If you’ve sipped enough Adelaide Hills wine for the day, why not migrate your tastebuds to the spirit realm? Applewood Distillery is an award-winning Hills distiller that supports local farmers and native ingredients in its products. Not only will you find a variety of gins featuring a smattering of native ingredients, but there’s also limoncello made using local lemons, amaro, outback liqueur and coffee liqueur. Take a gin flight through the range, taste a couple of your choosing or join a distillery tour. There’s also a cocktail menu (and some non-alcoholic, too, to keep your driver happy) if you’d prefer to sit and sip at your own pace.

Woodside Cheese Wrights is one of South Australia’s most celebrated local producers, and owner and cheesemaker Kris Lloyd is a passionate local produce advocate. The cheese here is made using goat, cow and buffalo milk, with some only available at certain times of year. At the cellar door in Woodside, you can enjoy a mixed plate right there and then or take some home for later. Soft, hard, oozy, aromatic — you name it, they have it. Our pick? The monet cheese, topped with edible flowers, which is practically a South Australian icon. The cellar door also houses a range of local sauces, chutneys, crackers, cookbooks and more.

Anyone visiting the Barossa should make a beeline for Maggie’s, a local favourite for more than 40 years. The Beer family pour their love of the region into creating beautiful produce from fruits grown in their orchard, selling chutneys, jams, juices, oils and much, much more via their farm shop. Load up on goodies to take home, maybe stopping at The Eatery next door for a bite or booking a cooking demonstration, where you can learn how to add some ‘Maggie flare’ to your dishes.

A trip to the Barossa is incomplete without a visit to world-famous Jacob’s Creek. The estate’s story dates back to 1847, when Johann Gramp planted his first vineyard. His vision to create great wines that reflect the true character of the grapes and land continues to be realised today via an extraordinary team of winemakers. Pick up a bottle of the unmissable Double Barrel range, which is crafted using superior grapes and finished in aged whisky barrels to build additional layers of complexity.

This unique trail calls itself a ‘Yellow Brick Road’ for grown-ups, leading you to almost all of the best Barossa producers. Visit farms, stores and cellar doors as you gradually assemble a picnic for two in your gourmet hamper. Use your VIP voucher to collect a complimentary bottle of wine from one of the participating cellar doors, then follow the provided trail map to meet the locals and select your favourite treats. The map also includes a list of top picnic spots, so you can sit down and enjoy lunch with a view.

You’d be hard pressed to find a more idyllic setting to sip Clare Valley wines than Kilikanoon Wines. Surrounded by pretty cottage gardens, an orchard, vineyards and tall gums, this peaceful gem whisks you away from everyday life. Try drops from some of the world’s oldest vines, yielding shiraz, riesling, cabernet and grenache. Take your time over a wine-tasting paddle on the terrace, let the experts take you through Kilikanoon Wines’ finest drops during a tailored tasting or phone ahead to book a private experience for your group.

Clare Valley may be known for its wine, but Pikes proves there’s more to this fertile region than good grapes. From humble beginnings delivering fine ales, stout and tonic water via pony-drawn cart in 1886, the Pike family has created a renowned brewery boasting a range of pilsener, pale ale, IPA and stout. Grab a tasting paddle to try all four and enjoy in the laidback beer garden (which also happens to be dog-friendly if you’ve got a furry pal in tow). If all that beer has got you hungry, you can order from a casual menu of pub mains and share plates.

Formerly a railway line, the Riesling Trail was born after the line was damaged during the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires. A group of locals turned it into a recreation trail, which now offers 33 kilometres of cycling or walking opportunities, with plenty of food and wine pitstops along the way. Follow the trail all the way from Barinia to Auburn or pick and choose a smaller section to explore. Cellar doors along the way include Kirrihill Wines, Stone Bridge Wines, Eldredge Vineyards and Shut the Gate Wines.

For more than 25 years, Pristine has been harvesting the very best of Eyre Peninsula oysters and sharing them with the world. The area’s wonderful clean waters give the oysters a succulent sweet taste and delicate flavour which is virtually impossible to find elsewhere. You can stop by and pick up a few dozen or even order organic oysters directly to your door from Adelaide or Perth (and select surrounding areas). All orders come in a foam box with a gel pack, ensuring they’re perfectly fresh when they arrive – now that’s service.

