Autumn in the Adelaide Hills

Autumn in the Adelaide Hills

Chardonnay May, Adelaide Hills Wine Region

Various Locations, Adelaide Hills Wine Region

30 Apr 2026
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30 May 2026

Chardonnay May takes over the Adelaide Hills from 1–31 May, pouring a month of tastings, long lunches and special events celebrating one of the world’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions. Sip your way through standout drops, meet the makers, and don’t miss the headline Chardonnay Heroes event as part of Tasting Australia!

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Ondeen x Turon - Hills vs Hemisphere, Wines of the 35th Parallel South

15 Onkaparinka Valley Rd, Verdin

28 May 2026

Join a special dinner comparing the cool-climate precision of the Adelaide Hills with the distinctive expressions of Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand. Taste wines side-by-side and discover how altitude, ocean influence, soils, ripeness and oak shape Chardonnay - from taut and mineral to generous and textured. Hosted by Turon White, you'll be guided through a curated lineup of Chardonnays paired with dishes designed to highlight freshness, texture and complexity - so you can pinpoint what you love (and why).

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The Slowest Bushwalk in Australia

Bridgewater (specific location TBA)

06 Jun 2026

Slow right down and reconnect with nature at The Slowest Bushwalk in Australia, a thoughtful community experience by Etikette Candles near Bridgewater on Sunday 7th June. Guided by Yorta Yorta woman Allira Potter and opening with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Moogy Sumner, this gentle walk invites guests to move slowly, notice more, and experience Country through scent, sound and presence.

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Winter Reds Festival 2026

Various Locations, Adelaide Hills

23 Jul 2026
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25 Jul 2026

Winter Reds returns from 24–26 July 2026, as the Adelaide Hills’ biggest winter wine festival transforms the region into a three-day celebration of premium cool-climate reds, fireside feasts, live music, DJs and cosy cellar door gatherings. With MasterChef favourite Matt Preston leading the charge as ambassador.

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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Autumn

Autumn

Visit us in autumn for a sea of colour in Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, apple and fig picking, Hahndorf and Stirling's tree-lined streets and golden corduroy vineyards.

adelaide hills visitor guide

Our official Adelaide Hills Visitor Guide is full of great information on where to stay, what to see and do and where to eat and drink your way around our region. Access the guide online right here.

Acknowledgement of Country

Adelaide Hills Tourism acknowledges the Peramangk & Kaurna people as the traditional custodians and caretakers of the land that is known as the Adelaide Hills. We value the Peramangk & Kaurna people’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs that connect them with country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.