We took the long route down from Brisbane to Tasmania with detours via Griffith and Adelaide. While in Adelaide I was lucky enough to spend some quality time with my Husband’s family in the Adelaide Hills, an area I’ve not spent much time in.
We started off with a quick drive up to Mt Barker Summit, which can be driven, ridden or walked. It was a clear day so we were lucky to get 360 degree views of the countryside. This area has a long history of German settlers (check out Harndorf) that is evident in the cobble styled structures that dot the countryside and add bucket loads of rustic charm to the area.
Next stop, and my favourite of the day, was the winery Bird in Hand. You can read more about my experience at Bird in Hand here.
Following the stellar visit to The Bird in Hand, we dropped in at Melba Chocolate Factory; but more importantly we stopped in quickly to the Woodside Cheese Wrights and did a quick cheese tasting. And oh my, their cheeses were amazing! I managed to walk away with only 1 block, such great self-control right? It was the Monet Chevre (see below), which meant the chevre was topped with a bright array of edible organic flowers. Nearly too good to eat; but we managed.
- Monet Chevre
On the way home we stopped quickly at the Green Valley strawberry farm and bought a punnet of freshly picked strawberries, easily the best I’ve ever had.
We had managed to cram all of this into a ½ day without feeling like we were pressured or exhausted and not too sleepy considering the wine I enjoyed so much. This was just a tiny portion of the Adelaide Hills, there are so many more places to see and I cant wait to come back!
a girl, a 4wd & a trailer 