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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Tanunda to Halls Gap?
The direct drive from Tanunda to Halls Gap is 323 mi (520 km), and should have a drive time of 6 hrs 48 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Tanunda to Halls Gap, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Ezyway Minibus Adelaide and Gorge Wildlife Park, or the ever-popular GameRoom Essentials.
The top stops along the way from Tanunda to Halls Gap (with short detours) are Beerenberg Farm, Monarto Safari Park, and Gorge Wildlife Park. Other popular stops include Big Rocking Horse, Captain Proud Paddle Boat Cruises, and GrainCorp Brim Silo Art.
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GameRoom Essentials
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Video arcade
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Amusement ride supplier
Event venue
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Pinball machine supplier
I've gone there for years. Been there since I was 10. Have some of the best games, new and old. They even have Pinball too. Overall, if your looking for fun, this is the best place to go.
Roshu — Google review
Brings back so many memories! Heaps of retro pinball and video arcade machines! Definitely check it out!
Mr Pomfus — Google review
We held my son’s 10th birthday here today and it was absolutely fantastic. All the kids had a blast.
Danny was fantastic, welcoming and so very friendly.
We would definitely book a party here again, as it catered for all the kids, girls and boys, and the parents had a great time finding some old school favourites from their childhoods to play too.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great gaming atmosphere for their little gamers.
Lindita Souter — Google review
Today I had my sons 8th birthday here and wow I was blown away. this place is fantastic and has the such a massive range of games to play. The owner was absolutely lovely to deal with and very welcoming. Highly recommend and 100% will be coming back. great pricing and very affordable.
Andrea Godwin — Google review
Held a 10th birthday party at GameRoom Essentials. Booked online, was super smooth and easy. Party was great. So cheap! Hard to find better value elsewhere. Danny services the machines regularly (weekly) so no broken controls or buttons here! Toilets are rather dodgy. Danny has many improvements planned (including toilets), I look forward to our next visit.
Craig Keogh — Google review
We had our son’s 9th birthday party there today. 3 hour lock in and booked the party room which was excellent value for money and made for a very easy, stress free party. Lots of different gaming options, very friendly customer service. Kids and adults had such a great time. Thank you! Would highly recommend :)
Renee G — Google review
This place is SO FUN!! They have unique pinball machines and fun retro game systems.
Every time I go to GameRoom Essentials there's friendly and welcoming staff, great music and something new to discover. A great place for parties or just to spend a few hours relaxing and enjoying some pinball.
Couldn't recommend this place more highly!
Ruby ghost bat — Google review
Awesome venue for a combined 18th and 50th birthday party! Friends ranging from 8 to 60s all had a great time. The pinball machines were a huge hit with all ages and the space was perfect for a group of 60, with plenty of options and variety. It was fantastic paying a flat fee and not having to worry about tokens or coins all night. We'll definitely be back.
I just wanted to thank you and your staff for a wonderful day! I booked your company in April for my Adelaide Hills wine tour!
Everything went so smoothly from the time I put the contact form through online to the day of the tour. It was so great that my sister has now booked her wine tour in June
Thank you again for a great day, I will definitely book with your company time and time again. That is now two tours I have booked through you and it never fails to be a brilliant day.
Maegan McFall (MaeganClaire13) — Google review
I hired 3 Ezyway mini buses for our wedding held at the Glen Ewin Estate in the Adelaide Hills. I paid $100 deposit with the remaining amount to be paid on the day to the driver. On the wedding day, 2 buses showed up from a completely different company wanting full payment upfront while the other bus didn't want any. There was no correspondence from Ezyway that they would send a bus from a different company so we had a lot of confusion not only about payment but why a different bus showed up with a different amount of seats to what was originally agreed to. Then at the end of the night, one bus showed up an hour early to what we agreed to and told us he was not going to wait. The other 2 buses came at the correct time but one wanted the rest of his payment at the end of the return trip after the wedding had already ended and I was not there with the rest of the payment. A friend ended up having to settle the account. The bus drivers were also in a terrible mood and would not compromise. I would not recommend this company if you needed it for a special event as there is poor communication between the Organisator and the bus drivers. Also they are not easily contactable and I had to ring through many times before speaking to someone.
Just Another Mum — Google review
Took one hour to get to Gawler from Salisbury Heights which is a huge joke especially when you are on a time limet with wineries spoilet our hole day by been late for every booking so take my advice don't book with this company
Jeanette Wiegand — Google review
I called to book a minibus, was told the business closed in Adelaide in June 2021, I politely suggested they update their website and the operator hung up on me... Hopefully this saves someone else a phone call.
Josh Clarke — Google review
Great day out, Robert was a great driver 👍
Old Mate — Google review
Fantastic experience, great service and loved the drivers sense of humour!
Gorge Wildlife Park is an Australian wildlife park located in the beautiful Blue Mountains. The park hosts a variety of animals such as koalas, wombats, dingoes, kangaroos and wallabies. There are also many rare albino species to be seen.
Such a beautiful wild life park. The animals are clearly loved and cared for and the staff are happy to talk about the animals and share their knowledge.
There is a petting zoo as well, where you can pat goats, baby ostriches, chickens, bunnies and anything else that may be in there at the time.
There is koala holding for a really cheap price and it's so rewarding! There's also free koala patting.
Philippa Jerram — Google review
One of my favourite wildlife parks in SA. Been a few times before but we recently went back with our 7 month old bub and they've added new animals which was great. It's not a waste of time to come here since they have lots of wildlife to show, but especially love the camels.
Rej S. — Google review
Great Wildlife park off the main touristy track. Easy access from the main road with parking available on the street leading up to the park. The staff were very friendly. Arrive early if you want to get pictures holding a Koala as the spots fill up quickly. Fairly steep incline in some areas which involve a bit of climbing/descending. A great selection of animals given the smaller size of the park. Very well maintained and excellent value for money given the price of other similar sized wildlife parks. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.
David Webb — Google review
Perfect setting. Excellent areas for animals, birds etc. Staff very helpful and informative. Kids would love it because you can go up & touch many animals, kangaroos, bird life, wallaby's & so much more. It's a must to visit 👍😉
Chris Barker — Google review
Lovely wildlife park with an interesting array of native and exotic animals. Is definitely a fun day out and I recommend giving it at least half a day to get around and see it all. The only downside is I wish they had a lot more signs/ info for the animals, especially the birds.
Elaine A — Google review
Had visited twice since I came to Adelaide and what a wonderful experience ! Got to hold cutest Koala and I forgot all my worries ! Great place to have some vacay time with your kids or family ! Definitely a place for animal lovers !
You can call and book tickets for animal petting and holding sessions before you arrive as you might find them all sold early. Sharing some photos too ! I just love this place !!!
Snehal Jagtap — Google review
Love this place. The compound is not huge compared to many wildlife parks. Happy that the place is not crazy crowded with tourists. The park is nice and cosy with open spaces for many free roaming animals like the kangaroos, wallabies, peacock and a variety of birds. Highly recommended.
Char Char — Google review
Great wildlife park in the nice rural area. There is a good variety of native animals and birds to watch here. The fun part would be feeding kangaroos, wallabies & camels which could be touched as well. Great coffee and pastries could be taken from the cafe inside the park. Highly recommended if you've got half a day to explore amazing creatures.
Pejman Babaei — Google review
Absolutely amazing place. Who needs elegal medication when you have animals.
Creatures seemed well cared for. As were not fearful, but interactive with me. Wonderful coloured birds & mammals plus more. A total delight.
R J Horton — Google review
Awesome place with a fairly wide range of cute and interesting critters, some lovely spots for a picnic and tasty light snacks from the shop if you don't feel like packing your own food.
If you're interested in holding a koala I would recommend visiting earlier in the day as it is very popular and tickets for holding the koala get sold out pretty quickly.
Looking forward to the next visit.
Daniel Marais — Google review
Lovley place, all the workers are friendly and willing to help at a moments notice. All enclosures are well set up for the animals. Wide range of animals and lots of opportunities to feed various different animals. Love coming here and will always take the opportunity to come back.
Ethen Holman — Google review
Beautiful place with lots of animals to touch and feed. We were lucky to get an opportunity to cuddle a koala. Best experience ever. We fed camels, kangaroos, wallabies and ducks. The otters were so adorable.
Jolene Melita Saldanha — Google review
If you love holding Koalas, touching Python,running after Kangaroos n feeding animals. This is the place.
You can either get your own food or buy burgers and fries. Picnic tables are available. You can easily spend 3hrs.
Don't understand why we need to feel these animals as they don't try to do so😄
Rama Rajan — Google review
Love it here been here twice now. So many different animals. The staff are amazing super kind and helpful. Would recommend a trip here highly won't be disappointed
Jordana Carbone — Google review
A great experience overall. The park is close to the city and is a nice drive through the hills. The park itself has a good range of animals in decent habitats. The wall through open areas with kangaroos and wallabies are great as is the chance to pat or hold a koala.
Signage and a 'best path' through the park are lacking a bit. The signage was the most inconvenient, always interested to know more about the animals!
Gavin Meredith — Google review
The wildlife park is such a good experience. Completely worth the 30 minute trip that it takes to get there from the city. There is a wide range of animals, both native and foreign species. The park also has lots of spots to sit and take in the wildlife at your own pace.
There is a cafe on the way in and the food is really well priced and very good. We had a hot chips and a hot dog which were both very good.
We also took our son in the pram and all the tracks were fine to use it on. He enjoyed seeing all the animals and I would say the park is for all ages.
Brooke Prosser — Google review
The Gorge Conservation Park is an incredible destination! The diversity of animals offer a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with nature. Having drinking water and hand washing facilities conveniently placed throughout the park reflects a thoughtful approach to for comfort and hygiene.
An amazing cafe with reasonable prices is always a bonus and also to relax and enjoy some good food. The availability of picnic spaces and a great outdoor BBQ area adds to the allure of the park, offering us multiple options to enjoy our time outdoors.
Reasonable ticket prices make it accessible and overall, it is a wonderful place to spend time, whether it's for a day out with family, a peaceful picnic, or simply to immerse oneself in nature's beauty.
supriya thevar — Google review
Had a fantastic time here!! The best wildlife in Adelaide for sure. The entry fee affordable and definitely recommend getting a bag or two of animal feed. You can get right up close to the kangaroo and feed/pat them, along with throwing feed into the camels mouths.
Tellie Niarel — Google review
Absolutely love this place.
The new upgrades look amazing, and the staff are super friendly, patient and welcoming!
(Thanks for your wonderful customer service Sam)
If you want a reasonably priced day out , then head to this place.
Cost $90 for 2 Adults and 4 kids aged over 3, we took our own lunch/snacks and drinks and spent a good 3.5hrs. Lots of picnic spots, and places to sit along the way for tired legs to take a break or shady spots for a mum to BF.
Toilets were clean, enclosures look beautifully kept.
Only down side is the koala holds sell out quick, so book ahead, but the bonus is you can still have a photo and pat for free.
Can't wait to come back, we saw a mum & son doing a meerkat experience, which is something we would love to do next time.
Kylie Pobke — Google review
No place in Adelaide offers such an experience! It was my first time standing so up close to a Koala & even holding her in my hands. It was such a great feeling… While they have more to offer in terms of animals you can meet & feed. Had the opportunity to feed wallabies, kangaroos and even camel. Rest it’s a huge park with many reptiles, birds and other predator species to see. Also the baby penguins & the otter have my heart.
2061 Devanshi Gupta — Google review
One of the best place I’ve ever been. Animals are very well taken care of and are very well relaxed!
We didn’t book the hug the koala in advance so we missed out. However there is a photo opportunity with the koala for the public so it’s not too bad.
Christell Azel — Google review
Gorge Wildlife Park offers a captivating experience immersed in nature and wildlife. The variety of animals, from kangaroos and koalas to exotic birds, creates an engaging and educational environment. The park's well-maintained enclosures and knowledgeable staff contribute to a memorable visit. The opportunity to interact with some animals, particularly hand-feeding kangaroos, adds a personal touch. It's an ideal destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a close encounter with Australia's diverse wildlife.
Aleks Iliev — Google review
Best Zoo in Adelaide!!
Holding Koala 🐨 for just $10. (11:30am & 2:30pm)
The main part I adore this zoo is that traffic flow is effectively well management. It’s kind of wild but also safe at the same time with different animals. (I thought I were in Jurassic Park for one second!)
Reasonable price with heaps of fun 🤩
The Big Rocking Horse is a popular tourist attraction in Gumeracha, located just outside of the city. The Horse was built in 1981 and is 18 metres tall, making it one of the tallest wooden structures in the world. The Horse is also famous for its large rocking horse, which is said to be able to move at a speed of up to 12 kilometers per hour.
What a wonderful few hours spent at the Big Rocking Horse. Nominal fees to climb up the World's Biggest Rocking Horse and to enter the petting zoo. Beautiful fauna and flora small little walk with the kiddos.
We also had lunch at the cafe and enjoyed it. Kids finished mostly everything.
The Toy Factory has really nice wooden stuff and naturally made items. Superb to pick birthday party favour or just something quirky for your home.
Savia Jane Coelho — Google review
Took the family out to their first time at the Big Rocking Horse at Gumeracha.
For $2 per person gains access to climb to the top of the Rocking Horse.
After that we went to the Cafe for lunch. Ordered a hamburger for Barbie and me, and the boys shared chicken nuggets and chips.
Next stop was the wildlife park for $3 per person.
Overall it’s good value and price for a family adventure.
Timothy Bormann — Google review
Quite a nice little place to take your family out & about. $2 dollars to enter into the gaint rocking horse, there are many ladders to advance up, and elevate down. So make sure to wear the right shoes, clean cafe, and even a tourist house to buy souvenirs.
Tung Tran — Google review
It had been some time since we last visited, so thought we would try it out on a public holiday.
Turned out it is still a good family trip and well worth a visit.
Free entry to the complex, free ample parking, accessibility park & buses parking available.
Cost is $2 person if you wish to climb the Big Rocking Horse, 3yrs and under are free. Payment in cash or card inside Cafe.
Entry to the wildlife park is $4 per person and animal feeding bag $2 each. Payment and entrance to wildlife park through the Toy Factory shopfront.
The cafe offers limited hot food and drink, ice creams and snack at a reasonable price. An upgrade is the make your own fairy floss machine, which uses card only.
Plenty Shaded picnic seating around the lawn area for resting and lunch in the open space if not wanting to sit inside the undercover cafe dining area.
Staff in all areas were helpful and friendly.
Highly recommend a family day out exploring the oldest wooden toys manufactured here.
Toilets are roomy and kept reasonably clean. Family and Accessible ramps into the toy factory and accessible toilets available onsite.
Janet’s Journey — Google review
Get out here. It was a great visit. The staff were amicable. The animals were beautiful and the kids were so happy to feed the animals and climb the horse which was awesome. A good stop to stretch the legs and support a local attraction.
Trollie — Google review
Great family few hours out. $2 to climb the rocking horse and small fee for entry to the animals. Great cafe with a variety of food and drinks on offer. Toilets and grounds are clean and tidy. There is ample parking for car and buses.
Keith R — Google review
Rocking Horse is a truly wonderful picnic place to visit with kids. The presence of a love park adds an extra touch of charm to the surroundings. The calm ambiance creates a perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Additionally, having access to a toy factory adds excitement and entertainment for the children. The staff is incredibly friendly, ensuring a pleasant experience overall.
Thuseethan Selvarajah — Google review
Plenty of parking, a playground, cafe, toyshop, petting zoo and picnic area. Could use some barbeques and a few extra tables and chairs in their grass area but all in all a good place for a wholesome family outing. Don't let the goats take your bag of feed.
Benjamin Lamerichs — Google review
After 5 years and a covid, the number of animals here seemly are not too many as before. But all animals in animal park are too cute and the smell is ok, not bad as i thought. It is only $4 for entrance fee and $2 for animal food. This is a good place to visit, relax and watch cute animals.
Fancy Life — Google review
Nice spot for a day trip.
Kids love climbing the horse. $2 per entry and you get a certificate that you have climbed the biggest rocking horse in the world.
The cafe there is decent with some regular items. We have some chips and gravy which was good. Recommended to take your food and picnic there.
Plenty of parking available and kids friendly.
