FAQ

Nightly rates at The Louise include:

• Gourmet breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and snacks and dinner in Appellation with matched wines daily
• Generous in-suite bar with a selection of snacks and beverages, replenished daily
• Use of lodge facilities including wet-edge lap pool, fitness centre and sauna

Situated between the state’s coastal temperature zones, the Barossa Valley is regarded as a warm climate region, with temperatures in the summer often rising to 30°C. Its warm sunshine makes viticultural temperatures slightly warmer than the wine regions of Bordeaux in France, and the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

A Mediterranean climate best describes weather in the Barossa, with its warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters ideal for viticulture as well as fruit and vegetable and livestock farming. Winter months bring chilly days, perfect for sitting by the fire and enjoying a glass of the region’s wine. The autumnal months endure a milder climate, but still have pleasant sunny days with clear skies and cool evenings. Spring in the Barossa is fine, with warmer days signalling buds to burst on the vines, bright green leaves to spread along the vines and fruit trees to blossom in pinks, whites and reds. It’s a season to enjoy outdoor activities alongside wine tasting and long, al fresco lunches.

The busy harvest season runs from late January to late April. A community of producers, Barossans are in tune with the seasons and in keeping with tradition continue to keep an eye on the nature’s cycles, moon, the harvest and the long-term forecast.

• 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. 
• Visit during vintage, the harvest period from late January to late April. With grapes being picked, plucked, crushed and stomped you might find yourself getting caught up in the action. 
• Explore by e-bike, cruising by endless rows of vines, visiting local wineries, cafés and villages. 
• Float over the Barossa Valley floor in a hot air balloon and witness a mosaic of vineyards and orchards bound by the Barossa Ranges rising up to Eden Valley. 

By air: 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.

By road: 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.

Yes.

Complimentary WiFi access is available throughout the lodge. There is good mobile phone coverage with Telstra, Optus and most other phone service providers.

Yes. The Louise welcomes guests with children 10 years and over.

The Louise welcomes guests with children 10 years and over.