This Port Lincoln gem has quickly asserted itself as serving some of South Australia’s best coffee. Passion is poured into every cup, whether you prefer a short, sharp espresso, an expertly crafted flat white or a classic long black. Born in 2015 out of owners Richard and Sue’s quest to find the perfect coffee, Boston Bean Coffee Company is now a multi-award-winning establishment that has branched out to sell barista tools, home-brewing equipment, chocolate and chai. Once you taste a cup here, coffee will never be the same again.

Find a taste of Italia in McLaren Vale at Primo Estate, a hearty celebration of ‘la dolce vita’. After emigrating from Italy to South Australia in the 50s, Primo Grilli began dreaming of planting a vineyard – a dream that came true in 1973. His eldest son Joe took over a few years later, establishing headquarters in the Vale in 2006. Today, the estate produces a vast selection of wines, olive oils and vinegar, all with signature Italian flair and passion. Visit the tasting room and try a selection of Primo Estate wines paired with a plate of freshly baked bread and JOSEPH extra virgin olive oil.

Enjoy a wholesome wine tasting at Gemtree Wines, the Fleurieu Peninsula’s organic and biodynamic wine producer. The philosophy here is that healthy soils lead to a healthy ecosystem, producing fine wines with a clear conscience. A family-run business, Gemtree Wines achieved full organic certification in 2011 and produces delicious tipples without the need for harsh chemicals. Pop into the tasting room, built using recycled materials and powered by solar panels and rainwater. Relax on the deck with a glass of wine and snacks, knowing even any food you leave behind won’t go to waste but straight to the onsite worm garden.

If you’re searching for a gift for the chocoholic in your life (or yourself, we won’t judge!), you can’t beat Red Cacao. Whether you’re after milk, dark, white, single origin or even vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options, this place truly has it all. You can count on Red Cacao to come up with special products for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s and the like, but the signature range is more than impressive enough. Weird and wonderful combos include mixed berry and pop rocks white chocolate, and strawberry, coconut and violet on dark.

One of the most renowned wineries in the region, Henschke is a sixth generation wine family producing some of the Barossa’s most prized wine. Planting their first vines in 1862, the Henschke family produce a wide range of wines, but they remain most famous for their Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace range, both sourced from single-estate vineyards that are some of the oldest in the region. In the Hill of Grace experience, you’ll visit the Hill of Grace vineyard and take a tour of the winery facilities, some of which were originally built in the 1860s. You’ll end in the family cellar with a tasting of some of their flagship premium wines, including the Hill of Grace, of course, many of which are not available as regular tastings in the cellar door. This is Barossa hospitality and wine at its finest, with stories of a family that have helped shape the industry here today.

Get to know the secret of Coffin Bay’s famous oysters during an insightful tour (with tastings included, of course!). Hop on a boat and find out where the farming action happens, exploring the area’s waterways and stopping at a farm to taste a dozen fresh oysters straight from the sea. Make it a full-day tour by adding swimming with sealions at crystal-clear Seal Cove. Not got long to spare? There’s also a short and sweet one-hour tour with six oysters for the time-poor.

While you can visit for anything from a splash of wine on the deck to a tasting of the range, or a snack, Maxwell Wines also offers some indulgent dining options for those who want to treat their tastebuds. The full Dining Room experience takes around three hours and offers guests the chefs’ selection of dishes. Chef Fabian Lehmann is well known for his creative dishes, which look as beautiful as they taste, and his Dining Room menu showcases the team’s full range of talent, as well as highlighting the quality of South Australia’s local produce.

Award-winning Lenzerheide Restaurant brings a touch of elegance to Adelaide’s dining scene via its carefully curated menu of modern Australian cuisine. You could begin with local oysters and champagne, maybe moving onto chargrilled quail before a palate cleanser of bellini sorbet, followed by Onkaparinga Valley venison. Visit during high tea service for a tiered tray of delights, from fresh sandwiches to cakes, tarts and oven-fresh scones. Established in 1989, Lenzerheide prides itself on attentive old-fashioned service that never goes out of style and continues to impress Adelaideans and visitors alike.