Seppeltsfield SA 5355

Seppeltsfield is an historic Barossa Valley winery located 68 km n-e of Adelaide. Together with the nearby township of Marananga, it was established soley for the purpose of wine making. Joseph Seppelt arrived from Germany in 1849 and initially grew tobacco before turning to grapes. His son expanded the business and today Seppeltsfield makes for a unique winery experience with its date palms, strange wine vats and turret-styled buildings. The nearby Seppelt Mausoleum (1927) provides excellent surrounding area vistas. 

Nearby:
Marananga (2 km n-w) small village surrounded by vineyards comprising an old schoolhouse and beautiful Lutheran church. Originally named Gnadenfrei, anti German WWI feelings, saw this changed to the Aboriginal word meaning ‘my hands’.

Accommodation:
Seppeltsfield has several B&Bs and holiday cottages. Visitor Information Centre: Murray St, Tanunda. Tel (08) 8563 0600 or 1300 812 662.

Airport:
Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (75 km s-w).

Hospitals:
Tanunda Hospital, 15 Mill St. Tel (08) 8563 2398.(9 km south); Angaston Hospital, 29 North St. Tel (08) 8563 8500. (14 km east).