Unique Experiences Attractions Gumeracha - Holiday Gold Coast

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES GUMERACHA

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Gorge Wildlife Park

30 Redden Drive, Cudlee Creek SA 5232

Throughout 14 acres of land, paths meander among one of the most comprehensive collections of privately owned animals and birds in the country.
See all your favourite Australian animals such as wombats and dingoes. Cuddle a koala and walk amongst the kangaroos and wallabies. There are also many rare albino species to be seen. A variety of exotic animals on display such as monkeys, alligators, meerkats, otters and more.
A vast range of birds from Fairy Wrens to Ostriches and everything in between, some in enclosures but many free flying. A reptile house displays snakes, lizards, frogs and fish.

Koala holding daily at 11.30am, 1.30 & 3.30pm *subject to conditions

*Limited disabled access to park

  • Adults $15
  • Children (3-15 yrs) $9
  • Students $12
  • Aged/Disability Concession $12
  • Family Pass 2 Adults & 2 Children $42
     
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Lobethal Road Wines

2254 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Mount Torrens SA 5244

Lobethal Road leads you to handcrafted wines of intense flavour and distinctive cool climate character. Located only 40 minutes from Adelaide, our vineyard is nestled at the foot of Mount Torrens in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Join us for a tasting in our mud-brick Cellar Door. Enjoy a glass of wine by the wood fire or in the courtyard garden overlooking the vines. Platters featuring local produce available.

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Lobethal Archives And Historical Museum

48 Main Road, Lobethal SA 5241

The Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum is a German Pioneer Museum with displays and exhibits telling the story of both the German and English history of South Australia. Items on display include colonial artefacts from everyday life of the time including examples of needlecrafts and woodwork and numerous pictures of local industries and agriculture. The original Lutheran Church with the elevated pulpit and the unique blue and white wood work is part of the historic church precinct which includes the Lutheran School, the new Church Complex and remnants of the Old Lutheran Cemetery. Donations are collected at the door.

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Tilbrook Estate

Building 17, Old Woollen Mill, 1 Adelaide Lobethal Road, Lobethal SA 5241

Hand made by our hands. This is James and Annabelle Tilbrook's vineyard and winemaking philosophy. Our vineyard, based in the beautiful Lenswood region is unique with French inspired close planted vines and terracing across steep slopes, where they grow Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The old Onkaparinga Woollen Mills, in Lobethal, now provides a home for the combined winery and cellar door. At the cellar door you can see right into the winery, and meet the winemaker, as well as taste the range in the comfort of a sophisticated setting, with a blazing wood fire in winter. During the summer months why not sit outside with a glass of wine and cheese platter or have a coffee? Tilbrook Estate has on offer wonderful cool climate, elegant but flavoursome, award winning Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot, Gris, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Cabernet, and very delightful Pinot Gris Dessert Wine.

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Birdwood Wine And Cheese Centre

Shop 3, 22 Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234

The Birdwood Wine and Cheese Centre promotes produce from different regions of South Australia - Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Riverland, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast and Kangaroo Island, with their boutique wines, cheeses and gourmet products. Visit the centre and enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese tasting. The Birdwood Wine and Cheese Centre is also the Cellar Door Sales and Tastings for five star Adelaide Hills wine, Coobara. Gift baskets are made to order and delivered throughout Australia filled with South Australian produce. Free membership for our Wine Club will give you the choice of a half dozen or a dozen selected boutique South Australian wines sent every three months with member's discount. When you purchase from our store you are supporting South Australian producers.

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Mt Bera Vineyards

Lot 11 Gorge Road, Cudlee Creek SA 5232

Welcome to Mt. Bera, a historical homestead located in the cool climate area of the Adelaide Hills, some 30 kilometres northeast of Adelaide, South Australia. Mt. Bera produces quality Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, some of which is kept to produce boutique wines along Bordeaux and burgundy styles. The garden and surrounding grounds feature many varieties of mature trees such as cork, chestnut, various apple, walnut, olive, culinary-grade bay tree as well as large oak, Cyprus, and pine, all dating back to the original settlement and the owner's love of the Devonshire countryside in England after which Mt. Bera is named.

