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19 date ideas around Adelaide Hills, from sabering sparkling at Sidewood and a sunset dinner in Lenswood to TreeClimb's zipline, the National Motor Museum and spring wildflowers on Mount George. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 4 are free.
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Food and drink: 7 date ideas in Adelaide Hills
BALHANNAH
Single Vineyard flight at Shaw + Smith, Balhannah
A tutored tasting about how climate, elevation and soil shape a wine. Lenswood chardonnay and pinot noir sit beside Balhannah shiraz. Add small plates from the cold larder menu if you are hungry.
When Tasting room open 11am to 5pm daily, including most public holidays; flights served until 4.20pm; allow 45 minutes
Cost $40 per person (the five-wine Classic flight is $25)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The Piccadilly Valley, where Tapanappa's cellar door and The Tiers vineyard sit. Photo: Bahudhara · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
PICCADILLY
A Taste of the Piccadilly Valley at Tapanappa
Tapanappa's cellar door sits at the foot of The Tiers, the oldest vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. This seasonal flight sets DAOSA sparklings beside Tapanappa chardonnays, including wines from The Tiers. You can add a platter when you arrive.
When Cellar door open daily 11am to 4pm, including public holidays; bookings recommended; groups of up to 8
Cost $40 per person (Terroir Collection $20; Distinguished Collection $30)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
NAIRNE
The Chef Experience at Clover + Stone, Howard Vineyard
Lunch in Howard Vineyard's rustic stone barn becomes a surprise tasting menu of Korean-Australian dishes. The executive chef presents and explains each course as it arrives. Choose the version with matched estate wines.
When One sitting at 12pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; book in advance
Cost $178 per person with wine ($119 food only)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Stirling's main street in autumn, home of the Stirling Hotel. Photo: Charlie Ma from Adelaide / SA, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
STIRLING
Rieslingfreaky Friday on the Stirling Hotel terrace
A six-course dinner by candlelight where every dish arrives in disguise. Each course is matched to Rieslingfreak's new 2026 releases, in the ninth year of this pairing. Seats are strictly limited, so book early.
When Friday 13 November 2026, 6pm, on The Terrace
Cost $175 per person
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Melba's Chocolates factory, Woodside. Photo: User:Orderinchaos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
WOODSIDE
A sweet stop at Melba's Chocolates in Woodside
Melba's makes its chocolates, licorice and lollies at a factory in Woodside, and you can walk in for free. Fill a bag with rocky road or traffic lights to share. There is seating inside and out.
When Open daily 9am to 4.30pm, including public holidays; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Cost Free entry; treats priced per item (an Inch Licorice Block is $1.75; Traffic Lights 150g are $9.90)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The balcony at the Uraidla Hotel. Photo: RegionVisitor90 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
URAIDLA
Friday happy-hour pints at the Uraidla Hotel
The Uraidla Hotel pours beer from its own brewery, made in small batches with local water. On Fridays four of its beers drop to $7 a pint for two hours. Stay on for dinner in the lush Piccadilly Valley.
When Fridays 5pm to 7pm; dinner served 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost $7 pints of Half Moon, Purgatory, Seasonal Pale and Future Light
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
WOODSIDE
Seated tasting and Hills cheese at Artwine, Woodside
Artwine grows Mediterranean grape varieties on its estate outside Woodside. The seated tasting covers at least six wines with Hills cheese, lavosh and house-roasted almonds. Or treat it like a wine bar and share a bottle with small plates.
When The page lists winter hours: Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm, closed Monday and Tuesday
Cost $25 per person
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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HAHNDORF
Open sparkling with a sword at Sidewood, Hahndorf
Sidewood's cellar door teaches sabrage, the old art of opening sparkling wine with a sword. First you taste through the estate's Adelaide Hills sparklings. Then you relax and share the bottle you opened.
When Cellar door open daily 10am to 5pm (closed public holidays); the masterclass takes 45 minutes; book ahead
Cost $55 per person; minimum two people, one bottle per couple
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
NORTON SUMMIT
A Sunday tasting flight under the gums at Sinclair's Gully
Sinclair's Gully pours seated tasting flights on a lawn under candlebark gums near Norton Summit. Pack your own cheese and charcuterie, because picnics are welcome. Each flight equals about two full glasses, so take your time.
When Sundays 12pm to 4pm, September to 14 May (closed 15 May to 31 August)
Cost Flights $20 (Standard), $35 (Red or Grenache) or $45 (Premium)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
LENSWOOD
Friday sunset dinner at Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Lenswood
Once a month this Lenswood vineyard restaurant opens for dinner, with live music as the sun goes down. Order from the seasonal menu or settle in for the Menu Homage with estate wines. The split-level terrace looks across the valley.
