Stories
Longer reads, travel guides and field notes from the peninsula.
Family days out in the Adelaide Hills
The Hills are a paradise for kids - climb a giant rocking horse, hand-feed kangaroos, watch chocolate being made and ride a heritage steam train, all within a short drive.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Autumn in the Adelaide Hills
For a few golden weeks each year the Hills' exotic deciduous trees turn red and gold. Here's where to find the best autumn colour - and a wine to match.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Hahndorf: Australia's oldest German town
Settled in 1839 by Lutheran refugees, Hahndorf is the oldest surviving German settlement in Australia - and its main street still tells the story in timber, beer and baking.
June 2026 · 6 min read
Cool-climate wines of the Adelaide Hills
Altitude, mist and cool nights give the Adelaide Hills a signature: taut chardonnay, vibrant sauvignon blanc and world-class traditional-method sparkling. A guide to the region's flagship cellar doors.
June 2026 · 7 min read
A weekend in the Adelaide Hills
A relaxed two-day loop through the Adelaide Hills - from strudel on Hahndorf's main street to cool-climate sparkling, a sunset summit and long Sunday lunch among the vines.
June 2026 · 8 min read