wines to purchase from the wide range.
4. Longview Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Longview is a stunning family owned Australian vineyard located just outside the historic township of Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills. Set on undulating slopes reminiscent of classic old world estates, it has quickly established itself as one the most awarded vineyards in the region since its first vintage in 2001. With gorgeous 4 star accommodation, breathtaking views from cellar door, immensely popular Sunday tapas and a most sought after function centre, Longview Vineyard is more than just a premium wine producer: it is one of the most impressive wine tourism destinations in South Australia and the 'Pick of the Adelaide Hills'. Want to drink in the surroundings a little longer? The accommodation on Longview's stunning 200 acre property has become one of the Adelaide Hills' primary get-away destinations. Offering gourmet breakfast provisions, modern amenities and lush furnishings, you may never want to leave. The lovingly restored Longview Homestead can be used as one large residence or two private apartments. Comprised of beautifully appointed King and Queen Bedrooms and a large sun room this heated and air conditioned home is large enough to sleep 10 but perfect for a luxurious two person getaway. The Homestead is equipped with two newly renovated modern spa bathrooms, a full kitchen and second kitchenette, a spacious lounge with state-of-the-art entertainment system, free wi-fi and private balconies with breathtaking views. In true B & B style we include breakfast provisions and award winning Longview wine. If cooking is not on your agenda, we're less than 5 minutes from the Three Brothers Arms and Macclesfield Hotels. Longview is also 14km from the historic town of Strathalbyn, where you can enjoy meals and entertainment at the award winning Victoria Hotel or spend the day on High Street perusing famous antique stores. As an alternative to our Homestead, superb accommodation awaits you in the modern Longview Vineyard Suites - 12 king rooms that usher in another phase of Longview hospitality. Built on gentle slopes surrounded by our Pinot Noir, these sparkling lodgings have private balconies and showcase contemporary architecture beautifully juxtaposed with the majestic rural surrounds that have made our vineyard such a popular get-away destination. Also, as a special treat to our guests, we have created a slightly larger Spa Suite, complete with a Jacuzzi bath tub for two looking out at the vines through floor to ceiling windows or shaded for your privacy. Each elegantly decorated suite has a king bed, flat screen TV, a self-contained kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, reverse cycle air-conditioning, free wi-fi and the latest appliances. Gourmet breakfast provisions and our award winning wine are provided to each guest and the close proximity to our cellar door, function centre, veranda and lush lawns ensures that further relaxation is only seconds away.
Reviewed By KathyS220990
Such a beautiful venue for a wedding, outside and inside. Staff were very friendly, food was excellent.
5. Bird in Hand Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Bird in Hand is a world-renowned producer of fine wine that celebrates place and passion not only through expert vinification but also through food, art, and cultural events.The cellar door and restaurant are temporarily closed due to renovations.
Reviewed By _lille4 - Adelaide, Australia
If you have called in for tasting their glorious sparkling, or their latest sauvignon blanc, or the rose, or their reds especially Nero d'avola, then stay and have absolutely the most superb antipasto platter available at any wine region in S.A. We have been travelling through all the wine regions; the platters vary, but this one is a must. The breads are lovely, the cheeses very good, the meats, cornichons, I could go on ... but the local olives are absolutely out of this world. Sheltered outside admiring the green lawns, hedges, vines and trees all with memories of Tuscany or Provence ... it is just an absolute delight, and we are so lucky to be on the doorstep. Fabulous for weddings or special events, Bird in the Hand touches you with its magic. Just go ... and often!
6. National Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
What's big and beautiful and goes broom-broom? The National Motor Museum - located less than an hour from the centre of Adelaide, in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. The Museum features over 300 vehicles spanning over 100 years of Australian motoring history,from a steam carriage built in 1899 to modern hybrid cars. A diverse collection including motorcycles, cars, commercial vehicles, motoring curios and even a road train. The Museum is also home to the historic finish event of the famous Bay to Birdwood and holds the annual Rock & Roll Rendezvous every April with great live bands, stalls and hundreds of cars and motorbikes on show. There are lots of fun trails and interactives for families and visitors. The Museum can also cater to group bookings such as schools, car clubs, social groups and other events. It is the must see attraction in the Adelaide Hills.
Reviewed By michellemZ3054TX - Sydney, Australia
This museum is amazing with the number of cars on display and the quality of what is on show is twice as amazing. The Holden concept cars which are featuring at the moment are a privilege to see and may never be seen altogether this way again. Definitely worth the visit, there will be a car there that everyone can appreciate.
7. Morialta Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By jesperfrederiksen76 - Greve, Denmark
If you ever travel to Adelaide, take your time to visit this amazing park. It is full of geological outcrops and animal species. Put on your walking shoes and hike through a number of fantastic hike trails.
8. Kersbrook Hill Wines & Cider
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By BrandonRZ3170PC - Warragul, Australia
Fantastic viewing and tasting of the wines and ciders. Lucky enough to do this in the manufacturing shed where we could get the up close and personal tour. Tried around 7 different beverages and Craig the wine maker was fantastic in explaining the process.
9. Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
5 Star winery and chef hatted restaurant located 35 minutes from Adelaide. Intimate vineyard setting with stunning panoramic views.
Reviewed By Brenton-Jolly - Adelaide, Australia
Amazing the things you find on your own back door. We went to a evening of fabulous food fabulous service and amazing views. The food was individual with its own unique flavours. The staff are very knowledgeable and made the evening that more enjoyable. And the view of the vineyards was really pretty as well. A definite must visit
10. Prancing Pony Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
The Prancing Pony Brewery is a beer lovers paradise and proudly operates as an Independent Brewery in the Adelaide Hills. At the core of our brewery are our values, Honesty, Integrity, Independence and Community and everything that we do fits this. The brewery is located only four minutes’ drive from the iconic Hahndorf, a historic German settlement 30 minutes’ from Adelaide’s CBD. The Pony Brewshed restaurant is part of the brewery and all brewing processes can be viewed while enjoying a really good craft beer which is normally followed by some seriously delicious food to compliment the beer.
