How Far Is the Barossa From Adelaide?
Not far at all. The Barossa's official visitor site describes the region as just an hour's drive from Adelaide, about 70 km north-east of the city, and the state tourism guide puts the drive at around 50 to 60 minutes by car. Exactly how long it takes depends on where in Adelaide you start, the traffic getting out of the city, and which way you come.
Two Ways to Drive In
The tourism guide describes two broad approaches: through the northern suburbs or over the Adelaide Hills.
- Via the northern suburbs: the straightforward option, heading north out of the city towards Gawler and then into the southern end of the valley. Good when you want the most direct run.
- Via the Adelaide Hills: the scenic way, winding through the hills before dropping into the valley. Worth it if the drive is part of the day out.
You could go up one way and come home the other. Either way, put "119 Murray Street, Tanunda" into your maps app and get directions to the diner.
No Car? Train Plus Bus
You can get to the Barossa on public transport, but it takes a change. Adelaide Metro trains run from Adelaide Railway Station to Gawler Central, and a regional bus service connects Gawler with the Barossa towns. Routes and timetables change, so check Adelaide Metro's Barossa, Light and Lower North services page before you go. For getting around between towns and cellar doors once you're here, the tourism guide recommends a car, a booked tour or a private driver.
Planning a Barossa Day Trip
The state tourism guide calls the Barossa a long day trip, better as 2 to 3 days, and recommends booking restaurants, tastings and transport ahead on weekends. For a single day, a simple shape works best:
- Leave early.An hour's drive means you can be in the valley mid-morning.
- Book the things that need booking (tastings, tours) and keep lunch flexible.
- Use Tanunda as your middle point.From Murray Street it's about 7 minutes to Nuriootpa, 10 to Angaston and 15 to Lyndoch.
- Sort the designated driver. Our drinks list is made for them: thickshakes, spiders, smoothies, coffee and the American drinks fridge.
A Burger Stop on Murray Street
Plenty of our regulars drive an hour and a half to two hours just for a burger and a thickshake, and classic cars pull up out the front. If you're coming up from Adelaide, we're an easy stop that doesn't need a reservation: walk in, grab a red vinyl booth, and order at the counter.
- Lunch: from 12pm weekdays and 11:30am weekends, every day except Tuesday. See our casual lunch guide.
- Dinner on the way home: Thursday to Sunday we trade until 8pm, so you can eat before the drive back to the city.
- School holidays: we open 7 days during SA school holidays.
- Not sure what to order? Read our burger guide or browse the full menu. For something to eat in the car, there's takeaway.
Hours can vary on public holidays, so if you're making the trip specially, call us on (08) 8563 2371 before you leave. More on parking and the area is on our Visit page, and if you're a family making a day of it, see family dining in the Barossa Valley.
