Some 26 kms (16 miles) from Adelaides central business district, the picture-postcard farmlands and charming villages of the Adelaide Hills have inspired generations of artists. The drawcard German-heritage townships of Hahndorf and Lobethal are lined with high-quality craft shops, galleries, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. And The Cedars historic house and working studio of iconic Australian landscape artist Sir Hans Heysen is a must-see. Other highlights include: Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, located at Crafters; Stirling villages cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and magnificent pinoak and oak trees; Aldgate Pump Hotel (c. 1864); and Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary.