Benjemen Elengovan — Google review
Lovely place. Gift shop is fantastic many wooden toys from spinning tops, doll cradles, trucks, rocking horses & much more. Choice of food is great & beautiful little spots around to sit & eat. Situated in bushland which is perfect. Highly recommend 👏👍😉
Chris Barker — Google review
A great little gem to visit. Nice scenic drive. Cute wooden toys for sale. Nice sized animal enclosure to feed some goats, llamas, ducks, peacocks, an emu (who didn't want to take any food lol) and some wallabies to name a few. Give yourself about 1.5 - 2hrs here.
Also has a Cafe if you don't bring your own picnic. Heaps of parking, even for buses.
To climb the wooden horse, be ready to climb ladders. We mistakenly thought it was stairs all the way. It's not.
Roza Richards — Google review
We had a great time, the goats are very cheeky and cute, the kangaroos were great. We had a fun time looking at all the cool items in the shop and got some lunch in the cafe. Of course we climbed to the top. The kids had a great day out, and the new owners have made some wonderful improvements, we can't wait to have a chance to go back again.
Jessica Crook — Google review
The toy factory museum was amazing, It takes you to your childhood memor, I hope they keep the place open. There is a small animal zoo, the entrance is very cheap. There is a toilet and some food available on the site, and the parking is big. We also had a peacock 🦚 in the parking by our car. The young boy in the reception was super friendly and is doing a great job.
Farid Habibi — Google review
We were here on Sunday (23/07/2023). This is a place where kids and adults both can have a good time. The Big Rocking Horse claims to be the world's biggest of the sort! You can pay $2.00 to climb to the top of the Big Rocking Horse and get a certificate!! There is a small wild life park with a $4.00 entrance fee! Animal food bags you can buy for $2.00 each. There are a small range of animals but still good enough for a quick visit and to take photos with the animals and feed them. Snowy the Goat can be cheeky! There are Peacocks, Ducks, Wallabies, Kangaroos, Australian Alpacas, Goats and Emu. Not to forget the talking parrot! When we went to the park it started to rain so we had to go to the warm and welcoming cafe! Great service! Chips and gravy were so yummy on a cold and rainy day and the coffees/ chai latte were so good. Perfect temperature! When the rain stopped they let us go back to the park using the same ticket! All the staff at the souvenir shop, park and the cafe were so helpful and friendly! Souvenir shop got lot of interesting hand crafted toys and board games and a variety of souvenirs. A must visit place on the way to Barossa!
Kav TH — Google review
Great location for a family day out , or even a causal couples date. Heaps to do from climbing the rocking horse. A lovely cafe to sit for a meal or beverage, or you can even go in to admire the wildlife animals , fun to feed them for only $2 a bag of food which is plenty for the furry friends to enjoy you. They even have a great toy shop you can grab yourself a little momentum or purchase a hand made wooden toy 🧸
Lovely destination to seriously suit all ages and groups.
Equip with plenty of seating area and even a play space for the kids that is fully fenced.
Laura Hutton — Google review
A great find for smaller children, but best to go early to avoid the crowds. Our kids enjoyed getting up close to the goats, roos, peacocks, alpacas and ducks.
The Cafe served good food at very affordable prices but be prepared to wait.
Staff were very friendly.
Courtney capener — Google review
AAAAAA++++++ Absolutely fantastic, friendly, helpful business. Well worth a morning or afternoon out for a lovely drive. The atmosphere is so relaxing, food mouthwatering deliciousness & can walk upclose with alot of Australian animals, they sell bags of animal food so you can feed them too. Fantastic wood items & other items, great prices. Ample parking,
Lost Soul Drifting through Life — Google review
Great experience. Not for people scared of heights. Long skinny ladders to get to the top via 3 levels. $2 to climb. Great gift shop.
half pint — Google review
Absolutely love this place and it has a little farm with animals that the kids can feed. Ive Been visiting here since I was a little kid and would recommend it to anyone
Corey Cook — Google review
An amazing place for the whole family to have fun, especially for the kids on weekends. The big rocking horse is quite scary for some adults because of its height but interesting for kids.
There is a toy factory and souvenir area with lots of pretty items. I have bought some magnetic and finger puppets as they're so cute.
The relatively airy cafe and bakery even sell ice cream and fairy floss. A simple zoo with gentle and friendly animals helps the kids get closer to nature. There is a small playground for children as well, with tables and chairs for everyone to rest in or a small picnic.
The parking lot is quite spacious and airy. The toilet is not so bright but clean enough.
Thanks!
Hong Nguyen — Google review
It was a bit outdated , yet we had a lot of fun here.
$2 entry each to climb right to the top of the rocking horse , not advised for kids under 4 as the climb is up and down ladders. My 5 year old managed but was scary to watch from under her. However you also receive a certificate to say you climbed it. ( Great value for money.)
Also $ 2 entry each into the petting zoo and $2 for a bag of food to feed the animals .
Kangaroos , Goats , Llamas, Sheep and Peacocks !
We did this on a $10 budget for myself and one child.
Great value for money and some amazing pictures.
There is an on-site Cafe also the Toy factory which you go into to get to the animals.
Green Place — Google review
This is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The Giant Rocking Horse is very impressive.
The toy shop is absolutely amazing with the locally crafted woodwork pieces. A true skill.
It was lovely to walk among the deer, goats, alpaca, etc, and feed them.
This is a highly recommended place to stop and visit.
Scott Prebble — Google review
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452 Torrens Valley Rd, Gumeracha SA 5233, Australia
One of Australia's most renowned landscape painters, Hans Heysen, lived and worked his magic at this historic home in Hahndorf. It contains many original works of art which have been lovingly preserved and are open to visitors between 10am and 4pm.
Great guided tour provided by knowledgeable volunteer. Wonderful to learn about the artists Hans Heysen and his daughter Nora Heysen and explore their studios, the family home, gardens, history and more. Highly recommended.
Patti Manolis — Google review
Hans Heysen was one of Australia's premier landscape artists and the tour of his home, his art studio, and his works was informative and uplifting. Volunteers led the tour and the opportunity to see where Hans and his family lived was enjoyable. Nora, Hans' daughter, an accomplished artist herself was well represented in the tour. It is a great way to spend a couple of hours. Book ahead to ensure your place on the tour.
Christopher Nelson — Google review
WHAT A GORGEOUS EXPERIENCE! Honestly, this was an experience, not just a place to visit. We did NOT go into the home, but we paid the $5/person to walk the acres and acres of grounds. The "artist's walk" is definitely worth it, if you love nature, wide open spaces and sunshine! We then had coffees and scones with jam and cream at the Cafe. The CUTEST, most serene Cafe in the Hills, for sure! Emily the manager is just delightful. The atmosphere feels clean and inviting. Best scones I've had in Adelaide so far! We will definitely be back, even if just for the Cafe.
Mandy G Woodhouse — Google review
Worth the fully guided tour for the background info on all items. My only beef was that it was such a large group of equally interested visitors, that it was difficult to get into some of the smaller rooms all at the same time.
Great examples of both Hans & Nora's works, meandering grounds and a lovely little Cafe.
Lisa Kieran — Google review
Visited here with some friends and took the artist's walk. This walk is a bit over 4 kms of undulating terrain. You get a good insight into where the painter lived and worked.
We'll be going back again to visit the home and the artist's studio.
John Wallace — Google review
A very interesting tour of a culturally important location that was enthusiastically presented. The gardens were also a lovely place to relax beforehand.
Aaron Bossy — Google review
Mother’s Day High Tea
Today my sister & I took our 93 year old Mother to a High Tea at The Cedars. We had the most beautiful of days. The event was held in the dining room of Hans Heysen house. It was set up so elegantly with lovely tea cups and every detail was covered, right down to the bubbles, the delicious sandwiches, petit fours, tea and coffee. As we are mothers, lovely Tory presented us with an array of beautiful posies from the garden. It was such a delightful experience…everyone serving us were just amazing. After the High Tea, we wandered through the gift shop and then we had a pot of tea & coffee at the Cottage Cafe…. Our day was so special…. Thank you to Tory and her team at The Cedars, it was such a wonderful day!
Jacqualine Avery — Google review
This is a magnificent place to visit.
What a talented and gifted man.
His daughter was just as good.
The history here is excellent.
The views are beautiful.
It's definitely worth the short drive to Verdun.
I truly recommend to go here for the tour.
Tim Austin — Google review
Definitely worth a visit. Lots of original art, plus you can immerse yourself in the home and studio off this celebrated artist
Frankie Boy — Google review
I knew nothing of Hans Heysen except I knew I loved his paintings. The knowledge imparted by the guide, Celeste, was comprehensive and filled in all the gaps in my knowledge. The garden, in mid winter was beautiful, and the tea room was perfect. Tea on a china cup and saucer that matched topped off a wonderful morning. I will return.
Fiona Mummery — Google review
Our visit to the Cedars was the highlight of our South Australian visit. Beautiful house and gardens, incredible art and history and delightful tearoom. Our guide was enthusiastic and personable and she made the history of the home really come to life.
Louise Thomas — Google review
Book both the guided tour and Devonshire Tea ahead of the visit! You receive a warm welcome, great tour guide, and you know you are experiencing wonderfully preserved, living Australian history....where that history was made ..... and lived. Fabulous!
Bill Kirkwood — Google review
Have to admit this visit wasn’t my choice but I was so glad I went. I was pleasantly surprised by how lovely an experience it was!
Such a loyally preserved capture of time by the very knowledgeable volunteers who keep this artist’s home, studio & family memories alive. Well worth your time but I strongly suggest booking in advance for the tour.
Michelle Morrison — Google review
Unexpected discovery…hidden in the heart of Adelaide Hills. Enjoyed the historic tour, art masterpieces on display and the garden. Lovely way to spend an autumn morning, with a cuppa coffee amidst the lush landscape
Chew Ll — Google review
We had a wonderful time exploring and learning about the talented artist, Hans Heysen and his daughter, Nora. Our tour guide brought it all to life, with intimate stories about the family. It is truly a South Australian treasure which is well worth a visit.
Christie Butler — Google review
Delightful tour and lunch on a beautiful but very busy day. The volunteers were rushed off their feet but did a fantastic job under difficult circumstances. Beautiful house, interesting studios and lovely lunch/coffee.
Jane Tarrant — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour through Heysen's studio and the family home. We had a bite to eat at the Cafe beforehand, and the quality and presentation of food was impressive. Will definitely be back to showcase this little gem to our overseas or interstate visitors!
Sharon Hanlon — Google review
One of those places you pass by your whole life without ever stopping at. So I finally did !
A beautiful property preserved to capture a fascinating family. Both Hans and his daughter have galleries on display. The tour covers the studio on the hill and also the family home. Guides are very friendly and knowledgeable.
I recommend buying tickets on their website which includes the option for a gorgeous afternoon tea with scones afterwards.
Take the time stop for a visit next time you visit Hahndorf.
Well worth the effort!
Acca Dacca Mick — Google review
A great place to visit if you want to learn more about one of Australia's most notable artists. Our lovely tour guides were very sweet and made the tour so enjoyable and knowledgeable. There's also a nice little Cafe off to the side which was really nice.
Lin Corak — Google review
We booked an 11am tour on line and after a short wait we were taken on the over one hour tour through the Heysen property, including the Studio and their house. Our guide, Robyn, was pleasant and informative, explaining the life of Hans Heysen and his daughter Nora through their paintings. This place is well worth a visit if you come to Hahndorf.
peter caust — Google review
Hans Haysen - The Cedars has a very historic background for South Australian art culture particularly.
I strongly recommend 60 minutes guided tour ($22 Adult entry ticket) if you are interested and have time. This guided tour gives you access to studio and house internal visits with special access to art collections.
You can still visit the garden around the house ($5 entry) or do a self guided tours ($17) with access to some additional facilities.
Local cafe at this domain is also nice to spent time with natural environment around for such a mindfulness experience.
Absolutely gorgeous winery experience!! Came here with my best friend to do the chocolate and wine pairing. It was an intimate, exciting, fun and creative 2 hours with one of the winery owners. Well worth the cost and both the chocolate and wine were incredible. Highly recommend!!! Plus there is a cute dog!
Lucy B — Google review
Nice wines, especially the VP fortified. Such a quiet, quaint setting, and friendly dog. A very pleasant contrast to the bigger cellar doors in the Barossa itself. Worth the extra 15min drive.
Gr8zy Family — Google review
Every wine here is so intriguing and high quality. Bec is an amazing host and is very informative. The tasting takes place in an 18th century cottage (we chose to sit outside) and the scenery and ambience is soothing and relaxing. I really enjoyed the Riesling and the late harvest Semillon the most. The border collies are very friendly, one raced up to our car and greeted me before I stepped out. Best winery we went to in Eden Valley.
Karl Chong — Google review
We had a lovely time here making chocolate and tasting some good wine. Bec was a great host. Being a cold day it was nice doing this next to a log fire. My chocolate that I took home didn’t last long - but it was delicious.
Chris Robson — Google review
Beautiful spot to visit. Bec was a great host with a wealth of information about wine. She took us through the elements of wine blending and then we were able to experiment and make our own blend. Highly recommend this experience, you make your own wine and take a bottle of it home!!! Lovely tasting wines. Thankyou to Bec!
Rusty Langstreth — Google review
Loved the choc & wine pairing ,really couldn't choose as all wines and chocolates were delicious. Fantastic to be able to have our little dog with us inside the lovely old cottage out of the cold.
Joan Merrin — Google review
Once again Fernfield turns out great wines. Give the big conglomerates a miss and taste a beautiful drop from local small producers
frank latty — Google review
Very welcoming and relaxed environment. Loved Bec she was so genuine and easy going. We played the wine maker and can't wait to taste and compare our wines in a year or two in bottle.
The family-run farm shop, Beerenberg Farm, sells homemade jams and chutneys as well as strawberry picking in the autumn and winter. The farm is located in the Adelaide Hills and is a great place for kids to pick strawberries.
What a massive upgrade this place had. Love the modernised interior. Everything looks so posh now. They even expanded the ice cream section to include more flavours. Strawberry ice cream was so creamy and still the best. They even do shakes. But it was quite diluted. Strawberry farm for picking is just next door and they have very juicy and sweet strawberries.. Or you can just buy them right off the shelves.
Miss J — Google review
If you like strawberry picking and jams, this is the best place to go. We have been coming here but this time is to get the jam for our families and friends who were just visiting Adelaide. They made a great revamped of the place as they added cafe for customers to enjoy the food and strawberries, made it bigger for the shop too. We loved the different jams like blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, blue honey, apricot and orange marmalade. Very delicious for a reasonable price. Worth it for giving gifts too!
Marlyn Ella — Google review
Beerenberg is just beautiful. They have thought of everything in their renovations. The variety of products is extensive. The young lady who served our breakfast and then later provided us with tastings was friendly, knowledgeable and obliging. Breakfast was lovely although I wasn't a fan of the shortcrust pastry on the pie. My husband's rosti looked so good too. Can wait to come back with family.
Elaine Green — Google review
This is a beautifully designed, and well appointed destination.
I'm so glad that we have something this worthy of a visit, not far from the city of Adelaide! I was wowed, thoroughly impressed by the renovations, since I was here last, while the cafe was under construction.
We spent an idyllic half a day here.
We started off with breakfast, then had our coffees, and desserts. Their house made ice creams and waffles, were a hit with the kids, and the plating really impressed me.
The kids had a lovely time picking strawberries. If intending to pick strawberries, definitely try to visit before the weather gets too warm.
After having our fill with the strawberries we picked by hand, we had lunch in the cafe.
The pies we tried, are touted to be made from the sauces, available for sale in store. They were bursting with flavour, A must try.
The staff were very polite, and helpful. They really made me feel at home.
I am sure SA is proud, to have such a quality establishment, that will be a pleasure for both tourists and locals.
Especially those with kids, who are looking for a lovely, fuss free, activity to entertain the little ones, for the school holidays.
I'm looking forward to come back again for the food, if not for the sweet freshly picked strawberries! 🍓
Well done, to the staff at Beerenberg!
