Barossa Valley Weekend Trip

Great wineries, great food, and the best views of South Australia

Saturday | Barossa Valley

Monkey Nut Cafe

Saturday 10am

Ajointed to Kies Family Wines in the Barossa Valley this is the ideal way to start your weekend South Australian road trip. Eat brunch at the wonderful Monkey Nut Cafe just outside Lyndoch. The perfect stop before heading into Tanunda, Barossa Valley.

Whispering Wall

Saturday 11am

The Whispering wall has a unique acoustic effect where you can whisper at one side and it can clearly be heard at the other, more than 100 metres away! Super fun for children and a cool stop when travelling in Barossa Valley, South Australia.

Barossa Valley Helicopters

Saturday 12:30pm

You can take a 10 minute scenic flight in Barossa Valley for only $100 per person with Barossa Helicopters and this is a must must activity in Barossa Valley. Such a wild and exciting experience which you will not forget!

Jacobs Creek

Saturday 1pm

Jacobs Creek is famous world wide, like proper world wide famous. If you are in Barossa Valley, South Australia then you have to take a trip down to Jacobs Creek Winery & Information Centre. Taste the best wines that South Australia has to offer.

1918 Bistro and Grill

Saturday 1:30pm

Roaring open fires, charming ambience, friendly service and excellent dishes make this iconic Barossa restaurant the perfect spot for lunch. 1989 Grill offer delicious meat options but also cater for vegetarian options.

Check in at Airbnb

Saturday 3pm

Barossa Valley has tonnes of accomodation options that range from luxury to affordable. To get a discount on your first Airbnb trip then click on the button below to make your Airbnb stay even cheaper when staying in Barossa Valley, South Australia.

Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop

Saturday 4pm

Pheasant Farm is the location of Maggie Beer’s farm shop which is famous in not only South Australia but across Australia. With delicious product ranges from Sauvignon Blancs to Dried Pears in Verjuice this wonderful store has a lot to offer. 

Atze’s Corner Vineyard

Saturday 5:30pm (open till sunset)

Atze’s Corner Vineyard has a stunning Cellar Door with an utterly fantastic sunset view of the Barossa Valley vineyards. With handcrafted wines and cheese this is a stop you must make when taking a weekend trip to the wonderful wine region of Barossa Valley.

Dinner at Hentley Farm

Saturday 7pm

Alright, this is the peak of peak fine dining. If you want to have one of the best meals of your life on this Barossa Valley trip then go to Hentley Farm. A restaurant and cellar door that blow most out of the water. 150 acres of farm where the ingreidnts come from and a level of perfectionism that is unmatched.

Sunday | Mount Gambier

Hot Air Balloon Flight

Sunday 7am

There is no way you are going to Barossa Valley without at least considering doing a Hot Air Balloon Flight. Barossa Valley has put South Australia on the map with these amazing experiences. This also comes with breakfast and a glass of sparkling wine!

Wolf Blass; Wine, Cheese, Finska

Sunday 11am

Wolf Blass Winery offer a super fun experience called “wine, cheese & finska” where you can enjoy the great outdoors at Wolf Blass overlooking their gorgeous wetlands. Eat cheese and play the Finish game of “Finska” over a wonderful glass of wine.

Harvest Kitchen Lunch

Sunday 1pm

After playing Finska and enjoying a morning of Hot Air Ballooning it’s time for a great lunch. Where better than Harvest Kitchen? With a fantastic Vegetarian menu and great steaks, lambs and fish and meat options this place will water anyone’s tastebuds.

Mengler Hill Lookout

Sunday 3pm

After having eaten at Harvest Kitchen you’ll be right next to Mengler Hill Lookout. Take in this last gorgous lookout of the beautiful hills, vineyards and sights of Barossa Valley before making your trip back home to Adelaide. Mengler Hill also has an awesome Sculpture Park!

Barossa Valley to Adelaide

Sunday 3:30pm

Your weekend trip to Barossa Valley is now over. What an adventure! Great food, amazing wines, a Hot Air Balloon Flight, a Helicopter flight over the vineyards and lasting memories. Be sure to share this itinerary and list of things to do with someone looking to travel Barossa Valley, South Australia.