Adelaide & hills

As the oldest wine region in South Australia (the first vines were planted in 1839, just three years after settlement) the Adelaide Hills has had time to get things right.

You'll find picture-postcard scenery at every turn; some of the best cool-climate wines in Australia; koalas, kangaroos and enough cute native animals to melt even the most world-weary heart; and gorgeous places to rest your head at the end of gentle days of discovery.

And this little pocket of paradise is so close to Adelaide. Just a few minutes' drive down the South Eastern Freeway and you're away from the rat race and surrounded by manicured vineyards and market gardens, natural Australian bushland and lush green pastures. Each season offers its own appeal: leafy landscapes ablaze with changing colours in autumn; warm fires and historic B&Bs in winter; blooms and berries in spring; and cool cellar door retreats in summer.

The cool-climate wines of the Adelaide Hills are among the most prestigious in Australia. Discover them at over 20 cellar doors from Macclesfield in the south to Kersbrook in the north. The region is home to more than 200 grape growers and 50 wine labels: look out for famous names like Petaluma, Nepenthe, Shaw & Smith, Ashton Hills and Chain of Ponds at Gumeracha.

'Keep' a lighthouse on Kangaroo Island, sleep underground in Coober Pedy, or be pampered in a penthouse high above Adelaide. From budget to breathtaking, the accommodation options are endless in South Australia.

 Adelaide & hills Luxury Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Retreats & Guesthouses

We have reviewed and selected the very best, big and small luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts, day spas, luxury retreats and guest houses that we can find for Accommodation Adelaide & hills.

To see a list of the accomodation properties available in a Region including Adelaide & hills, click on the Hotels/B&B link next to the Region Name in the list below.

Adelaide & hills Self Contained, Apartments, Lodges & Cottages

We have reviewed and selected the best luxury self-contained apartment style accommodation, lodges and cottages that we can find for Accommodation Adelaide & hills.

To see a list of the accomodation properties available in a Region including Adelaide & hills, click on the Self-Contained link next to the Region Name in the list below.