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Things to do in the Barossa: Where to eat, play, drink, stay and have the best time
Known as one of the wine world’s greatest growing regions, the Barossa is brimming with vineyards that produce an average of 52,082 tonnes of wine each year. Enough to fill 21 Olympic-sized swimming pools. And it’s swimming in an abundance of fresh produce too, from cheese and charcuterie to seasonal fruits and vegetables bursting with flavour. It’s no wonder we chose this region for our first fine dining experience of 2024, Taste of The Barossa. This one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-forgotten fine dining experience will highlight the best of the region’s flavours from local producers and farmers, all impeccably matched with incredible wines from Yalumba. And the cherry on the top (or two to be precise) is having top chefs Jake Kellie and Joel Cugley prepare a delicious four-course meal at Kingsford The Barossa. Check out this exclusive interactive dining experience and start planning an unforgettable stay in the Barossa Barossa fine dining Orleana Restaurant Located in one of Australia’s finest exclusive retreats, Orleana Restaurant serves up a delicious seven-course degustation transporting you through the rich 167-year history of Kingsford The Barossa. Or you can opt for the à la carte menu, which continues the theme of diverse, fresh and seasonal ingredients harvested onsite and locally sourced from Barossa growers and artisan producers. Executive chef Joel and his talented team have created an outstanding menu that showcases the most striking fresh flavours of the Barossa, and we’re thrilled to have Joel pouring his expertise into curating a one-off entrée and dessert menu for our Taste of The Barossa fine dining experience. St. Hugo Restaurant St. Hugo has received the coveted Australia Food Guide Chefs Hat Award twice, and it’s no surprise. Paying tribute to its founding winemaking legend Hugo Gramp, executive chef Simon Hicks has creatively curated a lunch menu to perfectly compliment St Hugo’s powerful and elegant wines. Head over to the exquisite dining room overlooking the vineyard and ask the staff for their seasonal wine pairing recommendations. Be sure to order the lamb. You won’t regret it! Best Barossa Valley wine tours Yalumba Winery Tour You can’t go to the Barossa and not indulge in wine tasting. And what better way to enjoy the wines than with a guided wine tour with the makers? Running Monday to Friday, The Yalumba Cooperage Tour gives you a rare insight into the craft of wine barrel making – a tradition that’s been part of Yalumba for over 100 years. From the cooperage, you’ll be guided to the wine room for a tasting flight of wines aged in Yalumba coopered barrels. To enjoy Yalumba wines perfectly paired with fresh, fiery flavours and great company, join us at Taste of The Barossa where the Yalumba wines will be flowing all night at the long table! Seppeltsfield Gin Tasting For the gin lovers. Head over to Seppeltsfield Road Distillers any day of the week to sample their bright, fresh, bold Barossa gins. Seppeltsfield Road Distillers is located at the gateway to the most iconic palm-lined road in Australia, Seppeltsfield Road. After your gin tasting flight, why not treat yourself to an ‘alcoholic adult smoothie’ from their seasonal cocktail menu. Where to stay in the Barossa Kingsford The Barossa Originally the home of pastoralist Stephen King, Kingsford has welcomed guests to its exquisite Barossa accommodation for more than 160 years. Start your day the best way, with a country cooked breakfast prepared by Kingsford’s chefs before exploring this exclusive retreat is full of surprises. Our favourite space, aside from Kingsford’s majestic stone-clad Wine Tunnel, is the Kegelbahn bowling alley where you can crown yourself bowling champion. For the king of Kingsford stays, check out the Kingsford Weekend Experience we’ve thoughtfully packaged up for you as part of the Taste of The Barossa fine dining experience. Le Mas Barossa The best place to thoroughly relax, unwind and indulge in good wine, Le Mas is a luxury boutique escape surrounded by award-winning vineyards. Want to stay put and soak up the Provençal style and comforts of this beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse? Le Mas can keep your glass filled from its private cellar collection with many vintage wines from the Barossa region. Perfect for an unplugged break from the always-on bustle of the city. Visit Le Mas to connect with nature and bask in the heated mineral pool all weekend long. Things to do in the Barossa beyond Barossa hot air balloon adventures It’s an early start to catch a hot air balloon ride, but it’s certainly worth it for one incredible morning that’ll stay with you for a lifetime. This peaceful yet exhilarating experience will give you a breathtaking perspective on the Barossa’s seemingly endless vineyards stretching from horizon to horizon. It’s possibly one of the most romantic ways to enjoy a sunrise with a special someone or elevate the celebration of any occasion to the next level. It’s also perhaps the best excuse to enjoy breakfast with a cheeky morning glass of champagne. Barossa Unique Trike Tour At NeverEnding, we’re known for our of love exploring vineyards, and this trike tour across the Barossa region is one of our absolute favourite Barossa Valley wine tours. This half-day, 3.5 hour wine tour gives you plenty of time to drink in and savour some of the region’s top sights and flavours, hopping between cellar doors, providores and breweries. That might include a visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop or the Barossa Valley Cheese Company, but that’s entirely up to you, because you get to pick and choose and customise your tour. So, you get to tick your must-see list while hitting your exercise target for the day. We can’t wait to be back in the Barossa Valley for our first exclusive interactive dining experience of the year, Taste of The Barossa. Join us at the long table for a one-night-only fresh and fiery feast of the region’s best of flavours.
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