Philana Lim — Google review
It's part of the history how Adelaide started. 129 days' of sea voyage with 199 seasick German, led by a captain who needed to ask around on how to get there. Pleased to see the Paech family's success. The choc-coated strawberry is my top choice,truly delicious
Monica Cheng — Google review
Plenty of parking and a very well organised and beautiful experience.
We loved the scone with the botanical jams (we bought back the strawberry and rose) and the beef pie with beerenberg sauce was delicious. The teas are loose leaf and worked a treat with the scone.
You can buy the 30g mini jam jars for 90cents each... what a steal. I packed them into my socks for carry on purposes.
Would highly recommend visiting.
Karl Chong — Google review
This is a tricky one. This is a place that you want to give a good review to as it has a lot of hype and it’s a cool place to visit.
The shop was good and it’s good to see all of the products that you can get. We bought some jams that you don’t see in the shops. So that’s positive.
However, the food and the dining experience let it down. The menu options are limited, there were no real dietary options and the food just didn’t taste as good as it sounds on paper.
It is also so busy, so expect a wait for a table.
On a positive, the staff were friendly and good to deal with. We will probably give this place a second try to see if this was just a bad day.
Johnathan Barnard — Google review
So. Much. Fun! The kids had such a great time picking strawberries and contests as to who could find the biggest! A lot has changed since I was last here and I love the new spacious cafe and gift shop. The food was great! We stopped at a playground on our way home so some of our strawberries were a bit squished, but just made some jam!
Nadia Huppatz — Google review
Such a good experience picking strawberries. Although late in the season, there were still so much to pick. Most of them were blemish free, sweet and juicy, and super easy to pick and fill the box in no time. Best tasting strawberries ever! Highly recommended.
Edwin C — Google review
It was a awesome day for my kids and family. They love it 😍. Huge strawberries 🍓 you can pick and taste 👅.
Highly recommend this place. Near Hahndorf
Sampath Abeysekara — Google review
One of the activities you’ll enjoy in Adelaide.
Strawberry picking. You pay an entrance fee and can eat strawberries as much as you want. You can pick your own strawberries and pay for them.
I love their jams, specially fig and cinnamon 😋
Sherry dezvarei — Google review
We had an excellent time here. The staff was accommodating and allowed us access to the farm, despite our late arrival near closing time. The strawberries were heavenly in taste. Exploring the mini museum and learning about the farm's history added to our enjoyment. Plus, there was a diverse selection of products available for purchase, perfect for bringing a piece of our visit home.
Crystal Nguyen — Google review
We headed over to one of our favourite sauce and jam place from Hahndorf. Fantastic to visit the place that produces all our favourite jams and sauces we buy in Sydney. The cafe was cool and busy we had scones jam and cream and the edible strawberry and chocolate pot with some good coffee too. The purchased some goodies to take bake to Sydney and a bulk tomato sauce yummo. Totally recommend a visit if your in Hahndorf.
Stuart Alcock — Google review
I live in Queensland and have never been here before, I went to a lovely restaurant for breakfast in Brisbane and got some small little jars to take home, I had some of the blueberry jam on toast and oh my goodness! Absolutely beautiful! If I lived in SA I would be coming here everyday for your delicious jam! I will definitely be buying your jam online, I can’t wait to try the other sample jars I have, absolutely beautiful🩷
Maple Hawk — Google review
If you are ever in Adelaide, this is a must visit location. Perth needs a place like this.
Not only is this little town of Hahndorf the sweetest, but the Beerenberg farm is a stand-out location.
It was very hard not to buy everything as it all is so tasty. The Hahndorf hot mustard is yummy. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The chilli jam has got a good chilli 🌶 punch. And the jams are amazing.
The Devonshire tea with jam samples was amazing.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
For all interstate visitors, if you want to buy more of the delicious jams, sauces, meal sauces, jump on to their website to order.
Can't wait to order my Sri Lanka n fish curry sauce 😋
Natasha — Google review
🍓🌿 Delightful Family Outing🌿🍓
If you're seeking a memorable outing that combines wholesome fun with delicious rewards, look no further than the Beerenberg strawberry farm. Nestled amidst picturesque Hahndorf German village, this farm offers an enchanting experience for families and friends alike. The $5 entry fee is a steal for the joy it brings. 🍓 Abundant, Juicy Strawberries!!! The star of the show, of course, are the strawberries themselves. Shiny, plump, and bursting with flavor, these strawberries are a testament to nature's bounty. At $11.99 per kilo, they're not just affordable but also an excellent value for their quality.
👩🌾 The best part? You get to be a part of the harvest! Pick your own strawberries straight from the bushes, with the freedom to indulge in a few along the way. It's an interactive experience that fosters a deeper connection with the food we eat.
After working up an appetite, head over to the on-site café for a delightful treat. Indulge in creamy, refreshing ice cream that perfectly complements the sweetness of the strawberries. It's the cherry on top of an already perfect outing.
👧👦 can have Kid-Friendly Fun here! our visit to the strawberry farm was an experience to cherish. It's more than just picking strawberries; it's about creating lasting memories with loved ones, savoring the simple joys of life, and appreciating the wonders of nature. We'll definitely be back for more berry bliss!
Kav TH — Google review
Beerenberg Farm is one of the oldest family owned jam , condiment and sauce in Australia.
Inside there’s a huge shop and cafe , they also offer a strawberry picking.
Please note that Strawberry picking is only available between November to April , start from 9 am to 4.15 pm.
This farm just one stop away by bus from Hahndorf Village ( German Village). We took a bus from city and it took around 1 hour to reach here.
Worth a visit when you’re around.
Beatrice Soe — Google review
What an amazing place with variety of strawberry options. You may have a chocolate ice cream or dip your strawberry in sweet chocolate. Take their jam to your home if you like sweets in the morning. Even their chips taste different.
Thanks 😊
Vahid Shahani — Google review
Had a really great time picking strawberries and they were really thick and sweet and great quality. Such a great activity to do with your partner or friend or family. Inside the building they have plenty of great little places inside selling fabulous produce. They have a lovely Cafe and lots of seating areas.
Ben (South Australia Vibes) — Google review
At first we didnt know this place, we stopped by just because we saw so many people picking something. So we stopped by and it was strawberry.
4 of us decided to go in and pick our own strawberry and it was the most sweet strawberry i ever eat. OMG it was really sweet like sweeeeett.
We end up bought 3kg strawberry for $12 per kg. 1 kg finished the same day, the other 1kg was not that sweet after over night. Dunno why. But we will come back again here, they have really nice and helpful staff.
Adhi Sappareng — Google review
Had an amazing time with my daughter and father strawberry picking last week. $5 entry fee for adults and children under 5 are free than $11.95kg. We went just before Valentine's Day and they had some many amazing red delicious strawberries 🍓
Definitely family friendly activity to do while they are open!!!
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a great place to learn about farm animals in a fun and interactive way. You can ride horses, goats, and pigs, feed the animals, and learn about their life on the farm. The barn also has a wildlife park where you can see many different types of animals.
Great place for a few hours of fun. Kids loved this place! There’s a small shop at the front for ice cream too! There’s plenty animals kids would love. There are animal shows, please check before you go to time it right. Pony ride was the top attraction for my kids :). Tractor ride was quite fun for the parents too!
Shah Haque — Google review
So much fun!
Will be nice to go here for dates, bring children, with family etc. So relaxing to see the farm.
The staffs also friendly and helpful. I wish they sell the fresh milk and eggs!
Agnes Pangestu — Google review
When my older children were small we went here quite a lot of times. We realised last week that my youngest had never been, so we planned a day out.
My older two, now 12 and 14 came as well.
My daughter fell in love with your chestnut mare and fed her all her food and day and talked to her❤
She was disappointed she was too old for a pony ride, i pointed out she was also far too big for the poor pony🤣
We all went on the tractor ride. My boys were slightly terrified of the cows🤣 but the rest of us thought they were adorable and so friendly.
It was a lovely surprise when the young lad driving the tractor stopped so we could see the cows. He also embarked on a lot of information about the cows as well as answering all the questions we had. He was delightful, friendly and knowledgeable.
We also thoroughly enjoyed the milking presentation and my daughter was brave enough to have a go. The boys stayed firmly in their seats😁.
Personally i loved seeing all your gorgeous roosters and wish i was able to keep all my boys instead of having to regime them all💔
All of your animals were a delight and friendly. Each of my children found an animal to love and my dad and i had a fabulous day.
A number of years ago you had a bit of a comedy routine for the milking presentation - I'm very very pleased you have moved on from that. The girls who presented it in a serious manner did an amazing job and were also lovely and knowledgeable.
I think we will be back again.
Thank you.
Frances — Google review
Wonderful place to visit, especially for children.
Some of the facilities could use upgrades.
My granddaughters were upset because they wanted a pony ride which is only on weekends, public and school holidays. At the time we went many children were still on school holidays.
Interaction with the animals is great.
Romano Feuerreiter — Google review
We stayed at their Airbnb and what an experience. Seeing the sunset overlooking the mountains and beautiful scenery. The farm was another experience. It was so good to connect with animals and the view was also amazing. Close to Hahndorf village and town.
Devangini Patel — Google review
This a great place to go for little kids because the farm is not too big but still have enough animals and activities to keep children busy. They have babies animals to hold such as chicks and activities such as pony riding. Expect to play extra for some activities. Plenty of carpark. Friendly staff.
Seb — Google review
It is a great barn to visit especially for kids. We visited the place on a weekend that will be Saturday.
The area was really spacious however there will be fewer animals to see.
I had a mixed experience as i liked the experience of seeing the animals up close to be with them and also to feed them.
However, the charge per person was a bit high i felt as for me but it can be only for the betterment of the barn i suppose.
Also there aren’t much animals or birds to see here but an easing experience was to be shared.
parth prajapati — Google review
If you want to see and feed some animals (goats, chickens etc), pet baby animals (lambs, calves etc) and maybe experience milking a cow, then I'm sure you'll love it. The overall atmosphere is that of a romanticised version of a farm and child friendly. They even have lizard enclosures, kangaroos and deer (sadly the latter two were hanging out in the shade when I was there, so I didn't want to disturb them). Overall the animals were friendlier than I was expecting
Rex Howler — Google review
If you’re in South Australia, be sure to head out to the German influenced town of Hahndorf. Whilst in Hahndorf, we recommend visiting the Farm Barn with the family. It is a children’s farmyard and wildlife park but also a great place to play in the park and have a picnic.
Whilst in the park, you can hold, touch and feed most of the animals. In the first space are baby animals such as chicks, and lambs and you can go in their pens and hold them.
In the outdoor spaces, there’s animals to feed and oat such as cows, goats, deer, alpacas, ponies and more.
You can look in reptile cases and also see plenty of birds.
They also run a pretty corny led milking show and guests can have a go of milking the cow.
In addition, there’s plenty more for the kids to do such as ride a tractor, mini electric diggers in the sand pit (all at extra cost) and play in the park.
There’s lots to do and see, so you’ll probably find yourselves there are while so take food and settle in the bbq and picnic areas. It even caters to groups and birthday parties.
Staff were friendly and helpful. We did find it a bit pricy, especially when you pay extra for all the activities too. But it’s perfect for a fun day out for the kiddies.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto) — Google review
Such a good day out! We spent the whole morning here petting and feeding the baby animals. My 3 year old was in love. The milking and the kids rides and playground were also a big hit.
Jonathan Mayo — Google review
Great for young and young at heart. Staff are awesome and engaging. Our family had a brilliant time interacting "hands on" with the farm animals. The added bonus being some wildlife as well with a couple of kangaroos and ostriches. We all loved seeing Daisy being milked and got to have a go. Been before and will go again! Awesome 👌
Nick Harding — Google review
Spent 2hrs here visiting everything and doing 2 electric rides (far from a day out as they say) but a little overpriced.
If travelling over an hour, make sure you have made other plans for the day nearby.
Aerwyn — Google review
We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Farm Barn house. We were a family group of 10 people, spanning 3 generations - 4 adults and 6 children. The property is well-appointed and catered to all our needs.The children had a fabulous time. They accompanied the staff each morning, to feed the lambs & calves, experienced milking a cow and held the chickens, ducklings and rabbits.
The extensive private garden provided the perfect place for the kids to run around. Thank you to Michael Farmer and the staff for looking after us.
alison sanza — Google review
A good place to have hand on experience with farm animals. You can buy animal food from the reception shop, go to different barns, pat the animals and fed them, and take some pictures. You can also go on tractor ride with the group and pat some cows. Lots of animals, including some snakes too. It just at the bus stops, which make more convenient for non drivers ❤️❤️ . They have a big space which you can hire for a small gathering and bring your own food or you can buy from the main Hahndorf street eateries.
Indu K — Google review
Great spot, kids had a ball. Got to milk a cow and bottle feed baby goats. Hand feed deer, donkeys and heaps more. Glad we found this awesome spot while in Adelaide
Brendan Knight — Google review
Today was my daughter and my 23mth old grandson's first visit. It was my 7yr old granddaughter's 2nd visit. The experience was 'packed' with wonderful animal interactions. The staff are 10/10. Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and humorous. The animals are healthy and child friendly.
I have enjoyed the Farm Varn experience over the last 10 years and am delighted to see it go from strength to strength.
Wishing all involved in the work required to maintain and provide such an excellent Family friendly Venue, every success in the future.
It provides a positive experience for children of all ages as well as the accompanying adults.
It enables it's visitors to engage with a Farm environment to whatever level each individual is comfortable with.
Ingrid Parsons Serk — Google review
An excellent place to take children. It has many creatures great and small and they are mostly friendly and gentle with little kids.
The smaller ones inside the barn are great for little children and their older siblings. You can hold some of them not not feed them. That's only for the ones outside.
You'll need more than one bag of food to feed those animals, most of whom know the drill.
Unfortunately there were no horse rides this visit because we went during the week. But we still had fun. There are electric toy excavators and a small playground too.
Well worth the visit.
Prancing Pony Brewery has quickly become a prominent fixture in the local beer scene despite being only 10 years old. The brewery and restaurant, located just off the beaten path, offer visitors a chance to witness the magic behind their acclaimed fire-brewed ales. Recently relocated to a larger shed at 42 Mount Barker Rd, Totness, Prancing Pony continues to draw attention with its exceptional brews.
Popped in for a beer and some snacks. Cool industrial warehouse style brewery, with a few quirky design choices. Really tasty beer and yummy snacks. Introduced Dad to frickles for the first time!! Chicken was delicious too.
Rachael Angley — Google review
Our first visit to Prancing Pony Brewery promised an atmosphere of relaxation and culinary delights. Eager to sample their offerings, we ordered a variety of dishes, including meatball pasta, chicken tacos, and wings to share.
Unfortunately, the meatball pasta left much to be desired. Its taste was off, reminiscent of being reheated in a microwave, with dry meatballs and overcooked, mushy pasta. The chicken tacos fared slightly better but failed to leave a lasting impression.
The shared chicken wings were deemed average, lacking the wow factor we had hoped for. However, amidst the culinary letdowns, the saving grace of the evening was the Dizzy Donkey cider, a refreshing delight that stood out amidst the mediocrity.
As we washed down our meal with a less-than-pleasant cocktail, we couldn't help but regret our menu choices. The aroma of the pizzas being served to nearby tables only intensified our disappointment, as they appeared to be a more promising option.
In conclusion, while Prancing Pony Brewery offers a relaxed atmosphere and some standout beverages like the Dizzy Donkey cider, the food fell short of expectations. With regrets over our menu selections, we can't help but wonder if opting for the pizzas would have provided a more satisfying dining experience.
Dyllan Heddles — Google review
Prancing Pony is a beautiful brewery with a soul. They have a range from light and easy drinking to hippy and intense, and variations to satisfy almost every beer lovers palette. The service was friendly and while I didn't order any of the wood fired pizzas they looked very yummy!
Also some cows live right next door.
Yunfei Ouyang — Google review
Went for a look see. Heard plenty about the place but never been before. Plenty of beer on tap. I'm a non drinker but my daughter tried out a few glasses. She enjoyed what was on offer. I tried it all as a sip but did nothing for me. It's nothing flash but I'm sure it would be a hoot and a holler on the night. They have quiz night on Wednesday and other things on given nights. It would be worth exploring. We did not eat there, early afternoon , but saw a few with take away and watched the end of the football between magpies and lions. Close game.
