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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

1.9 km away

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

1.9 km away

Apple Picking At Lenswood — Image credit: @Lenswood

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

1.9 km away

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

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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. The facility includes accessible galleries, workshop spaces, and artist studios, Visitors can explore ever changing exhibitions and an amazing retail store offering curated works of South Australian artists. Throughout the gallery, museum displays highlight the textile heritage and history of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill, home of the orginal and classic checked blanket.

Lobethal SA

5.8 km away

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

5.8 km away

Montacute Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

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

6.0 km away

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

6.2 km away

Gifts and Homewares in store

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

6.3 km away

Amy Gillett Pathway, Woodside — Image credit: Adelaide Hills Tourism

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

6.6 km away

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

7.0 km away

Monet Cheese — Image credit: Duy Dash

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

7.0 km away

Lobethal Bushland Park — Image credit: Adelaide Hills Tourism

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

7.2 km away

Field Trip Balhannah festive shopfront — Image credit: Field Trip Balhannah

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

7.5 km away

Cherries at Verdun

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

8.1 km away

Cuddly Koalas at Gorge Wildlife Park — Image credit: Gorge Wildlife Park

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

Mount George Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Mount George Conservation Park

This park was traditionally the land of the Peramangk Peoples. During the 1840s much of the surrounding area was cleared by European settlers for farming and market gardens. Today, due to the conservation efforts of the local community and the region's cool winter conditions, Mount George Conservation Park features a great variety of vegetation and spring flowers. There are many walking trails to explore in the park, ranging in duration from 15 minutes to 2 hours. A section of the Heysen Trail also passes through the park. The park is divided into two zones. You can walk your dog in the recreation zone, between Mount George Road and Cox Creek, providing you keep it on a lead and under your control at all times. As you enter the recreation area, marvel at the majestic Mountain Gums. Look out for pea flowers, ground-hugging correas and a variety of delightful native orchids. Many native birds can be seen around the trees and shrubs, including superb blue wrens, red-browed finches, white-throated tree creepers and scarlet robins. Many mammals and reptiles also exist in the park.

Mount George SA

9.2 km away

MegaSwing

Amusement and Theme Parks

Mount Lofty Adventure Hub

The Mount Lofty Adventure Hub is located in the beautiful forests at Woodhouse Activity Centre. Surrounded by and incorporating the natural forest and streams, it is one of the most beautiful Adventure Parks in Australia. The Hub features an amazing range of activities, including Adelaide's first tree-based challenge ropes course, high and low ropes elements, and 15 different options. Experience the exhilaration of conquering their epic 15-metre-high Adventure Tower which features a 15 metre Climbing Wall (South Australia's largest artificial climbing wall), suitable beginner, intermediate and advanced Abseil walls. Glide through the air, experience the treetops in a whole new way on South Australia's longest Zipline of 324m! Take in the beauty of the Woodhouse Forests from a different perspective! What better way to get the adrenaline flowing than taking the plunge on their giant 18-metre, 3-person Mega Swing! Experience the thrill of plummeting toward the ground and then back up again! Strap in for the ride!

Piccadilly SA

9.7 km away

Mount Lofty Golf Course — Image credit: Brad Griffin

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Mount Lofty Golf Course

Mount Lofty Golf Course, South Australia’s premier golfing destination welcomes golfers of all levels to enjoy a stunning and picturesque Adelaide Hills golf course. You don’t have to be a member or a pro – just pop up to Stirling to enjoy the stunning surrounds and rolling fairways of the Mount Lofty Golf Course were everyone is welcome.

Stirling SA

9.8 km away

Tube Slide at Woodhouse Adventure Park — Image credit: Woodhouse Adventure Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Woodhouse Adventure Park

Woodhouse Adventure Park is an experience-based outdoor activity and accommodation destination. Open every day of the year and just 25 minutes from Adelaide CBD, explore 54 hectares of gumtree-studded countryside, with unlimited use of awesome onsite activities. Climb, crawl, swing and splash through more than 30 obstacles on Challenge Hill, tackle The Labyrinth giant split-level maze, slide down two epic tube slides (running weekends and most public holidays), conquer Cameron's Climb (the ultimate outdoor multi-dimensional bouldering challenge), explore the property on an orienteering course or photo hunt, or have a round of disc golf (think golf with a frisbee!). Use of gas barbeques, fire circles (outside fire danger season), toilet and shower facilities is also included in your Day Adventure Pass, Camping or Accommodation fee.

Piccadilly SA

9.8 km away

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

9.9 km away

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

9.9 km away

Horsnell Clifs — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks

Take a bushwalk through the steep gullies in the picturesque Adelaide Hills to discover the history of Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks. Both the Heysen and Yurrebilla trails wind their way through these parks, offering stunning views of the surrounding region. Named after the state Governor's coachmen, John Horsnell, relics and reminders of the Horsnell family property still remain. Along the signposted walking trails, you will find the remains of a large homestead, including the coaching sheds, stable and cowsheds. The original garden of the Horsnell property is located at the start of the walking trail, marked by elm trees, plum trees and orange trees.

Horsnell Gully SA

10 km away

Cleland Wildlife Park

Natural Attractions

Cleland Wildlife Park

Visit Cleland Wildlife Park and feed kangaroos as they laze, wander wetlands, and surround yourself with over 130 species of Australian wildlife, all just 20 minutes from Adelaide. Cleland Wildlife Park is one of only a few places in the world where visitors can hold a koala. The award-winning Cleland Wildlife Park is one of South Australia's must-see attractions. Located in a beautiful natural bush land setting, Cleland offers visitor's many memorable opportunities to discover a large number of South Australia's captivating wildlife. Many animals are free-roaming in the 35-hectare park, creating wonderful impromptu opportunities to touch and interact with their native wildlife. Engaging interpretation, daily animal feeding times, and self-guided discovery trails, all enhance the visitor's experience. Personal encounters with South Australian wildlife, combined with a licensed café and souvenir shop, ensure that Cleland has something for everyone. *Please note during extreme weather events the park may be closed for guests safety. Visit their website for further details.

Crafers SA

11 km away

Black Hill Conservation Park

Natural Attractions

Black Hill Conservation Park

Enjoy spectacular scenery of rugged ridges and native plants and animals, as you walk the trails in Black Hill Conservation Park . The park covers an area of 684 hectares and features the low sheoaks which give Black Hill its name. The foliage of the sheoaks gradually matures to a dark rusty, almost black colour, as summer progresses. As you look from the Adelaide Plains, the hills appear to be black. The park also contains a wide variety of flora that offers a stunning display of native flowers in the spring including many delicate and colourful orchid species. While you're visiting the park, take a walk through the landscaped Wildflower Garden that dates back to the late 1940s.

Adelaide SA

11 km away

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