Barossa Visitor Centre
AFL Gather Round Barossa
AFL Gather Round 2026 Comes to the Barossa
Come watch your favourite team battle it out on Barossa's footy field - Barossa Park. Explore the Barossa region and experience the best places to dine and sip on iconic South Australian wine. With endless things-to-do in the Barossa, make the most out of your Gather Round trip.
Gather Round Barossa Events
Barossa Park Live Site
The Barossa Park Live Site is back and it's bigger, brighter and better than ever!
Experience the festival atmosphere with FREE entry, big screens and insights from AFL legends.
From free giant Ferris wheel rides to the AFL Play Zone, there is something for everyone. Kids can get creative with footy card making and face painting while you enjoy local food, cold drinks and shaded seating.
Travel for FREE: Take the train from the city to Gawler or use our Park n Ride shuttles from across the Barossa straight into Lyndoch.
Meet the stars at the Barossa Park Live Site
Join MC Bec Morse at the Barossa Park stage for an unmissable lineup of AFL and AFLW stars across the weekend. Catch icons like Shaun Burgoyne, Ebony Marinoff and Kane Cornes for pre-match Q&As, expert commentary and half-time insights – plus the chance to grab a photo or autograph with your favourite players.
SAT 11 APRIL
11.15AM - 11.45AM
Ebony Marinoff, Ellie Hampson, Charlie Dixon, Alex Neal Bullen, Campbell Brown
1.00PM - 1.15PM
Ebony Marinoff, Ellie Hampson, Alex Neal Bullen
SUN 12 APRIL
2.00PM - 2.30PM
Shaun Burgoyne, Matilda Scholz, Ben Keays, Stevie Lee Thompson, Kane Cornes
3.45PM - 4.00PM
Matilda Scholz, Ben Keays, Stevie Lee Thompson
Transport in and around Barossa
Here's all the information you need to get to and around the Barossa during Gather Round.
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Train
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Park n Ride
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Shuttle Buses
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Car
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Bounce Around The Barossa
Train
Adelaide Metro trains run frequent daily services from Adelaide Railway Station to Gawler Railway Station, with travel times typically 45 to 60 minutes. Fans can take the faster route via Gawler Central (GAWC) or the Gawler (GAW) line. From Gawler Railway Station, free Gawler–Barossa Park shuttle buses will operate, transferring patrons directly to Barossa Park. The shuttle journey takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Free hop-on, hop-off shuttle service Bounce Around the Barossa
Bounce Around the Barossa returns for AFL Gather Round 2026. This free hop-on, hop-off shuttle helps fans and families go beyond the boundary line and discover the best of the region. The service connects world-class wineries and local hidden gems across three routes from Gawler and Tanunda. From long lunches to chocolate stops and regional exploring, the shuttle makes discovery easy. Buses run Thursday 9 April to Sunday 12 April, 10am–4pm. It’s free and open to everyone — no match ticket required.
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East Route (Red)
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South Route (Blue)
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Bounce around the Barossa - All routes
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West Route (Yellow)
East Route (Red)
Buses arrive approximately every 11 minutes
Bounce around the Barossa conditions of use.
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