The Barossa Valley: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Australia

If you are planning a trip to Australia you should plan to visit the Barossa valley. This wine-lover’s paradise is located only 60 kilometers northeast of Adelaide. This is wonderful since its proximity to the city allows you to book Adelaide hotels and then travel to the valley for a day or two.

While you are in the Barossa valley you can enjoy some of the world’s most famous wines. The region is known for producing top-quality Shiraz (Syrah), Riesling, Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignons. Winemakers like Wolf Blass operate in the Barossa valley and they are rapidly becoming world-renowned.

The wonderful thing about the Barossa valley, besides the wine, is its amazing geography and relatively low population. Travelling there can be a delight for food and wine lovers, especially if you travel there during the Vintage Festival, a week-long celebration which takes place every two years.

If you are interested in attending the Vintage Festival you should be aware that it draws a large number of visitors to the Barossa valley. They come to enjoy the gourmet food, wine tastings and street parade. Because of this high level of activity, you may be better off booking a room in one of the excellent Adelaide hotels that are so close.

Booking a room in one of the many Adelaide hotels means you can enjoy the best of both worlds. There are often day trips by bus which will not only get you to the Barossa valley but also take you from vineyard to vineyard. This can wonderful since you may get access to some wineries that you may not be able to on your own, and it gets rid of the need for you to drive, a bonus if you are planning on tasting a lot of wine.

There are other advantages to booking Adelaide hotels rather than staying in the Barossa valley itself. There are art galleries and museums that you can tour. The museums include a jail, a museum dedicated to cricket (a national obsession) and others that show more of the overall history of the continent. Booking Adelaide hotels that are nearer to these attractions may cost you more but they can save travel time if you are planning on seeing a lot of the sights.

Luckily there is an excellent public transit system that can get you from many of the Adelaide hotels to the city center so that you can enjoy the sights and attractions. Public transport may be the best way to navigate around Adelaide especially if you are uncomfortable driving in a strange city and do not want to constantly pay for taxis.

Adelaide hotels can often be booked online and many of these services will also let you compare prices and amenities. If one of the many Adelaide hotels has caught your eye it can be a great help to look at traveler reviews so there are fewer surprises. A little research and some organization can be the keys to an amazing holiday.