Looking for the perfect winter escape in Adelaide? Whether you're craving warm comfort food, wine by the fire, or misty hills scenery, Adelaide in winter (June–August) has cozy charm and off-peak magic. Here’s how to make the most of it:
Head to Hahndorf, the charming German village, for mulled wine, schnitzels, and cosy cafés.
Hahndorf · South Australia 5245, Australia
Visit Mount Lofty Botanic Garden to see misty landscapes and winter blooms.
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden · 16 Lampert Rd, Crafers SA 5152, Australia
Fireside wine tasting
Nepenthe Cellar Door · 93 Jones Rd, Balhannah SA 5242, Australia
Another spot for wine testing in the hills
Sidewood Estate Cellar Door · 6 River Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245, Australia
Not only the wine is good, the food is even greater.
Barristers Block Wines · 141 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Woodside SA 5244, Australia
Book a winter warmer ritual for 1 hour 30 minute to relax your body and mind.
Gatekeeper's Day Spa · 1 Mawson Dr, Crafers SA 5152, Australia
Endota Spa in various location for relaxation in the city
Endota spa
Try wellness retreat at Ayurveda Village
Ayurveda Village · 33 Sandow Rd, Verdun SA 5245, Australia
The biggest winter wine event in the State!
Event Dates: Friday 25 July 2025 - Sunday 27 July 2025 Event Times : Times vary per day Address : 93 Jones Road, Balhannah
Winter Reds Festival 2025
Best handmade chocolate
Bracegirdle's Hahndorf · 102 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245, Australia
Always busy but worth the wait
Red Cacao · Unit 3/41 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152, Australia
Whale Watching at Victor Harbour (May-September)
South Australian Whale Centre · 2 Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor SA 5211, Australia
Illuminate Adelaide only on July, don't missed it! https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/
Illuminate Adelaide City Lights · Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
For three weeks in June, Adelaide Cabaret Festival keeps winter at bay with an eclectic program of vaudevillian circus runaways, bewitching chanteuses and grandstanding storytellers from across Australia and the world.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival | Festival City ADL
Experience the night sky through the Astronomical Society of SA telescopes at public viewing nights, which take place throughout South Australia. Public star parties at observing site, Stockport Observatory, in February, May, August and November.
Viewing nights will only proceed if the weather is suitable. Confirm before travelling by viewing the notice on our home page, Facebook or by calling 0401 702 772.
Public Viewing Nights
Take a Winter Craft Workshop for Pottery
Urth clay studio · The studio is hidden in the park in Burnside, 3A Hubbe Ct, Burnside SA 5066, Australia
West End creative space with local artists. Watch glassblowing or browse handmade goods.
JamFactory · 19 Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
