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People outside FABRIK Shop — Image credit: FABRIK Adelaide Hills Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

FABRIK Arts + Heritage

Lobethal SA

0.1 km away

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FABRIK Curated Gallery Shop — Image credit: Darren Clements Photography

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Shop at Fabrik Arts + Heritage

FABRIK is South Australia's latest contemporary arts hub, located in the historic Onkaparinga Woollen Mill site in Lobethal. This vibrant arts centre, with a textile focus, combines modern architecture with the rich history of the mill, accessible galleries, workshop spaces, and artist studios. The Pavilion at FABRIK is a distinctive retail destination celebrating the best of South Australian creativity and beyond. The space showcases a thoughtfully curated collection of art, furnishings, homewares and accessories, all made with care and character. We have a large selection of quality hand-made, artisan jewellery from local & interstate makers. Discover everything from handmade glass and ceramics to hand-knitted socks, eco-dyed textiles, and distinctive wearable art. Whether you're searching for a meaningful gift or a beautiful keepsake, FABRIK's curated gallery shop offers something special to take home—an authentic reminder of your time in the Adelaide Hills.

Lobethal SA

0.1 km away

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Shopping and Markets

Lobethal Fodder Store

Situated in the picturesque Adelaide Hills town of Lobethal, Lobethal Fodder Store aims to be a fodder shop with a difference. It's a warm and inviting store, perfect for a leisurely browse and full of interesting, eye-catching goodies. Showcasing unique giftware and homewares, along with takeaway coffee from our custom coffee machine. An extensive range of plants, pots, and seedlings. Chicks regularly hatching in the store incubators, with a specialty in heritage breed chooks. Easy on-site parking and close to some beautiful local cafes and wineries. Come in and say g'day.

Lobethal SA

0.8 km away

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Natural Attractions

Lobethal Bushland Park

Lace up your hiking boots, or pack a picnic basket, and head to Lobethal Bushland Park. Just north of the township of Lobethal in the central Adelaide Hills discover one of the largest reserves of remnant bushland in the upper catchment zone of the Onkaparinga Valley. The park features two large reservoirs surrounded by tall stringybark forest and fern undergrowth. Hiking trail circuits depart from the trailhead near the carpark, building and picnic area. A beautiful play space offers gentle equipment and sensory play for smaller children of all abilities, a family BBQ area and an exciting tower and equipment for bigger kids. The park was severely impacted by the Cudlee Creek bushfire of December 2019 and has become an amazing example of regeneration. Not only has the natural environment bounced back but there is fantastic new trail infrastructure. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Lobethal SA

2.0 km away

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Shopping and Markets

Woodside Cheese Wrights

Missing your cheese fix? Welcome to Woodside Cheese Wrights' "ready to go" cheese bags. They understand that cheese lovers see cheese as an essential food so they've put together a range of cheeses in their signature cooler bags which you get to keep. Orders that are placed before 12pm will be ready for pick up from midday the next day. Woodside Cheese Wrights have produced a range of high quality and award-winning cheeses at their Adelaide Hills facility since 1994. Their sophisticated range of cow and goat milk cheeses are made by directly sourcing milk from small local dairies, providing them with excellent control of milk quality. Woodside Cheese Wrights are true to the word artisan, crafting all of their cheeses by hand. Some of their cheeses are seasonal and are only made when the milk is perfect for each cheese style. Visitors are welcome to visit the Cellar Door to try Woodside Cheese Wrights diverse range of cheeses, where they will also find a range of locally made arts and crafts and locally grown and made produce and food.

Woodside SA

3.5 km away

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Factory Entrance — Image credit: Melba's Australia

Amusement and Theme Parks

Melba's Chocolate And Confectionery Factory

Melba's Chocolate Factory is a 'working' tourism factory located in a heritage listed complex 40 minutes from Adelaide at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. From 1919 the South Australian Farmers' Cooperative Union made the site famous by producing cheese, butter, margarine and small goods, which were recognised worldwide. This activity ceased in 1976. From 1991, with 1940's era chocolate and confectionery making equipment, the current owners began their dream making old Australian favourite chocolate and confectionery. Visitors today find the old cheese factory transformed into a large emporium-style confectionery factory shop. This is a centrepiece for five different rooms, where various manufacturing processes can be viewed. These are the Chocolate Room, Depositing Room, Packing Room, Panning Room and Toffee Room. Visitors are encouraged to speak to the staff who have mastered the use of the heritage equipment, making old fashioned favourites in the time honoured tradition. An additional interesting feature is the collection of antique and quaint memorabilia from times past, which can be found on display around the factory walls. There's also a Coffee Shop that offers visitors a range of drinks, along with a vast array of flavoured Hot Chocolates. An exciting new addition, for all chocolate lovers who visit.

