The lush, green Adelaide Hills are located in the picturesque Mount Lofty Ranges, within half an hour's drive east of Adelaide. It is fast becoming recognized as one of Australia's foremost 'cool - climate' viticulture regions, and takes advantage of the altitude and rainfall of the Mount Lofty Ranges to produce wine similar to the wine regions of France.

The region can also boast beautiful gardens, diverse orchards, boutique cheese and food producers plus creative influences from the many arts and crafts inhabitants.

Travel through the scenic Adelaide Hills to Mount Lofty Summit for an unsurpassed view over the city, then make your way to begin to taste the fine wines tucked away in the Hills. Wander through the small villages of the Hills, Crafers and Stirling, with a short visit to the Organic Market before stopping in Hahndorf.

Stroll through the German village of Hahndorf where you are able to do a tasting of the excellent Hillstowe wines. Visit the stylish new Shaw and Smith winery to taste their exceptional white wines and new merlot. Visit the Bridgewater Mill, home of the renowned Petaluma Wines. Tour through the Methode Champenoise Cellars and taste the world-class wines they produce over lunch at their outstanding restaurant.

It time permits, travel further into the heart of the Hills to Chain of Ponds wines owned by the Amadio family. They produce a range of awarding winning white and red wines in their little piece of land reminiscent of Tuscany. Return to Adelaide via Glenara Wines who are producing a range of organic wines on their property declared a sanctuary for native flora and fauna.