Mount Barker, located at the foot of Mount Barker Summit, is a Adelaide Hills based town that is home to over 16,000 local residence. Known for its beautiful scenery and amazing park lands, it is fast becoming the go to place for people wanting to escape city life. Surrounded by hills, native trees and river ways, it is one of the most beautiful areas of the Adelaide Hills.
If you’re looking to take a step back in time, why not visit the SteamRanger Heritage Railway, SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different steam and diesel trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through some smaller towns such as Goolwa and Port Elliot through to Victor Harbor.
The Adelaide Hills Farmers Market is a great place to check out some of the best locally grown foods from around the region. The local farmers only bring the very best to the market, at the Adelaide Hills Farmers’ Market, which is on every Saturday.
The very best locally-grown fruit and vegetables. There is a great vibe at the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market that is chilled and friendly. Local musicians entertain, kids enjoy their own entertainment areas, and pets are also welcome there. Read more here
Mount Barker has been the focal point of the Adelaide Hills for years now and provides a large array of entertainment and tourist destination spots that cant be missed. Surrounded by beautiful park lands and crystal clear streams, it is one of the most beautiful places to see in the Adelaide Hills region.
Point of Interest #1 Mount Barker South Primary School 33-45 Princes Rd, Mount Barker SA 5251
Point of Interest #2 Dan Murphy’s Mount Barker 52/60 Hutchinson St, Mount Barker SA 5251
Point of Interest #3 SteamRanger Heritage Railway Dutton Rd, Mount Barker SA 5251