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Lobethal Bierhaus

3A Main Street, Lobethal SA 5241

The Lobethal Bierhaus is a micro brewery, cellar door and restaurant proudly located in Lobethal's Old Onkaparinga Woollen Mills. All of the brewery's equipment is on display together with detailed descriptions of how its beer is made and the considerable history of brewing in Lobethal, which dates back to 1851. The restaurant serves a full range of excellent dishes designed around local produce in a casual child friendly environment. In addition to its own award winning handcrafted beers (available on both draught and in bottle to take home), a selection of locally made wines, tea, coffee and soft drinks are also available.

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Talunga Estate - Winery, Cafe and functions

198D Torrens Valley Road, Gumeracha SA 5233

Talunga Scaffidi Winery is a beautiful place to bring your interstate and overseas family and friends for an experience to remember. With a combination of Scaffidi award-winning wines, exquisite gourmet and Italian cuisine and breathtaking views and pine forests it's easy to imagine you are in Tuscany. From our restaurant/cafe you can dine indoors by the open fire in winter or outdoors in the atrium during summer. Come and try our famous Tuscan platter. The winery owners, Vince and Tina Scaffidi are proud of their selection of award-winning wines whites and reds sourced from their Adelaide Hills Vineyard and One Tree Hill Vineyard. We usually have about four varieties of our excellent wines in Cleanskins and they are all on taste and you can mix the dozens. What a bonus! So come and visit us soon and be pleasantly surprised. The restaurant/cafe opens for lunch Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 11.30. As the Italians say - Arrivederci!

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National Motor Museum

Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234

The National Motor Museum at Birdwood houses Australia's most important collection of vintage, veteran and classic motorcars and motor cycles - more than 300 in fact. It's set in a beautiful complex by the River Torrens in Adelaide's picturesque hills, 50 kilometres from Adelaide. The museum hosts special events each year including the Bay to Birdwood Run, The Bay to Birdwood Classic and the Rock 'n Roll Rendezvous. The National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles - it is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future. Programs are provided for more than 8,000 students who visit each year. Guided tours can be organised by prior arrangement. Hours are flexible for pre-bookings, conventions, plus catering arranged for groups and clubs.

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The Toy Factory

452 Torrens Valley Road, Gumeracha SA 5233

Bring the children to see the world's biggest rocking horse. You can climb to the top of The Big Rocking Horse, which stands at 18 metres high. Then visit the seven-acre animal park where, among other things, wallabies can be hand-fed. Relax and enjoy a meal or coffee in the licensed, child-friendly cafe, outdoor patio or shaded picnic area. Wander through the Toy Factory to see Australia's largest range of quality wooden toys. A huge range of imported, educational wooden toys are available, as well as an impressive supply of souvenirs. The Big Rocking Horse and Toy Factory is in Gumeracha in the leafy Adelaide Hills, just 45 minutes from Adelaide's city centre.

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Kersbrook Hill Wines

Lot 101 Little Para Road, Kersbrook SA 5231

Kersbrook Hill Wines is a five star boutique winery located in the northern end of the Adelaide Hills. Come and enjoy our award-winning wines as well as locally made jewellery, gourmet pizzas, premium coffee, cheese plates and non-alcoholic cider for those designated drivers.

Our friendly staff will show you our wines whilst you enjoy the warmth of our fire. All this is only 40 minutes from Adelaide.

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Gumeracha Country Market

45 Albert Street, Gumeracha SA 5233
Gumeracha Country Market is open on the third Sunday of the month (except January), from 10am to 3pm or later, in the Gumeracha Town Hall and surrounds. Most of the stall holders make their own displays and offer a wide range of goods including hand knitted items, handmade cards, home spun wool, handcrafted marquetry, quilting products and candles. You will also find jewellery; bric a brac, embroidery, home baked delicious treats, a wide variety of plants and herbs, second hand treasures, local made Olive Oil, sewing crafts of great variety and local vegies and fruit in season. At the Market Cafe you can sit and relax while treating yourself to homemade scones and jam and cream while drinking some fine coffee or tea! The Christmas Market will be held on 21st December 2014. The 2015 dates are as follows - 15 February, 15 March, 19 April, 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August, 20 September, 18 October, 15 November, 20 December. Come and enjoy our market and take home some treasures to remember us by!
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Top of the Torrens Gallery Incorporated

