Guidebook for Black Forest and adelaide attractions
Food Scene
Some of our faves
World class chocolate made on site. Tours are highly recommend
Close (3.3kms) to our home - 154 Greenhill rd Parkside .
63 locals recommend
Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 B26World class chocolate made on site. Tours are highly recommend
Close (3.3kms) to our home - 154 Greenhill rd Parkside .
This desert cafe has a great buzz in the evenings. It’s very popular so you may have to queue . Menu is always changing so you won’t get bored with it . Share plate is great .
16 locals recommend
Eggless Dessert Cafe
162 Goodwood RdThis desert cafe has a great buzz in the evenings. It’s very popular so you may have to queue . Menu is always changing so you won’t get bored with it . Share plate is great .
This spacious restaurant is in an old bank building at 65 Woodville rd . The food and service are excellent . It’s one of my favorite modern Vietnamese cuisine restaurants . Moderately priced . Great service,
15 locals recommend
NNQ
65 Woodville RdThis spacious restaurant is in an old bank building at 65 Woodville rd . The food and service are excellent . It’s one of my favorite modern Vietnamese cuisine restaurants . Moderately priced . Great service,
The Goody
75 Goodwood RdGood pub food and walking distance from our home . 15-20 mins away
Avoca Hotel
893 South Rdreliably good pub food at reasonable prices. Friendly staff.
There is a great selection of Germán and local beers.
The food plates are huge , so consider sharing!
17 locals recommend
Hahndorf Inn
35 Mount Barker RdThere is a great selection of Germán and local beers.
The food plates are huge , so consider sharing!
Great views of the Adelaide Oval , Parliament, cathedral , Railway station and Festival theatre . Nice vibe . Cocktails are great . Not cheap !
122 locals recommend
2KW Bar & Restaurant
2 King William StreetGreat views of the Adelaide Oval , Parliament, cathedral , Railway station and Festival theatre . Nice vibe . Cocktails are great . Not cheap !
Great food in a beautiful artistic setting. Love the decor , service and food.
39 locals recommend
Golden Boy
309 North TerraceGreat food in a beautiful artistic setting. Love the decor , service and food.
This strawberry farm is in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills . Love their cafe snd all the strawberry treats .
Green Valley Strawberries Cafe
686 Nairne RdThis strawberry farm is in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills . Love their cafe snd all the strawberry treats .
Situated walking distance from our home. Its at 114 East avenue Clarence Park. SA 5034
Try the breakfast gnocchi - maybe share it . as its a decent serve.
Our Boy Roy
Situated walking distance from our home. Its at 114 East avenue Clarence Park. SA 5034
Try the breakfast gnocchi - maybe share it . as its a decent serve.
This is a Lebanese, Pizza and cafe place -at 289 Halifax street Adelaide .
4.5 stars on Tripadvisor.
18 locals recommend
Ballaboosta
289 Halifax StThis is a Lebanese, Pizza and cafe place -at 289 Halifax street Adelaide .
4.5 stars on Tripadvisor.
Dear Daisy
66 Leah Stnearby cafe with good food , a short 5 min walk from our home.
Warong Malaysian cafe has excellent authentic Malaysian street food
184 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville SA 5063, Australia
Warong Malaysian cafe has excellent authentic Malaysian street food
Sightseeing
Hahndorf
German food and shopping is excellent
Iconic red wines from this area . Visit the new D,Arenberg cube gallery and wine tasting and cellar door .
267 locals recommend
McLaren Vale
Iconic red wines from this area . Visit the new D,Arenberg cube gallery and wine tasting and cellar door .
Balhannah
Beautiful area . Must visit Shaw and Smith cellar door wine tasting , try a wine flight .
Flinders Ranges
Stunning views . Walking trails in bush setting .
A 1 hour drive from our home . Coastal views , take in nearby Port Elliott and Goolwa.
11 locals recommend
Victor Harbour
A 1 hour drive from our home . Coastal views , take in nearby Port Elliott and Goolwa.
A short ferry trip from Cape Jervois , this island has many natural tourist attractions . It has great food and wine and abundant wildlife . Although a small island a trip of 3 or more nights is suggested . Lots of walking trails in the national parks to be enjoyed .
