Visit villages along the Battunga Trail, the Prospect Hill Museum, the Battunga-Country Grower’s Market, tea-rooms, cafes, historic pubs, wineries, artists at work at local galleries, local markets, festivals and special events.
Walk or cycle with kangaroos and kookaburras in Kuitpo Forest or try the Heysen, Kangowirrinilla and other local trails. Admire scenic views to Mt Lofty, Mt Barker, Mt Magnificent and to the coast. Look for wildflowers in Kyeema. Picnic or BBQ in an abundance of parks.
Explore the Angas River Scenic Drive. Walk heritage trails in Macclesfield, Echunga and Meadows. Visit local historic cemeteries. Take a torch through the 80 metre tunnel on the Jupiter Creek historic mine trail. Fossick in a once rich goldfield.
Put your feet up at a local B&B.
Bird-watch, sketch, paint, read, photograph. Day trip to Hahndorf, Mt Barker, Strathalbyn, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale.
Facilities available for workshops, seminars, functions, reunions and weddings.
Jupiter Creek and Chapel Hill Goldfields
Historic mining reserves at Echunga. More Information.
Kuitpo Forest
A favourite with bird watchers, wildlife spotters, walkers and cyclists.
Prospect Hill Pioneer and Dairy Museums
Opening Hours
Sundays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (May to August)
Sundays 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (September to April)
or by appointment only
Telephone (08) 8536 6090 (message only) or (08) 8536 6052
Entry $5.00 for Adults and $1.00 for Children
Prospect Hill Museum aims to be a museum that helps people, both local and visiting, to understand the history of Prospect Hill village and surrounding district of the Adelaide Hills.
The museum presents the history of:
- Adelaide Hills farming, especially dairying, potato, and seed production.
- Rural domestic life and children's education.
- The impact of natural disasters on the village and district, such as the Ash Wednesday bushfires.
Thimbella & Paris Creek Pottery
Thimbles, bells, bobbins and miniatures for doll houses.
Made in South Australia
Paris Creek Road, Paris Creek
Phone 8388 3224
Adelaide Hills Cherries
Shed door sales
Open: November to the end of January. 9am to 5pm 7 days.
1.6 kms from Echunga, corner of Bailey's Rd and Meadows Rd.
Just 5 minutes from Hahndorf, Mylor or Meadows - come and visit!
Phone 8388 8692
Clever Clogs Flowers and Art
Cut Flowers, Everlasting Flower Displays, Candles, Ceramics, Paintings and Sculptures
The Oddfellows Hall, 71 Mawson Road, Meadows
Open Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
or by appointment only Mondays to Fridays.
Phone 8388 3029
Visit Website
Banksia Ridge Murray Grey Stud
The Banksia Ridge Murray Grey Beef cattle stud is located in Flaxley along Whites Road. Visitors are always welcome. For further information visit their website at www.banksiaridge.com.au
Is your establishment missing from this page? Contact the Battunga Country Webmaster.
