Lots of things to do in Angaston...
What to do in Angaston is limited only by your imagination.

Main Street Angaston

 Bronze statue of working farm horse, dedicated to 100 years of Angaston Agricultural Bureau - the oldest in Australia. Angaston Institute, Circa 1911
NOTE THESE DATES & BOOK NOW!
BAROSSA VINTAGE FESTIVAL: Easter-Monday for one whole week!
  • Angaston - First settlement 1843, mostly by British and Scottish families - highest part of the Barossa.
  • Sample the excellent world-class wines from some of the dozens of wineries in the valley.
  • Feed the kangaroos in Marble Lodge's own park.
  • Take an early morning hot-air balloon flight across the valley...breathtaking!

Masonic Hall Angaston

Jeweller

Masonic Hall - Circa 1867, now private residence.

 Gemstone faceting at 'Brithstones'. Bolts of quilting fabric in shop at Angaston.
  • Take the Heritage Walk - 1 hour
  • Explore circular walk of town - 1 hour
  • Shop for delicious dried fruits, glacé fruits, gourmet foods, world's best wines.
  • Gourmet Restaurants, some specialising in lunches.
  • Delightful Restaurants for dinner (but book!)
  • See gem cutting at 'Birthstones' in Main Street.
  • Visit 2 Quilting Shops, buy your fabric supplies.
  • Antique, Craft Shops, Art Gallery (resident artist).
  • Two historic pubs - check out the local characters.
  • Delicious baked delights at 7-day Bakery.
  • Small friendly town, some fine public buildings.
  • Tea rooms - delicious coffee and cake.
  • The "Foodies Town" of the Barossa.
  • Union Chapel circa 1844 - First Church in the Barossa.
  • Historic Wineries.
  • Numerous photographic opportunities early morning or late afternoon.

The Village Green

Galleries

Local Hotel

'The Village Green', each pillar of the arbour has a tribute to pioneering families.

 Art Galleries & Antiquities Book Shops Angaston Hotel, Circa 1846 - few minutes walk from Marble Lodge

Old Union Chapel

Main Street of Angaston

Old Union Chapel circa 1844 - First Church in the Barossa.

Opened c1849 as the New Inn,
now Barossa Brauhaus Hotel, Main Street, Angaston


When you've seen all Angaston has to offer,
set aside another few days to see the rest of the Barossa!

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