Some places are worth discovering again, and again – Tanunda is one of them.
Just named South Australia’s Top Tourism Town, Tanunda is closer than you think and better than ever. New openings, unexpected finds and that same unhurried Barossa pace that’s genuinely hard to come by, all less than an hour from Adelaide.
Centrally located in the Barossa, Tanunda is the kind of place where the whole family can eat, sip, play and explore, with food, wine and lifestyle experiences around every corner. With everything from cosy cottages and vineyard stays to off-grid escapes, hotels and caravan parks, there’s a version of Tanunda for everyone.
Start with the historic main street. It’s more cosmopolitan than you might expect – think laneway coffee shops and cafes, wine bars and restaurants spilling onto the street, plus homewares and lifestyle stores worth lingering in. Pick up something special at the award-winning Barossa Visitor Centre and Barossa Made Wares and Food Pantry, where locally made is the order of the day.
Hungry? You’re in the right place. Seasonal menus and indulgent long lunches await at Vino Lokal, Artisans of Barossa and Char Barossa. Need a caffeine hit? Darlings and Hustle have you covered. And, for locally baked pastries fresh from the oven, the historic Apex Bakery is a must.
Little mouths to feed and keep occupied? The Barossa and Tanunda are genuinely kid friendly. No “family” trip is complete without sampling the irresistible, award-winning brioche donuts from Brown’s Barossa Donuts, an ice-cream from Beans and Cream or something sweet from Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Once the tummies are full, it’s time to get active at Barossa Bowland for a round of mini golf or 10-pin bowling, or hire a bike from the Barossa Cycle Hub and hit The Barossa Trail to burn off the sugar high.
Wine time. The cellar doors are where Tanunda really earns its reputation with more than a dozen cellar doors and wine bars sitting within a 2km radius of the town centre. Artisans of Barossa, Brothers At War, Z Wines, Pirathon, Langmeil and Michael Hall Wines are all within walking or cycling distance. And, if you’re looking for a bottle of something special to enjoy back at your accommodation, Tanunda Cellars holds one of the region’s most extensive collections of Barossa wine under one roof.
When the cellar doors close and the night’s still young. Tanunda’s bars and micro-breweries have you covered. The Old Mill Brewery serves up great beverage, food and live music, Bar:Musque’s cocktail selection will blow you away and Z Wines offers a chilled, late-night wine bar vibe.
For those who want to get out and move, the southern Barossa is right on Tanunda’s doorstep, offering an enticing array of nature-based and trail activities, including horse riding, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and even helicopter joy flights.
Sometimes the best escape isn’t far away at all. Less than an hour’s drive from the Adelaide CBD, Tanunda feels like a world away. Book that weekend away or mid-week getaway before it’s too late.
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