Wine Country! (Clare Valley, Barossa, McLaren Vale), Adelaide, and Hahndorf - South Australia

Leaving Port Augusta, gateway to the four states (WA, NT, VIC & NSW) we headed parallel to the Flinders Ranges for a while on our way to the Clare Valley just north of Adelaide, SA before settling in the Barossa Valley for a couple of days of wine tasting and exploring.

Flinders Ranges, SA 

Where to start....?

Navigating the Clare Valley windy hilly roads with a caravan in tow in search of Kilikanoon was a little hairy. Luckily Damien is amazing at manoeuvring or we would have been staying in the Clare Valley for a while. 

Star Gazing - lunch with Tim Adams from 'Tim Adams Wines' at Mr Mick's tapas bar - Clare Valley, SA.
Ok, so we were actually sitting in the next table across from him by accident, but we did get to meet him, and he is a lovely guy (and his wines aren't too bad either :p)

High rise haystacks - these funny hay stacks are everywhere in SA - Barossa Valley, SA

VINES!!!!! A bit exciting to see the rolling hills of farmland give way to the endless vineyards - Barossa Valley, SA

Secret Cellar - a sneaky visit in to to the Torbreck Winery's private cellar trying to track down a wine we were given from there (but couldn't remember the name of) and totally loved - Barossa Valley, SA

Grape press on display at Henschke Wines -  Barossa Valley, SA

Welcome to Tanunda, just near where we were staying - Barossa Valley, SA

Maggie Beer Farm Shop - a yummy lunch of delicious Maggie Beer food, Yumm!!

The Maggie Beer TV kitchen - this is where the magic happens with Maggie's TV cooking partner Simon - Maggie Beer Farm Shop, Barossa Valley, SA

After a quick indulge in the Barossa, it was time to head into Adelaide Central for a couple of days to explore the beautiful city and check out the Caravan & Camping Show.

Native Animal Network - these wonderful ladies rescue our native fauna and nurse them back to health - Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show, Adelaide, SA

This is Joe, the owner of New Age Caravans and the designer of our caravan. Thanks Joe!! - Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show, Adelaide, SA

 A fun day exploring Adelaide with the kids saw us catching up on errands as well as seeing the sights.

iBlaire.
Some necessary maintenance on our Mac while the kids kept themselves busy at the kids tech bar - Apple Store, Adelaide, SA

iCooper - Apple Store, Adelaide, SA

Street Art - Adelaide City, SA

Cooper(s) xo

Beautiful historic buildings in Rundle Mall - Adelaide, SA

Street Performances as part of Adelaide Fringe Festival - Adelaide, SA

Little statue man playing guitar,
Little girl fascinated.
Fringe Festival street performances, Adeliade, SA

Beautiful Church, Adelaide, SA

Leaving Adelaide it was time to explore the McLaren Vale wine region for a few days. This included a trip out to the historic German village of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, as well as some leisurely time relaxing and enjoying the region, one tasting at a time.

A visit to the historic German village of Hahndorf - Adelaide Hills, SA

'Zeigen Sie uns Ihre Kerze!' - roughly translated from German to English as 'Show us your Candle!' - Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, SA

New apron babe? Top right please!

We read the plaque and it's still a complete mystery what this was meant to represent. Still a bit of fun! - Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, SA

McLaren Vale vines - McLaren Vale, SA 

Sunset jammies - wanted some vine photos but couldn't resist the opportunity to take some cute photos of the kids amongst the vines in pyjamas.

"C'mon Blaire, run to Mum for a good photo" - McLaren Vale, SA 

My artistic effort. Old vines - McLaren Vale, SA 

Strawberry Farm on the way out to Victor Harbour - Fleurieu Pennisula, SA

Taste testing strawberries - nom nom nom!!

Victor Harbour - Fleurieu Penninsula, SA

Victor Harbour - Fleurieu Penninsula, SA

Writing to our friends at Port Hedland

Now, this is a bottle on wine! (Made of wine corks) at Wirra Wirra Wines - McLaren Vale, SA