DESTINATION: Tanunda

This busy, properous town developed from the village of Langmeil, the valley's second German settlement in 1843. The town is in the heart of the Barossa wine region, an important stopover for visitors to the area. Tanunda offers history, art and a vine-to-wine display.

Main Attractions

The town's German heritage has been preserved in its fine churches, specialty bakeries and small-goods shops. The art and craft shops feature locally-produced painted woodware, pottery and glassware. In St Hallet Rd, the Keg Factory produces handcrafted kegs and barrels. Historic Goat Square is located at the centre of the original town and the old streets are fascinating and best explored on foot. Barossa Historical Museum, in Murray St, is housed in the former Post Office (1865). Tanunda Recreation Reserve, located in Elizabeth St, is home to a swimming pool, bowling and RSL clubs.

Nearby attractions

Kaiser Stuhl CP lies in the ranges beyond Bethany. Bushwalkers here pass through original vegetation that supports a variety of native birds and animals. Wineries and vineyards encircle the town. Some of the better known are: Chateau Tanunda, Peter Lehmann Wines, Richmond Grove and Basedow Wines. Most have cellar door tastings and 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, Ph: (08) 8563 0600

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