More about Barossa

Welcome to our information page about The Barossa Valley.

The Valley enjoys golf, cycling, shopping, arts, bushwalking, festivals, concerts and much more… A beautiful landscape of endless vineyards, boutique townships, hills forever in the ranges and most of all a relaxing environment. There are many reasons to stay in Barossa and that includes the proximity of Adelaide City giving you access for business needs, the Barossa region also has many main banks and stores with a variety of supplies and all basic amenities.

If you are looking for a romantic weekend then you cannot go past The Barossa Valley, relax and enjoyed the charm and character of a Bed and Breakfast, an open fire and the rest that you have earned. Check out the local cellar doors for wine tasting, the restaurants for fine food and the lifestyle. Barossa Valley is also excellent for family holidays with many events taking place all year summer and winter, autumn and spring.

How to find The Barossa

Located 70 kilometres North East of Adelaide you can find the best access by road in just over hour from the City of Adelaide.

Barossa by road take either Main North Road (A20) to Sturt Highway and enter via Gawler then Barossa Valley Way. Also from Adelaide City take Lower North East Road (A10) out of Adelaide and travel through Chain of Ponds in the Adelaide Hills to Williamstown in the southern Barossa. If you are heading from Melbourne entering The Barossa via Eden Valley, turn off at Murray Bridge and then Palmer to Tungkillo and then turn at Mount Pleasant. If you are travelling from Sydney and Mildura, take the A20 through Renmark and then Truro through to Nuriootpa.

Barossa Valley from the air your plane will land at Adelaide International Airport with regular domestic and international flights, with rental cars available at the airport. If you require private charters a light-plane airport is at Parafield, just 45 minutes south of the Barossa. Helicopter charters are also available from Adelaide and The Barossa Region.

Barossa climate changes

Summer is December to February - Hot days and hot evenings.  The average temperature is about 29 degrees celcius, hot days of 35 to 40 degrees can occur. Light clothing and plenty of sunblock are essential. Very warm evenings good for late walks and outside dining. Also, use insect repellent at night when outdoors.

Spring is September to November - Warm days and cooler evenings.  Average temperature around mid 20's, great for day walks, cycling etc.  Evenings can be cool. 

Autumn March to May - March and April, more mild weather. The autumn leaves offer a classic image, so bring your camera to capture these scenic views. Warm days and cool to cold evenings.

Winter June, July and August expect cold days and nights. Log fires are a must, wear warm clothing.  However often have clear blue skies.

STATS AND FACTS
Cellar Doors -                73
Dining Venues -             40+
Accommodation -           100+
State Heritage Buildings -160+
Local Heritage Buildings - 80+
Wineries -                     150
Grape Growers -             755
Grape Harvest (2009) -    60,087 tonnes
Vineyard Plantings (2008) 13,256 ha
Main Red Varieties -         Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Main White Varieties -      Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay
Vintage Period -              Late February – April