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The Louise

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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which The Louise stands. In sharing elements of their history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna people of the Barossa Valley region and their connections to Country.

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The Barossa, just one hour’s drive from Adelaide, is Australia’s destination for wine, food and culinary adventures.

The Barossa Valley is renowned as one of the world's finest wine-producing regions with a rich culinary heritage.

Home to more than 100 wineries (over 70 with cellar doors open to the public), the Barossa is a vibrant community with a rich 160-year-old cultural and architectural heritage and the oldest continuous food culture in Australia.

There’s nothing else like it in the world, where a rich European heritage lives on, combined with down to earth Aussie spirit and the continuing cultural connection between First Nations people, the Peramangk, Ngadjuri and Kaurna people and their land.

The Barossa has several trails which link many of the key heritage sites throughout the region. They take visitors on a journey through the back roads of the region, past many white painted storybook churches, whose spires mark the spiritual centres of this still deeply religious community, and past many humble slab-sided barns and pug cottages, steep-roofed farmhouses and houses built from locally quarried blue, iron and sandstone.

“/t’s true that hunger and thirst are readily sated in this bountiful valley; like those rotund kangaroos we saw this morning, we must waddle off to bed.”

Catherine Marshall, Traveller

With consistently outstanding vintages over the past 160 years, six generations of grape growers and winemakers have established the Barossa as Australia's leader in crafting wines of great distinction.

The Barossa is the undisputed wine capital of Australia, a mosaic of vineyards and orchards bound by the Barossa Ranges rising up to Eden Valley. Barossa shiraz red wines and nearby Eden Valley crisp white rieslings are perennial international world gold medal winners.

While the reputation of Barossa wines has strong international appeal, the region’s food exhibits the same integrity, quality, diversity and heritage. There are memorable meals to be had throughout the Barossa, whether it’s a visit to a winery, farm shop or fine restaurant. Or simply visit artisan butchers and bakers, award-winning cheese makers and micro brewers and cafes – an entire world of gastronomic delights awaits.

Every Saturday morning, many locals including some of the Barossa’s outstanding characters, chefs, foodies and winemakers, turn out to source the very best from the producers of the Barossa Farmers Market. The slow food philosophy thrives in the Barossa, showcased by a year-long calendar of festivals, celebrations and events.

Getting there

BY AIR
BY ROAD

The Louise is within an hour’s drive of Adelaide Airport in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia and a hub for international and domestic commercially operated flights. Direct commercial flights operate to and from the nation’s main ports of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin and Hobart.

A range of private charter flight options is also available to land and depart from the General Aviation Terminal at Adelaide Airport from most capital cities and selected regional ports.

For a spectacular aerial arrival, it’s hard to beat a helicopter transfer and The Louise has a daylight helipad onsite perfect for the purpose. Transit times from Adelaide Airport vary depending on the route taken.

Self-driving to The Louise is the popular option given its proximity to Adelaide and the straight-forward route via the Main North Road and A20 highway.

Guests arriving at the airport or train station from interstate or regional ports often opt to hire a car to make the journey. This allows for more exploration around the Barossa during a stay at The Louise. All the main car hire companies are conveniently located at the airport, train stations and in the Adelaide CBD. Advance bookings are essential.

Private vehicle transfers are also available on request for an additional charge.

OUR LITTLE WHITE BOOK

The Luxury Lodges of Australia brochure has become a treasured and widely recognisable ‘go to’ for Australian experiential luxury, enjoyed both online and in printed form at our lodges. The brochure is available to view or download in eight languages below.