Road Trips and Self Drive

Whether you’re embarking on an epic South Australian road trip or dreaming about a day trip from Adelaide – you’ll definitely want to include the Barossa as a destination!

Perfect for the self-drive adventurer, your travels will lead you through the Barossa’s gorgeous landscapes, historic towns and villages and renowned wine and culinary experiences.

Choose a wine and food trail, take a day trip tip from a local, go your own way or rest your head during an epic road trip - and discover the beauty of the Barossa for yourself.

Start your Barossa journey here…

Day Trips from Adelaide

There's an ease in taking a day trip to the Barossa – the region is closer than you think! You’ll be in the Barossa in less than one hour’s drive from Adelaide city or Adelaide airport, perfect for a spontaneous adventure when you discover some precious free time. Whether its for brunch, lunch or dinner, a day out with the kids, time connecting with nature, or discovering a new favourite winemaker or two – a day trip to the Barossa makes for a wonderful escape. We asked some Barossa locals to share their ideal Barossa Day Trips for your inspiration. You can explore them all or preview some highlights below.

Epic South Australian Road Trips

South Australia has the perfect recipe for road tripping, with its lush rolling wine country, staggering outback views, amazing wildlife and picture-perfect coastlines. Choose from one of these epic SA road trips, and plan to break your trip in the Barossa!

Acknowledgement of Country —

The Barossa is located on the traditional lands of the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna people