Adelaide Hills
South Australia · Australia
Scenic drive through a picturesque section of the Adelaide Hills, en-route either to or from the McLaren Vale
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Adelaide Hills
Welcome to the Adelaide Hills, a breathtaking region of the Mount Lofty Ranges that serves as the emerald backdrop to the South Australian capital. Just a short drive from the city center, the Hills offer a dramatic change in…
Listen in the app2Mount Lofty Summit — The Grand Overview
At 710 meters above sea level, Mount Lofty Summit is the highest point in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges, providing an unparalleled panoramic overview of Adelaide. From this vantage point, the city’s grid layout, the surrounding…
Listen in the app3Cleland Wildlife Park — An Intimate Fauna Encounter
Just a short drive from the summit lies Cleland Wildlife Park, an essential destination for anyone wishing to understand Australia’s unique fauna in a semi-natural setting. Unlike traditional zoos, Cleland is designed with…
Listen in the app4Hahndorf Village — The Prussian Legacy
Hahndorf is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, founded in 1839 by Lutheran migrants fleeing religious persecution in Prussia. Walking down its main street today is like stepping into a nineteenth-century European…
Listen in the app5The Cedars — The Art of Hans Heysen
Just outside Hahndorf lies The Cedars, the historic home and studio of Sir Hans Heysen, one of Australia’s most celebrated landscape artists. Heysen was famous for his depictions of the Australian bush, particularly his…
Listen in the app6Waterfall Gully — Nature’s Cascades
Nestled in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Waterfall Gully is a spectacular natural site centered around the First Falls, the largest of seven waterfalls in the area. This spot has been a popular destination for Adelaide…
Listen in the app7Beerenberg Farm and Artisan Produce
No visit to the Adelaide Hills is complete without engaging with its rich agricultural output, and Beerenberg Farm is the perfect place to start. This family-owned farm has been in the Paech family for six generations, evolving…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Adelaide Hills concludes, we descend back toward the plains with a renewed perspective on the relationship between the city and its hinterland. The Hills are more than just a scenic escape; they are a…
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What is Adelaide Hills?
Adelaide Hills is a place in South Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -34.9261, 138.5999 |
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