Alabaster Store
A fashion, homewares and lifestyle oasis in the heart of Tanunda, Alabaster has been run by Skye Underwood and Donna Montgomerie since 2017.
A:69 Murray St, Tanunda SA 5352
Ph: (08) 8563 0857
W: alabasterstore.com.au
Apex Bakery
– Apex Bakery is as traditional as they come, with the wood-fired oven having been lit every day since 1924. The bakery has been in the Fechner family for four generations and is still family run. Apex specialises in slow-fermentation breads, pastries, pasties and pies.
A:1A Elizabeth St, Tanunda SA 5352
Ph: (08) 8563 0000
W: apexbakery.com.au
Barossa Balloon Adventures
Take a dawn flight over the Barossa with this second-generation family-owned business of over 35 years’ experience. Choose from a 1-hour flight, or saddle up a group of up to 16 with 5–6 hours of activity, and not all of it airborne, including a “gourmet breakfast” after the flight.
A: 71 Stonewell Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Ph:(08) 8562 3111
W: balloonadventures.com.au
Barossa Bike – Hire Tour Shop
The Barossa is a perfect region to cycle through, and Barossa Bike bespoke tours promise to show you “the beautiful Barossa as you’ve never seen it before”. Take a guided or self-guided tour, hire bikes (including e-bikes) and go your own way, or stop by the shop if you’ve brought your own wheels and need a tune up or repair.
A: 5 South Terrace, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Ph: 0400 537 770
W: barossabikehire.com
Barossa Distilling Co.
Beginning as a craft gin distillery in 2016, the Barossa Distilling Co. has now expanded into the world of vodka, brandy, whisky and cocktails. Housed in the old Penfolds distillery, the building is rich in history, containing some of Australia’s oldest commercial stills, including one of three Coffey stills in operation worldwide. Tastings of spirits and cocktails are a feature, but wood-fired discs from nearby Ember Pizza can be eaten in, or outside, with the sprawling lawn ideal to keep the kids occupied.
A: 18-28 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Ph: 0498 999 934
W: barossadistilling.com
Barossa Farmer’s Market
Founded in 2002, the market is held most Saturdays in the historic Yalumba Vintners shed, located behind Vintners Bar & Grill between 7:30 am and 11:30 am. Stallholders’ offerings range from fresh produce to value-added goods, such as preserves, chocolate and ice cream.
A: 740 Stockwell Rd, Angaston SA 5353
Ph: 0402 026 882
W: barossafarmersmarket.com
Barossa Valley Ballooning
A family owned and operated business, Barossa Valley Ballooning’s one-hour flight is topped off with a glass of local sparkling wine and a buffet breakfast at the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort.
A: 740 Stockwell Rd, Angaston SA 5353
Ph: (08) 8562 8688
W: barossavalleyballooning.com.au
Barossa Valley Cheese Company
Victoria McClurg was working as a winemaker in Bordeaux when the cheese bug took hold. On her return home to the Barossa, she began making cheese with her mother, Frances, at home, before opening the Cheesecellar in 2003. All cheeses are made onsite with locally sourced cow’s and goat’s milk. The shop also offers a livestream view into the cheesemaking facility. A range of locally made condiments are also offered in store.
A:67B Murray St, Angaston SA 5353
Ph: (08) 8564 3636
W: barossacheese.com.au
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
Handmade chocolate with a sustainable and socially conscious bent is the theme at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Locally sourced ingredients are combined with chocolate made from cocoa farmers that are part of the Cocoa Horizons foundation, which aims to lift cocoa farmers out of poverty and encourage economic growth while pursuing best practice environmental goals. Choose from over 250 products in the store, attend a chocolate and wine pairing or have a coffee or lunch in the café.
A: 64 Burings Rd, Tanunda SA 5352
Ph: (08) 8565 9800
W: barossavalleychocolates.com.au
Jam Factory at Seppeltsfield
The historic Seppeltsfield winery is worth a visit for the architecture and grounds alone, not to mention the cellar door and vineyard/cellar tours, but it is also a design and crafts hub. In 2013, the Adelaide-based Jam Factory established an offshoot in an 1850s stable building at Seppeltsfield. The facility provides studio space for a broad range of artisans, from knife makers to milliners. There is a public walkway allowing visitors to interact with the artisans, as well as workshops and demonstrations. A gallery space, featuring local and international artists, and shop complete the picture. Open 7 days.
A:730 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield SA 5355
Ph: (08) 8562 8149
W: seppeltsfield.com.au
Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park
Two walking trails take you through this conservation park, featuring such natural attractions as Horse Head Rock and Capped Rock. The park has a variety of terrain, including panoramic views across the ranges to the Barossa Valley, along with a diverse range of local flora and fauna. Early morning and late afternoon are recommended for wildlife spotting.
A:Tanunda Creek Rd, Tanunda SA 5352
Ph: (08) 8523 7700
W: parks.sa.gov.au
Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop
As Maggies says on the website, this is “where it all started over 40 years ago”. The legendary Pheasant Farm Restaurant may be long gone, but Maggie and Colin’s daughter Elli now runs a similarly produce-driven ‘eatery’ serving lunch only from Thursday through Monday. There are cooking classes, a café, walking tours and the Farm Shop, which sells everything Maggie, from signed books to kitchen wares, Pheasant Farm wine, bespoke spirits and liqueurs and house-made food products – these are only available onsite, so don’t expect Maggie’s familiar branded range! You can even stay there, at the sumptuous Orchard House.
A: 50 Pheasant Farm Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Ph: (08) 8562 4477
W: maggiebeersfarmshop.com.au
Mountain Biking in Pewsey Vale/Mount Crawford
The MTB enthusiast is well catered for at Pewsey Vale in the Eden Valley, with a broad range of trails from all-mountain to downhill to e-bike. Trailforks.com has all the details, so you can pick the right trail for your skill level.
A: Goodchild Rd, Flaxman Valley SA 5235
W: trailforks.com
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers
This award-winning distillery lays claim to being the Barossa’s first commercial gin house. The gins are made onsite, where there is also a substantial but very popular tasting room, so bookings are recommended. Gin tasting menus, cocktails, mocktails and limited beer and wine are all available, while food is very much limited to snacks, with cheese, charcuterie and the like there to soak up some of the alcohol.
A: 730 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield SA 5355
Ph: (08) 8562 8149
W: seppeltsfieldroaddistillers.com.au
Tanunda Pines Golf Course
Adjacent to the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, Tanunda Pines Golf Course offers a high-quality 18-hole par 72 championship course, with public bookings available online.
A: Pioneer Ave, Rowland Flat SA 5352
Ph: (08) 8563 1200
W: tanundapines.com.au
Vasse Virgin, Seppeltsfield Soap Factory
Just another reason to head to Seppeltsfield is the South Australian outpost of Margaret River-based natural skincare brand Vasse Virgin. The products are made with natural plant oils and extracts, and they even host workshops to make your own. A range of bespoke food products are also available, from extra-virgin olive oil to chocolate.
A: 730 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield SA 5355
Ph: (08) 8562 8149
W: seppeltsfield.com.au
