Home to some of the country’s finest Shiraz, Riesling, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Barossa Valley is touted by many to be the most famous wine region in Australia.
Located only 70 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide, this stunning wine country can be accessed easily by hiring a minibus in Adelaide. With an estimated 50 wineries in the region, the best way to enjoy the area is to choose a few of the best wineries, grab a couple friends and arrange for someone else to do the driving so you can relax and enjoy the day. Hiring a minibus in Adelaide is one of the most popular ways to reach the Barossa Valley, especially if you want to see as much as you can in a short amount of time.
Set inside a beautiful 42 hectares site, the Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre should not be missed. There are scenic bike tracks that criss-cross through the vineyards, you can taste some of the wine that has been produced here since 1847 or you can take part in the 4-hour Jacob’s Creek Cooking Class that takes place in a beautiful outdoor kitchen.
If bike riding and cooking are not your idea of a fun afternoon, you can sit back and relax at the ‘Our Table’ restaurant and enjoy views of the Barossa Range while dining on specialties comprised of locally produced ingredients.
When you organise your minibus charter in Adelaide, be sure to instruct your driver to stop at Seppeltsfield. As the recipient of the ‘Best of Wine Tourism 2017’ award, Seppeltsfield offers a range of experiences and tours with something for everyone’s taste. Have a true fine-dining experience at their Fino restaurant or purchase some local cheese and wine from the café and unwind in the garden.
Seppeltsfield has some unique experiences such as the ‘Taste Your Birth Year Tour’ where you can sample wine from the year you were born. Otherwise the ‘Straight from the barrel’ and the ‘World War I Tour’, where you can taste wines from 1914 through to 1918.
Seppeltsfield is the only winery in the world that releases a 100-year old single vintage wine each and every year, so make sure you don’t forget to tell your minibus hire company that this stop is not optional!
Elderton Wines has grapevines dating as far back as 1894 and this family winery produces some of the best vintages in the Barossa Valley region. At Elderton, wine tastings are conducted at their cellar door, which had a peaceful outdoor area for you to soak up the sun while enjoying their remarkable Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon and a delicious bite to eat.
Alternatively, you can try the Elderton Elite Tasting Experience where you will meet the owners, talk wine, ask questions and truly learn about the labour of love that is wine production. It’s a fascinating experience and one that you and your friends will certainly enjoy.
While the three wineries we mentioned above should be on everyone’s itinerary, there are plenty more that are worth exploring too. If your plan is to charter a minibus from Adelaide, ask the operator or the driver to suggest a route as their local knowledge can help you uncover some more hidden gems.
Explore the area, try the wines, taste the food and leave with a belly full of Barossa goodness.
The travel experts at TNA Bus Hire can help you and your group experience the best of South Australia’s Barossa Valley by organising your very own minibus, bus or coach. We will make sure you have the right vehicle for your group’s needs and budget. Contact us to receive a free quote today!
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