Things to do in Angaston, South Australia: What are the best attractions?

The best things to do in Angaston, South Australia, include the Angaston Heritage Walk, Barossa Farmers Market and Barossa Valley Cheese Company.

The best things to do in Angaston, South Australia, are:

The Angaston Heritage Walk.
Cheese-tasting at the Barossa Valley Cheese Company.
Browsing the Barossa Farmers Market.
Wine-tasting at the nearby Barossa Valley wineries.

Angaston, South Australia, tends to be the Barossa Valley’s third wheel. Nuriootpa is the business hub and the wine industry centres around Tanunda.

There’s an argument for Angaston being the most attractive base in the Barossa Valley, however. It heaves with heritage, and one of the best things to do in Angaston is the Angaston Heritage Walk. You can pick up a map for this 2.5km walk at the Barossa Valley Cheese Company on Murray Street, or download it. The trail combines several 19^th century buildings such as Rose Villa, the Zion Lutheran Church and the Old Flour Mill.

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Half day Mustang convertible tour.
Two hour kayaking experience.
Half day trike tour with commentary via headsets.
Wine-tasting tour in a bright red London cab.
Winery hopping by e-bike.
Gin-making workshop with lunch.
Behind the scenes VIP tour at Seppeltsfield.
Learn about barrel-making at the Yalumba Cooperage.

Things to do in Angaston, SA: Angaston Blacksmith Shop

The most important of these Angaston heritage buildings is the Angaston Blacksmith Shop and Museum. This historic attraction was open as a smithy until the 1970s. The Angaston Blacksmith Shop and Museum is now open at weekends, and run by volunteers. If you’ve ever wanted to know what the blacksmith business is all about, here’s your chance.

Angaston Blacksmith Shop and Museum in Angaston, South Australia. Photo courtesy of Angaston & Penrice Historical Society

Other things to do in Angaston, South Australia, include the Barossa Old Rose Repository. It’s a pretty, rose-heavy garden.

Things to do in Angaston, SA: Barossa Farmers Market & Barossa Valley Cheese Company

Food and wine, though, are the main attractions in Angaston. The Barossa Farmers Market on Saturdays is the top place to find great regional produce, while the Barossa Valley Cheese Company does a fabulous range of cheeses.

The most impressive wineries around Angaston include Saltram Wines, Lambert Estate, Irvine Wines and Thorn-Clark Wines.

Top Angaston accommodation choices

The best places to stay in Angaston are:

For an affordable, solid motel: Angaston Vineyards Motel.
For historic charm: Lindsay House Homestead.
For sheer likeability: Stoneleigh Cottage Bed and Breakfast.

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