25-591: Barossa Valley Way is the main road linking most of the major towns of the Barossa Valley in South Australia , designated as route B19 for its entire length. It is 35 km long, roughly following the North Para River . Barossa Valley Way starts in the centre of Gawler and heads east, passing through Sandy Creek , Lyndoch , Rowland Flat , Tanunda and Nuriootpa , where it crosses
50-567: A few smaller towns such as Moculta and Springton . All of these towns are part of the Barossa local government . The townships of Greenock , population 1087, Seppeltsfield , population 138, and Maranaga, population 104, are located on the western ridge of the valley in Light Regional Council . Many facilities not available in these towns are usually supplemented in nearby Gawler . In recent years, increased development in
75-659: A major role in the Barossa, being the main source of employment for many residents. The many hectares of vineyards are the most distinctive feature of the area, especially when viewed from the Mengler Hill lookout, positioned on the Barossa Range which forms much of the eastern side of the valley. The success of the wine industry has historically been celebrated every two years with a week-long Barossa Valley Vintage Festival. The festival draws visitors from all over
100-407: Is Australia's oldest and longest-running wine festival. The Barossa Gourmet Weekend is a three-day food, wine and art celebration held in the third weekend of August every year. Local wineries and venues host individual events throughout the Barossa, offering food, wine, music, arts and hospitality. Premier of South Australia The premier of South Australia is the head of government in
125-463: Is overshadowed by the wine industry, significant food production occurs in the Barossa Valley, including: The Barossa Valley holds a weekly Farmers' Market , supplying local produce which is sold directly by the producer. The week-long Barossa Vintage Festival is held biennially, in odd-numbered years. The festival runs for around a week in autumn , and traditionally marks and celebrates
150-599: Is the current premier, having served since 21 March 2022. The office of premier of South Australia was established upon the commencement of responsible government with the passage of the Constitution Act 1856 . The role was based upon that of the prime minister of the United Kingdom , with the premier requiring the support of a majority of the members of the lower house to remain head of government. No parties or solid groupings would be formed until after
175-478: Is the main road through the valley, connecting the main towns on the valley floor of Nuriootpa , Tanunda , Rowland Flat and Lyndoch . The Barossa Trail walking and cycling path is 40 kilometres (25 mi) long, and passes the main towns, starting from near Gawler on the Adelaide Plains , to Angaston to the east of the valley. The traditional owners of the land including the Barossa Valley are
200-452: The Battle of Barrosa , in which he fought in 1811. The name "Barossa" was registered in error, due to a clerical error in transcribing the name "Barrosa". The area is approximately 13 by 14 kilometres (8.1 by 8.7 mi). The three major towns of the Barossa have distinctive characteristics. Tanunda is generally recognised as the most German of the three, with traditions dating back to
225-471: The 1890 election , which resulted in frequent changes of the premier of South Australia. If for any reason the incumbent premier lost sufficient support through a successful motion of no confidence at any time on the floor of the house , he would tender his resignation to the governor of South Australia , which would result in another member deemed to have the support of the House of Assembly being sworn in by
250-497: The 1893 election to 1905 election with the support of the South Australian United Labor Party , with the conservatives mostly in opposition. Labor took government with the support of eight dissident liberals in 1905 when Labor won the most seats for the first time. The rise of Labor saw non-Labor politics start to merge into various party incarnations. The two independent conservative parties,
275-522: The 1910 federal election . No "Country" or rural conservative parties emerged as serious long-term forces in South Australian state politics, the majority folding into the main non-Labor party. The first six governors of South Australia oversaw governance from proclamation in 1836 until self-government and an elected Parliament of South Australia was enacted in the year prior to the inaugural 1857 election . Political parties In
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#1732797378042300-767: The Australasian National League (formerly the National Defence League) and the Farmers and Producers Political Union merged with the Liberal and Democratic Union to become the Liberal Union in 1910. Labor formed South Australia's first majority government after winning the 1910 state election , triggering the merger. The 1910 election came two weeks after federal Labor formed Australia's first elected majority government at
