Lyndoch SA 5351 (Pop 1 500)

Lyndoch is an attractive Barossa Valley town located 58 km n-e of Adelaide and one of SA’s oldest settlements. Vineyards and wineries are the heart and soul of the town with grapes having been planted as early as 1847. Barossa under the Stars (Feb), Barossa Vintage Festival (odd numbered years Apr), Barossa Jazz Weekend (Aug), Barossa International Music Festival (Oct).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic Lyndoch includes stone mill wheel (mid 1800s), Holy Trinity Church (1861), Lyndoch Hotel (1869).

Nearby:
Sandy Creek Conservation Park (5.5km west) walking trails, birdlife and wildlife amidst the sand dunes. Barossa Reservoir and Whispering Wall (8 km s-w) the huge curving reservoir wall allows acoustics to travel from one end of the wall to the other. Para Wirra Recreation Park (12 km s-w) beautiful 1 421 ha bushland reserve with excellent walking trails, 100 bird species, wildlife & good recreational facilities. Barossa Wineries found in abundance around Lyndoch and Rowland Flat.

Accommodation:
Lyndoch has a hotel, motel, farmstay, many holiday cottages and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Kies Family Wines, Barossa Valley Hwy. Tel (08) 8524 4110.

Airport:
Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (61.5 km s-w).

Hospital:
Gawler Health Service, 21 Hutchinson Rd, Gawler East. Tel (08) 8521 2000. (13 km west).