Woodside SA

3.6 km away

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Apple Picking At Lenswood — Image credit: Kids In Adelaide

Agritourism

Apple Picking In Lenswood

@Lenswood Pick Your Own is a family-friendly attraction in the Adelaide Hills. The orchard is designed for families with children of all ages, with play areas, sandpits, vintage tractors, and scavenger hunts. Families can pick fresh apples from the trees and enjoy the picnic areas or relax with food and coffee from the Farm Café. The farm offers practical facilities for families, including baby change and family toilets. Visitors can explore the orchard, learn about apple growing, and enjoy hands-on experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. @Lenswood Pick Your Own is focused on creating memorable days out for families and children. Open daily during the autumn months - this is Adelaide's go to yearly family tradition.

Lenswood SA

4.4 km away

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apple picking — Image credit: @Lenswood Pick Your Own

Agritourism

At Lenswood Pick Your Own Apples

Pick Your Own apples 'uniquely' in the Adelaide Hills. Enjoy a day out immersed in agriculture. Through learning about how apples are grown and seeing the behind-the-scenes working of the commercial apple orchard a new family autumn tradition awaits. Perfect for any age group - the little ones will enjoy the farm themed amusements, like the Vintage Tractors, Giant Outdoor Games, Sandpit, Kids Scavenger Hunt with many more always being added. Parents will love plenty of seating and places to relax and more importantly, their Farm Cafe is filled with locally produced food and beverages. The best bit - experiencing the unforgettable crunch of eating apples straight off the tree. There is easy parking and the chance to have a chat with the growers, registered nurses husband and wife duo turned apple-farmers and tourism operators. The beautiful orchard is surrounded by amazing Lenswood views and wildlife - only 35 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Group tours, school group excursions and gift voucher packages are also available. Season 2026 is on now!

Lenswood SA

4.4 km away

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Agritourism

Easter Long Weekend Apple Picking At Lenswood

During the Easter long weekend @Lenswood Pick Your Own offers extra seasonal fun for families. Guests can enjoy a relaxed, hands-on experience while making lasting memories together in the fresh air. @Lenswood Pick Your Own is a family-friendly attraction in the Adelaide Hills. Visitors can pick fresh apples from the trees and take home their harvest. Children can explore the orchard, climb over vintage tractors, trucks, and bulldozers, or enjoy Thomas the train. The farm café offers local ice cream, country-baked pastries, and coffee. Families can relax while children play and learn where their food comes from. The orchard is designed for children of all ages and includes picnic areas, play spaces, and practical facilities such as baby change and family toilets.

Lenswood SA

4.4 km away

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Amy Gillett Pathway

The Amy Gillett Pathway is a family-friendly cycling, walking and horse riding trail that runs 22km through the Adelaide Hills. Running north-south through fertile valleys from Oakbank to Birdwood, it offers country vistas, historic townships and wineries along the way. The Pathway is on a dedicated, sealed bitumen track that follows the course of an old railway line and offers a gentle gradient suitable for families, novice riders and walkers. The bikeway can be accessed at many points, with facilities acessible in townships. Beginning at Oakbank, it passes through Woodside, Charleston and Mount Torrens, before concluding at Birdwood. The pathway is named after Amy Gillett, a member of the Australian women's cycling team who was tragically killed while training in Germany in 2005. The pathway was built to encourage people to enjoy cycling and, importantly, to do so in perfect safety. Though loved by locals as a pleasant, traffic-free way to get between townships, the Pathway is increasingly enjoyed by visitors as a way to immerse themselves in rural landscapes, indulge in cool climate wineries and sample the laid-back lifestyle of farming communities in the Adelaide Hills.

Woodside SA

4.9 km away

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Fox Creek Sculpture — Image credit: Forestry SA

Natural Attractions

Fox Creek Bike Park

Fox Creek Bike Park - South Australia's premier riding destination for close to three decades. The ongoing bushfire recovery has brought about a new era for the park as they continue to build back bigger and better than before. Located at Cudlee Creek, under an hour’s drive from Adelaide International Airport, Fox Creek is a haven of trails, tabletops, berms, step-ups, hips, and so much more. The park is spread across more than 800 hectares, featuring over 50km of single-track trails and 560 metres of vertical elevation, and is open to riders of all ages and skill levels. Whatever your style, we have it – green, blue, and black - gravel, cross country, gravity, downhill, and a jumps park. Free entry. Open from dusk to dawn, year-round. Closed on days of a total fire ban or for forest operations. One of the best bike parks in Australia. Come and ride with them. Fox Creek Bike Park is managed by Forestry South Australia in partnership with non-government organisations and local government and a team of passionate community members, clubs and businesses to create a nationally recognised cycling destination for future generations while boosting regional tourism and strengthening the local community.

