Our Towns & Villages
Every Adelaide Hills town and village has its own character and heritage that makes it distinctive. From Birdwood to Woodside, they're waiting for you to explore - and just a short drive from Adelaide.
Find out about the local attractions and holiday activities that each one offers, detailed on the town pages below.
And don't forget to talk to a local - they'll be happy to share their town with you.
Adelaide Hills Towns
- Birdwood
- Initially named Blumberg by the German settlers who farmed the area in the late 1840s, Birdwood is the major town in the eastern Adelaide Hills. Read More
- Echunga
- Once the most important gold fossicking area in South Australia, today Echunga is a pleasant farming town with a good selection of historic buildings. Read More
- Gumeracha
- Settled in 1839, Gumeracha is a town proud of its history. You'll find several beautifully restored buildings, including two churches. Read More
- Hahndorf
- One of the Adelaide Hills most famous towns, Hahndorf is Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Established in 1839 Hahndorf has plenty of quality souvenir shops, craft outlets and galleries, including the Hahndorf Academy. Read More
- Littlehampton
- The town of Littlehampton has a hotel, restaurant, café and other shops. The area boasts a strong farming and rail heritage, and a good place to experience this is at Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway. Read More
- Lobethal
- Lobethal was established in 1838 by German settlers fleeing religious persecution. The town became famous for the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill, now a small business incubator for several food producers, artisans and craftspeople. Read More
- Macclesfield
- A well-preserved town, Macclesfield is surrounded by rich farmland, native bushland and vineyards, making it a pleasant location for a day in the Adelaide Hills. Read More
- Meadows
- Originally surveyed in 1840, Meadows remains a strong dairy farming and forestry area. The town has several historic buildings, craft shops, a winery and an excellent bakery, which also has a good range of tourist information. Read More
- Mount Barker
- One of the fastest growing regional centres in Australia, Mount Barker is the retail hub of the Adelaide Hills. Read More
- Oakbank
- The site of the biggest picnic race meeting in the southern hemisphere, Oakbank is an attractive town housing two historical breweries. Read More
