The Louise
Experiences
There’s much more to the Barossa than great things to eat and drink; guests can meet the local growers at the Barossa Farmers Market, enjoy nearby art galleries, float over the landscape in a hot air balloon, enjoy a sunrise picnic breakfast with kangaroos, walk or cycle bush tracks, or partake in cooking lessons, perfume making or gin blending sessions. See what to do when at The Louise
Entrenched in the close-knit community of farmers, winemakers and artists, the team at The Louise is a natural fit as concierge, connecting guests with local events and personalised experiences to create an unforgettable ‘backstage pass’ to the Barossa.
The primary reason that makes the Barossa a “must see” destination is the unsurpassed breadth and depth of its culinary and viticulture experience.
This experience is epitomised by the round-the-clock activities of harvest and vintage in the autumn months, and the seductive bouquet of wine aging gracefully in barrel as you enter the many wineries and cellar doors of the region. The authenticity of the experience is secured by the many great characters that define the Barossa and its passion for quality food, wine and lifestyle.
The Barossa is the undisputed wine capital of Australia, home to more than 600 grape growers and 100 or more wineries. Barossa shiraz red wines and nearby Eden Valley crisp white rieslings are perennial international world gold medal winners. The wine making experience may be shared up close and personal at more than five dozen cellar doors – all within a few minutes’ walk, bike ride or drive from The Louise in the heart of the Barossa.
With grace and elegance, The Louise embodies all that is local to the area. Supporting local artisans, artists, entrepreneurs and producers is core to the lodge’s philosophy.
This compact and fertile valley is easily explored, with nearly every turn and vista yielding unspoiled beauty and a true sense of place.
Professional, attentive staff at The Louise have excellent local knowledge and are able to offer guidance about local wineries, specialist private tastings and touring options such as hot air ballooning, private guides and heritage sites.
The Barossa is rightly famed for its wine, and there are dozens of bespoke wine tastings, blendings and experiences available for guests, many with an exclusive private winemaker introduction made by the team at The Louise. The bustling vintage harvest season runs from late January to late April when guests can witness grapes being picked, plucked, crushed and stomped and might even find themselves getting caught up in the action.
Every Saturday morning, the Barossa Farmers Market is the bustling centre of the region’s food culture. Stroll among the local producers and farmers, coffee in hand, and collect a few snacks for the day ahead. Guests can meet the local growers, enjoy nearby art galleries, float over the landscape in a hot air balloon, enjoy a sunrise picnic breakfast with kangaroos, walk or cycle bush tracks, or partake in cooking lessons, perfume making or gin blending sessions.
The Louise is long regarded as the culinary tourism destination for the world’s discerning travellers and offers a backstage pass to the Barossa.
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