9 Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234
Top of the Torrens Gallery Incorporated promotes and displays the work, in mixed mediums, of Adelaide Hills artists. The Gallery Shop offers an extensive range of well made individually hand crafted items suitable for gifts and souvenirs. The Gallery has regular exhibitions throughout the year covering a diverse range of works, both in two and three dimensions. Top of the Torrens Gallery Incorporated is a non-for-profit organisation, formed for the purpose of promoting the work of artists in the Adelaide Hills.
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Hills Short Wine and Food Trail

17/1 Adelaide Lobethal Road, Lobethal SA 5241
The Hills Short Wine and Food Trail lists 12 wine, food and beer producers and is arranged as a trail starting in Woodside and finishing in Gumeracha. Woodside is just 40 minutes from the central business district and so this trail can be done on a day trip or explored more fully on an overnight stay in one of our wonderful bed and breakfasts. All producers are within 15 minutes drive of each other and the trail allows visitors to experience the beautiful Adelaide Hills scenery as well as the delicious offerings by often very small, but high quality, producers. There are also staging posts for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend a day with us and experience some of the best the Hills has to offer!

Lobethal Archives And Historical Museum

48 Main Road, Lobethal SA 5241
The Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum is a German Pioneer Museum with displays and exhibits telling the story of both the German and English history of South Australia. Items on display include colonial artefacts from everyday life of the time including examples of needlecrafts and woodwork and numerous pictures of local industries and agriculture. The original Lutheran Church with the elevated pulpit and the unique blue and white wood work is part of the historic church precinct which includes the Lutheran School, the new Church Complex and remnants of the Old Lutheran Cemetery. Donations are collected at the door....

Talunga Estate

198D Torrens Valley Road, Gumeracha SA 5233
Talunga Estate is based approximately 45 minutes from the Adelaide central business district in Gumeracha. Talunga is a unique location located on a slight rise with amazing views. There is seating for up to 105 people in the dining and alfresco areas and is fully licensed. Different wedding packages are available from our website....

Talunga Estate, Winery, Cafe and Functions

198D Torrens Valley Road, Gumeracha SA 5233
Talunga Estate Winery, Café and Functions is located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Just outside the wonderful township of Gumeracha on the Adelaide side and has recently been taken over by new management. Talunga is situated on a slight rise and has some amazing views. You can choose to sit outside, or under the outdoor entertaining area or inside on a hot day or in front of the open fire on a winters day. We are fully licensed and can seat 105 people. Function packages are available and can be held out of hours listed. Every year is worth congratulating, every love story is worth celebrating; make it a special time with us at Talunga. ...

National Motor Museum

Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234
Since 1965 millions of people have enjoyed discovering their motoring heritage at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia. As an international centre for the collection, research, preservation, education and display of Australian road transport history, the National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future. The museum has an exciting education program that offers a range of hands-on experiences for both primary and secondary students. Nestled in the scenic Adelaide Hills wine region, the National Motor Museum's grounds are perfect for picnics or a barbecue. The museum is renowned for hosting special events such as the Rock and Roll Rendezvous (April) and the finish of the iconic Bay to Birdwood (September) - the largest continually staged vehicle run of its kind in the world....
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Paracombe Premium Perry

169 Murphy Road, Paracombe SA 5132
We are 4th generation pear growers and self taught cider makers offering our guests a complete tree to bottle experience. Look at our historical refrigeration, a tour takes you through how we harvest fruit, how it is stored including walking into a large commercial coolroom which is a sensory delight! We look at how we grade fruit on a modern grader ready for market, and then visit all the different stages required to make a world class cider or sparkling juice. We show how we crush the fruit, how we ferment, how we bottle and label as well as how we pasteurise to make our products shelf stable. Once the tour is complete, we offer a full tasting of our range of products, and the opportunity to purchase products and fresh fruit to take home. ...
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National Motor Museum

Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234
Since 1965 millions of people have enjoyed discovering their motoring heritage at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia. As an international centre for the collection, research, preservation, education and display of Australian road transport history, the National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future. Nestled in the scenic Adelaide Hills wine region, the National Motor Museum's grounds are perfect for picnics or a barbecue. The museum is renowned for hosting special events such as the iconic Bay to Birdwood, the largest continually staged vehicle run of its kind in the world. It's the 40th Anniversary of the Bay to Birdwood in 2020 so you can expect a huge event on the 27th of September. ...
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The Coach House Studio