Cudlee Creek SA

5.0 km away

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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Gorge Wildlife Park

Gorge Wildlife Park is not your average wildlife park; it's a place where people and animals get together. Under shaded trees, paths meander amongst the animals offering many relaxing hours of wildlife enjoyment. See all of your favourite Australian animals including wombats, dingoes, echidnas and Tasmanian devils. Cuddle a koala and walk amongst the kangaroos and wallabies. A variety of exotic animals are on display, including capybara, meerkats, otters, playful monkeys and more. The park has a vast range of birds, from fairy wrens to ostriches and everything in between. Some are in enclosures but many fly free, including a free range colony of rainbow lorikeets. The reptile house has a great display of reptiles, amphibians, insects and fish. Enjoy picnic areas with free gas barbeques, kiosk and souvenir shop. Koala viewing sessions daily at 11.30am and 2.30pm daily (subject to conditions). Private animal encounters available with our Koalas, Meerkats, Capybara, Ring-tailed Lemurs and reptiles.

Cudlee Creek SA

9.1 km away

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Natural Attractions

Montacute Conservation Park

Montacute Conservation Park's 200 hectares of remnant bushland is separated by several small creeks, and is home to an abundant array of bird life. Vegetation in the park varies greatly from the lower to higher slopes. The creek line is dominated by river red gums with a low understorey of grasses and exotic plants. The higher slopes support stringy barks and blue gums. The Heysen walking trail winds its way through the park's native vegetation to the higher slopes and offers excellent views of the surrounding area. Along the walking trails you may discover outcrops of Precambrian dolomite rocks more than 570 million years old, or on the eastern side of the park, an outcrop of Stonyfell quartzite.

Montacute SA

9.6 km away

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Amusement and Theme Parks

The Big Rocking Horse Gumeracha

The Big Rocking Horse at picturesque Gumeracha, located only 40 minutes from Adelaide, is the perfect destination for those wanting fun, educational value and an experience of a lifetime. Established in 1981, Climb to the top of the 18.3-meter Rocking Horse and enjoy the fantastic view from the Horse's head. In the past, the Horse was used as a lookout by the local Country Fire Services! You'll also find an animal park, cafe, minigolf, playground and toy factory with a gift shop all in one place.There is also a free picnic area on the lawn by the animal park so you can interact with the local flora and fauna. A big park bench for photos and so much more! A concrete footpath throughout the animal park makes it accessible to everyone! South Australia's most affordable attraction Established in 1981 and still rocking!

Gumeracha SA

9.8 km away

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Shopping and Markets

Field Trip Balhannah

Field Trip Balhannah is a unique gift store located in the heart of the Adelaide Hills wine region. With a collection of clothing, gift and homewares, we're proud to represent a range of South Australian artists and designers. Founded by fashion designer, Mim Clarkson, and Jeweller, Linda Marek, the space also houses a studio where they create their own range of items. Field Trip Balhannah is an artisan store where you will always find a unique piece of Australian design with a focus on quality and sustainablilty.

Balhannah SA

10 km away

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cherry picking Adelaide — Image credit: @Birdwood Pick Your Own

Agritourism

@Birdwood Pick Your Own Cherries

@Birdwood Pick Your Own Cherries offers family-friendly cherry picking in the Adelaide Hills. Pre-paid entry includes a punnet of cherries to take home, allowing children to pick, snack, and play without over-picking. The flat, netted orchard provides easy access, with cherries available to be eaten straight from the branch. The cherries are easy for small children to pick also. On-site amenities include picnic tables, yard games, and an ice cream van, creating a relaxed summer outing in South Australia. Large groups and buses are welcome, with no booking required.

Birdwood SA

10 km away

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Agritourism

Cherries at Verdun

Pick your own juicy, delicious cherries from December to early January at Cherries at Verdun! Check their website for updated opening hours through the picking period. Visit the historic Gallasch Homestead, continuously run by the family since 1847. Easy to access orchards and trees are trained with lots of low fruit for children to pick. Just 5 minutes from Hahndorf. Lookout for the roadside signs from Verdun (near the Stanley Bridge Hotel) and also Greenhill Road. EFTPOS, picnic area and stunning views.

Balhannah SA

12 km away

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River T Birdwood

Nestled in the Adelaide Hills and directly opposite the National Motor Museum, River T is your invitation to pause, wander, and discover something beautiful. This boutique retail shop showcases a curated collection of locally made treasures — from artisan pottery and jewellery to handmade jams, chutneys, chocolates, and thoughtful gifts. Explore fashion, homewares, and unique souvenirs that celebrate South Australian creativity and craftsmanship. Whether you're a day-tripper, touring group, or simply passing through Birdwood, River T offers a warm and welcoming escape — perfect for those who want to relax while their travel companions explore the Motor Museum. With an atmosphere of calm and care, it's more than a shop — it's a little slice of retail therapy in the Hills.

