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Sheep, cattle, horses, goats, alpacas … if they’ve got four legs and eat grass they thrive on the gum-studded hills surrounding the town of Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant is a bustling Barossa country town servicing a grazing and cropping region. It's home to one of South Australia's largest annual agricultural shows - the Mount Pleasant Show. It's complete with stock judging, sideshows and local produce.
A little more horse-power comes to town each August, as Mount Pleasant oval becomes the service park for the Toyota Rally SA motor event. The base for the team service crews, you’ll see engines changed in the blink of an eye, and have a chance to get up close and personal with the cars and their drivers.
If you’re just out for a quiet meander, however, you can’t beat a wander through the fascinating antique shops in Mount Pleasant’s leafy main street.
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The Barossa region itself is the wine capital of Australia, a place where you can get a real taste for the finer things in life.
It's a place where you can enjoy world-class cuisine and the globally-awarded wines at the region's luxury hotels and top restaurants. You can visit the famous Barossa Farmer's Markets, and discover a new drop at boutique cellar doors. And you can learn a few gourmet cooking tips yourself at cooking classes hosted by some of the nation's most accomplished chefs.
Once you've satisfied your tastebuds, take the opportunity to explore the Barossa countryside. Get in touch with nature with a hiking adventure in its national parks, or test your golfing skills on one of the top greens.
The Barossa is also home to a thriving arts culture. You can learn about this rich history at the region's museums, or see the best contemporary work at art stores and galleries - the perfect chance to take a piece of the Barossa back home.
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