Pickers Hut
2 days | Lenswood & surrounds Easy weekend from Adelaide
Crisp air, orchard roads and long lunches that lean into the season — the Adelaide Hills are made for slowing down. This two‑day escape winds through Lenswood, Lobethal and Hahndorf, blending cosy winery lunches, small‑batch spirits and cool‑climate wines with plenty of room to wander.
Day 1 Adelaide → Hahndorf & Lobethal
Drive into the Adelaide Hills and start the day with a gentle introduction — a village wander through Hahndorf or a scenic lookout to take in the patchwork of vineyards and orchards.
Planned lunch Settle in for a Cosy Winter Lunch at Golding Wines. Think crackling fires, seasonal plates and estate wines best enjoyed slowly — exactly what a Hills weekend calls for.
- After lunch, keep things flexible: Browse Hahndorf’s main street for local produce and handmade finds.
- Or choose a relaxed tasting at The Lane Vineyard.
- For something different, drop into Heaps Good Spirits Hahndorf for small‑batch spirits with a playful edge
Spend the night nearby, letting the Hills settle into their quiet, evening rhythm.
Accommodation in Lobethal & Lenswood
Day 2 Lenswood & Balhannah → Adelaide
Wake to cool‑climate air and orchard views, then spend the morning exploring Lenswood and its neighbouring villages — especially good in apple season but rewarding year‑round. Choose one (or two) easy stops:
- Lenswood Cider Co. for crisp cider and orchard views
- Tagai - Vineyards and Cellar Door for elegant Hills wines
- Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard for boutique, cool‑climate drops
- Pike and Joyce Wines for elevated views and refined tastings
- Or loop back toward Lobethal for Tilbrook Estate
After your final tasting, make the relaxed drive back to Adelaide — refreshed, well‑fed and quietly pleased you escaped the city so easily.
Optional Day 3 Linger a little longer...
If you feel like turning a great weekend into something extra memorable, stay on for a third day and spoil yourself. The Jurlique Farm Tour and Ondeen dining experience is a chance to go all in — a behind‑the‑scenes wander through biodynamic fields followed by an immersive, ingredient‑led meal that celebrates the Hills. For those really keen to push the boat out, the longer Premium Jurlique Farm Tour adds another layer of depth — more time on the land, more stories, and a slower, more indulgent way to linger a little longer.