Barossa Valley in Australia

Barossa Valley in Australia

Location

Acknowledged as a prime tourist destination, the Barossa Valley, located some 60 kilometers from Adelaide, is a location in South Australia. The Murray River is a large river that flows to the east of the Barossa Valley.

Accessibility

Though one is pampered with a variety of options the best way out is driving through Adelaide which nearly an hour-journey. While you are traveling through the Adelaide it is better to go through Elizabeth and Gawler and then taking the Barossa Valley Highway. Buses are another way to explore the town. But if want to have a taste of the wines then you biking is an unparallel option available. The Blue Bird train journey is a comfortable way to visit the place. There are also a number of tour packages for the tourists.

Features

The Barossa Valley is proud to exhibit a typical blend of European culture with an Australian grace. Barossa Valley in Australia is a wine producing area. The vast expanse of vine yards when viewed from the Mengler's Hill offers a panoramic view. The Vintage festival held every two years draws visitors from all throughout the world. Though small the place has a never list of sites that are worth visiting.

  • The Whispering Wall , the retaining wall for the Barossa Reservoir, has been shaped so that a message whispered on one end can be audible some 140meters away.
  • Gawler Folk Museum was initially a Telegraph Station that has been later transformed into a memorabilia displaying a pioneer kitchen, music room, gr0ocery store and what not.
  • Seppeltsfield, an avenue that features a number of date palms, is a home to numerous 19 th century winery buildings.
  • Straight Gate Lutheran Church, one of the oldest churches, has a bell tower that was built in 1871.
  • Sandy Creek Wood Doll World features many life- like dolls .
  • Mengler's hill Outlook: The place identified as the photographer's paradise has a sculpture park that houses some of the art-works of famous environmental sculptors.
  • Norm's Coolie Sheep Dog Performance is a complete entertainment package performed on a farmland of Australia.
  • The Clifftop Lookout is a perfect place for nature lover.
  • The Terrigal Fauna Park is a park known for its wild life.
  • Ruston's Rose Garden features near about 35000 rose bushes.
Historical Museum and Heritage Museum displays a photographs and information about paddle streamer and rail in the past days.

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