what to do

Ballooning www.balloonadventures.com.au
(08) 8389 3195 or sales@balloonadventures.com.au
Enjoy a wonderful bird’s eye view at sunrise of the Barossa and the near-by Barossa Ranges. On a clear day views of the Gulf are possible. From the landing site you will head to the nearest picnic spot for a gourmet breakfast (including sparkling wine) featuring a selection of the finest Barossa foods. Please note departure is entirely weather dependant.

Barossa Helicopters www.barossahelicopters.com.au
Hoffnungsthal Road Lyndoch, (08) 85244 830
What a great way to get an appreciation of the landscape that produces our fabulous ‘Big Red’. You can choose from a cheap and cheerful 10 minute jaunt to a full day helicopter pub crawl! Highly recommended.

Barossa Trikes www.barossatrike.com.au | Nuriootpa. Call Tony 0438 623 342
What a zippy way to see the valley. There are a variety of tours from a couple of hours to a romantic sun set tour to a full day out. Yes you will be suffering from helmet hair by the end of your trip, but who cares when you are having this much fun!!

Dragonfly Antiques www.dragonflyantiques.com.au
41 Queen Street, Williamstown 0423 019 353 or info@dragonflyantiques.com.au
Open Thursday to Sunday
Only a few minutes’ drive from Lyndoch this authentic antique store allows you to walk back in time to Tibet, Nepal, Korea, Vietnam and pre cultural revolution China. As well as specialising in large feature pieces Dragonfly has a wide range of bedding, soft furnishings, homewares and table ware which are perfect to pick up and take away with you. This is certainly not a brick-a-brack store so make sure you have your credit card handy!

Endota Spa (Novotel Barossa Valley Resort) www.endota.com.au
Rowland Flat (08) 85240071 or barossavalley@endota.com.au
International standard spa with all of what you would expect from massage to facials with plenty of signature treatments. Ladies this is a perfect way to spend the afternoon while the boys are playing golf or ideal for couples for that special weekend away.

Farmers Market www.barossafarmersmarket.com
Saturday Mornings: 7.30 to 11.30
Crn Nuriootpa and Stockwell Rds, between Nuriootpa and Angaston
If you are staying at Barossa Vista there is no doubt you will want to take advantage of our outdoor dining area in Summer or our cosy indoor facilities in Winter. In any case a stop at the Farmers Market will provide you the ideal opportunity to stock up on the best produce that the season has to offer. If you don’t feel like cooking yourself breakfast head down to the Farmers Market for bacon and eggs or my favourite, coffee and any of the vast variety of sweets and savories buy the delectable Carême Pastries who have a stall at the market every week.

Lyndoch Lavender Farm www.lyndochlavenderfarm.com.au | (08) 8524 4538
Cnr Hoffnungsthal and Tweedies Gully Roads, between Lyndoch and Williamstown

A great place to stop for morning or afternoon tea in the outdoor café. Tours are also available all year round or treat yourself to the picturesque sunset with a glass of bubbles. If you ever though that lavender was just to make things smell nice then you will be surprised at the vast array of products available at the farm shop.

Penfolds Wine Lab www.penfolds.com.au | (08) 8568 9408
Make Your Own Blend. After a tour of the winery and wine cellars, guests are invited to the Winemakers' Laboratory, to try blending their own wine from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre, like Penfolds' own Bin 138. The wine is then presented to take home in a personalised bottle.

Tanunda Pines Golf Course www.tanundapines.com.au
Rowland Flat (08) 85631200 or info@tanundapines.com.au
A uniquely designed course nestled amongst the native bush and the native animals, yes watch out for the kangaroos! Drop the girls off at the spa or enjoy some quality time with that special someone on the green.

Two Hands Master Class www.twohandswines.com.au
(08) 8562 4566 or email cellardoor@twohandswines.com.
Two Hands Bakehouse Masterclass
At 11am Thursday to Sunday, join the1 hour structured master class tasting for up to 8 guests in the "Bakehouse", the private tasting room. Guests are guided through the premium wines and will experience a fun and informative communal tasting, gaining a greater understanding of the philosophy and wines of Two Hands. A smallshared cheese plate is served with the tasting.