Holiday houses in Langhorne Creek

Located between Coorong and the Adelaide Hills on the northern Fleurieu Peninsula, Langhorne Creek sits in the heart of one of South Australia’s most popular wine and farming regions. People come here to visit the many cellar doors that are located within walking distance of the village, or to hike the nearby parks and reserves, including Ferries McDonald Conservation Park and Monarto Conservation Park.

Langhorne Creek’s wide, flat roads are also great for cycling. There is a 14-kilometre loop route that starts and ends at a centrally located winery, taking you past vineyards with sweeping vistas of the region’s rolling farmland and plains. Take advantage of Langhorne Creek’s convenient location and use it as a base to explore some of the region's other small towns, including the historic port cities of Goolwa and Milang, or expansive Lake Alexandrina, which provides ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating.

The summer is a great time to visit Langhorne Creek, with sunny days and warm weather, perfect for outdoor activities. This is one of the busiest times of the year, so it is important to book your Langhorne Creek accommodation well in advance, especially if you are travelling during the weekend. Spring and autumn are also a great time to visit Langhorne Creek due to the moderate temperatures and dry weather. The winter can get pretty chilly due to winds coming off of Lake Alexandrina but tends to be quieter than the other seasons and can easily be mitigated with a sweater and warming beverage. One of the highlights each year is the wine show in May, featuring more than 150 wines from the Langhorne Creek wine region, catered food, and live music.

Wine tasting

Langhorne Creek is well-known for its wineries and a handful of families have been producing wine here since 1850. It’s all about cool-climate wines here, like shiraz, malbec, and chardonnay, and the region is home to some of the oldest recorded cabernet sauvignon vines in the New World. Take a tour at a vineyard and sample the reds, pinks, and whites while munching on snacks and listening to live music.

Goolwa

Located on the mouth of the Murray River, this historic port town is a 40-minute drive from Langhorne Creek. It is a popular location for surfing, swimming, and fishing, and during the winter, you can sometimes watch whales swim by from the Southern Ocean. Take the 12-minute drive to visit the Murray Mouth lookout from Goolwa and discover the meeting point of Australia’s longest river and the Southern Ocean.

Lake Alexandrina

This beautiful high-country lake is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and boating thanks to its calm waters. The lake is surrounded by vibrant wetlands that provide a home to orange-bellied parrots, Cape Barren geese, terns, and ibis. The small, waterfront town of Milang provides restaurants and is also home to the Port Milang Historic Railway Museum, a non-profit museum that offers insight into the history of the railroad in this region as well as free train rides.