Jan Crawley — Google review
Only had drinks so can't rate the food.
This is my new favorite local beer brand expertly brewed near Hahndorf. Friendly staff will help you through a nice selection of German style beers. I love the Helles beer and the Weisse bier is pretty good too. A special edition minikeg makes a great social addition to a festive gathering.
Rodger van den Berg — Google review
Superb food and excellent service. Had a great time tasting various beers.
Jibin Joseph — Google review
Great place, called in as we were driving past! Light, airy, spacious and great food. Busy place but prompt service, loved it!
Dawn Inett — Google review
Absolutely lovely staff and a great atmosphere. I got the vegan burger and it was very good! Would definitely come back with friends for drinks.
Simone Babij — Google review
Great little brewery just out of Hahndorf. We spent about an hour here for some refreshments after a walk and lunch in Hahndorf.
Grabbed some tinnies to take home after a beautiful day in the Adelaide Hills.
Jason Davies — Google review
Brilliant food, even better beer, fairly priced, get a bunch of mates, order the wings, and enjoy quiz night on a Wednesday.
The apple cider is very good, made with 100% apple juice. The piper is also very nice.
I got to meet the owners a lovely couple who have made a great place for the local community to hang out.
Chris Plummer — Google review
We are tourists from Singapore, and our AirBnb host recommended Prancing Pony as being kid friendly and with good food.
We loved our afternoon 'tea' here. We had pumpkin soup, fries, and fried chicken fingers, all of which were excellent. The pumpkin soup in particular was outstanding - the pumpkin taste shone through, accentuated with a hint of herbs (parsley?), perfect for a cold and rainy winter's day
I loved the Piper West Coast ale as well - wonderfully hoppy with a delightful long bitter finish.
My kids couldn't stop devouring the fries and chicken fingers, both of which were tender inside and remarkably crispy outside.
Finally, service was prompt, professional, efficient, and always cheerful. Even the staff clearing our wiped-out plates did it with a smile. We regret we never got to know their names (feedback - give them some name tags?)
5 stars for sure, and we will recommend it to friends who pass through the area.
Shangjun Tang — Google review
Came in today to celebrate 10 years of Prancing Pony. Was a great atmosphere, local radio outside ( games for the children ) Brilliant singer inside ( did not get his name ) Food was very tasty & plentiful. I had the wings for 1 & side of chips, had to bring some home was more than enough. Great beer as always also brought 4 tins home. Hope to be back in the New Year. Usually manage 1/2 a year but definitely more often, got to try the Pizza too
Veronica Thompson — Google review
If you're out for some awesome beers and bites, this is definitely the place to be. Superb ambiance with friendly staff for sure. Many varieties of beer are brewed fresh on site. The best one would be the Indian red ale which has an outstanding flavor profile. Other types of beers like Zeppelin, Hopwork Orange and the Piper stand out closely as really good beers are best enjoyed ice cold. Suitable during the sweltering Australian summer. Chicken wings.. hmmm it really is out of this World. Do choose the honey soy or the spicy Buffalo wings. Finger licking good and the best compliment to the beer. There are many more food items on the menu worth trying as well. Pricing is quite reasonable for an awesome experience. Will definitely visit this place again in the near future.
Ben M — Google review
Sensational service, friendly helpful and welcoming staff.
Amazing range of beers and spirits.
Great food, you never leave wanting.
After three years, we still call it our local 🍻
Turn Out — Google review
It’s a wonderful place with a great vibe. Music, good food and crisp cold beer. A wide variety of their own brews. Staff were very friendly and recommended some brews to us.
Got the opportunity to visit this beautiful winery with the State Voucher Scheme. It was an amazing experience tasting the wines and eating food and exploring the area. Staff was superb! Wine tasting was very generous and pizzas were so so delicious, honestly one of the best lamb yiros pizza I have had ever. We shopped the wine range at the bar afterwards and the prices were reasonable. Overall a fantastic experience and will highly recommend it.
Jay A — Google review
Beautiful relaxing setting, wine here is so good, especially enjoyed the Riesling. Pizzas were delicious, our hosts very pleasant to chat with. All in all, a very enjoyable lunch, will visit again.
Nigel F — Google review
Delightful casual easy-going place for lunch. There is a very wide range of wines to choose from at good prices to take home too.
Heather Webster — Google review
Very friendly and helpful service. The menu had a good range of items and quite a few pizzas. The greek lamb pizza was really good, nice and soft so it was easy to cut with lovely tasting ingredients. The pie of the day was delicious with a lovely gourmet sauce. Quite a lot of tables but pretty popular being the weekend so it would be best to book, particularly for a larger group. The toilet facilities were very good with a couple indoors and another one outside. Plenty of parking. Good signage for the winery thankfully as it would be a bit tricky without that. Google gives the correct directions though.
Claire Page — Google review
From the moment we arrived we were made feel welcome. Judy and Phillip went above and beyond to make our overnight stay incredible. Amazingly incredible food, wine and hospitality.
Highly recommend!!!
Lynn grimes — Google review
Pleasant surroundings and friendly staff.
Our order was taken at 12.30 but 4 of our meals did not arrive until after 1.30. At that stage there were only 6 other people in the dining room.
Our tapas platters had good olive oil and dukkah and wonderful olives. The accompanying bread was just OK - it was quite dry (not just nice and crunchy on the outside). The other items on the platter were chicken and chorizo skewers, which were OK but unremarkable, spinach triangles lacking filling and flavour and steamed prawn dumplings with edges which were hard and dry.
All in all, we found it a rather disappointing experience, which in such a food and wine focused region was a bit of a let down.
Jay Wood — Google review
Visited this venue today. It has a large enclosed outdoor eating area with heating and lots of tables and chairs. We didnt taste any wines today, but we enjoyed a hot drink and some desserts which were absolutely delicious while looking out over the vineyard. The staff were friendly even during busy times. There is plenty of free onsite parking available. Im glad we stopped and visited here today.
Melanie McCarthy — Google review
Lunch with friends,weekday in January, lovely outlook over the vines, tasted some great wines, excellent food and attentive service, spent the afternoon sitting, chatting and drinking excellent wines and coffee
TJ 66 — Google review
Such a beautiful, warm, and welcoming place. The gentleman running the show on Sunday just passed ("older" with glasses) is the kindest and most polite man we have ever come across. His customer service was impeccible and we will come back not only because of the amazing food and wines, but because of him! They were also very accomodating of us as we came in a large group without a booking!
Could not fault this place! x
Lilly Richards — Google review
The Winery Cellar Door 317 Angas Plains Rd, situated in the Langhorne Creek wine area, is a must visit. The winery has won some prodigious awards, Cellar Door with Best Foods, Australia’s Best Cellar Door, Cellar Door with Best Food Langhorne Creek. We were seated in an undercover purpose built alfresco, this is a very large area with great views over the vinyard and Plains. We enjoyed from a very good menu, two large homebaked steak pies, with salad and fries. Our choice of wines from the wine list was a sparkling chardonnary, mixed Sauvignon Blanc, and a very soft pleasant tasting smooth 2009 Emily Cross Shiraz. We found the service excellent and informative. Totally a very relaxing Australia Day experience. Accomodation is available on request. Highly recommended.
Trevor Scott — Google review
Superb wines! The 2014 Special Reserve Cab Sav and 2017 Unwooded Chardonnay are top class and excellent value. Delicious food and tranquil green surroundings. Judy and Phillip are delightfully cheerful hosts.
Leanne Mason — Google review
Casual rustic setting, nice food, very pleasant service, loved the riesling, child friendly, they were very accommodating in providing for a small child which was much appreciated. Looking forward to going back.
Gerard Harris — Google review
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317 Angas Plains Rd, Langhorne Creek SA 5255, Australia
Open-range zoo featuring animals like cheetahs, lions, giraffes & rhinos, with hands-on experiences.
This place has always been amazing and it's gotten even better with the new visitors centre. The food is amazing, the tour guides are fantastic and its just an amazing experience seeing the animals not in small tiny cages like you do at your typical zoos. They are looked after so well.
Laura Anne — Google review
Better to visit in the warmer weather, it's very exposed so getting out and walking in the permitted areas can be chilly if it's windy. Trips are conducted by bus because clearly, as an open range zoo you could end up being lunch for the lions or other carnivores. I was a bit disappointed because the bus was full and with everyone jockeying to get pictures, if the animals were on the opposite of the bus to where one was sitting it because difficult.
Pam Shirley — Google review
Amazing experience from start to end. We did the cheetah experience which also included park entrance. The experience was great, getting up close and personal and learning a lot about how these animals are looked after and the conservation efforts for them.
The park after that was just as good, with easy to navigate facilities and paths and informative guides on the busses and at the animal talks! Excellent all round.
Gavin Meredith — Google review
What to say about this beautiful safari experience we had. Definitely once in a lifetime you should visit here. What a beautiful management and lovely staff out there. Without any queue we bought the tickets and went into the beautiful safari bus and we saw so many different animals in this safari
Children had good sight of all the animals and we had fun filled day. We went on Anzac day and it was open. The shop is amazing and lovely cafe inside and outside.
Pankti Shah (Foodie Traveller) — Google review
First ever visit, and very impressed. The new buildings are really nice, and I will definitely be back once the accommodation is built. We did the "Lion 360 experience" and it was amazing to get so close to these beautiful big cats. Highly recommend.
Sharon Starr — Google review
Amazing experience. It's a must go place in Australia🇦🇺. The volunteers were very informative. Safari experience was amazing you can see all the exotic animals in the habitat real close. It's like Jurassic park feel when gates open and close.Only negative thing is wait between the buses.
Overall very nice 👍👏😊.
Rishad tk — Google review
Pretty awesome to see the animals they have there.
I think if you took comfortable shoes and spent the whole day walking to see the animals instead of the bus, you might see the animals more clearly. On the bus they have it's hard to see over people's heads who are in the row over.
On the bus they have a man explaining things about the animals which I found interesting.
The three men who work on the bus were really nice. They even helped with putting my grandson's pram under the bus and taking bk out multiple times.
I enjoyed seeing the monkeys. They have such a big enclosure. It was actually snack time when we went to see them.
You can take your own food and drink as there are picnic tables to sit at if you don't want to buy food there.
Elisha Doyle — Google review
Been to the old Monarto zoo, this is a whole new and better experience.
Was a windy hot day but was well worth it.
Level of care shown towards the animals and the environments for them is impressive.
Paul Clark — Google review
Took our Son and Grandson for the day. The whole family had a fantastic time. Great tours and amazing tour guides. Very knowledgeable and more than happy to answer questions. Price was great. And the kids loved the souvenir shop. We are already planning our next visit.
Rell Tapp — Google review
This place brought me back to nature with an outstanding trail and wildlife environment. Actually we have 2 options : walking or sitting on the bus. I went on the public holiday so have to be in line for such a long time to wait for the bus in each station because if you choose the trail, there are 3 animals you cannot see. Absolutely will come back next time to enjoy a whole trail and revisit my animal friends.
Bình Yên — Google review
Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Which is exactly what you expect from the largest safari park outside of Africa! There are so many different animals, each with a unique story that your tour guide will run you through as you drive through the park. The guides are knowledgeable and you can tell that they truly care about and have gotten to know the animals. We also saw emu's and an echidna walking around the park! This would be an excellent experience for any animal lover.
Palais — Google review
Great experience. The volunteers were very informative and enthusiastic. Only negative would be the wait between the buses (it was full from few stops so replacement buses had to be sent to pick up the passengers that were left to wait for the buses). Oh and the walking trails not friendly for prams, or any little ones that have only just started walking as it is uneven.
Young Jung — Google review
This was a great day.. The safari is excellent and the staff and volunteers are very helpful and informative. The cafe was fresh and clean with a great variety to order from and the gift shop was excellent in variety and price. I can't wait for the new white Africa exhibition. We will definitely be back....
Lynne — Google review
We LOVE the Monarto Safari Park ♥️ Thank you to the staff for all your hard work and efforts in maintaining the park and keeping the animals healthy and happy.
It's a fantastic place for long weekend walks - a unique opportunity to recharge your batteries while enjoying the scenic views and connecting with fauna!
I recommend walking and only take the bus when you need to. If you are not rushing, then consider you'll need 3-4 hours if walking and not making long stops.
There are two cafes but note they close at around 3pm on weekends.
Vlad Kutepov — Google review
What an amazing day! I HIGHY RECOMMEND doing the animal experiences. We did the rhino, giraffe and 360 lion. Unfortunately the lions didn't come up to the cage but Monarto zoo re booked us and gave us free zoo access. Seeing the animals in large open spaces was fantastic such a great life for them. I'm 1000% going back and do the giraffe experience again! It is worth spending the extra money! Tour of behind public access was good and informative! Can't wait for the 3 elephants to have their new happier lives at Monarto soon and very much looking forward to staying at the still being built Monarto hotel!
A must see for young or old!
Laura Wr — Google review
Excellent experience for young and old alike. Knowledgeable, friendly staff are there to assist. Great seeing a diverse range of animals roaming large expanses. Great to see the positive effect they are having on international breeding programs. Brilliant all round. Even the cafe was great.
Nick Harding — Google review
Best to go on a day temperature wise, early to mid 20s.
Staff friendly, bus ride gets awesome views of the animals that you can't see from the platforms. Tour guide very knowledgeable.
Only critique is the first place to view was approx 20-30min walk. Should be closer so everyone is not waiting for a bus straight away.
Carl Stokes — Google review
Monarto Safari Park is a must-visit! The open spaces give the animals plenty of room to roam, creating a truly immersive experience. The variety of wildlife is impressive, and the guided tours offer fascinating insights. It's a fantastic day out for families and animal lovers alike!
Carla Cabiling — Google review
Loved the experience especially for my son. The safari bus runs every 10 mins, however when we went, there was no waiting for the bus.
Ample parking and cafes inside the park. Can easily spend an entire day inside the park. Will definitely visit again. Highly recommended
Sam — Google review
An amazing experience especially if you have kids.
The tour guides are wonderful and explain the animals really well. The bus makes it perfect to get around as its 12km of walking. You can still get off the bus at certain points and back on if needed.
MissBekk1 — Google review
Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Monarto Zoo. The experience is like going on a safari.
We decided to walk to the outpost and catch a bus from there. The person serving at the outpost was extra slow, and it took over 30 minutes to serve us our hot chips.
Additionally, we recommend extra bus services as the buses were full and we couldn't get onto one. We had to line up at one of the bus stops for over 30 minutes before getting on a bus.
Peter A — Google review
This park is relatively new with alot of potential.
You have a choice to either walk the trails of abt 12kms in total, bus it around or use the stops to your advantage. Courtesy buses run every 10mins from certain areas.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit i decided to trade in my daily pass for an annual pass.
Now i can go back and capture the animals at my leisure.
Worth the visit and the price.
Debby Cooper — Google review
Had an awesome day at Monarto beautiful animals the volunteers all very friendly and full of interesting knowledge of the animals and their habitats the bus drivers are all friendly had a nice lunch even with the emu’s company lol. I will return when the elephants enclosure is up and running and they’re building a hotel overlooking the zoo which should be fantastic for tourism in SA. The giraffe feeding and the carnivore display from the zoo keepers were sensational !!
Shawn Plew — Google review
Absolutely amazing experience. The park is well maintained, and great to see animals in a bit more natural habitat. Keepers are knowledgeable and volunteers very passionate. A lot of play areas for the kids, as well as clean bathrooms readily available. Well worth a visit!
Wine tastings, share plates and pizza in a restored 1866 barn with stone walls and a mezzanine.
Great for Kids and we could park our caravan here. Beautiful building and they were down to earth (we have 4 kids under 7 yrs). Sam was great with the wine tasting.
Andrew O'Carroll — Google review
A beautiful restored building where we did a tasting and had lunch. The wines were very good, and lunch was fantastic. The staff were attentive and the owner was so friendly and explained the history of the farm, the family and the wine growing processes they use. It was a highlight of our day, on a cold and rainy day, they had a fire going too. Very highly recommended!
Jonathan Moss — Google review
beautiful cellar door with a great tasting experience. we had Eva as our server and she was one of the best hosts that I have encountered in a long time, knowledgeable and friendly it made for a very pleasant end to our day. The wines were enjoyable and the setting lovely with some great history.
r fox — Google review
Friendly and accommodating staff. Great range of wines available for tasting and purchase. Beautiful setting with tastefully renovated historic stone building adjoining a large grassed area that's perfect on milder sunny days.