Kangaroo Island
A short ferry trip from Cape Jervois , this island has many natural tourist attractions . It has great food and wine and abundant wildlife . Although a small island a trip of 3 or more nights is suggested . Lots of walking trails in the national parks to be enjoyed .
Parks & Nature
You can see native animals up close in a beautiful natural environment .
75 locals recommend
Cleland Conservation Park
You can see native animals up close in a beautiful natural environment .
located in the foothills of the Mount lofty Ranges and close to Williamstown.
38.9 kms from Adelaide . Vehicle entry is 413 per vehicle. Accomodation from $25/ night.
6 locals recommend
Para Wirra Conservation Park
located in the foothills of the Mount lofty Ranges and close to Williamstown.
38.9 kms from Adelaide . Vehicle entry is 413 per vehicle. Accomodation from $25/ night.
Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerraceMount Lofty Botanic Garden
16 Lampert RoadMorialta Conservation Park
Morialta Falls RoadAdelaide Zoo
Frome RoadChance to see Giant Pandas . Lovely walking areas .
Lovely small town with a lovely beach at Horseshoe Bay.
The Bakery is very popular and has huge queues during holiday season. Try their savories, but the chocolate eclairs are fabulous!!
10 locals recommend
Port Elliot Beach
Lovely small town with a lovely beach at Horseshoe Bay.
The Bakery is very popular and has huge queues during holiday season. Try their savories, but the chocolate eclairs are fabulous!!
Walking SA
These historical walks are fascinating . Most take around 1-2 hours .
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best stadiums in Australia . Located on the banks of the Torrens, it hosts AFL, cricket and major music events .
262 locals recommend
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial DriveOne of the best stadiums in Australia . Located on the banks of the Torrens, it hosts AFL, cricket and major music events .
Family owned winery, estate vineyard and Gingko restaurant, is located on the outskirts of Lobethal in the picturesque Adelaide hills.
22 locals recommend
Golding Wines
52 Western Branch RdFamily owned winery, estate vineyard and Gingko restaurant, is located on the outskirts of Lobethal in the picturesque Adelaide hills.
This wall and reservoir is over 150 years' old and is situated at Whispering wall road Williamston. Barossa SA 5351
If you whisper from one side of the dam wall, a person standing at the opposite end can hear you as if they are right beside you.
5 stars from most visitors.
38 locals recommend
Whispering Wall
Whispering Wall RoadThis wall and reservoir is over 150 years' old and is situated at Whispering wall road Williamston. Barossa SA 5351
If you whisper from one side of the dam wall, a person standing at the opposite end can hear you as if they are right beside you.
5 stars from most visitors.
At Ethel street Forrestville.
Outdoor pool - open sept to end of May .
Very clean facility . Walking distance from our home .
9 locals recommend
Unley Swimming Centre
Ethel StreetAt Ethel street Forrestville.
Outdoor pool - open sept to end of May .
Very clean facility . Walking distance from our home .
Football and cricket fans will definitely love to see a game or match here .
Roof climb has proven popular too.
262 locals recommend
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial DriveFootball and cricket fans will definitely love to see a game or match here .
Roof climb has proven popular too.
RoofClimb Adelaide Oval
War Memorial DriveShopping
Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgBurnside Village
447 Portrush Rd5-10 minute drive from us. Supermarkets , bottle shop, florist , clothing , Target, food , chemist etc
10 locals recommend
Castle Plaza
992 South Rd5-10 minute drive from us. Supermarkets , bottle shop, florist , clothing , Target, food , chemist etc
this shopping outlet is a good place to get bargains and or seconds.
104 locals recommend
Harbour Town Adelaide
727 Tapleys Hill Rdthis shopping outlet is a good place to get bargains and or seconds.
Westfield Marion
297 Diagonal Rda large centre with many big brand names and stores.
Wine tasting - especially Riesling which it is famous for .
This is a almost a 2 hr drive . So leave early . It’s a good day trip , but a night there is suggested .
21 locals recommend
Clare Valley
This is a almost a 2 hr drive . So leave early . It’s a good day trip , but a night there is suggested .
City advice
Getting around
Trams and trains are close by and are quick and easy.
We are close to tram stop 5 Black Forest