HAHNDORF
One of the Adelaide Hills most famous towns, Hahndorf, is Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Today, 100 year-old elm and plane trees line the main street, and there are many original buildings in excellent condition. Hahndorf has plenty of souvenir shops, craft outlets and galleries, including the Hahndorf Academy, which exhibits work by local artists and houses a small German migration museum. Three pubs, many cafes and some good restaurants mean that visitors won't go hungry. Pick your own strawberries at Beerenberg, and visit the former home and studio of Sir Hans Heysen - The Cedars. There are several good winery cellar doors in the area, and the Hahndorf Farm Barn is an enjoyable stop for families.

NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM
The National Motor Museum at Birdwood houses the nation's most important collection of vintage, veteran and classic motor cars and motor cycles, exceeding 300. Set in a beautiful 20 acre complex by the River Torrens in Adelaide's picturesque hills, at Birdwood, the museum answers more than 2000 research enquiries each year from across Australia and overseas. A number of special events are hosted at the museum each year, including one of the worlds great historic motoring events, Bay to Birdwood Run, held in September on even years and the Bay to Birdwood Classic, held on odd years.
The National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles, it is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future.


MOUNT LOFTY SUMMIT
Mount Lofty Summit is the highest peak closest to Adelaide and in the Mount Lofty Ranges. At 710.1 metres above sea level, this provides spectacular views of the Adelaide Plains and surrounding area including Kangaroo Island and Yorke Peninsula. The visitor centre incorporates provides information on attractions in the Adelaide Hills and the rest of South Australia. The Mount Lofty Summit Gift Shop stocks quality Australian-made items and displays the talents of local people in a variety of gifts for visitors to take home. The Summit Restaurant Mount Lofty is open every day for breakfast and lunch and Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.

MELBA’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Melba's famous chocolate factory is housed in a historic cheese factory at Woodside. Open seven days, this old-style factory offers tastings and chocolate and lolly-making demonstrations using antique equipment gathered from around the country. The factory shop has a huge range and variety of sweets and chocolates. Visitors can choose from hundreds of different products.

MOUNT LOFTY BOTANIC GARDEN
The Mount Lofty Botanic Garden at Piccadilly features displays of cool temperate plants from both hemispheres brought together in a dramatic landscape setting. Spring and autumn are both colourful seasons, however Fern Gully, Woodland Gardens, Bog Gardens and the tranquil lake system make any time of year worth a visit. Several walking trails take visitors through the seven valleys each dedicated to a particular plant group including stunning displays of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias, roses and peonies.

PETALUMA CELLAR & BRIDGEWATER MILL RESTAURANT
The Bridgewater Mill, nestled in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, is the elegant home of Petaluma. A short drive from the city, the historic 1860s Mill with its spectacular waterwheel houses a world renowned restaurant, the cellar door for Petaluma's famous wines and the cellars where the company's sparkling wines are made. Visitors to the restaurant can enjoy a contemporary Australian menu under the direction of famous chef Le Tu Thai, matched with a range of highly reputed wines by Petaluma's Brian Croser. Enjoy alfresco dining in summer at the award winning restaurant. Open for lunch Thursday to Monday - bookings are essential.

TOY FACTORY & BIG ROCKING HORSE
The Toy Factory at Gumeracha houses the biggest rocking horse in the world. Set in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, only 45 minutes from the city centre, the Big Rocking Horse stands over 18 metres high. This family business manufactures Australia's largest range of quality wooden toys and has been operating for more than 25 years. Browse through a huge selection of souvenirs, novelties and gifts. Enjoy a meal in the licensed cafe. Shady picnic areas are provided. Visit the animals in the three hectare bush park.

NATIONAL PARKS
Spectacular scenery, heritage walks, bird watching, unique flora and fauna, camping, bush walking, or just relaxing, Adelaide Hills National Parks have it all!

Belair National Park - is South Australia's oldest national park and undoubtedly one of the most popular. Boasting more than 50 tennis courts, free barbeque facilities, horse-riding trails, sporting ovals, picnic areas, and even an adventure playground. There's also Old Government House where you can take a guided tour to learn about its fascinating history, and a camping ground in the adjacent caravan park providing the perfect solution to making your adventure last even longer.

Cleland Conservation Park - is not only home to spectacular Mount Lofty Summit and Waterfall Gully, but also to the renowned Cleland Wildlife Park, an open range sanctuary in a natural bushland setting. Experience the spectacular views of Adelaide from Mount Lofty Summit and learn the story behind the giant white obelisk. Visit scenic Waterfall Gully and indulge in a delicious morning tea in the unique Swiss-style tearoom built in 1911.

Morialta Conservation Park - There is stunning scenery to behold in Morialta and the best way to experience it is on one of the walking trails. First Falls - a picturesque waterfall created by a creek that plunges over a 30 metre cliff into a natural pool - is a spectacular sight from the lookout.

WILDLIFE

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary - set on 14 hectares of regenerated bushland, the multi-award winning sanctuary is home to potoroos, platypuses, kangaroos, bilbies, bandicoots and bettongs. There are self-guided walks and guided dusk tours, along with a licensed café and conference facilities.

Cleland Wildlife Park - visitors can interact with Australian wildlife in an open-range natural bushland setting. Home to more than 120 native species, including wombats, echidnas, kangaroos, wallabies and dingoes, Cleland runs excellent school holiday programs and guided night walks, and there are walking trails through the park. Visitors can hold and be photographed with a koala at the 'Koala Close-Up' sessions, held twice daily.

Gorge Wildlife Park - more native wildlife can be found at the 5.6 hectares Gorge Wildlife Park at Cudlee Creek - it boasts Australia's largest private collection of animals.

TRAILS
The Adelaide Hills provides a range of exciting trail experiences and includes three of South Australia's top trails - Yurrebilla, Heysen and Mawson.

Yurrebilla Trail - linking parks of the Adelaide Hills, the Yurrebilla Trail celebrates a landscape of great natural beauty and heritage as well as spectacular views and special places of interest. Starting at Belair Railway Station and ending at Athelstone on the River Torrens, the trail is 54 kilometres. With accommodation, cafes, hotels and Hill's attractions located along or near the trail, it is equally good for short walks or a longer hike from beginning to end.

Heysen Trail - Take the opportunity to see South Australia at its best - walk the 1200 kilometre Heysen Trail. Enjoy the diversity of scenic landscapes and connect with nature. From Cape Jervis on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges, the Heysen Trail boasts some of South Australia's most stunning landscapes.

Mawson Trail - is Australia's premier off-road cycling trail. On back roads, forest tracks and single track, this trail runs through some of the most beautiful country in South Australia, including the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa Valley, Clare and Gilbert Valleys, and the Mid-North before ending in the Flinders Ranges.