Getting here
Barossa is just an hour’s drive from Adelaide, South Australia’s vibrant capital. Located 70km north-east of the city, it’s an easy car trip from Adelaide Airport to the heart of wine country. Once here, you’ll find everything close by, with charming towns and villages just a short drive apart – making it simple to explore all that Barossa has to offer.
By air
Adelaide Airport is your gateway to Barossa, with domestic airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar offering regular connections from across Australia.
International travellers can access Adelaide via major carriers, including Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways.
For up-to-date routes and flight schedules, visit the Adelaide Airport website.
By car
Driving to the Barossa is simple and convenient. Take the Northern Expressway for a direct route to Tanunda or Greenock, or choose the scenic drive via North East Road and Chain of Ponds through Williamstown. The Barossa Valley Way provides an alternative path via Lyndoch, offering a glimpse of the region’s charm along the way.
- Direct – Adelaide Airport to Tanunda – 1 hour
- Direct – Adelaide Airport to Tanunda via Barossa Valley Way – 1.5 hours
- Scenic – Adelaide Airport to Tanunda via Adelaide Hills – 1.5 hours
Hosted tours & transport
Join a hosted tour for a stress-free and immersive journey into the Barossa, with guided experiences showcasing the region’s best wineries, local food, and attractions.
Choose a shared tour, or go private for a more exclusive and tailored experience. Numerous operators also offer airport transfers from or to Adelaide Airport.
Public transport
If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to get to the region, Adelaide Metro provides train services to Gawler Central, the nearest major station to the Barossa. From there, LinkSA operates a daily bus service connecting Gawler to Barossa towns, including Tanunda, Lyndoch, and Angaston.
Check schedules and plan your journey on the Adelaide Metro and LinkSA websites.
By bike
There are many routes by bike between Adelaide and the Barossa – quick and direct routes, the slow way via some of our famous wineries, by train to Gawler and via the Adelaide Hills. The most popular rides between Adelaide and the Barossa follow either the Gorge Road past Kangaroo Creek Reservoir to Williamstown via Kersbrook, or via Gumeracha.
An alternative route is Lower North East Road to Houghton and Inglewood to connect Chain of Ponds Road and South Para Road to Williamstown via Kersbrook.
For more information on route options refer to Cycle Instead Journey Planner.
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