Today marked the end of the road trip, with the destination finally reached.
A lovely stay at The Oak Cottages in Hahndorf meant a leisurely start to the day. Breakfast at Same But Different was excellent, paired with a genuinely good coffee. Always a win.
The morning was spent wandering through Hahndorf’s main street. Founded in 1839 by Prussian settlers, it is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. The heritage buildings, small galleries, and food shops give the town its charm. It is touristy, yes, but still delightful… and great shopping too!
The next stop was Shaw + Smith for wine tasting and lunch. The winery was established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith and Martin Shaw, with a focus on cool climate wines from the Adelaide Hills. Their vineyards are known for elevation, careful site selection, and restraint in winemaking.
The Balhannah Shiraz single vineyard premium flight experience was superb. Concentrated, elegant, and beautifully structured. Dark fruit, spice, and fine tannins across the range. As expected, my favourite was the 2017 vintage, also the most expensive. No regrets.
It was then time to head down the freeway over the Adelaide Hills and check into the boutique accommodation located in the CBD. A quick refresh and it was straight back out to Adelaide Oval for the Big Bash match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Thunder.
It was a close game and a fun night. Great atmosphere, good cricket, and a perfect way to wrap up the road trip chapter.
The road trip has now officially concluded. The next few days will be spent at the beach, catching up with my BFF, and enjoying what Adelaide has to offer, until it’s time to head home on Friday.
So… That’s it for me for this year’s Summer Series.
Until next time.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from Day 11…
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