Gardens

Head to Mount Lofty Botanic Garden in Crafers to wander through magical Rhododendron Gully, one of Australia’s best Rhododendron collections. The Gully extends from near the upper carpark to the Duck Pond below, and it’s a sea of vibrant colour from August to October. The Heritage Rose Garden is a special collection of the species of roses from which all modern roses have been bred and is also a treat in spring.

Spring is also the perfect time for a tour of the Jurlique flower and herb farm in Biggs Flat where ingredients are grown for this global skincare and wellness brand. There are also more open gardens in spring than any other time of year so start planning!

Adelaide Hills Harvest & Bloom Trail

Spring is when the fertile soils of the Adelaide Hills really turn it on... Green paddocks, orchard blossom and vineyard budburst give way to berry-laden canes, cherry trees heavy with fruit, roadside stalls and flower fields bursting with colour. And with so much happening across the region at once, this is definitely not a trail to rush.

The Adelaide Hills Harvest & Bloom Trail brings it all together in one self-drive adventure. Pick up the illustrated map, follow what’s in season and take your time. Spend one day chasing cherries and berries, another among flower fields and farm gates, and stay a night or two locally so you can make the most of it!

Read all about Spring & Summer on the Adelaide Hills Harvest & Bloom Trail here.

Other Spring Highlights

Some of our favourite events in spring include:

• Oktoberfest Weekend, celebrating German food and beer at Prancing Pony Brewery (9-11 October).

• The iconic Bay to Birdwood celebrating vintage and classic motoring (October)

• The Uraidla and Summertown Country Show (November).

You're also likely to see more baby animals in spring - whether it's koala joeys in the trees or lambs and other cuties at places like Hahndorf Farm Barn.

It's an exciting time for vignerons as their precious wine grape vines awaken from their bare dormant winter state with vivid green budburst. Settle in at one of the region's winery cellar doors overlooking the rolling vineyards.