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- Australia
- Adelaide
- Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
An hour's ride from Adelaide, to the northeast, is the Barossa
Valley, Australia's premier winemaking region. Fifty-four wineries
operate here in an area blessed with hot dry summers, loamy soil
and good winter rainfall. The heart of the valley is the town of
Tanunda, which features relics of the valley's German heritage in
its museum. A lookout at Mengler's Hill near the town provides
spectacular views of the valley, or visitors can opt for a balloon
flight when weather permits. The Barossa Wine Centre serves 70,000
visitors a year and is the perfect place to find out the story of
the valley, its people and culture. A bi-annual festival, the
Barossa Vintage Festival offers visitors the opportunity for some
off-beat entertainment like treading grapes, waving at scarecrows,
mushroom-hunting and watching floats travel down Tanunda's main
street. Other events and festivals are held throughout the
year.
Information & Facts
Address
66-68 Murray Street, Tanunda (Visitor Centre)
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
The Barossa Wine Centre is open seven days a week
from 10am to 4pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas
Day)