Michael H — Google review
Absolutely beautiful setting. We had booked an early Father's Day lunch last Saturday. We arrived to see a beautiful table prepared outside as requested. The grandchildren were welcomed by all staff. Everything was so clean and superbly presented. The seafood plate and pizzas were really good. The Dulcie sparkling and red blend Tamblyn complimented our food. Eva and her staff did an outstanding job. We will definitely return. One of our group joined the Wine Club while we were there ... he was so impressed with the quality of their wines
... particularly the reds. 5 stars all round. We really felt welcome and our day was made quite special by all at Bremertons.
Tip ... if you book in advance they will do all they can to be ready to welcome you.
David Freestone — Google review
Not dog friendly for those who wish to bring their dog. You can't have your dog at the seated table area outside, only on the lawn, and no barking!!. We weren't alowed to sit on the lawn in the shade with our dog because we were told that we had a table booked, so we had to sit at the table otherwise "walk ins" might think the table is vacant and they are too busy for that. We were also told that the lawn was reserved for another group (the staff yelled at us loudly in front of other customers to MOVE off the lawn because the other group were going to be there soon, no one showed up) This was the plan I overheard the staff saying behind the bar. Even though there was plenty of room, and the kids were happy playing in the shade, we had to move to our seats in the sun without our dog. Not very accommodating.
When standing at the bar to order, I could hear the staff talking loudly about me in an unkind way making me feel awful for even suggesting that we have a nice lunch on the lawn with 6 kids and 3 dogs.
Other customers watched in awe of the situation, and came up to ask if we were actually ok so that says a lot about the treatment from the staff.
We frequent the Langhorne Creek Wine region at least every two months and its not the first time we have been unsatisfied at Bremerton. The other wineries have 5/5 for staff service.
Nina Read — Google review
Definitely the best experience ever, wines were Devine, and the staff were amazingly accommodating. Beautiful views and outside area has lush lawns and games to play, inside seating was beautiful as well nostalgic and charismatic stone building, overall one of the best 😊😊😊😍😍😍 wine tasting was exceptional, will do a Gin Flight next visit.
Millie May (Milzy) — Google review
We enjoyed a superb afternoon of wine, gin & food here at Bremerton today. The cellar door area is just lovely, quite a large area all up, with indoor, covered outdoor & lawn options. The staff were all friendly, happy knowledgeable and prompt to serve us. We had the Mediterranean platter, Pâté and a pizza all were so fresh & tasty. They also did a gluten free pizza base with some garlic, oil & salt which was awesome. The Gin flights hit the spot with the ladies and we enjoyed the several wines we tasted (recommend the Sauv Blanc). Would like to have tried more wines but I was designated driver today!, will gladly return.
Matthew Martin — Google review
Probably one of the best known wineries in Langhorne Creek. Their range is incredible, and bespoke wines are amazing. A beautiful outdoor area, which is dog friendly, although we could only do tastings at the bar, so the dog owners remained outside and enjoyed a glass of Sauv in the afternoon sun. Definitely worth another visit!
Clancy — Google review
Great spot to have a light lunch and taste a few fantastic wines. Pizzas on the Menu are always a good bet. We had a couple of different tasting plates and couldn’t complain. If you’re an EV owner they have charging in the car park for two vehicles. Will be back
Karl — Google review
Four of us shared a very pleasant day with gin and wine flights along with a sumptuous Ploughmans Platter. Mine host was most obliging and the winery is superb, including the many interesting paintings. We will be back.
Madeleine Huxtable — Google review
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14 Kent Town Rd, Langhorne Creek SA 5255, Australia
Mannum Dock Museum of River History exceeded my expectations. There were so many interesting exhibitions full of history. We were there for about 2 hours.
I went with my kids aged 8 and 7, they especially loved the interactive museum where they got to sound the whistle, steer the giant wheel and so much more.
The PS Marion house Puddle Steamer was fun to explore seeing the cabins that people slept in and the kids were surprised to learn that people used to smoke inside smoke rooms.
The kids and I played a game where we found items that had been improved/changed over the years. For example the steel iron has now changed to electric irons.
Ann-Marie — Google review
Very Interesting. Think it was $7 a tic ket, friendly lady working there. A must see, truly worth it.
Ria Ferreira — Google review
Lots of interesting suveneers and books about the river and the people who have lived all their lives near the river. Also a lot about the 1956 flood.Another is to see the dock itself and all the Pelicans etc wating just below the dock all redy to catch and feed on fish which come through. I've included a picture of the dock.If you bring it up large the Pelicans can be seen.The second photo is the ferry crossing the river at Walkers Flat not far from Mannum.
Ralph Fraser — Google review
Friendly team and amazingly helpful with plenty of local knowledge. Great museum and of course that beautiful Paddle steamer The Marion and the Mayflower
Gail Palmer — Google review
Awesome.
Take a ride on a 100+ year old paddle boat...
Paddle Boat Man — Google review
Typical of this lovely town!
Pleasure to be here!
Dawn Veale — Google review
We looked through the inside part of the museum, it was all very interesting we only got a short time we got there a bit late. Would definitely come back again earlier to have a better look around. 🙂
Anita Lux — Google review
Pwrfect to spend time with the grandchildren and catch up the local river history.
The museum is 2 floors of interactive displays. The kids loved it. The noise was all part of the experience. They particularly love it when we went out to the backyard and they climbed on board the PSMarion and checked out the wheelhouse and some rooms were open for us to check out. We could even go inside a cabin to see the accommodation!
There was so much more to see and do here, you will really have to see for yourselves.
Meerilyn Spence — Google review
Enjoyed visit here along with chat with Info Centre staff. History about Mannum & The Murray River very good & educational. A number of interactive displays available. Staff knowledgable & helpful. Recommend a 2 hr visit to see all on offer.
Truly enjoyed the lunch here. Did not do a wine tasting but had a glass of rosé. Staff were very friendly & patient. Kudos to the chef for an exquisite meal. Presentation & taste were both spot on. Highly recommended for a lunch stop here.
Kelvin Wee — Google review
The staff was genuinely welcoming and hospitable. This was my second visit, and everything was so satisfactory, especially food! I highly recommend the chicken breast.
Fiona Lee — Google review
Magic location and building, along with a beautiful and reasonably priced lunch menu. A lovely range of wines, and great service. We really enjoyed this location!
Sarah Lance — Google review
Our family celebrated an 80th birthday here and we cannot fault the food, staff or setting. From our first enquiry, staff were quick to reply and very open to our requests for taking family pics prior to the meal and bringing in our own cake. The meal was paced out well and all were absolutely delicious. All staff were amazingly attentive and didn’t rush us to finish. On a wet wintry day, the slight car park water issues were kindly relayed to us before any potential issues. It was a perfect venue for a birthday celebration and we will definitely be back.
John Copeland — Google review
Had a fantastic lunch here at Lake Breeze .Recommended in fact by another local winery for its food.
Well priced and absolute quality.Staff were extremely helpful attentive and the service was first class.
Their wines were excellent. Would definitely go back again.
Ray Wood — Google review
Delicious lemon grass pork salad with a glass of 2020 Cabinet Sauvignon. Amazing location overlooking the vines. Great friendly service!
Worth the drive to experience a beautiful part of South Australia.
Ben McCann — Google review
Excellent place for an idyllic country experience and taste some of the best wines from South Australia. Very relaxing and beautiful place, modern, clean and inviting. Service was also excellent and friendly. And the wine was excellent of course. I will have to go back to try some more.
Adam White — Google review
Visited for lunch today. Wine was great and very reasonably priced. Food was amazing. Staff were very professional and friendly. Thank you and well done. Setting was also very pleasant. We would definitely recommend to others.
Heather Amber — Google review
We needed a Langhorne Creek venue that was offering something more substantial than platters and pizzas so we ended up at Lake Breeze Wines. The staff were lovely and the winery is gorgeous! There was plenty of space between tables which was appreciated as we were a large group that had not caught up in a while. The food was excellent. The wine tastings are a must as well.
4chillies — Google review
A great time. Thanks for the service & attention, especially as the storm approached. Moscato, Section54 Shiraz, Porkbelly & Persian Olive Cake get top marks! Top recommendation. BOOKING RECOMMENDED (read "essential"). Will be back.
Craig M. — Google review
We decided to stop here as we where travelling through Langhorne Creek and what a great stop it was.
Friendly, welcoming staff, set in a beautiful venue.
We had a platter for two that was absolutely delicious and filled my self partner and daughter, washed that down with a couple of local beers and a few wines. When it came to settling the bill we where shocked with just how affordable this random lunch stop cost.
I highly recommend stopping in.
Tom Davies — Google review
A beautiful winery where we were welcomed with joy and enthusiasm. Dined on the balcony (perfect) and enjoyed an excellent lunch and great wines served by lovely staff. It is worth noting, that it is also very economical. A simply gorgeous experience and would recommend very highly. Julie (Adelaide)
Julie Quick — Google review
Truly enjoyed the lunch here. Did not do a wine tasting but had a glass of rosé. Staff were very friendly & patient. Kudos to the chef for an exquisite meal. Presentation & taste were both spot on. Highly recommended for a lunch stop here.
Kelvin Wee — Google review
Stunning venue, beautiful wines (both traditional styles & lesser known varieties) that are expressive of the region. Tillie knew her stuff & facilitated a wonderful tasting experience. Will definitely be back.
What a great cruise we had today, from the moment we boarded to disembarking it will be a memorable day. The staff were all happy and did an amazing job serving many guests, the meals were of a good size many choices, a 2 course lunch is included in the tour price, thanks yo the captain for his great commentary along the Murray River,
Bev O'Brien — Google review
It was such a lovely experience and a fantastic way to spend 3 hours. The staff are so lovely and helpful.
Really cool getting to see the paddle boat run from the window in the women’s toot.
Even though my fish looked a bit sad it was still actually very yummy which took me by surprise because I wasn’t sure with how it looked but it was perfect and tasted delicious.
I was a little disappointed that the chives were dried and not fresh because that would have been visually pleasing and it would have added to the flavour more.
But overall a great experience!
Paige Harvey — Google review
Did the value Tuesday cruise and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It's a nice cruise up and down the Murray with an informative but not incessant commentary.
The lunch exceeded our expectations in quality, flavour and quantity - all efficiently served hot and fresh.
My coeliac/gluten free wife had so many options and raved about her gluten free battered fish - the batter was so light and crispy.
Recommended for a relaxed 3 hours on the mighty Murray.
Rob McHenry — Google review
Our group had a fabulous time on a sunny Sunday afternoon on board the CaptainProud Paddle boat.
All the staff were friendly and welcoming. We sailed on time and had an enjoyable and relaxed afternoon, taking in the spectacular views.
Our lunch was freshly cooked on board, and the grilled fish, home made apple crumble, and fruit salad were all delicious.
We were lucky to be entertained by two talented musicians on our trip. A bonus for sure!
Good value for money and a comfortable way to cruise down the Murray River.
Christie Butler — Google review
Enjoyed our cruise lunch very much, friendly staff, good service and yummy food, highly recommended and booking essential
Putu Suta — Google review
Would recommend, it was a lovely up and down stream paddle boat for 2 course lunch. The meals were awesome, plus bar at your own cost so relaxing. In good hands with Captain Steven. He had a great sense of humour and was very informative of the history of the Murray river and Murray bridge. Had such a good but relaxing time.
Kristie Anderson — Google review
The Mrs and me had a great leisurely lunch cruise. The boat and facilities were great and the food and drinks even better. Maybe add some craft beers to the menu eh? The views along the mighty Murray as you cruise by at a slow pace are great to take in, and the informative commentary described a number of interesting facts along the way. Definitely recommend it for a feed and a nice relaxing day out.
Paul Allan — Google review
We enjoyed our lunchtime cruise on Captain Proud Paddle boat.
Found it good value. Meal was much more than expected, very nice.
Highly recommend.
Ian Duthie — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyable leisurely cruise along the Murray for Sunday lunch. Very friendly and attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble for them. Generous and tasty meals. Interesting commentary.
Highly recommended and good value for money. We'll be back!
Carol Bernie — Google review
Great experience.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The boat was beautiful and well maintained.
Food was like an average pub meal. Nothing special, but everyone finished theirs.
Loved the allocated dining seating. The high chair was available for the baby! And they even made him a meal, thank you.
Overall, it was a great day. I'm very glad we went.
Naomi Green — Google review
Just wow we really enjoyed the overall experience, food was tasty love the gravy☺️staffs are friendly, must visit the downstairs great spot to sit down and have a🍷while watching outside views. It’s worth it 👍
jean lazaro — Google review
Great cruise on the Murray, staff friendly and helpful. The food is great, and had a really relaxing time fantastic scenery
Alan Botten — Google review
Fantastic twilight dinner cruise, we'll be back real soon. The staff are lovely and the food hit the spot. Can't wait for the warmer weather.
Andy Constantinides — Google review
Relaxing 3-hour lunch cruise on the Murray. Allocated dining seating with 2 course meal even catered for my fussy eaters. Totally enjoyed the relaxing cruise with the nature beauty of the Murray.
Persephone Wan — Google review
Fantastic. Great boat. Excellent service food delicious. Staff went extra mile to accommodate special dietary needs.
If it is a step back in time you are after. Seeing how Australia was made to what it is today. Seen all the history was a great experience. The history was well presented a must see for all ages. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Had a great time just walking around have a good look at it all. Well worth the money
Daniel Brasser — Google review
If you like old stuff and seeing how people of the past lived you'll enjoy this place. If you're into creative photography you'll like this place. If you're a family looking for entertainment go someplace else to be honest. Costs you $28/adult to go in for a look. I can see that it would have been fantastic at some point but sadly it would seem resources and labour don't permit proper maintenance and the place is deteriorating. A lot of history will soon be lost. It'll be an awesome clearing sale though! Go see it while it survives. Its elderly owner is doing what he can.
Paul Pavlinovich — Google review
It wasn’t too busy or crowded when we stopped by so we didn’t have to wait to enter, although there was a school bus touring and only several others so it wasn’t overly crowded so we got space and time to thoroughly explore the village.
Give yourself at least 2 hours to get through the whole village and soak in all the information.
If you’re a bad hay-fever sufferer ensure to take your antihistamines beforehand.
We didn’t book in advance and paid $60 entry fee for a family (4) that included coffee and cake with an adult entrance. We did a self tour, no time limey, however if you’re wanted a guided tour, book in advance.
Bring your own backpack with drinks & snacks recommended if you have younger kids for the duration of time to explore the grounds.
Janet?s Journey — Google review
What a place,please, everyone, you have to support this place as it will close down if we don't. So many interesting things to see, I didn't put half my photos on as I had to leave something as a surprise when you go there. If you have a tiny waistline, you can hire the outfits for $5.00 that they used to were in that era. There is tea and coffee and biscuits for sale and reasonable priced souvenirs for sale.
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Karen Delsar — Google review
This place is one of a kind in SA, curating all sorts of history and allowing close up inspection / interaction with artefacts.
Unfortunately, it is in a state of decline, with countless rotten wood features, broken glass, termite damage, trip hazards, and spiders nests. Visit while you can, I'd expect it to be bulldozed within 20 years as restoration would cost a huge amount.
It was about 60% run-down exhibits and 40% junk.
A bit costly at $60/family for what you get.
Jarrah Muller — Google review
My toddler and I loved it here and spent a good 3 hrs soaking it all in. My son was particularly interested in the old vehicles. We stopped in the old hall for a snack break too. I'm keen to go back next time I'm up that way.
Aerwyn — Google review
For my wife & I this was our second visit to this Pioneer Village. It has grown in size since then & still a great display of how life was in the 1800 & 1900’s. In my opinion it’s a bit expensive for what’s there & disappointing it hasn’t been upgraded to accomodate wheelchair access & in fact anyone with bad knees etc will struggle to view a number of the buildings on display, with some paths presenting challengers. If they had Light & Sound displays similar to Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement & Ballarats Sovereign Hill to really bring the place to life would improve it immensely.
