There’s picnics, and then there’s picnics at The Lane Vineyard. Tucked away amongst the rolling Adelaide Hills vines, this is your excuse to slow down, soak up the scenery and pretend you’ve got your life together for an afternoon. Follow the walking map to discover...
There’s something pretty magical about the Adelaide Hills in Spring: the air smells sweet, the creek is still flowing, and the mild days become balmy delivering the perfect excuse to book a table creekside. Add a delicious menu (including some all day offerings), and...
Located in Totness (yep, we had to Google it the first time too), just a few minutes from Mount Barker and only a 4-minute drive from Hahndorf, Prancing Pony Brewery is one of those places that absolutely nails the whole “family-friendly brewery” thing. It’s relaxed,...
Main and Cherry Cellar Door, located at Chandlers Hill, is a fantastic family-friendly winery just a short drive from Adelaide city. Offering a unique experience for both parents and kids alike, gosh we love a quality outing like this when there is also something...
Family celebrations, a meal out or a lazy Sunday drive to the hills needn't bore your kids and have them whinging at you. Grunthal Brew is the perfect venue that has it all, and the kids are not going to want to leave. So text the friends you don't see often enough,...
We’re going to skip past the introductions and go straight to the shakes. These aren’t just any shakes. They’re absolute monsters, nearly as tall as my last-born child. Instagram-worthy, show-stopping, and indulgent to the max, these signature shakes are a must-order....
Looking for a top family-friendly restaurant in the Adelaide Hills? How about one with a secret garden and where kids eat free on Thursday evenings as a nice little bonus! Oh, and make it Spanish!! Comida in Hahndorf is a standout choice that caters to both kids and...
If you’re after a café adventure with a difference, The Hamdorf Guinea Pig Café in Hahndorf is an absolute must for families. It’s the perfect combination of kids, coffee and cuddly animals in the heart of the Adelaide Hills. Downstairs, kids can meet the guinea pigs...
You can now experience Melba's Chocolate Factory in two fantastic, picturesque locations - their original factory in Woodside in the Adelaide Hills, and now in Angaston in the beautiful Barossa Valley! Melbas Chocolates in Woodside, Adelaide Hills Melba's Chocolate...
Newly renovated, Joan’s Pantry is an icon for those who have grown up in the lower foothills around the Blackwood area, with the Hawthorndene cafe serving the community for what seems like forever. Reading through their history and they have indeed been here forever,...
Schnitzel lovers of our fair Adelaide Hills....rejoice! The stunning Aston Hills development (right smack bang in the middle of the Gather Round footy venue up at Barker) has opened a huge shopping centre (headlined by a very flash Drakes) and is now complimented by a...
If you love a family meal out and don't mind a little journey to get to the *very best* places, get Stanley Bridge Tavern on your must visit list. Located in Verdun in the Adelaide Hills just a short hop, skip and jump off of the freeway before Hahndorf, and this is...
Uraidla Hotel, simultaneously best and worst pub in Uraidla (that's kind of the joke because it is the ONLY pub in Uraidla), but if you are only going to have one pub in a country town it better be a good one right.....? Well let us tell you.....it is. It definitely...
Where: 32 Gawler Street, Mount Barker Follow them on Facebook here Follow them on Instagram here Check out their website here Phone: (08) 8391 1003 We love a good pub feed and were excited to head up to Mt Barker to try out one of the best pubs in the hills, not only...
Welcome to Lobethal Bakery!! Situated in the gorgeous small town of Lobethal (with stores also in Woodside, Balhannah, Stirling and Mt Barker) – not too far from your back door! A perfect spot for an affordable family lunch, or a great reason to take a drive in the...
