Holiday houses in Angaston

Just over an hour northeast of Adelaide, Angaston is the perfect base for exploring the Barossa Valley. The tiny hilltop town sits within an easy drive to more than 150 vineyards, but even if you’re not here for the fermented grape juice, the landscape itself, dotted with endless hills and olive groves, makes a beautiful backdrop for your vacation in South Australia. Yes, there are scenic hiking and biking trails ready to whisk you through the vine-studded valley to swim in a secluded creek or plop down for a picnic beside a lavender farm. But there are just as many fun things to see and do in town so that you’ll never have to wander too far from your Angaston accommodation.

The self-guided Angaston Heritage Walk is a window into local history, and leads you to some of the oldest structures in the Barossa Valley, including a blacksmith museum and an 1844 stone chapel commissioned by the town’s namesake so that people of all denominations could worship under one roof. On Saturdays, it can feel like all of Angaston comes out for the Barossa Farmers Market, a showcase of the valley’s best and brightest featuring 50 stalls selling everything from Barossa cherries and farm-raised venison to a real-deal Jewish-style bagel.

Angaston has pleasant, comfortable weather throughout summer, spring, and autumn. Winter can be a bit colder and rainier, but the weather is never too extreme. Spring in the Barossa Valley is captivating, when Angaston’s Old Rose Repository is bursting with new blooms. Autumn sees the tree-lined town turn from green to gold and the streets are busier with day tasters coming in to explore the valley. These are also good times to check out the Barossa Farmers Market.

Eden Valley

From Angaston you can take a 15-minute drive on the Eden Valley Road toward the Eden Valley Lookout. On your way to the lookout, you will pass stretches of open, grass-covered hills and dozens of manicured vineyards. Follow the dirt road uphill to the Eden Valley Lookout carpark and follow the trail to the lookout point, where you’ll see the valley’s green, rolling hills and bushy trees dotted throughout them. Plan to reach the lookout point as the sun sets for a colourful backdrop.

Barossa Sculpture Park

The impressive granite and marble sculptures at Barossa Sculpture Park were created by international artists who participated in the Barossa International Sculpture Symposium in 1988. These sculptures reflect their interpretations of the surrounding valley, and after you enjoy the artwork, you can head to the park’s Menglers Hill Lookout point for your own panoramic view.

Steingarten Lookout

Travellers looking for hilltop views can drive up the rural gravel roads to the Steingarten Lookout point. For an extra special experience, pack a picnic and head there in the evening and watch the magical purple and orange sunset. If you stay past dark, it’s also a great stargazing point away from city light pollution.