2 John Fisher Avenue, Gumeracha SA 5233
Located in the historic Coach House at Gumeracha, The Coach House Studio is a small gallery that showcases fine art and craft, indoor plants, jewellery, gifts and homewares produced by Adelaide Hills and SA artists. Regular exhibitions run throughout the year. Enjoy a selection of coffee, boutique artisan tea and chocolates while viewing the artwork. Also offering children's art classes. Look for the big red barn doors! ...
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Gorge Wildlife Park

30 Redden Drive, Cudlee Creek SA 5232
Gorge Wildlife Park is not your average wildlife park; it's a place where people and animals get together. Under shaded trees, paths meander amongst the animals offering many relaxing hours of wildlife enjoyment. See all of your favourite Australian animals including wombats, dingoes, echidnas and Tasmanian devils. Cuddle a koala and walk amongst the kangaroos and wallabies. A variety of exotic animals are on display, including American alligators, meerkats, otters, playful monkeys and more. The park has a vast range of birds, from fairy wrens to ostriches and everything in between. Some are in enclosures but many fly free, including a free range colony of rainbow lorikeets. The reptile house has a great display of reptiles, amphibians, insects and fish. Enjoy picnic areas with free gas barbeques, kiosk and souvenir shop. Koala handling times are 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm daily (subject to conditions). ...
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The Big Rocking Horse And The Toy Factory

452 Torrens Valley Road, Gumeracha SA 5233
Bring the children to see the world’s biggest rocking horse. You can climb to the top of The Big Rocking Horse, which stands at 18 metres high. Then visit the seven-acre animal park where, among other things, kangaroos and wallabies can be hand-fed. Relax and enjoy a meal or coffee in the child-friendly cafe, outdoor patio or shaded picnic area. Wander through the Toy Factory to see Australia's largest range of quality wooden toys. A huge range of locally manufactured and imported, educational wooden toys are available, as well as an impressive supply of souvenirs. The Big Rocking Horse and Toy Factory is in Gumeracha in the leafy Adelaide Hills, just 45 minutes from Adelaide’s city centre. ...
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Gumeracha

44940 - Gumeracha SA 5233
Gumeracha is set in the beautiful Torrens Valley region, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, orchards and farmland. Enjoy a picnic at Federation Park, located on the banks of the river, or have fun at the skate park. Visit The Toy Factory for quality wooden toys and to climb the 18 metre Big Rocking Horse. Head to the Old Gumeracha Cold Store to visit hip Unico Zelo winery and Applewood Distillery (collectively known as Ochre Nation) where you can try their wine, gin and other small-batch spirits. Protero Wines is housed in ‘The Green Shed’ – where locals and visitors in the know head for organic fresh local produce. Other wineries include Mt Bera Vineyards (including accommodation) and Talunga Estate. Visit Coach House Studio and Peregrine Store for retail therapy and The Good Pantry for coffee and wholefoods. Gumeracha hosts the Medieval Fair in May and Beer & Bite Festival celebrating craft beer in April. In nearby Cudlee Creek, Gorge Wildlife Park offers koala holding and is home to Australian and exotic animals, birds and reptiles....
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Birdwood

45886 - Birdwood SA 5234
Birdwood in the northern Adelaide Hills (just under an hour's drive north-east of Adelaide city) is best known for the National Motor Museum housed in the historic mill featuring hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles. The museum tells the story of Australia's love affair with motoring through memorabilia including brochures and maps, tin signs, petrol bowsers, toys, models and photographs. The Bay to Birdwood car rally in September finishes here providing motoring enthusiasts a chance to see rare and valuable cars in action. It’s also the setting for the Rock and Roll Rendezvous in April (not taking place in 2020), celebrating the 50s, 60s and 70s through great cars, fashion and music. The Birdwood Motel with very spacious rooms is conveniently located next to the museum, while Mylkappa Cellar and Kitchen is just down the road. The town has Top of the Torrens art gallery and Treasures on Torrens for vintage wares and collectables, with dining options including a pub, bakery and café. Birdwood was initially named Blumberg by the German settlers who farmed the area in the late 1840s....