Things to do in the Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley is best known for its wine, but there's plenty more to fill a day out here. From sweeping lookouts and historic landmarks to lavender fields, chocolate, cheese and even a flight above it all, here's a handpicked list of things to see and do across the region.

The Whispering Wall

Set within the Barossa Reservoir, the Whispering Wall is one of the region's most curious stops, a curved concrete dam wall with such precise acoustics that a whisper at one end can be heard clearly at the other, over 140 metres away. Surrounded by walking trails and picnic areas, it's an easy, family-friendly detour that rewards a little curiosity.

Open 8:30am–5pm standard time, 8:30am–6pm daylight saving (Closed on Total Fire Ban Days)

Maggie Beer's Farm Shop

A must for food lovers, Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa showcases the celebrated South Australian producer's range of pantry staples, preserves and ice cream, with tastings on offer throughout the day. Guests can wander the farm shop, watch a cooking demonstration, and pick up a few treats to take home from one of the Barossa's most recognisable food names.

Open daily,10am–4:30pm

Steingarten Lookout

Located in Rowland Flat, Steingarten Lookout offers guests wide views across the Barossa Valley's vineyards and rolling hills, a peaceful spot to pause and take in the scenery below. The vineyard colours shift with the seasons, giving the lookout a slightly different character depending on when you visit. It's a fitting stop for a quiet moment of reflection amid the surrounding countryside.

Open 24 hours a day, every day

Mengler's Hill Lookout

For sweeping views across the Barossa Valley's vineyards and rolling hills, Mengler's Hill Lookout is hard to beat, complete with a small outdoor sculpture park to wander through while taking in the scenery. It's a favourite stop for photographs and a quiet moment above the valley floor.

Open 24 hours a day, every day

Scenic Helicopter Flight

For a different kind of view altogether, a scenic helicopter flight with Barossa Helicopters takes guests soaring above the valley's vineyards, farmland and historic towns, offering a genuinely different way to see the region in a single flight. Available year round and bookable directly, it's the perfect way to bookend a Barossa itinerary.

Open 7 Days 10am- 4pm (Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

Seppeltsfield's Avenue of Palms

Lined with towering palms planted by unemployed workers during the Depression era, the Avenue of Palms at Seppeltsfield leads guests toward one of the Barossa's most historic wine estates. It's a striking walk in its own right, and a fitting introduction to Seppeltsfield's heritage cellar door beyond.

Lyndoch Lavender Farm

Set in Lyndoch at the southern end of the valley, Lyndoch Lavender Farm offers rows of fragrant lavender fields, a favourite for photos and a slower-paced stop on a day exploring the Barossa. It's an easy addition to combine with a picnic or a scenic drive through the region.

Open daily 10am–4:30pm

Barossa Valley Chocolate Company

Based in Tanunda, the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company offers handmade chocolates, pralines, fudge and gelato crafted on site, with tastings and pairing plates available for guests keen to sample before they buy. Visitors can also watch chocolate being made in the on-site production kitchen, browse the gelateria, or settle in at Benni's of Barossa cafe for something to eat.

Open seven days a week, 10am - 5pm

Horse Riding at Jacob's Creek

For a different pace altogether, horse riding through the vineyards at Jacob's Creek offers guests a peaceful, scenic way to take in the estate, weaving between the vines on horseback rather than on foot or by car. It's a memorable addition for visitors keen to slow down and connect with the landscape.

Bookings Essential, minimum age 18

Barossa Valley Cheese Company

Based in Angaston, the Barossa Valley Cheese Company specialises in handcrafted cheeses made using traditional methods, with a cellar door offering tastings alongside local wine pairings. It's a worthwhile stop for cheese lovers wanting to taste the region's produce beyond the vineyard.

Wedneday to Monday 10am-4pm

(Closed Public Holidays)

However you choose to spend your day in the Barossa, seeing it from above is an experience all its own. Book a scenic helicopter flight directly with Barossa Helicopters and take in the valley's vineyards, lookouts and landmarks from a whole new angle.