Things to do in Barossa Valley

Things to Do in Barossa Valley

The Barossa is famous for wine, so it makes sense to start there. But there’s more to a Barossa day than a tasting flight. Here are the experiences worth clearing your calendar for.

Wine tasting and long lunch. The Barossa Valley Tasting & Lunch Experience at Artisans of Barossa pairs a guided tasting with a three-course lunch built around local produce, and sends you home with a bottle of Blanc de Blanc to keep the day going.

A full-day wine tour. Don’t want to pick a designated driver? The Northern Barossa Valley Wine Tour does the driving for you, with cellar door visits, lunch and a glass of wine at Wanera Wine Bar, plus a stop at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop.

See it from a trike. The Barossa Valley Trike Tour for 2 is a Barossa day with the top down. A local guide takes you off the tourist track to wineries, cheese and boutique breweries, wind in your hair the whole way.

The lot, from every angle. For the big one, the Barossa Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Helicopter Flight combines a scenic helicopter flight, two cellar doors, a long lunch and the iconic Whispering Wall in one unforgettable day.

Romantic Things to Do in the Barossa Valley

Some days are better shared. Buy two balloon vouchers and drift over the vines together at dawn, then land at breakfast side by side. Or make a slow afternoon of the tasting and lunch at Artisans of Barossa, wine in hand, valley views out the window. Looking to make a weekend of it? Pair any of the above with a romantic getaway and turn a day trip into a proper escape.

Barossa Valley Things to Do with Kids and Family

The Barossa isn’t only for wine lovers. A hot air balloon flight is family friendly and a genuine wow moment for older kids, while a scenic helicopter ride is short, smooth and easy for first-time flyers.

A Barossa Experience Makes a Brilliant Gift

Experiences beat another candle or gift card. Gift someone a Barossa Valley day and you’re not handing over a thing, you’re handing over a story: the sunrise balloon, the cellar door they’ll rave about, the lunch that ran long. Perfect for a birthday, an anniversary, or any excuse to spoil someone who loves South Australia.

Explore More of South Australia

Booked your Barossa day? Keep exploring with more things to do in South Australia, from Adelaide and surrounds to the cellar doors of McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula, the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, the rugged Flinders Ranges and the wildlife of Kangaroo Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in the Barossa Valley?
The most popular things to do in the Barossa Valley are wine tasting at cellar doors, a sunrise hot air balloon flight, scenic helicopter tours, long lunches with wine pairings, and guided wine tours that handle the driving for you. RedBalloon’s top sellers include the Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast and the Barossa Valley Tasting & Lunch Experience at Artisans of Barossa.

How many days do you need in the Barossa Valley?
One to two days is enough to see the highlights. A single day covers a balloon flight or a guided wine tour with lunch. Two days lets you slow down, visit more cellar doors and add a scenic flight or a trike tour without rushing.

What are the best wine tastings and cellar doors in the Barossa Valley?
The Barossa is known for iconic names like Seppeltsfield, Yalumba, St Hugo, Jacob’s Creek and Penfolds, alongside boutique makers such as Artisans of Barossa. Guided tours are the easiest way to visit several in one day. RedBalloon’s tasting and lunch and full-day wine tour experiences take you to standout cellar doors without needing a designated driver.

What are the top wineries to visit in the Barossa Valley?
The Barossa Valley is world-famous for Shiraz and home to some of the oldest vines on the planet. Alongside Shiraz you’ll find Grenache, Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon. Wineries like Seppeltsfield (known for 100-year-old tawny), Yalumba and St Hugo are regular tour stops.

What are the best things to do in the Barossa Valley that aren’t wine?
Not a wine drinker? A hot air balloon flight or a scenic helicopter ride gives you the whole region from above. A trike tour is a fun way to sightsee, and Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop is a food-lover’s stop that doesn’t require a glass.

What are the best things to do in the Barossa Valley for couples?
A sunrise balloon flight for two, a private helicopter ride, or a tasting and long lunch are the standout romantic experiences. Buy two vouchers for the balloon flight and you can share the morning, breakfast included.

What are the best things to do in the Barossa Valley with kids?
Family-friendly options include a hot air balloon flight (great for older kids), a short scenic helicopter ride, and visits to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Many Barossa experiences welcome spectators, so the whole family can be part of the morning.

What are the best day trips from the Barossa Valley?
The Barossa is an easy hour from Adelaide, and close to the Adelaide Hills for cool-climate wine and the neighbouring Eden Valley. McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula are a longer but rewarding drive south for more cellar doors and coastline.

What are the best scenic drives in the Barossa Valley?
The drive through Tanunda, Nuriootpa and Angaston takes in classic Barossa scenery, and the route past the Whispering Wall is a local favourite. A trike tour or guided tour is a relaxed way to enjoy it without navigating yourself.

What is the Barossa Valley famous for?
The Barossa Valley is an internationally recognised wine region in South Australia, best known for its Shiraz. It’s home to some of the oldest vines in the world and, together with the neighbouring Eden Valley, produces a wide range of styles including Grenache, Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon.