Adelaide Hills Highlights and Special Offers for Bay to Birdwood Entrants

The Bay to Birdwood is one of the Adelaide Hills' most iconic and loved events. Congratulations on being part of the 40th anniversary event in 2020! It's going to be a little different this year thanks to COVID-19 and while we'll all miss the customary celebrations at the National Motor Museum we invite you make new traditions and explore the Adelaide Hills after arriving in Birdwood. Enjoy our food and wine, wildlife, galleries, gardens and markets while touring the region in your fabulous vehicles and fashions of the era.

Bay to Birdwood, Adelaide Hills
Bay to Birdwood, Adelaide Hills

We've compiled some highlights of the Northern Adelaide Hills, tips for visiting and supporting bushfire-affected communities, and other special events and offers across the region.

Wherever you are heading, keep in mind that capacity and services have been reduced at some venues due to COVID-19 restrictions so please book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Para Wirra, Adelaide Hills
Para Wirra

Northern Adelaide Hills

Explore the northern reaches of the Adelaide Hills, from Inglewood and Paracombe to Mount Torrens and Mount Pleasant. Meet winemakers and have close encounters with wildlife as you travel through rolling hills, bushland, orchards, vineyards and farmland. Just a reminder that the National Motor Museum will be closed until 2pm on September 27.

Lobethal Bierhaus, Lobethal, Adelaide Hills
Lobethal Bierhaus, Lobethal

Support Bushfire-affected Communities

Visit areas hit hardest by the Cudlee Creek bushfire last December including Woodside, Lobethal, Charleston, Lenswood and Mount Torrens. Join the 'empty esky' movement and stock up at wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, roadside stalls and local food producers (including a chocolate factory and cheesemaker). Or settle in for a leisurely lunch and browse the shops.

Events & Markets

Inglewood Inn, Inglewood
Inglewood Inn, Inglewood

Inglewood Inn Entrants Lunch

Birdwood to Inglewood: 25km
Head to the Inglewood Inn for a locally sourced two-course set menu incorporating native ingredients and superb Adelaide Hills produce.
Seating Times: 11:30am or 1:30pm
Cost : $55 per head
Entrant parking available on the garden lawns, in view of all diners. Bookings essential. More information and booking details here.

Mt Bera Vineyard Restaurant, Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills
Mt Bera Vineyards, Gumeracha

Mt Bera Vineyards - Garden Celebration, Gumeracha

Birdwood to Gumeracha: 9km
Mt Bera Vineyards invites you to celebrate the 40th Bay to Birdwood on 27 September from 11am to 5pm in their garden overlooking Torrens Valley. Sputnik Trio will be performing live Jazz and Blues, with paella and platters for sale. The Cellar Door Restaurant will be operating as usual but bookings are essential. Entry cost is $10 for the purchase of a Mt Bera wine glass per adult. For more information and bookings see here.

Stirling Market, Stirling, Adelaide Hills
Stirling Market

Stirling Market & Laneways

Birdwood to Stirling: 40km
The Stirling Market (10am-4pm) in Druid Avenue is one of South Australia's most popular street markets with an excellent range of stalls selling everything from homemade pies to fashion, plants, jewellery and second-hand books. Meanwhile the laneways of Stirling come to life for Stirling Laneways (9am-3pm) - so follow your feet to discover incredible South Australian artists and entertainers mingled between local traders and pop-up stalls.

Wine Pairings at Somerled Cellar Bar, Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills
Somerled Cellar Bar, Hahndorf

Hands on in Hahndorf

Birdwood to Hahndorf: 32km
Celebrate Hahndorf's rich artisan culture during a month-long festival - Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked. Join one of the many intimate events and experiences including some on 27 September ... from wine pairings at Somerled Cellar Bar and blending your own wine at The Lane Vineyard to decorating gingerbread sessions and e-bike tours of local wineries and producers.

Hahndorf's Hidden Histories, Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills
Hahndorf's Hidden Histories Paste Ups

Hahndorf's Hidden Histories - Paste Ups

Birdwood to Hahndorf: 32km
Discover the exciting Hahndorf's Hidden Histories project on the Main Street of Hahndorf with paste ups on selected buildings from 13 September until January 2021. Photographs and stories from locals have been used to create images of old and new as artist Rachel Harris adds her contemporary twist to the images with humour and engaging stories. Walking tours and maps available from the Visitor Information Centre - 68 Main Street (Hahndorf Academy building).

