Schoff's Hill walk, wine tasting & lunch, Barossa Valley

Walk the ridge, taste what grows there, eat lunch with the view

A guided walk, wine tasting and grazing lunch at Pindarie in the Barossa Valley, operating Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 1:30pm. You climb to Schoff's Hill for a 360-degree panorama, taste alternative and classic varieties in the heritage Stables wine room, then relax over a seasonal lunch with a glass of estate wine while looking out over the farm and ranges.

The experience

Pindarie sits on the Western Ridge of the Barossa, and the walk starts with your guide leading you uphill through the vines to Schoff's Hill. The climb is leisurely and the payoff is a 360-degree view across the valley and the farm itself. On the way back down, you move through the vineyards and learn how the sustainable farming works here: the seasonal detail shifts, so what you see and hear changes depending on when you book.

The tasting happens inside the heritage Stables, a restored stone building where you'll encounter Pindarie's full lineup: Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Tempranillo sit alongside the classic Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown on the property. A cheese board comes with the tasting, and you'll learn how the newer white Fiano fits into what they're doing. The whole thing is unhurried. There's no rushing through the wines.

Lunch is the finale: a seasonal grazing spread served while you're settled into a spot with the Barossa ranges and vineyards spread out in front of you. A glass of estate wine comes with it, and the whole experience wraps around 1:30pm, though lingering is built into the rhythm of the day.

What’s included

• A guided walk to Schoff's Hill with panoramic views.
• private wine tasting of estate-grown Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Hinge and Fiano with a cheese board.
• a seasonal grazing lunch with a glass of estate wine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Pindarie Winery

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided experience, so you'll be with other guests, and the 11:30am start time is fixed Monday to Friday. Choose it if you want a full sensory tour of the farm: the walk, the wines and the lunch all fit into one morning without you arranging any of it, and the seasonal menu means the food and what you see on the vines change through the year.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the walk like to Schoff's Hill?

It's a guided leisurely trail to the top of Schoff's Hill, where you get a 360-degree view of the Barossa Valley and Pindarie's farm. The walk is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you explore the vineyards on the way back down.

What wines do you taste at Pindarie?

You taste estate-grown Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Tempranillo alongside the classic Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown at Pindarie. The tasting also includes the newly planted white Fiano and the iconic Black Hinge wines, served in the heritage Stables wine room with a cheese board.

Is lunch included in the experience?

Yes, a seasonal grazing lunch is included, served with a glass of estate wine of your choice while you take in the panoramic views of the Barossa ranges and vineyards.

When do the tours run?

Tours run Monday to Friday starting at 11:30am and finishing at 1:30pm. Weekend dates are available on request.

What should I bring for the walk?

Pack your walking shoes for the guided trail to Schoff's Hill. The experience is about three hours total, so dress for the weather and bring sunscreen if you're visiting in warmer months.