I still really enjoy this place & recommend it but it does need a few changers to make it sensational.
Dean Redden — Google review
Great place to walk and around and check out history and how life once was.
Great selection of old buildings, vehicles, machinery and much much more. Well over 100 buildings with a lot accessible. Easily spent 3 hours soaking it all in, owner is lovely and loves a good chat.
Andrew Chapman — Google review
Another one of them places we have driven past for years, and decided we might have a look,
We were not left disappointed, place is busting at the seams with old time memorabilia, if you like spending hours walking through places looking at they history of the area, old cars, trucks, etc, this place is a must.
Churches, barns, houses, dentist, doctors, bakery, mechanics, fire station, police station, cemetery,
Trains are just a few out of 100+ shops/houses etc from yesteryear
Well worth the stop, alow 2-4 hours,
Michael Palombieri — Google review
Absolutely love this place! I used to go as a child and now I bring my own children here. They loved the old buildings, history and had fun exploring.
The people who run the place have been there since day 1!!!!
Unique and one of a kind!!!
The donations of buildings and items shows amazing community unity and they are always updating some of them with a fresh bit of paint etc.
Chantal W — Google review
While driving towards Adelaide saw in passing expected it to be old vehicle collection. On our return once again saw it pass by but decided to turn back and it was the right decision.
It's amazing recreation of an old town by brining in different old structures from various parts of the country. The recreation was not only structures but also the interiors to create realtime experience of those years. The collection was not limited to structures but the crockery, artifacts, furniture, appliances, vehicles, teams, train coaches and so on including a cemetery. Noel, caretaker and creator of the town was very enthusiastic, he provided information, and history and what one should not miss while walking around.
Overall an unforgettable experience and time we'll spent. Thanks to Noel & Peter.
Narayan Kamath — Google review
Amazing Pioneer Town with streets and buildings furnished appropriately to the era. Period music plays as you wander round which adds to the atmosphere. Buildings and contents sourced from all over Australia and brought together to create this experience by the owner Peter Squires who graciously and proudly gave us a short tour as the attraction was about to close when we arrived. Well worth a visit and could easily spend couple of hours exploring.
Mike Wesson — Google review
Take the time to stop and call in, there's such an amazing collection of Australian history there. We spent 5 hours strolling around, don't forget to bring your lunch! I loved the old dance hall and the hotel, the buildings are original and have been moved to the village for your enjoyment. The railway signals and fire engine collection are incredible, not to mention the wooden speedboat collection, the facinating engines, an old Glenelg tram and the iconic Balfours pie cart!!
Caroline Roberts — Google review
Such a good collection of antiques slowly going to ruin :( . It's a good place but has so much more potential to be something terrific it would be great to see someone or something step in and fund it's revival . Could easily be as good as a sovereign hill the basics are all there .
Stuart Duncan — Google review
A great day out at Old Tailem Town today. So much history & can't begin to imagine how many years it has taken the owners to build/create and collect so many pieces from the past for everyone to enjoy. Worth the trip to see and support this great SA business. Added just a few photos to help people see how amazing this place is !!!
Vicki Rayfield — Google review
I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a step back in time. The amount of history and time that's gone into creating this experience is truly remarkable. I can't recommend it highly enough!!!!
Vanessa Armstrong — Google review
This is an amazing place to to take a step back in time. So much history and much to meander around and see.
Well worth the entrance fee and a real credit to the old timer caretakers.
Debby Cooper — Google review
Unique, that’s the fitting word. Absolutely interesting to see all the tools and the lifestyle decades ago !
Could also imagine visiting this place for the nighttour, it‘s definitely haunting
Fabulous stay, comfy beds, best of amenities, spacious rooms, modern bathrooms, relaxing outlook and gorgeous river views.
Linda Radbone — Google review
Fantastic stay at a beautiful and well equipped venue. Perfect for a big group with easy access to the river.
James Howard — Google review
Powered sites grassed area amenities good stayed in our caravan
Peter Hobbs — Google review
Stayed for the weekend with family and friends. Fantastic place. Amazing layout. This will be a yearly booking. Cannot fault it
Jade O'Reilly — Google review
We had the pleasure of staying at the Courthouse for my 40th Birthday celebrations and we weren’t disappointed.
Perfect for entertaining a large group of people with well configured bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms and a fantastic undercover court yard.
The owners were also attentive and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and well catered for.
Jason Jason — Google review
Great place to stay by the river. Quiet and lots of spaces for large groups. Renovated clean bathrooms. Wheelchair accessible. Plenty of beds.
Stephanie Kleyer — Google review
A big part of Wellingtons history and worth a look around even though the museum side of things is currently being upgraded.
Situated on the banks of the Murray river net to the ferry there is a cafe and you can get a Barister type coffee and something to eat. Comfortable and relaxed seating around a small fire pit... Very nice
They also offer accommodation and dining in house and will do Christmas parties, weddings etc.
The guide on duty when I visited was very welcoming and had plenty of historical information about this site.
Craig Punch — Google review
On Coach Tour with 56 'seniors' - a cold, windy November day, surprised to have the Dining Room heated by a roaring wood fire, and enjoyed a magnificent Roast Dinner with 'the works' - two superbly cooked meats, with seven vegetables, delicious gravy and a range of condiments & sauces - rated by many on board as "the best Roast ever!" Friendly and efficient staff, with everyone served and 'on our way' in 90 minutes, after time to explore the riverfront and excellent historic Courthouse restoration. Well done, Heather, Allan and chef Dave!!!
Trevor Bartlett — Google review
Great little Cafe and bar. Built in the old Court house. Still got all of the old court. In a side room. Lovely friendly couple running it, we happen to get there for happy hour free nibbles and a tour from one of the locals. Terrific
brent gordon — Google review
Despite the chilly & wet weather, that was not on a day that the Courthouse usually opens, Michael enabled a group of Ladies' Probus Club of Strathalbyn members to conduct a self-guided tour of the museum/courthouse , and taking photos of three of the ladies occupying the dock & with the remainder of them occupying the area for witnesses.
Just went today and little bit dry out. Its a nice scenary and worth to stop for a while. Its difficult to take a picture to refect the pink color of the lake but you can enjoy from your eyes. A good stop along the way to Adelaide!
KYTwins — Google review
The lake wasn't pink due to lack of water. However, it was nice to appreciate nature.
Irene Tan — Google review
Well, it wasn’t pink. Guess we were too late into the summer when we visited. A month earlier would’ve seen some water, which I guess gives the lake its bright pink colour. The water had evaporated when we visited on Jan 20th.
We walked about 200 meters from the road onto the dry lake bed to try to get a good picture, but the soil was pretty damp, so our shoes got really messy. 🙂
There’s very little side-of-the-road parking. Probably for 4-5 cars only. Be careful while getting back on the road since cars are going really fast there and you’ll need to pick up speed really quickly to keep the flow of traffic going.
The drive’s pleasant if the weather’s good.
Rahul Rao — Google review
It's a lake with a pink hue. Pretty far back from the road atm and very thick and sticky mud underfoot this time of year, so probably not worth stopping until it's a bit warmer and the blooms are in full force.
Safely pull off the road on either side, signs saying no vehicles are saying "don't drive past this point" (Don't drive into the mud) not 'don't stop here' lol
James Armstrong — Google review
Pink lake was almost dried up when we stopped by. Still looks light pink, we wanted to get closer to the lake but it was muddy and smelly. Have a water to wash ur shoes.
Madina Abduvokhidova — Google review
Pink Lake (historically known as Lake Lochiel) is a small, circular, salty pink lake on the Western Highway just north of Dimboola in Australia. Granville Stapylton, part of the explorer Thomas Mitchell's 1836 expedition into western Victoria, reconnoitered Pink Lake on 20 July 1836.
Location in Victoria
Location Dimboola, Victoria Coordinates 36°25′05″S 141°57′40″E
Type Salt lake Basin
countries Australia
Max. length 2 km (1 mi)
Max. width 2 km (1 mi)
Surface area 45 ha (111 acres)
Surface elevation 250 m (820 ft)
The lake received its name from its distinctive pink colour. The brightness of the hue varies according to the level of rainfall. Until recently it was assumed that red algae created the pink hue; however, recent research reported by Australian Geographic describes the colour as result of a pigment produced by the Salinibacter ruber bacteria. A rest-stop overlooks the lake's basin.
Salt has been harvested from the lake since the 1860s and on average 20 tonnes a year are harvested by the Mount Zero Olive company working in conjunction with the Barengi Gadjin Land Council. Commercial harvesting stopped in the 1970s but was resumed after negotiations between the Victorian State government, the Barengi Gadjin Land Council and the Mount Zero Olive Company in 2009.
Azwad Oni — Google review
Great place to see some natural wonders in our own South Australian outback. Unfortunately it was dry when we'd visited in early January but still the lake bed was pink enough to enjoy
Ish Ahmed — Google review
Passing by on April 25th,
despite its pink signboard, I would still consider it a fake and not as pink as expected
袁明玥 — Google review
Easy to stop and look at the lake as you're driving into the Coorong. The water level seems pretty low at the moment, but still has a good pink colour. It's hard to take a photo of the pink lake because it's so flat, it's much better in person than the photos. Walking on the salt is fun, just be prepared to get your feet wet. I was fine in hiking boots.
Sad to see that people have left toilet paper, wipes and tissues scattered along the carpark. They take years to disintegrate and really spoil the environment.
Hannah B — Google review
Passing by the Pink Lake, the water appears somewhat pink under the evening sunlight. It's likely even more stunning on a sunny summer day. There isn't a large parking area here, so it's a good idea to slow down and prepare for parking in advance.
Cooper — Google review
pink but still far from the road. Be carefully when walk. The land a bit wet may be make to slide. 30 Dec 2023
Cheenawach Polkong — Google review
It was dried when i visited! It was good experience cause we were able to walk on it! It is really a nice peachy pink!
Ramla ANF — Google review
Beautiful Natural phenomenon - note : the lake appears true pink if it's clear skies and if the water is but more than your ankle height.
On the day we visited it was passing clouds and water level was quite low - even then look the photos for the beauty it beholds !
Guys, don't forget to collect some salt while you are there - it's the best :)
Brijesh Ramesh — Google review
Today’s weather is not very well, and there are not much water in the lake, you can see the pink color with eyes but not very clear
Jia yu Fan — Google review
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3871 Princes Hwy, Ashville SA 5259, Australia
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Meningie Museum Inc.
Museum
Specialty Museums
Well worth a visit. Only $5 (cash) upon entry. Very well maintained and curated. Clean and presented beautifully. Even the 'old bone yard' was clean and well presented. Not covered in dust and spiderwebs, which can be all too often expected in museums of this type.
A fabulous collection of pieces that will have everyone over the age of 30 nostalgic for their past. :)
Sharon Morgan — Google review
Our eyes are definitely bigger than our stomachs, meals are huge. Fresh produce, lovely meal and very friendly staff. Would recommend to all who are passing through or staying over. Make sure you visit.
Trevor Macca — Google review
This is one of the few cafes in Meningie and it's run by a young couple. Apparently this was a museum and then converted into a cafe. We received great customer service and We loved the rustic interior and exterior. This could be a great venue for a birthday/anniversary party or for an intimate little wedding. If you are planning to host an event (based on the numbers) they'd waive off the venue fee.
We stopped here for coffee and the beverages ( including beers and ciders) were really great but the scones were average.
Overall great place!
Rush Riz — Google review
You can find anything from the early 20th, although the place seems like storage, not a museum.
??? — Google review
Friendly, chatty and informative staff. Quiet location for a great coffee and views over the lake. Scones were delish' and coffee was spot on. Clean and neat. Plenty of room for the kids to run around in the vacant lot lakeside and stretch their legs.
Daryl Hancock — Google review
Not what we expected. Thought there would have been more about the factory and it's history. The farming side was interesting, as we husband and I came off dairy farms. Also lots of memorabilia from our pasts both being in our 70ies. Thank you.
Sandra Flett — Google review
Great food, perfect spot for coffee or a wine and cheese platter in the garden with sea views, plenty of toys and a sandpit to keep kids occupied.
Toddy Moore — Google review
Excellent. Wide range of memorabilia, brought back childhood memories. Only $5 entry. Well worth a visit.
Frances Ilardi — Google review
I thought this was going to be a boring cheese museum BUT its really a history museum with cool stuff.
Jamie Pollard — Google review
Great country hospitality with food to rival anything in the city. The prices are fantastic and the wine from Langhorne Creek, well what can you say, just great wine. The Coorong Mullet was perfect, generous and the price was a bargain. Just across from the entrance of Lake Albert caravan park rounds out a travel day in the best possible way
An absolutely stunning mural. Well worth stopping if you are passing through Coonalpyn.
There are car parks on either side of the road to make life easier for you.
There is a Cafe nearby if you would like some food or a coffee
Trevene Leonard — Google review
Such fantastic murals and a great little town to stop over on the way back to Melbourne to stretch your legs. The murals were amazing, huge and breathtaking.
Robbie Mejia — Google review
Beautiful silo art in this rural SA town. Amble parking and possible to get great pictures from many angles.
The bakery down the street serves good coffee and pies, and there's public toilets too. Get here early on weekends before the caravans pulls up. It tends to get a little crowded.
Frank Andersen — Google review
Coonalpyn Silo Mural
Visited on 20/6/2019
After leaving Victor Harbor, we arrive at the site of the silos. We park across the road where the Coolnalpyn Uniting Church is, although there is a large dedicated parking area on the same side of the road as the silo.
These 30-metre silos belong to Viterra, and are fully operational. There are 10 silos, arranged in two rows.
They are painted in white, and used as the canvas for the large murals. The aim for the mural project is about "rural renewal through the arts"
The gigantic paintings depict five Coonalpyn Primary School children in various poses.
This is the first time I come across silo art. In my future adventure, I shall make an effort to visit other silo art sites.
Sin Fong Chan — Google review
Very, very impressive silo art and overall an accommodating rest stop. Collectors like me and most other visitors enjoy taking photos as well as just admiring them, so could the people who plan everything, try to not to have 101 bits and pieces in the way so we can get a clean shot? A rubbish bin, a wifi sign, a P sign, 2 "no entry" signs, a "no standing" sign, a pedestrian crossing sign and a "Proud supporter" sign !!!! I know its Street Art and all, but this is an indicator that people just don't think.
Margaretha Korn — Google review
Beautiful artwork just a pity you can't see it from all angles
Bob McGuire — Google review
Beautiful art to look at & great information about the silos , definitely worth stopping to see !
Debbie Clark — Google review
Love this Silo Mural Art stands tall along the highway. It's a good short break to those drivers who have been driving for hours to stop and look at the beautiful silo art and to rest their eyes and stretch their legs.
Bee דְּבוֹרָה Teo — Google review
A very large mural but a little light on colour. Still well worth seeing. Great mosaic nearby.
Plenty of parking. Pub just across the road.
Peter Stokes — Google review
Beautiful murals on the Silos, I believe the coffee shop opposite has survived because of the murals!
Stuart Matthews — Google review
Wow 😍 I couldn't stop looking at this amazing art and it got me thinking that one day one of these children will stop here and show their children or their grandchildren and say "that's me painted on that Silo"
Meg — Google review
Coonalpyn Silo Art - like other painted silos, a joy to view and marvel at the talent of the artists.
Nina — Google review
Great place to stop. Has plenty of parking spots and has public toilets. Art work is right on the car park so no need to walk far, really convenient.
Colin Innes — Google review
Huge paintings on silos along the highway.. go back along the road for 150m and get an original Belgium waffle at the waffle bakery..
Martin Kutsch — Google review
Silo Art I hadn’t seen before so a lovely surprise. Pictures of local school children. Town had a real sense of community. Only issue is why do they have big signs blocking some of the art. Apart from that it is wonderful
Angela Bowater — Google review
A beautiful and incredible piece of silo art. It's a wonder how the artist can envision the piece then spend the time creating it for us all to admire. It's a lovely way to take a break from driving. Recommend.
Vanessa Michelis — Google review
An awesome artwork, featuring children in monochromatic colour. Well worth a stop.
Jo Seaby — Google review
Such a beautiful Mural!
Worth the drive just to look at this Mural of sweet, innocent and cherubic little children.