Camellia, Adelaide Hills
Camellia, Adelaide Hills

Stangate House Open Garden, Aldgate

Birdwood to Aldgate: 35km
Built in the 1940's Stangate House is a National Trust property set on four acres overlooking one of the most beautiful camellia gardens in Australia, recognised by the International Camellia Society as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence - one of just a handful in Australia. The Camellia Society Adelaide Hills is hosting open garden days every Sunday in September, 12 - 4pm.

Sinclair's Gully, Norton Summit
Sinclair's Gully, Norton Summit

Spring Wine & Wildflower Walk, Sinclair's Gully, Norton Summit

Birdwood to Norton Summit: 40km
Pull on your boots and head to the bushland bar for a wine tasting in Sinclair's Gully endangered candlebark forest. Enjoy fine wine while you wander through a fine display of wildflowers. Chat to vigneron Sean Delaney about the bush care work and sustainable land management practices at this eco cellar door. BYO picnic lunch. When: Sunday 27th September. Arrive from 10.30am for a 11.00am start, finishing 3pm. Cost: $15

Special Offers

Just show your Bay to Birdwood accreditation (Entrant Pass or U Card) or use the special codes provided to take advantage of these special deals to help welcome you to the Adelaide Hills!

Hans Heysen's Vintage Car and Campervan, The Cedars, Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills
The Cedars, Hahndorf

The Cedars, Hahndorf

Visit the home and studio of artist Sir Hans Heysen and see his 1928 A20 Model Ford and 1931 campervan trailer used for Flinders Ranges expeditions. 10% discount entry for Bay to Birdwood entrants on 27 September. Standard price ($17/adults, $15/con., $5/ch) includes self-guided tour of Hans Heysen and Nora Heysen Studios, garden and coachhouse with car and campervan. Tours of the home 11am and 2pm - standard price $5/adults/con., $3/ch (bookings essential for house tour – call 83887277). Open Tues to Sun 10am-4.30pm.

Saint & Scholar Cellar Door, Verdun, Adelaide Hills
Saint & Scholar Cellar Door, Verdun

Free Wine Tasting at Saint & Scholar, Verdun

Saint & Scholar are offering any Bay to Birdwood participants a free wine tasting (normally $10 per person for six wines) in their Verdun cellar door on Sunday 27 September. Bookings are required so please call 0476 668 788 or email cellardoor@saintandscholar.com.au and mention you are Bay to Birdwood participants. Enjoy lunch next door at Maximilian's or have a hit of golf on their floating green!

Woodhouse Activity Centre Obstacle Course (Challenge Hill), Piccadilly, Adelaide Hills
Woodhouse Activity Centre, Piccadilly

Woodhouse Activity Centre, Piccadilly

The perfect activity if you have the kids on board! Climb, crawl, swing and splash you way through more than 30 obstacles on Challenge Hill, tackle a giant split-level maze, whizz down two epic Tube Slides, have a round of Disc Golf… and heaps more! Come for the day, or pitch a tent and extend your stay! 25% off any camping or day adventure pass across the Bay to Birdwood weekend (26-27 September) – quote promotion code BIRDBAY - book camping here and day passes here.

Onion Rings at Papa Sam's in Gumeracha
Papa Sam's Gumeracha

Papa Sam's Pizzeria & Grill, Gumeracha

Yasmine and her family at Papa Sam's Pizzeria & Grill in Gumeracha are excited to offer all Bay to Birdwood entrants (+ staff and volunteers) a free serve of homemade onion rings and a spider (of the soda and ice cream variety) on Sunday 27 September - drop by after your arrival in Birdwood! No other purchase is necessary - while stocks last. Capacity is limited so if you'd like a table, best to ring ahead on 8389 1003 or reserve a table online. Specialising in burgers and pizzas, while catering to any dietary requirements from vegan to gluten free.

Hahndorf Inn, Hahndorf
Hahndorf Inn

Hahndorf Inn, Hahndorf

Treat yourself to morning or afternoon tea at the iconic Hahndorf Inn on the bustling main street of Hahndorf with a special deal on a hot drink and cake for $9.50. Choose tea or coffee and then decide on your cake ... will it be Apfel strudel with cream, raspberry cheesecake, gluten free orange & almond friand or fresh baked scones with cream and seasonal jam?

Bay to Birdwood, Adelaide Hills
Bay to Birdwood