Top 5 Picnic Spots in the Adelaide Hills

Few regions in South Australia are as perfect for a relaxed picnic as the Adelaide Hills. Rolling vineyards, towering gum trees and hidden forest clearings provide endless places to spread out a rug and enjoy a lazy afternoon. If you’re staying in family accommodation Adelaide Hills, packing a picnic basket is one of the best ways to explore the region.

Here are five of the best picnic spots to enjoy with friends, family or a quiet moment in nature.

1. Sinclair’s Gully Winery – Picnic with Live Music

One of the most unique picnic experiences in the Adelaide Hills can be found at Sinclair’s Gully Winery right next door to Funday Farm. This boutique winery hosts regular “music under the gums” events where guests bring their own picnic and relax among towering candlebark gums while enjoying live music and local wine.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and wine glasses, settle in before the performance begins, and enjoy the relaxed bushland atmosphere while sipping Adelaide Hills wine.

It’s a wonderful combination of nature, music and great wine — the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in the Hills.

2. The Hidden Forest Clearing at Funday Farm

If you prefer complete solitude, there is a truly magical picnic spot hidden within the heritage-listed forest at Funday Farm. Around three-quarters of the way from the house to the northern boundary, a small track to the left of the dam leads to a secluded clearing tucked inside a gentle gully.

This extraordinary location is surrounded by towering blue gums, stringybark trees, and the occasional majestic candlebark gum—a species now considered endangered in the Adelaide Hills. The forest was heritage listed by the Funday Farm team specifically to protect these remarkable trees.

Sitting in the clearing, you’re enveloped by towering trunks and birdsong, creating a sense of peaceful isolation that is increasingly rare. For guests staying in family accommodation Adelaide Hills, this private forest picnic spot offers an unforgettable way to experience the natural beauty of the region.

3. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

For a more formal picnic location, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is hard to beat. Set across rolling hills and lakes, the gardens offer sweeping lawns, shaded areas beneath mature trees and spectacular seasonal colour displays.

The gardens are particularly beautiful in autumn when the deciduous trees turn brilliant shades of red and gold. It’s a wonderful location for families who want space to explore before settling down for a relaxed picnic.

4. Belair National Park

Only a short drive from Adelaide, Belair National Park is one of the most accessible picnic locations in the Hills. The park features lakes, woodlands and plenty of grassy areas perfect for spreading out a picnic rug.

Popular areas such as Playford Lake and Long Gully offer barbecues, playgrounds and walking trails, making it a fantastic family-friendly destination. Kangaroos, koalas and birdlife are commonly spotted, adding to the experience.

5. Lobethal Bushland Park

If you enjoy a picnic with a side of adventure, Lobethal Bushland Park is a fantastic choice. The reserve protects large areas of remnant bushland and tall stringybark forest, with walking trails that wind through the landscape.

Picnic areas near the trailhead make it easy to enjoy lunch before or after a walk through the park’s peaceful bush setting.

A Picnic Paradise in the Adelaide Hills

Whether you prefer a vineyard lawn, a botanical garden or a secluded forest clearing, the Adelaide Hills is full of incredible picnic spots. For visitors staying in family accommodation Adelaide Hills, these locations offer the perfect way to slow down, enjoy the scenery and create lasting memories with friends and family.

Pack a basket, grab a blanket and discover why the Adelaide Hills is one of South Australia’s most beautiful places for a picnic.

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