The Adelaide Hills

A mere 20-minute drive from Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills is arguably South Australia's most accessible region. The Adelaide Hills region offers an insight into country life with a community vibe evident in all the towns. It is an ideal day trip destination with beautiful scenery to be enjoyed all year round.

Picturesque parks & gardens

The Adelaide Hills region undergoes distinctive climatic changes each season. In autumn the hills display an awesome variety of colour, in summer they offer a cool leafy refuge from the heat, in winter snow can occasionally make a brief appearance on Mt Lofty and spring brings the hills alive with colourful wildflowers. Whatever the season, the Adelaide Hills always offers the onlooker spectacular panoramic views, which can be enjoyed on one of the many walking trails or from the comfort of your car.

A great deal of the hills is covered in vigorous native Australian bushland. Such an environment provides great scope for conservation and recreation and visitors can learn much from experts at Warrawong Sanctuary and Cleland Wildlife Park. Nature lovers will also enjoy exploring the Belair National Park, Morialta Conservation Park and the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens.

Top quality wine & produce

Indulging at local wineries is a must in the Adelaide Hills. You must try the region's top quality whites especially, as the cool climate produces the grapes perfect for a crisp sauvignon blanc.

The Adelaide Hills is also a great place to entertain your palate with an array of fresh produce (including fruits, cheeses and meats) served throughout the Hills in charming cafes, pubs and restaurants. You can also purchase goods straight from the producer at roadside stalls.

There is always plenty to see and do in the Adelaide Hills. Scattered throughout the area are fine art galleries, open gardens, elegant nineteenth century homes, community museums and quality antique and craft shops.

The Mount Lofty Summit is great place to start your hill's adventure with panoramic views of Adelaide and it offers an abundance of information on the area.