Where is the Barossa Valley?
The Barossa Valley is located in the south-east corner of South Australia, about an hour’s drive from the state capital, Adelaide. The region measures approximately 50 km north to south and 33 km east to west. Incorporated into the Barossa is the Eden Valley, located in the south-west of this conglomerated region. The climate could be described as Mediterranean, and in all seasons but summer it’s a good idea to have warm clothes packed.
The Barossa Valley is located in the south-east corner of South Australia, about an hours drive from the state capital, Adelaide. The region measures approximately 50 km north to south and 33 km east to west. Incorporated into the Barossa is the Eden Valley, located in the south-west of this conglomerated region. The climate could be described as Mediterranean, and in all seasons but summer it’s a good idea to have warm clothes packed. How do I get there? The Barossa is about 61 km north of Adelaide, making the region an excellent choice as a day trip or for a few days of relaxation. What’s there to do? Wine is what the Barossa is famous for, its vines prospering since the 1840s. There are more than 60 wineries in the region, ranging from large household names, such as Penfolds, Seppelt and Wolf Blass to boutique vineyards. Many of them are clustered about the Barossa Valley Way, which wends its way from Lyndoch to Nuriootpa. Wineries are generally open 7 days a week, and most have win