When Friday Sunset Dinners from 6pm: 6 November and 4 December 2026, then 8 January, 5 February and 5 March 2027; lunch daily from 12pm
Cost Menu Homage $125, with estate wine pairing $70 or premium pairing $95; October mains $32 to $46
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
LOBETHAL
Two hours in The Perch above Golding's vines, Lobethal
Golding Wines guides you through a premium tasting of its Portrait Series wines. Then it leaves you alone in a secluded nest above the vineyard, with a glass of your favourite and a seasonal grazing box. It is built for two to four people.
When Monday to Sunday, September to April, at 11am or 1.30pm; book 24 hours ahead; weather permitting; not on public holidays
Cost $150 per person, paid when booking; 15% surcharge on Sundays
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Shows and music: 4 date ideas in Adelaide Hills
Auchendarroch House, Mount Barker. Photo: denisbin from Adelaide, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOUNT BARKER
Dinner and a film at Auchendarroch House, Mount Barker
Wallis Mt Barker sits in the gardens of Auchendarroch, built in 1860 as the Oakfield Hotel. A $35 voucher buys a movie and takes $20 off your meal at its Oak & Iron Tavern. Stroll the heritage gardens under the oaks before your session.
When Dinner from 5pm, to 8pm midweek and 8.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays (the dining page lists dinner Tuesday to Saturday); films screen daily
Cost $35 movie-and-meal voucher; adult cinema tickets are otherwise $22
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The old mill building at the National Motor Museum, Birdwood. Photo: Peripitus · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BIRDWOOD
Wander the National Motor Museum at Birdwood
The History Trust's motoring museum sits in Birdwood, about an hour's drive from the city. Pick your dream car as you walk the halls. Then take the winding Hills roads home.
When Daily 10am to 5pm; closed Christmas Day and days of catastrophic fire danger
Cost Adults $23.50, concession $18.50; cashless
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
LOBETHAL
Free textile galleries at FABRIK, Lobethal
FABRIK fills Lobethal's old Onkaparinga Woollen Mill with galleries, working artist studios and displays on the mill's past. Exhibitions are free. Its maker workshops, from needlepoint to rag rug weaving, run on set dates.
When Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm; closed public holidays; check its fire danger opening policy on hot days
Cost Free entry to exhibitions; workshop prices vary
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
TOTNESS
Live music and fresh beer at Prancing Pony, Totness
Prancing Pony brews in full view of its dining room, a few minutes' drive from Hahndorf. Sixteen taps pour its core range and seasonal releases. Local musicians play on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
When Live music Friday evenings and Sundays from 12.30pm; restaurant open daily from 11am (10.30am Saturdays)
Cost No entry charge listed; pay for food and drinks
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Views and climbs: 3 date ideas in Adelaide Hills
BRIDGEWATER
Spring wildflowers on the Mount George trails
Mount George Conservation Park near Bridgewater has walks from 15 minutes to two hours, plus a stretch of the Heysen Trail. Tall mountain gums shade pea flowers, correas and native orchids. Listen for superb blue wrens and scarlet robins.
When Open daily; best for flowers in spring; closed on catastrophic fire danger days and possibly extreme ones
Cost Free entry
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
SCOTT CREEK
Old silver mine ruins in Scott Creek Conservation Park
Miners dug copper and silver at Scott Creek from the 1850s until 1887. Interpretive trails now pass the engine house, a stone chimney and the old mine office. The bush around them shelters many threatened Mount Lofty Ranges species.
When Open daily; closed on catastrophic fire danger days; Eys Tunnel is closed
Cost Free entry
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Pine forest in Kuitpo Forest Reserve, where TreeClimb is built. Photo: Mike Wilson mkwlsn · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KUITPO
Zipline over the Heysen Trail at TreeClimb Kuitpo
TreeClimb's Grand Course strings high ropes, swaying bridges and ziplines through the pines of Kuitpo Forest. You get up to two hours to climb at your own pace. Book online, because walk-ins are not guaranteed a climb.
When Weekends, school and public holidays: Grand Course starts every 20 minutes, 10am to 3pm; school-term weekdays every two hours, 10am to 2pm; closed on Total Fire Ban days
Cost Prices shown when booking online; gloves are compulsory ($4.50, or bring your own)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Make something: 1 date ideas in Adelaide Hills
VERDUN
Make feta together at Grünthal Brew, Verdun
A hands-on morning in the Grünthal greenhouse with a cheesemaker of more than 25 years. You make feta and learn how the same recipe leads to camembert. A cheese masterclass, fresh ciabatta and a glass of wine or beer come with it.
When Usually Saturdays 9.30am to 1pm, with occasional Friday and Sunday sessions; classes run through the year
Cost $190 per person; includes recipes, small cheesemaking equipment and a $10 in-store voucher
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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