Things to do in Adelaide Hills

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Adelaide Hills Attractions

There are opportunities for fun all around Adelaide Hills. From awesome excursions to interesting tourist attractions, this alluring city has it all. Ready to start organizing your travel itinerary?

If you're ready to explore Adelaide Hills, sign up for a few of the top tours & day trips on offer, and let an expert show you the most popular attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our {220 fun activities in Adelaide Hills fun activities in Adelaide Hills} are also worth browsing through.

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Kangaroo Island Full-Day Tour from Adelaide with Return Ferry

Kangaroo Island Full-Day Tour from Adelaide with Return Ferry

Activity duration is 15 hours and 55 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 85 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $247 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Hop-On Hop-Off Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

Hop-On Hop-Off Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $72 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Enchanting Adelaide Private Walking Tour

Enchanting Adelaide Private Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $903 per adult*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Adelaide: Sunset Rooftop Tour at Adelaide Oval

Adelaide: Sunset Rooftop Tour at Adelaide Oval

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $84 per adult
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Shopping & fashion

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Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $65 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Adelaide Hills

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What to do in Adelaide Hills

Free Things to Do in Adelaide Hills

There's no need to give your credit card a workout in Adelaide Hills. The following won't even cost a dollar.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - Organize a picnic and enjoy a relaxing walk around the interesting plants.

Things to Do in Adelaide Hills with Kids

There are lots of awesome experiences in Adelaide Hills that the whole gang will get a buzz out of. Here are some of the top family friendly experiences around.

 

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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden which includes a park as well as a couple

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Plants from around the world, a lake, an Australian fern gully and views of the Adelaide Hills make this park a garden for all seasons.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Hahndorf Hill Winery showing tranquil scenes, landscape views and farmland

Hahndorf Hill Winery

Enjoy top-notch wines combined with chocolate, cheese and beautiful scenery at this critically acclaimed boutique vineyard in the Adelaide Hills.

Hahndorf Hill Winery
Hahndorf Academy & Heritage Museum featuring heritage elements

Hahndorf Academy & Heritage Museum

Experience contemporary art, peruse local handicrafts and delve deep into the region’s unique international past at this historic cultural center.

Hahndorf Academy & Heritage Museum
National Motor Museum which includes interior views

National Motor Museum

Discover the icons of Australian motoring at this museum, research facility and collection of vintage cars and futuristic vehicles in the Adelaide Hills.

National Motor Museum
Udder Delights Cheese Cellar featuring street scenes

Udder Delights Cheese Cellar

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Udder Delights Cheese Cellar during your stay in Adelaide. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its wineries.

Udder Delights Cheese Cellar

The Lane Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at The Lane Winery during your travels to Adelaide. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Lane Winery

Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead

You can take time to visit Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead during your travels to Adelaide.

Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead

Mount Lofty Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Adelaide at Mount Lofty Golf Club. Visit the spas and casinos in this walkable area.

Mount Lofty Golf Club

Stirling Markets

3/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Adelaide when you spend time at Stirling Markets. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Stirling Markets

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Adelaide Hills

Hahndorf

Hahndorf

Find a little slice of Germany in the Adelaide Hills, where the tree-lined main street bustles with old-fashioned bakeries, pubs, restaurants and winery cellar doors.

Hahndorf
Stirling

Stirling

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Stirling. You might want to make time for a stop at Stirling Markets or Service Woman's War Memorial Reserve.

Stirling
The Lane Vineyard are in the “Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia” group and I can see why! Apart from having gorgeous sunrises, they also have amazing tours, food and wine! I was lucky enough to visit 9 Ultimate Wineries recently and they were all amazing! Such a tick of quality. 😍

Balhannah

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Balhannah. You might want to make time for a stop at The Lane Winery or Grasby Memorial Park.

Balhannah
Aldgate featuring a small town or village

Aldgate

The restaurants and wineries are just a few features travelers like about Aldgate. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Stirling Markets and Mount Lofty Botanic Garden are a few top places to visit.

Aldgate
Woodside featuring heritage elements

Woodside

Food, wine, shopping and history make this town in the Adelaide Hills a great place to bring the family for a visit.

Woodside
Bridgewater showing a park and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Bridgewater

While Bridgewater might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hahndorf Hill Winery and Hahndorf Academy & Heritage Museum.

Bridgewater
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Popular day trips from Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Central Business District

Adelaide

National Motor Museum

Birdwood

Mount Pleasant featuring tranquil scenes

Mount Pleasant

Gumeracha featuring farmland and a sunset

Gumeracha

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Adelaide Hills on a sunny day?
For a bit of fun under the sun, take a look at these outdoor experiences:


Are there cheap things to do in Adelaide Hills?
If you're vacationing on a strict budget, consider adding the following low-cost tours and activities to your schedule:


What can you do in Adelaide Hills for free?
You could even leave your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these great attractions will cost you nothing at all:

  • Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
  • Hahndorf Hill Winery
  • Warrawong Sanctuary
  • Stirling Markets

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