DESTINATION: Nuriootpa

Located on the North Para River at the northern end of the Barossa Valley, Nuriootpa is a commercial and service centre with a number of government agencies and offices. Production facilities and huge tanks sited alongside the railway line attest to the fact that winemaking is big business in the district. A viticultural research station is located on the outskirts of town.

Main Attractions

The early influence of German settlers is still reflected in the food outlets of the town, with locally produced food and wine featured on the menus. Coulthard Reserve, a short distance from the Para River, is perfect for picnicking. For some local history, drop into Luhrs Pioneer German Cottage on Light Pass Rd.

Nearby attractions

Numerous wineries are located in the surrounding area. Among them are Southcorp, the valley's largest winery complex and Wolf Blass, another famous winery, established in 1970. Other well-known wineries in the surrounding area include Elderton Wines, Hamilton's Ewell Vineyards, Yunbar Estate, Penfolds Wines, Heritage Wines, Greenock Creek Cellars, the Willows Vineyard and Barossa Cottage Wines. Most wineries are open for tastings and cellar door sales.

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Region: Barossa

Barossa, South Australia, although relatively small in area, the Barossa Valley is Australia's best-known wine region. Each year thousands of visitors tour the wineries of Seppeltsfield, Angaston, Lyndoch, Penfolds and Wolf Blass to name a few, tasting the wines and making cellar-door purchases. The Barossa's Mediterranean-type climate and differing soils make it an ideal place for growing diverse varieties of grapes, producing consistently high quality wines.. more

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Barossa Wine and Visitor Centre, 66-68 Murray St, Tanunda, Ph: (08) 8563 0600

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