Birdwood SA

12 km away

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Alice Anderson's Motor Service

Alice Anderson was Australia’s first female garage proprietor and employed an all-female staff with the ambition to turn garage work into a suitable career for women. She opened her garage ‘Alice Anderson’s Motor Service’ in 1919 after she purchased a block of land in Kew, Victoria offering petrol sales, vehicle repairs, a driving school, a 24-hour chauffer experience and organised tourist parties on interstate trips. Anderson was a pioneer in the automotive industry with her achievements including but not limited to being the first person to invent a wheelie device to roll under cars, similar to those used in garages today. Her death in 1926 at the young age of 29 remains a mystery and continues to be investigated as to whether it was an accident or suicide that ended her life. The exhibition at the National Motor Museum will recreate Anderson’s garage and explore her life through the challenges and obstacles she faced, most predominantly what it was like to be a woman in the automotive industry during the early 20th Century. It will also celebrate the vast and varied achievements she accumulated whilst also looking into the lives of her ‘garage girls.’

Birdwood SA

12 km away

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Motor Museum

Since 1965, millions of people have enjoyed discovering their motoring heritage at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia. As an international centre for the collection, research, preservation, education and display of Australian road transport history, the National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future. Nestled in the scenic Adelaide Hills wine region, the National Motor Museum's grounds are perfect for picnics or a barbecue. The museum is renowned for hosting special events such as the iconic RAA Bay to Birdwood, the largest continually staged vehicle run of its kind in the world. In 2026, the RAA Bay to Birdwood will be held on Sunday 18 October.

Birdwood SA

12 km away

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Cherry Picking is Fun for All — Image credit: Harben Vale Cherries

Agritourism

Harben Vale Pick Your Own Cherries

Harben Vale "Pick Your Own" Cherries is located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, just 25minutes from the centre of Adelaide using the South Eastern Freeway. They are only minutes from Hahndorf and are close to many local well-known wineries. Harben Vale offers the opportunity to experience the joy of visiting their cherry orchard, seeing the delicious ripe cherries hanging on the tree and picking some of those cherries to take away with you. They are open on most weekdays and weekends in the December/ January period and you are encouraged to check our Facebook or Web page before coming to check whether they are open. Come and visit the beautiful and tranquil Adelaide Hills and get this unique farm experience. All details and directions are on the latest version of the Fresh Fruit App or the South Australian Summer Cherry Fest Map at Cherries SA website.

Balhannah SA

13 km away

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The Cedars Home — Image credit: Hans Heysen Foundation

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Heysen - The Cedars

Lovers of fine art, gardens, history, architecture and more will have much to discover at The Cedars, a few minutes from historic Hahndorf. From 1912, this 36-acre (expanding to 132-acre) country property with its towering trees was home to iconic landscape painter and early conservationist Sir Hans Heysen, his wife Sallie and family of eight – including accomplished artist daughter Nora Heysen AM, first female winner of the Archibald Prize. Many of their captivating works are displayed in the original furnished home which played regular host to Royal visitors and celebrities from film, ballet and opera – such was the fame of this artist who captured the light, texture and personality of the Australian landscape like no other. The new Heysen Gallery, opened in July 2026, sits beautifully in the landscape of this special property, offering new and exciting exhibitions in a contemporary space honouring the landscape, lives and stories of the Heysen family. A new retail shop offers wonderful gifts and art to take home. Guided and digital tours are offered of the house and original studios of both Hans and Nora Heysen as well as exploration of the property and Artist's Gardens.

Hahndorf SA

13 km away

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Heysen Gallery exhibition — Image credit: Heysen Foundation

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Heysen Gallery

The Heysen Gallery at The Cedars offers visitors an intimate encounter with the artistic legacy of Hans and Nora Heysen. Set within the historic family estate in the Adelaide Hills, the gallery presents changing exhibitions and works connected to two of Australia's most significant artists, enriching a visit to the Heysen Home, studios and surrounding landscape.

Verdun SA

13 km away

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Agritourism

Donkey Discovery

Located in Hahndorf, Donkey Discovery offers an unforgettable experience where you can relax and experience the magical nature and gentle companionship of donkeys. Learn to appreciate their whimsical ways and then relax with a fabulous homemade tea party. Treat yourself, family and friends and create many moments to cherish with these lovable animals. Donkeys are known for their gentle and affectionate nature. They have a unique charm and an innate ability to form strong bonds with humans. Each donkey has its own personality and story; you'll hear about the special traits that make them such wonderful companions. A highlight will be the chance to groom and care for the donkeys. The Donkey Discovery experience is not just about spending time with donkeys; you will hear surprising insights into donkey behaviour, their role in history, and their importance in various cultures around the world. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a family outing, or seeking a peaceful moment in time, Donkey Discovery will provide you with lasting memories.

Hahndorf SA

14 km away

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