South Australia Chocolate Tour: Hahndorf to Barossa Day Trip

Pick strawberries, watch chocolatiers work, taste wine at two estates

You’ll wander Hahndorf’s German streets sampling pastries, pick fresh strawberries at Beerenberg Farm, share a vineyard lunch paired with local wines in Barossa Valley, and finish your day relaxing by Maggie Beer’s pond with chocolate or gelato in hand. Expect laughter, honest flavors, and small surprises along the way. It sticks with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hahndorf and Barossa Valley

• Drive from Adelaide to Hahndorf
• Walk Hahndorf village streets
• Pick strawberries at Beerenberg Farm
• Visit Melba’s Chocolates in Woodside
• Drive scenic route to Barossa Valley
• Lunch and wine tasting at Kies Family Wines
• Pass through Tanunda town
• Wine tasting at Château Dorrien or Ubertas Wines
• Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop

The experience

I’ll be honest: the first thing I noticed in Hahndorf was the smell of bread. We’d just stepped out after a winding drive from Adelaide (I get carsick sometimes but this one was okay), and suddenly there was this yeasty, sweet air drifting from a bakery window. Our guide, Pete, joked that you can’t walk ten steps here without someone offering you something homemade. He wasn’t wrong. I tried to order a “Bienenstich” but mangled the pronunciation so badly the woman behind the counter just grinned and handed me an extra slice. That set the tone for the day: friendly, a bit silly, and very full.

Beerenberg Farm was next. It’s one of those places that looks almost too perfect: rows of strawberries under wide blue sky, kids running around with red-stained fingers. I picked exactly five strawberries before realizing how much I wanted to just eat them right there (they charge by weight so maybe don’t go wild). The farm shop is packed with jars (chutneys, jams). I bought one for my mum and instantly regretted not getting more. The drive up into Barossa Valley after that felt like pressing pause. Pete pointed out kangaroos lounging in the shade and I swear I saw one wink at us (probably not).

Lunch at Kies Family Wines was loud in that good way: clinking glasses, people debating which Shiraz was best. The Monkey Nut Café sits right by the vines. Sunlight on the tables, plates piled with local stuff: cheese, pickles, lamb if you’re lucky. Our tasting guide poured each wine like he was introducing old friends (“this one’s got some attitude,” he said about their Cabernet). There’s something about sipping wine where it’s grown that makes it taste…well, real? Not sure how else to put it.

We stopped for chocolate at Melba’s (dangerous if you’ve got no self-control) and then again at Maggie Beer’s place: a pond out back with geese honking like they owned it all. I sat there with a little tub of salted caramel gelato and watched an older couple feed ducks while arguing gently about which jam to buy. By then my head was fuzzy from wine and sun and sugar but in that soft way where you don’t want the day to end. If you’re looking for a day trip from Adelaide that feels both easygoing and kind of special, Barossa Valley tours like this are honestly hard to beat.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transport from Adelaide City with an English-speaking guide, entry fees for strawberry picking at Beerenberg Farm (pay only for what you pick), two guided boutique wine tastings in Barossa Valley plus a gourmet regional lunch with vineyard views, and plenty of time to sample chocolates or relax by Maggie Beer’s scenic pond before heading back home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (3 to 80 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

How long does this Hahndorf & Barossa Valley tour last?

The tour is a full-day trip from Adelaide City including multiple stops such as Hahndorf village and several locations in Barossa Valley.

Is strawberry picking included on this tour?

Entry to Beerenberg Farm for strawberry picking is included. You pay separately for any strawberries you pick by weight.

Are wine tastings part of the Barossa Valley experience?

Yes, two boutique wine tastings are included: Kies Family Wines (with lunch) and either Château Dorrien or Ubertas Wines depending on availability.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

A gourmet lunch featuring regional produce is included at Monkey Nut Café in Kies Family Wines.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Adelaide City but check if hotel pickup is available when booking.

Are there vegetarian options for lunch?

The reference mentions regional flavors at lunch. Specific dietary options aren’t detailed so it’s best to request when booking.

What should I bring for strawberry picking?

You may want comfortable shoes and perhaps a hat or sunscreen as strawberry picking is outdoors.