Thank you to the creator of these beautiful 😍 images❤️
Swati Ajgaonkar — Google review
Nice solo art and a good place to stretch the legs and take some photos. There's a few facilities (inc. toilets) in the area and some information boards explaining the artwork. Worth a brief stop-off if passing by!
Kerbray — Google review
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23-25 Poyntz Terrace, Coonalpyn SA 5265, Australia
Brilliant. Lovely bush farm setting. Very spacious sites so it feels like you have the place to yourself, looking out over paddocks and bush.
Great amenities, very clean, heaps of hot water.
Fantastic for kids. Our kids especially enjoyed the hay bale maze and farm tour.
The hosts ate fantastic. Friendly and helpful and clearly love what they do.
Highly recommended!
Michael Harris — Google review
Fantastic accommodation for families. Lovely hosts and facilities. Highly recommended staying here which had all the amenities. Highlight was having the wide open space for the children to safely roam and explore the animals. I don't know why we hadn't considered farm stays earlier. We used this as our getaway and to break up the Adelaide-Melbourne route.
Tray Ra — Google review
Where do we start!?! Our stay was truly AMAZING. The best place we have ever stayed with our children. Pricing was good, staff were fantastic and the facilities were fabulous. We could sit back relax and let the kids run free, all lawns, grass was cared for and well looked after. Kids were never bored with all the free activities. We are already planning our next trip back to stay. Highly recommended to families.
Phil Ratcliff — Google review
Could it get any better? We got in late and our hosts went out of their way to settle us in. The kids went wild checking out all the amazing facilities. ..a maze, camels and emus, a playground. Just fabulous!!
Sei ki — Google review
We have just had the best weekend with friends at Cockatoo downs at Keith .I would highly recommend taking your family and friends for a great farm stay .The children got to feed the farm animal's while riding the farm bus .Every thing you need from a great fire pit to endless kids active . It's a must .
Tundra Leah Maxwell — Google review
Awesome proper farm run by very friendly nice folks who are very helpful and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble. There’s heaps for kids to do and see. We love the fire and all the animals.
Minh The moo — Google review
So many things for kids to do... Maze, farm tour, animals, sand pit, playground and lots lots space. The owners are warm and friendly. Great stay.
ADRIAN LEE — Google review
Very different place to stay. A lot better than a caravan park, wide open spaces with shade if needed. Will definitely be back
Beautiful place for game lovers. This place carries 80 years history of pinballs. Each game will cost you only $2. On the way to Adelaide. Stop over for 15 minutes. Take a break and play and continue your driving again 😀
Debashish Samanta — Google review
Excellent collection of machines, and could have spent HOURS inside.
If you don’t plan on playing, make a donation (there’s a little box on the window to the left as you enter). A lot of time, love and care has gone into this place.
Quick notes -
1. It is cash only. They have a machine to swap notes into tokens but no ATM. Closest is about 1.5km in town.
2. The motel might be able to help but they don’t open until 2pm
jordan bastian — Google review
A fantastic place to visit. The only Pinball Museum in Australia and it is great. The machines start at around 1932 onwards to recent models and are frequently changed over. Buy tokens and play that is the best bit - nearly every machine can be played. There is also an amazing collection of autographed pinball artwork and historical memorabilia. A truly well laid out display housed in part of the Oasis Motel, Nhill. We met one of the owners/collectors who is so friendly, interesting and knowledgeable. These guys really know their stuff. It was clean and well maintained. A great destination for a variety of generations. Either drop in on your way from Adelaide to Melbourne or do an overnight stay or two. Well worth the visit. A great laugh with the family. Highly recommend if there is an interest in these arcade games.
Janet Oliver — Google review
I am very impressed at the vast array of pinball machines in this museum. They have both vintage and modern machines that you can play with. I had so much fun playing here that time seemed to pass so quickly. Definitely a worthwhile experience.
Mandie L. — Google review
This place is 10/10.
Well maintained, heaps of machines and decent pricing.
Owner was a great bloke as well. This is one of those places you must see on your drive through, and that you hope sticks around forever.
Nick Regidor — Google review
My partner and I are in Nhill for a couple of nights on the way to Adelaide. The pinball museum was a big reason we decided to stay here. And we were not disappointed.
On arrival we were given a personal tour and the machines were explained. Some of the machines were not able to be played but that’s fair enough considering they are over 70 years old.
Those that we could play (which was a huge majority) were so much fun. We actually spent a few hours here.
Who knew pinball could be a health hazard? We played so much I think I have RSI and I twisted my knee, I got so excited!
Seriously this was a fun day out. I highly recommend it.
Donna Murphy — Google review
Stopped on our way from Melbourne to Adelaide. The whole family convoy stopped on my request and all had a great ~30 min break. Owner was really nice and had a chat. Genuinely passionate about pinball. There’s a cash machine to change notes to tokens, and some pinball swag in their shop. It’s attached to a motel (museum located in the original caretakers house?), so you can use it as your overnight stopover as well. I originally heard about the museum at their PAX stall. See you again in October at this years PAX
Rachel G — Google review
Worth stopping at if driving through Nhill. Lots of cool machines, souvenirs and information. I suck at pinball but still had plenty of fun. I like that the entrance to the museum itself has a couple of giant flippers.
Dave Lemonby — Google review
Oh my gosh what a hidden gem. Had so much fun here. Pinballs of all kinds. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and awesome for all ages. Coin machine available.
Open until 9pm. A must see for sure haven’t seen anything like it.
Kelly Hill — Google review
Great spot to stop if you’re traveling from/to Melbourne. Not all machines are playable, which is understandable, but most are. It’s a guaranteed fun!
Adriano Nunez — Google review
This place is a must stop for a sweet taste of Nostalgia as well as a whole heap of fun. We stopped in here enroute to Adelaide. Allow at least an hour if you really want to explore the games and have a play. I think we stopped there for nearly 2 hours. An amazing collection of new old and everything in between. We even stopped on the way back and smashed out a few more games. Had a great chat to the owner and learnt lots too. It's well worth the visit.
Natasha Driscoll — Google review
Lots of fun! Brings back great memories and it is cool to share the experience with the next generation. Neat and clean. There is a toilet and a change machine for swapping notes and coins in to tokens of you don't have $1 and $2 coins. Unfortunately there were no facilities to buy tokens with card.
The pinball museum opens at 11am but if you stay overnight in the Oasis Motel they are happy to open it up earlier for you.
Well worth a visit or two!
Sarah Roberts — Google review
It's a wonderful place. I didn't think there would be a place like this in nhill. It's a lot of pinball machines. Both old and new The cost to play is 1-2 dollars per game. Go with friends, very fun, will go back again.
Nomyen — Google review
This place is great. Pinballs from 1900s. Arcade games. Friendly staff who are happy to give you a tour. They have the latest pinballs as well. We always try to stop over when travelling from SA to VIC or vice versa. Kids love playing the arcade games and the hand football.
Shafaq Akbari — Google review
Great way to waste a day. We only stayed a little while but could have stayed so much longer. You can play the machines as you like or get a day ticket for $20 (I think) and play the machines at your leisure all day! Definitely the way to go.
Bushwalking, birdwatching & 4x4 vehicle tours of an arid landscape known for seasonal wildflowers.
A beautiful place to visit with plenty of wild flowers in spring. There are some trails of Emus and Kangaroos on several lovely short walks
Thanh Ngoc Nguyen — Google review
Camped at horseshoe bend, great paid campsite on the river. You must book online. Lovely swim in the river, flushing toilets and fireworks. No other amenities. Lots of kookaburras... And they are not afraid to steal your food from your plate. They were flying under our awning to steal food .. Even tried to grab the lamb out of the camp oven, still in the flames! (We did not feed them at all)
leave nothing but footprints!
4WD ing some very soft sandy tracks through the park was a bit of fun. (If anyone finds the top 1/3rd of a sand flag... It's ours) lots of kangaroos speed around the waterfront holes, emus and other Birdlife.
Connie Francis — Google review
I dont have a fully equipped 4wd any more. My AWD Tuscon got me to several places around the desert. With a stay at Dimboola Camping in excellent conditions and a great stay at Lake Ratzcastle. Both dog friendly. Just a note. Have plenty of water and your own wood for lake Ratzcastle.
Kevin Toomey — Google review
Stunning natural beauty and tranquility. Lovely quiet place to bring the family in our motorhome and enjoy a campfire, walks and a dip in the river.
Rent Me RV Australia — Google review
Great place to ride if you like sand , 4wd is another option . Plenty to see and so
Justin Phattmackhaulage.Facebook — Google review
My second flying visit to Little Desert and once again the scenery and bird life blew me away. Add to that Dimboola is an amazing little town, make sure to stop in and grab lunch or something to eat and support the lovely local businesses.
Dan Atkinson — Google review
A drive into the desert.. not really a desert but surrounded by all white sand.. supportive weather is must though.. 4fwd drive cars not required unless weather is bad.. we went straight through via hatchback car..
Picnic ground in the central area.. possibly isolated..
Rucha Kulkarni — Google review
Totally beautiful with an awesome free camping location away from pink lake
Matthew Carewsa — Google review
Spacious camping area at Kiata camground with well maintained drop toilets. Lovely tranquil environment with great walking tracks.
Stayed this kings bday long weekend and plenty of space unlike other campgrounds that fill up.
Joseph Lanteri — Google review
Spent 2 days here and never saw another car, i guess with it's big brother not far away this little desert might get overlooked. Well worth the adventure. Didn't need to air down the sand was sticky due to the time of year. Easy enough to avoid the large mud holes in the road so a modest 4wd will get you there.
Stephen H — Google review
The campsites at horseshoe bend are great. Even has a flushing toilet. Paid sites. Not too busy outside of school holidays.
Most roads have deep sand and are 4X4 only. Plenty of kangaroos and wallabies around
Rock formation rising 140m above the plains & offering hiking, bouldering & free climbing.
Stunning. Really great to take in on the drive past and enticed a closer visit to the summit as well. Worth a stop to admire the natural beauty.
Kenny W — Google review
Beautiful area for walking relaxing and photography road up is good but narrow not difficult at all just beware of cars coming the other way some tend to think there invincible.
And that speed limits are for others not them.
Campgrounds looked full but didnt stay so cant comment.
Rock climbers were out in force and enjoyed watching them scale the cliffs but not for me 🤣🤣
Highly recommended just take care .
trevor dixon — Google review
A very easy drive and amazing views at the Summitt
Helen Blasko — Google review
Easy drive to the top with some nice walks and great views.
Cathy Hunter — Google review
We almost left Natimuk with out going to Mt Arapiles and thank goodness our Air BnB host told us to go! The rock faces are amazing - if you are a climber, it is a must. Otherwise simply taking in the view of the ever so FLAT country surrounds was beautiful.
Montanna — Google review
Climbed here a few times in 2010 when I lived in Australia doing part of my PhD between University of Melbourne and University of California, Santa Barbara. Arapiles is where I did my first Australian trad climbs. Spicy sendfesting here - check it out if you like mother nature, climbing, hiking, and being outdoors in the rugged Aussie landscape.
Ed Frank Pultar — Google review
Great place to clamber over rocks, go on a hike and just explore! Loved it, and will be back to do some more!
Jessica Dwery — Google review
A beautiful place to visit in Spring, the whole mountain is covered with yellow, red and white flowers
Thanh Ngoc Nguyen — Google review
Love climbing and walking here. Such a cool place.
Lots of people up on high lines now too. Awesome adventure spot.
Andrew Johnston (Andy) — Google review
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Arapiles VIC 3409, Australia
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GrainCorp Brim Silo Art
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Loved driving around in this area, impressive art.
Lars Kristiansson — Google review
Another great piece of artwork painted onto the silos. Plenty of parking if you like to stop for a cuppa or a snack.
Peter Lowden — Google review
Photo can be better if taken from a higher vantage point.
Cas — Google review
Lovely sepia tones set the stage of rural regions of Victoria and the rugged life it holds for the people who work and live it.
Fiona Vaughan — Google review
Sometimes simplicity is good - while the detail of this artwork was amazing the colours used that resembled the country around here made it even more impressive.
Eric Williams — Google review
The Original Silo Art piece which is easily accessed and viewed. A small parking area across the road is the best spot to pull in with parking for caravans and cars and several shady picnic shelters and tables available also.
Tony H — Google review
Beautiful silo art nice photo opportunity well worth a quick stop.
trevor dixon — Google review
Beautiful art, fantastic drive
Liz Loft — Google review
First silo art in Victoria. Make it a vital stopping off place. Great camping ground.
Allan Crane — Google review
Visit them all. Each is unique
Tony Wenz — Google review
These GrainCorp silos were built in 1939 and are now decommissioned.
Artist Guido van Helten’s, finished his artwork in 2016, depicting four female and male farmers of the Wimmera Mallee region.
The Brim Grain Silo's were the first to be painted, and its success inspired the establishment of the Silo Art Trail.
Garry Purcell — Google review
Was a great day going to see the art work.....we made it to 3 of them and wished we did the rest but will do on the next trip up....well worth a visit though.
David Cornell — Google review
Great silo art! Brim maybe a little out of your way, but with a little forethought it's easy to work into your trip plan.
Andrew Osborne — Google review
The father of all silo arts in Australia! This mighty silo art started the chain reaction of silo arts across Australia. It was painted by the Brisbane Street artist Guido van Helten in 2015. This is now one of the 6 silo arts in the 200km silo arts trail from Melbourne. I am so proud of our great artists, bringing out the souls of the very village they represent - the many many remote little towns and communities that adds so much depth, history and meaning to what the huge Australia continent is all about! Little little places where big crops grow, providing food to Australia and beyond! I just love getting out there, giving them whatever support aiming for a self sustaining Australia!
An 8-acre landscaped garden dating back to the late 1800's with rose gardens, picnic & play areas.
Staying next door and had a leisurely walk when the rain stopped. Lovely garden. Look well maintained! Double thumbs up to the care taker👍👍😃
Very clean, neat and tidy👍👍. Free entry to the garden. Some of the plants starting showing changing colour, when they fully changed, it would be more beautiful!
Perfect place for family picnic. Toilets provided. I think there are 3 entrances to the park. Plenty of parkings. Unfortunately no dogs allowed tho.
Highly recommend this when you come to the area.
Julet Julet — Google review
Nice botanical gardens. Well kept but definitely on the smaller side. Cool statue in the middle.
Ryan — Google review
Horsham Botanical Gardens
An excellent example of what a Botanic Gardens should be. Beautiful and educational. There hasn’t been much water so the park is struggling but considering it’s in great shape. The gardens is not only educational In the way of plants but also of the people of the Horsham district both past and present. The park is completely wheel chair accessible with something to see in every season and has plenty of different kinds of seating. Adjacent to the gardens is a good playground with BBQs I imagine that the gardens are popular for weddings and parties, anything really. The lawns are so perfect with large and small trees
Dan Ulbrick — Google review
Horsham garden festival last weekend
Great place to get everything for the garden in the deautiful surroundings of the Botanical gardens. There was even a number of organ grinders to keep people entertained. A great weekend for the town.
Mervyn Dean — Google review
Toilets. Attractive stone entrance. BUT, completely not safe, Health,occupational and safety. Definitely not at the toilets. I am a fit and able women, but watched every step across narrow little walk way. BAD.
Mary Jonasson — Google review
Did my morning walkies during visiting Horsham for week , it was nice small botanical garden in town. Got some cactus plantation and they were beautiful. One of fav part in this town.
Intan Sari Patanan — Google review
A must see place in Horsham. For that matter you can't go past this beautiful botanical garden without noticing it (if driving towards Anzac centenary bridge, Weir park, etc.) A well manicured, well maintained botanical garden with variety of Flowers, shrubs, plants, trees etc makes for an enjoyable walkabout. There's also a children's playground and barbeque area with toilet facilities etc towards the rear side of this botanical garden. Overall, it's a Good place to spend some time in Horsham.
Malay Adhikari — Google review
If your a local or popping into Horsham it’s a great place to spot there’s coffee and hot chips around the corner and it’s a very inviting and beautiful place to be at but the only down side is no dogs but other than that it’s great for kids, playgrounds and chairs and it’s a amazing and beautiful place to be!
Coy & Blaze — Google review
This beautifully manicured gardens boasts a hidden park for kids.
