Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley is the main wine-growing region of Australia. The name of the area comes from the Barossa Range, named after the British victory over the French in the village of the same name in 1811. About 150 vineyards and 70 wine cellars are concentrated in the 912 ^km2 valley. Some cellars are open to all comers, while others can be visited after arranging the time of arrival.

The main cities of the valley are Tanunda, Angaston and Nariutpa, and the culture of each is quite different due to its different ethnic composition. The town of Tanunda, for example, was built by German settlers in the 1840s. The German way of life and traditions have been preserved in the city to this day, and since the Germans came mainly from the province of Silesia in Prussia, they sometimes refer to the valley as "New Silesia". Nariutpa was built by English and German immigrants and is the economic center of the region. The impetus for the development of Angaston was given by English miners from Cornwall, as well as other Englishmen, therefore it is considered a city of the British.

Almost the entire population of the Barossa Valley is engaged in winemaking. The vineyards here stretch for many kilometers. The best view of the valley is from Mengler Hill, from which you can see all the vineyards. Wine festivals are held here every year, attracting tourists from all over the world. During the holiday, you can taste wines from such producers as Grant Burge, Peter Lehmann, Torbreck, Orlando Wines, Yalumba, Kaesler, Saltram, Penfolds, Rockford, Wolf Blass, Elderton, Glaetzer and Seppelts. The Wine Cellar Festival takes place in Adelaide in February, and the Wine Month takes place in April. In August, locals and guests of the region go for a walk on the "Gastronomic weekend in the Barossa."

Local travel companies have developed different routes for travelers. You can ride a retro car, bike, motorcycle, helicopter, or even a hot air balloon through the Barossa Valley. Traveling along the route, you can get acquainted with the gastronomic delights of South Australia, taste local cheeses, bread, smoked meat, going along the path of the butcher, baker and cheesemaker. But if the tourist chooses the "historical route", he will be shown the cellars of winemakers, galleries of local artists, antique shops and workshops. While traveling along this route, the guides will show you old photos of the region and tell you its history.

Walking through these places, you can look into the cellars with a hundred-year history, and their owners are happy to invite guests to wine tasting. If this is not enough, tourists can visit the local golf club or SPA salons, where they are treated with plant-based drugs.