Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFFLINE MAP
(
www.seppeltsfieldroad.com
)
An incongruous avenue of huge palm trees meandering
through the vineyards behind Nuri. Beyond Marananga the palm rows veer off the road-
side and track up a hill to the Seppelt Family Mausoleum − a Grecian shrine fronted by
chunky Doric columns.
Para Road Wine Path
WALKING, CYCLING
OFFLINE MAP
(
www.pararoadwinepath.com.au
)
Between Nuriootpa and Tanunda − a short-and-sweet walk-
ing/cycling trail passing four wineries.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
BAROSSA REGIONAL PARKS
For a little grape-free time away from the vines, you can't beat the Barossa's re-
gional parks, with walking tracks for everyone from Sunday strollers to hardcore
bushwalkers. The Barossa visitor information centre (
Click here
)
can help with
maps and directions.
www.environment.sa.gov.au
; Tanunda Creek Rd, Angaston; daylight hours)
Known for ex-
cellent walks, 390-hectare Kaiserstuhl is en route from Mengler Hill to Angaston.
The Stringybark Loop Trail (2.4km) and Wallowa Loop Trail (6.5km) start at the en-
trance, and there are fantastic views from atop the Barossa Ranges. Look for Nan-
keen kestrels and western grey roos.
Para Wirra Recreation Park
( 08-8280 7048;
www.environment.sa.gov.au
; Humbug Scrub
Rd, One Tree Hill; per person/car $4/10; 8am-sunset )
In the northern Mt Lofty
Ranges, a 45km hook south of Tanunda - 1417 hectares of walking tracks, scenic
drives, barbecues and tennis courts. Emus search hopefully around picnic areas;
western grey roos graze in the dusk.
Warren Conservation Park
( 08-8280 7048;
www.environment.sa.gov.au
;
Watts Gully Rd,
Kersbrook; daylight hours)
Near Para Wirra - 363 tranquil hectares of
wattles, banksias and spring heaths, plus pink, blue and statuesque river red gums.
Steep tracks for experienced hikers.
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Sleeping & Eating