It has tolets and electric barbeques.
Nice open spaces to relax on and seats for resting.
The kids play area is fantastic.
Equipment for young toddlers through to young adults.
Far from roads, space to kick a ball, shaded play equipment, barbecues and toilets right next door.
Andrew Sefton — Google review
Nice place for a short walk or picnic. Couple of seats. Some nice plants to view. Set up nicely
Indi leigh — Google review
Very well tended gardens. A delightful spot for a stroll on a hot day, or a picnic with family and friends. Often used for children's birthday parties.
Great place to come on a drive and sit down and relax and have a bit to eat or just look at the great artwork painted onto the silos.
Peter Lowden — Google review
STUNNING this was my 2nd favourite silo art so far. Beautiful story and colours what a stand out.
R Harrison — Google review
The drive to get here is through farming areas with narrow roads. Slow down for any traffic. Look out for motorcycles. Many wind turbines to look at around this area. The painted silo's are very well done. Disused rail line behind silo's. Great for taking pics.
David Garcia — Google review
Worth the small detour off the 'main' road, the colours are vibrant, the art is breathtaking.
Kerryn Anderson — Google review
Our favourite of 3 silos visited. The drive through the towns is well worth it for architecture of buildings and what would have been bustling little towns in times gone by. Unfortunately not much happening nowadays which is sad. It needs more visitors!!
Melinda Tant — Google review
Great part of the art silo tour. Great to visit on your way to Mildura
Peter B. — Google review
We reached there at sunset and it was difficult to take photos. The Silo was huge and beautiful. No ticket is required.
Yin Yin Loh — Google review
My favourite silo art! I’ve seen some other ones but when I saw the Graincorp Sheep Hills Silo Art, I was overwhelmed with the scale of the silo and the colours were breathtaking. This artwork is great for photos too 📸 it was worth driving all the way from Melbourne!
Gahee Nam — Google review
Truly one of a kind artwork, the elders and the two children, the generations of people who own the land. A landmark to celebrate the land, the stars, the beauty and the beliefs. The artwork is respectful about the past, hopeful about the future and will transcend the generations to come. The color selection is awesome. What's even more wonderful, is the day expressions on the faces.
Manikandan Sigamani — Google review
Absolutely fantastic a worthwhile place for all people to visit amazing artwork and some great Victorian towns that got this country started.
Andrew Waterman — Google review
This silo was the last scheduled stop of our three day silo road trip.
The colours were stunning, the story behind the art amazing, this silo also has a visitor’s book, which we signed.
Plenty of parking space available and also the opportunity to stretch your legs between your silo stops.
Patrick Silveira — Google review
If you're out looking at Silo Art do not miss this wonderful experience. All the brochures hyperbole is actually accurate. Great for photographers of all skill levels.
John D — Google review
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445 Sheep Hills-Minyip Rd, Sheep Hills VIC 3392, Australia
Great experience. Cameron gave us the full instructions, and you could tell he has had years of experience. He managed to turn a few beginners into congident riders in just two hours. Horses were great, tailored for the different levels in the group. Does not matter what your level is, if you want to ride, this is the place for you!
Stijn van Oorschot — Google review
During our trip around Australia for the last 6 months I've been keeping a keen eye out for a trail riding experience that would engage my husband despite his disinterest in horsemanship and this place jumped out at me. Cameron is an amazing trainer and taught the group on how to control his beautiful horses as well as how to trot (3 ways) and canter (2 ways). We always felt safe but there was an element of freedom that my husband really took to and he was soon out trotting and out cantering me. I asked him if he liked horses now and got a resounding "they're alright". I also asked if he'd be happy to go riding again in the next 6 months and he said yes! It's taken me nearly 10 years to get him on a horse so I'm absolutely stoked. Thank you so much Cameron for a beautiful ride and for your knowledge and help.
Annie McDonagh — Google review
This place is amazing, the location is beautiful, the horses are well looked after and seam very happy and healthy and the facilities are top notch, Cam is a great instructor and guide, full of advice and encouragement even got to do some cantering and galloping which was fantastic (dollar is a machine ❤)
Stephen Collins — Google review
If you are planning on visiting the Grampians, I would highly recommend Cameron and Sandra’s Grampians Horse Riding Centre, just a wonderful experience.
Cameron and Sandra were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I advised them I can’t call as my partner is right next to me, so we just messaged on FB, and they went above and beyond and found us a suitable spot. I surprised my partner as she loves horses and she loved it so much, it honestly made her day.
Cameron genuinely knows what he is doing and the horses are well looked after, I might be a bit biased, but Alfie was the best horse.
The views and terrain were amazing, definitely recommend this for anyone visiting the Grampians.
David H — Google review
Where to start... beautiful scenery, beautiful well educated horses and an awesome experience. Our guide Cameron catered to our every need and made it fun for everyone as we had experienced and beginner riders in our group. If you're after good quality horsemanship, up for learning something new and having an absolute ball... book 10 times over. Because I would go back in a heart beat.
Phoebe Crisp — Google review
Don’t miss this one…
Cameron & son Angus were knowledgeable, friendly and approachable hosts. Imparting horsemanship also giving much needed confidence to our young ladies (12yo) one, being a complete novice and the other an intermediate pony club rider.
Both riders were able to enjoy this ride at their respective levels and come away with smiles for days.
An intimate group of 5 riders only plus Cameron & Angus allowed the girls to go independently without us parents nagging.
Purchase their ‘first for horses’ book complied and written by Cameron as it has a wealth of knowledge for everyone.
Highly recommend, we will return when in the area.
Angela Clemson — Google review
Fantastic! Cameron will teach you everything you need to know to be confident horse riding. We enjoyed the complementary overnight camping in the beautiful remote location the night before the ride. Highly recommend!
alixx ackland — Google review
This is more than just your average trail riding centre. If you enjoy well educated quality horses then this is for you. Safety is always a priority but balanced with fun engaging exercises. Cameron respects his horses and expects you to do the same. He has a wealth of equine knowledge to offer if you're willing to be educated and is not afraid to keep you in check or alternatively allow you to ride ahead if capable. The scenery is magic and you will come away refreshed and more confident in your skills.
We had a group of four riders from absolute beginner to rusty old keen 'wanna be' and all thoroughly beamed after our ride!
Can't wait to have the privilege to ride with you again Cameron. Good luck with those non equine ventures and hope you have recovered from those renovation induced injuries;).
Linda Blackwell — Google review
Trail leader Cameron has an enormous wealth of knowledge to pass forward through the connection between human and horse. He has a genuine interest in teaching you how to effectively connect with you horse in order to improve your riding experience thus inevitably improve your life experience. He expresses himself beautifully and the teachings he gives you is worth far more than what you'll pay. The horses are cared for to a triple gold star standard which shines through on your ride with them. They are alert, independent thinking animals and show a zest for life that is unmatched at other trail riding facilities. I rode Sailer just recently and he was so kind and patient with me, allowing me to lead him and in turn leading me where I failed to understand, effectively teaching me on the go, what a gracious animal. He was not the most affectionate horse, politely asserting his unwillingness for cuddles before and after the ride while still affording me a chance to show him I have what it takes to lead him through the grampians bush. I hope he was half as impressed with me as I was with him. It's safe to assume I have love and gratitude that this facility operates and hope to see it's continued operation for decades to come.
Ev Lee — Google review
Best trail ride ever! Learnt so much! Wish we could do another ride but our schedule are packed after. Thank you for the lovely morning Cameron!and also with Cecilia, Jasper & Sailor.
Danielle Leong — Google review
Cam created such an amazing day! He was not only educating us on how to be a comfortable and confident rider but he was very insightful on the surroundings we were riding through. The trail is absolutely picturesque! Cam gives an unforgettable experience and we will definitely be coming back!
Courtney Mendola — Google review
Great experience, I was able to do some galloping, it was amazing, beautiful horses, very good coaching by Cameron!
Large-scale mural of 2 figures painted on a pair of grain silos by artist Julia Volchkova.
Stayed a few days here. Lovely quiet spot by the river. Powered site and water $10.00 per night. Visited the Heritage listed Stick Shed in Murtoa. Lovely few days.
wendy h — Google review
Lovely art.
Read the literature available in the small shelter directly across from this silo and you will learn about other attractions this small town has to offer.
There is an art trail on the perpendicular street to this silo, which we walked along as well. That street also houses the local IGA and clean public toilets.
Patrick Silveira — Google review
Closer to Horsham and Murtao, it's the smallest of all the silo arts, but a more special one in retrospective. It's easier to draw on a blank canvas. But blending into the background color, coming up with such a realistic piece of art, is not an easy task. The faces in the painting are so relatable. It's well informed along the route and easier to find. It's a small town but a beautiful one.
I would suggest, starting from your trip from this one.
Manikandan Sigamani — Google review
Great painting. Also worth a look down the centre medium strip of the main street.
Gary Harris — Google review
Fascinating little town with a rich history. Definitely worth visiting, the art work is a bonus extra.
Sunil Piers — Google review
Wonderful at work but soon the paint will need a touch up soon. Worth a visit nevertheless.
David Asquith — Google review
We arrived at night. Would be nice if they have a light illumination or solar power lights for night viewers. 😊
Yin Yin Loh — Google review
Fantastic art work, it is fading a little but the Shire are looking into it. Fantastic information pavilion and book exchange across the road. Good parking . Well done to the Shire and community .
moni lee — Google review
Great Art Work, recommend 2 days to do the trail if coming up from Melbourne. I would have liked more signage, as not knowing the area at all, some had signs, some did not and were a bit of a challenge to find
Harley Davidson — Google review
Really nice, on a made road so easy access for motorcycles. Not hidden it is in the main street. Easy to park your bike or car in front of to get that shot or take a selfie. Not busy so you will have time to get your photo. Plenty of room for cars, bikes and or buses.
Tennille Kent — Google review
Not quite the same impact as others on the silo art trail, but none the less impressive. The overall detail to scale is amazing. Worth visiting if in the area.
One more big things, checked off the list. The artwork is made with concrete and care has been taken by the artist to create the perfect texture of the skin and hair. Especially the ear hair, done with the rods are very interesting. There's a souvenir shop next to it, worth the visit as it is on the way to your silo art Trail.
Manikandan Sigamani — Google review
Have driven past so many times on various road trips, decided to stop off this time... it states '& tea rooms', and I would have loved for it to be more of a cute tea room vibe with scones etc, but it's more canteen food, which I can't rate as didn't eat here.
The goat made my stop here fun tho... the friendliest, softest goat ever... all he wanted was snacks and massages, wish I could have taken him home ❤️
Def recommend if you love a little petting zoo... or have little kids that do!
Jessica Dwery — Google review
Absolute unit. Worth stopping by if you're going between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Haohan Liu — Google review
It’s something big to stop at to take a photo at with the family, but that’s about it.
Bought 3 ice blocks $15. My daughter didn’t eat hers she said it tasted like it was really old. The shop under the koala is pretty bare with a heap of junk to buy, reasonably priced though, but all pretty average quality. Still bought something to support them, but could be so much better if the stock was good or they uncluttered.
I’ll still visit again, but it’s not a destination, it’s a place to take a photo, stretch legs, and keep going.
sarah michele — Google review
I am somewhat obsessed with the "Big Things of Australia" and will go out of the way to see them.
The Giant Koala is one of my favourites. From the huge concrete structure to the tips of the freaky branches poking out of the ears - the Giant Koala does not disappoint
Kaz Barlow — Google review
Worlds largest fake. The koala isnt even real. You know what is real though? A boy needing a father figure in his life to guide him towards the right path and help him become the great man he should be. Teaching him to ride a bike, how to talk to girls, even raise his own koala. Instead all he taught him was how to walk out door and never look back
Brad Roff — Google review
Always a great place to stop off with the family. Unfortunately the animal enclosures were closed this time.
Rob — Google review
The koala itself is cool but get a photo and keep driving. Went in for the "farm animal experience" paid $5 to feed a bunch of ducks and chickens. Joint is pretty ran down.
Jamie Mccarthy — Google review
I had the best time! The workers were so friendly. Cocky and Elephant were the favourite part. $5 to feed animals. I would have paid more due to the recent fires
Eric C — Google review
A great stop either on your way to Horsham or just past as its not far. A nice little Cafe to get either hot food or freshly made sandwiches and don't forget to grab a cold drink or a cuppa. The toilets are very clean.
Tennille Kent — Google review
Nice place for a quick stopover. We ended up arriving around 3pm hoping to have late lunch but kitchen was closed, quite understandable though. Apart from all the Koala items, there is a talking cockatoo out back 🙂
Michael Sacro — Google review
Run down and dirty looking, the lady running the place has no idea re: customer service, very grumpy and rude. We stopped on way to Melbourne in the afternoon, she wouldn't let kids go into the outside area very rudely snapping at them, she had a puppy running around inside that she put in a crate and pretty much yelled at the kids not to go near it, on the way back to S.A. we stopped again, this time mid day, this woman was just as rude and grumpy still telling kids they couldn't go in outside area and again making a fuss about puppy, kids were nowhere near it ! We left without purchasing anything , choosing to drive to next area for lunch. Not impressed and will drive by next visit to Vic
lona manlpu — Google review
My kids love checking out all the BIG things around Australia.
Another one to tick off the bucket list.
Nice little gift shop inside!
L J P — Google review
The thing that dreams are made of, a 14m high guardian Angel. The saint of Dadwells bridge surveys their surroundings in a godly manner, an honour to withhold. To be In the presence of such greatness is a once in a lifetime experience and one I am truly grateful to of had.
Ryan Webster — Google review
Welcome to the Giant Koala, where time stands still and the aroma tells tales of the past. It's like walking into a scene from a retro Australian postcard, hosted by a charming, oversized marsupial.
The first thing you'll notice (apart from the towering koala, of course) is the unique fragrance, reminiscent of an old library mixed with a dash of eucalyptus. It's quaint, but a little air freshener wouldn't hurt.
Now, let's talk facilities. The toilets are a 'pay-to-pee' affair, exclusive to paying customers. It adds an amusing, if somewhat inconvenient, twist to your visit.
The gift shop seems to hold onto relics rather than souvenirs, and the air is tinged with the scent of nostalgia. The café, with its eclectic choice of spaghetti on toast, matches the theme – it's like dining in a time warp.
Here's the kicker: they ask for donations, presumably for upkeep, but one can't help but wonder where these funds go. The place looks like it hasn't seen a facelift since it first opened its doors.
A little suggestion for the owners: this iconic landmark, a quirky piece of Australian heritage, could truly benefit from some of those donations or even a little help from local authorities. A small investment could transform this scented time capsule into a refreshed, vibrant attraction. Let's give the Giant Koala the revamp it deserves!
Joel D — Google review
Worth stopping for photos. There is an animal farm if you have kids. Kids loved feeding animals. There are chickens, pig, kangaroos, deer etc... Kids entry is free, adults entry fee is just $5 and you will get the feed for free.
Gino George — Google review
Still grouchy! Worthy of a stop if you like giant things. The gift shop sells a map of all the giant statues in Australia
Ron Da — Google review
This Koala is scarily overgrown. Not sure what tourists are feeding it?
SrsHe's a big boy. And worth stopping for quick pix.
Hayden McLachlan — Google review
First time we have been to the Giant Koala. Was a nice spot to explore, the birds were nice to look at. The souvenirs were well priced, and the boys loved the cookies from the Cafe! Apparantly the koala eyes go red at night and can be quite scary - looking forward to coming back and seeing if this is true!
Michelle Jalocha — Google review
Great experience good place for family and kids to rest for 30 mint feeding hens parrots pig 🐖 kangaroo coffee and drinks high recommended
sajjad hussain — Google review
Massive Koala and a good photo opportunity infront of another big thing down under. Plenty of carpark space and room to move around for photos.
Little shop was closed on both occassions coming past but reading reviews, doesn't seem like we missed much of an experience with the gift shop or associated business which is a little sad given the recent fires in the area we would've loved to chip in.
Kenny W — Google review
It’s big! Nice to tick another one off. However the gift shop was lacking a lot would be nice to see it set up more like the big banana or big merino.
Addie Milne — Google review
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5829 Western Hwy, Dadswells Bridge VIC 3385, Australia