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Enjoy a relaxed start to your day with a 9:15am departure from Adelaide as we venture into the rolling hills and charming villages of the Adelaide Hills. Visit the iconic Mount Lofty Summit Lookout, where you’ll take in breathtaking views across the city and coastline, prior to travelling through the quaint villages of Stirling, Aldgate and Bridgewater.
From there, it’s on to Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. With its tree-lined streets, artisan shops, German-style pubs and rich cultural history, Hahndorf is a favourite for visitors and locals alike. You’ll have time to explore the village at your own pace — shop for handmade goods, enjoy a coffee and cake, or sit down to a hearty Bavarian lunch.
In the afternoon, we follow the scenic Onkaparinga Valley to Birdwood, where the renowned National Motor Museum awaits. Housing one of the largest collections of vehicles in the southern hemisphere, the museum offers a fascinating journey through Australia’s motoring past — from vintage classics to modern icons. Interactive exhibits and beautifully restored machines bring history to life for car lovers and curious minds alike.
This day tour is the perfect blend of culture, scenery, and nostalgia — a chance to experience the beauty of the Adelaide Hills and take a memorable ride through Australia’s motoring heritage.
Highlights
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Explore the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, home to over 350 vintage, classic and modern vehicles, interactive exhibits and the largest collection of its kind in the southern hemisphere
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Panoramic views of Adelaide and the coastline from the Mount Lofty Summit Lookout
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Scenic drive through the charming Adelaide Hills villages of Stirling, Aldgate and Bridgewater
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Free time to explore Hahndorf — Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement — with artisan shops, galleries, German pubs, cafés, bakeries, cellar doors and historic buildings
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Picturesque journey through the Onkaparinga Valley with rolling countryside and vineyard views
- Visit to Melba’s Chocolates – a sweet stop in a historic factory setting
Our National Motor Museum, Hahndorf and Adelaide Hills Tour is perfect for history lovers, car enthusiasts and anyone wanting a relaxing day immersed in South Australia’s heritage, scenery and culture. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard.
Tour Schedule
9.15 AM
Depart from Adelaide (hotel pickups will be prior to this time)
10.00 AM
Arrive Mount Lofty Summit Lookout
10.45 AM
Arrive at Beerenberg Strawberry Farm
11.00 AM
Arrive in Hahndorf Main Street (free time to explore the town and purchase some lunch)
1.30 PM
Arrive at the Melbas Chocolate factory
2.00 PM
Arrive the National Motor Museum in Birdwood (explore the museum at your pace)
4.00 PM
Depart National Motor Museum in Birdwood
5.15 PM
Arrive back in Adelaide
What’s included
Morning pickup and tour drop off from selected Adelaide Hotels, entrance into the National Motor Museum at Birdwood and informative commentary by a local guide. (Guests will be required to purchase their own meals/ lunch throughout the day. Hahndorf does have a large selection of cafes, hotels and restaurants offering meals at different price points)
