Experience Tanunda
The Cosmopolitan Heart of the Barossa Valley
Tanunda, South Australia
Tanunda, reputedly an Aboriginal word meaning water hole was established in 1848 by free settlers fleeing from religious persecution in Prussia.
Tanunda today is the cosmopolitan heart of the Barossa Valley with an ever-growing mix of cafés, restaurants, butchers, bakeries, cellar doors and craft breweries providing a small glimpse into the vast array of the world-famous Barossa food, wine, festival and event offerings.
As well as being a boutique retail hub, Tanunda is a family friendly town, with numerous parks, playgrounds, picnic spots, walking trails and activities.
We are more than happy to answer your questions regarding what to see and do in the Barossa, but we also suggest once booking your accommodation with us, visit the Barossa regions’ website www.barossa.com or talk to the dedicated, knowledgeable team at the Barossa Visitors Centre who will help you plan a bespoke Barossa experience.
Barossa Visitor Information Centre
66-68 Murray St, Tanunda SA 5352
p: 1300 852 982 (within Australia)
p: +61 8 8563 8334 (International)
e: visitorcentre@barossa.sa.gov.au
Some Interesting Facts
Elevation 260 metres
Rainfall Average 547.4 mm
Distance from Adelaide 55kms
Population 4600 approx
Postcode 5352
Places to Visit
These are just some of the great places we suggest you visit while staying with us in Tanunda.
Cellar Doors / Wine & Craft Beer (within 3 km or less walking distance)
- Underground Barossa (next door)
- Rehn Bier – 850 m
- Z Wines – 700 m
- Vino Lokal – 900 m
- Greenock Estate Wines – 900 m
- Chateau Tanunda – 1.6 km
- Rieslingfreak – 1.7 kms
- Langmeil Winery – 1.9 kms
- Barossa Valley Brewing – 1.9 kms
- Peter Lehmann – 2.5 kms
- David Franz Wines – 2.7 kms
Coffee / Cafés
- Underground Barossa (next door)
- Tanunda Bakery – 350 m
- Black Bird Coffee House – 600 m
- Sweet As Barossa Diner – 600 m
- Apex Bakery – 700 m
- Rumours Expresso – 750 m
- Beans & Cream – 800 m
- Red Door espresso – 900 m
- Darlings Café – 950 m
- Keils – 1 km
- Four Seasons of Nosh Café – 1.1 km
- Barossa Valley Chocolate Company – 2.1km
Restaurants
- 1918 Bar & Grill – 550 m
- FermentAsian – 700 m
- Musque Food & Wine – 750 m
- The Clubhouse – 800 m
- Char Barossa – 850 m
- Angus & Co. – 1.2 km
Retail / Shopping
- Foodland Supermarket – 550 m
- Living by Design – 550 m
- Tanunda Newsagency – 600 m
- Priceline Pharmacy – 650 m
- Wohlers – 750 m
- Daisy Loves George – 750m
- Barossa’s Old Fashioned Sweet Shop – 800 m
- The Raven’s Parlour – 850 m
- Ironstone Cottage – 950 m
- Alabaster Barossa – 1 km
- Elemental Barossa – 1 km
- LamiSuru – 1 km
Even though we have highlighted a few to do’s & must visits in our hometown, please don’t limit your wanderings to just Tanunda. The whole of the beautiful Barossa Valley awaits your discovery and it’s easily explored from your stay with us at Tanunda Cottages.
More From Our Family
Underground Barossa
Our cellar door offers a wine tasting experience tailored to the styles you enjoy, all paired with delicious morsels. You can also indulge in a complimentary tasting of the iconic tawny port matched with chocolate from the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company.
Wilsford House
Looking for luxury? Introducing our second accommodation offering, Wilsford House. The original home of Grant Burge, we warmly welcome you to write the next chapter of this stunning premium property in Lyndoch, Barossa Valley.