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Family Friendly Barossa: Unforgettable Fun for All Ages

Who says the Barossa is just for grown-ups?

 

Beyond our world class wine, the region is a massive playground bursting with adventures, hands on experiences and hidden spaces built just for kids and families. Whether you are looking to burn off some high energy at an action packed park, feed friendly farm animals, test your skills at mini golf, or treat the kids to a custom chocolate making session, the Barossa delivers unforgettable memories for the whole family.

 

Pack up the crew and get ready to explore the best family-approved spots across the region:

  • Barossa Adventure Station, Angaston: An action packed hub featuring a mega multi-level playground, skate park, bouldering wall, and historic mountain bike trails perfect for burning off energy.
  • Lions Club Playground, Kapunda: A fantastic, fully fenced park with brilliant play equipment, sprawling lawns,= and excellent picnic spaces ideal for a relaxed family lunch.
  • Make Your Own Chocolate Experience, Tanunda: Let the kids unleash their inner chocolatier at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company by custom designing their very own giant chocolate freckle or rocky road block.
  • Two Hands Wines (Kraehe Nature Trail), Marananga: A gentle, self-guided vineyard walk where kids can spot local birdlife, learn about nature, and get up close to friendly Scottish Highland cattle. 
  • Barossa Bowland & Dinosaur Mini Golf, Maze & Walk, Tanunda: Step back in time on a massive, prehistoric 18-hole mini golf course packed with life sized dinosaurs, a maze, and a modern 12 lane ten pin bowling alley.
  • Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop & Cellar Door, Nuriootpa: Wander the beautiful paths to feed the resident turtles and big fish in the dam, explore the orchard and grab a delicious house made ice cream from the café.
  • Barossa Museum, Tanunda: Take a fascinating, kid friendly look back in time inside a historic 1865 church packed with old world treasures, vintage toys and pioneer history.
  • Barossa Community Labyrinth at the Bush Gardens, Nuriootpa: A peaceful, winding stone pathway designed for kids to walk, clear their minds and connect beautifully with natural native gardens.
  • Barossa Scenic Flight, Lyndoch: Take your family adventure to new heights with a thrilling helicopter or light plane ride offering a breathtaking, bird's eye view over the patchworked vineyards.
  • Whispering Wall at Barossa Reservoir Reserve, Williamstown: A true engineering marvel where a unique acoustic phenomenon allows you to whisper softly at one side of the massive dam wall and be heard perfectly 140 metres away on the other side.
  • Angaston Blacksmith Shop & Museum, Angaston: Step into a working piece of living history to watch real blacksmiths forge sparks from iron using 100 year old traditional tools.
  • Barossa Sculpture Park, Menglers Hill: Take a scenic drive up the hill to wander through an open-air gallery of 17 massive stone sculptures while enjoying a spectacular panoramic view of the valley.

 

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