325-532: The North Para River and meets Sturt Highway . The route is predominantly on the valley floor, with wineries and vineyards on both sides of the road, with views of the rising ground including the Barossa Ranges . Barossa Valley Way follows a previous alignment of the Sturt Highway , which used to pass through the towns of Gawler, Lyndoch, Tanunda and Nuriootpa instead of where it now passes around
350-563: The Peramangk people, who comprise a number of family groups. Evidence of their thousands of years of occupation can be seen all around the area, in the form of artefacts, scar trees and shelter paintings. The Barossa Valley derives its name from the Barossa Range , which was named by Colonel William Light in 1837. Light chose the name in memory of the British victory over the French in
375-621: The 1840s when the first German settlers arrived in the area . Since many of the German settlers came from Prussian Silesia , they called the Barossa Neu-Schlesien , or " New Silesia ". The German influence survives to this day ( see Barossa German ). Angaston , in contrast, is considered the English town as it was settled predominantly by Cornish miners and others from Britain . The third, and largest town, Nuriootpa ,
400-535: The Barossa or McLaren Vale to become suburbs of Adelaide." The Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012 was subsequently passed by the South Australian Parliament. In 2021, 25,066 people lived in the Barossa Valley. Most inhabitants live in Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Williamstown and Lyndoch , each having over 1,000 people. The remaining population lives in the countryside, or
425-587: The Lutheran primary school at Lyndoch, hosts the Barossa Airshow annually as its fundraiser. Major Town Populations: As a rural region, there is also significant population outside of the town centres (not shown here). The Barossa Valley railway line runs through several townships in the valley. The line opened in 1911 and was last used in June 2014. It has since been closed. The wine industry plays
450-515: The area has seen opposition from the local communities. The region has a strong German Lutheran history, and many residents identify themselves as Lutherans. Some towns have more than one Lutheran church. Tanunda, for example, has Langmeil, St. Paul's, Tabor and St. Johns. Nuriootpa has St. Petri and Holy Trinity. Angaston has Zion and Salem (Penrice). Each major town has a Lutheran primary school. Tanunda has Tanunda Lutheran School, Nuriootpa has Redeemer, and Angaston has Good Shepherd. St. Jakobi,
475-499: The completion of the year's vintage season , at the end of March and beginning of April. A variety of wine-themed events are held during the festival, including wine tastings and competitions, musical events, food events with local produce, balls and parades. The Barossa Vintage Festival was first held in 1947, to celebrate the end of the grape harvest, and the end of hostilities in World War II , and has run continually since. It
500-512: The governor as the next premier. Informal groupings began and increased government stability occurred from the 1887 election . The United Labor Party would be formed in 1891, while the National Defence League would be formed later in the same year. Before the 1890s when there was no formal party system in South Australia , MPs tended to have historical liberal or conservative beliefs. The liberals dominated government from
525-737: The region as well. Marananga is home to the only sub-regional wine competition in Australia, hosted by the Gnadenfrei Lutheran church community since 2004 and focussed solely on benchmarking wines produced on the Western Ridge of the valley. The Barossa Valley is a rich source of some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. Shiraz vines planted as early as 1847 by Johann Frederick August Fiedler on Lot 1, Hundred of Moorooroo (the township of Tanunda) are still in commercial production today by Turkey Flat Vineyards. Although it
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#1732797378042550-544: The state of South Australia , Australia. The Government of South Australia follows the Westminster system , with a Parliament of South Australia acting as the legislature. The premier is appointed by the governor of South Australia , and by modern convention holds office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the lower house of Parliament, the House of Assembly . Peter Malinauskas
575-439: The west and north of Gawler and the Barossa Valley. [REDACTED] Australian Roads portal Barossa Valley The Barossa Valley ( Barossa German : Barossa Tal ) is a valley in South Australia located 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Adelaide city centre . The valley is formed by the North Para River . It is notable as a major wine-producing region and tourist destination. The Barossa Valley Way
600-534: The world, and has entertainment for all tastes including a huge street parade, concerts and gourmet dining. The Barossa Valley is primarily known for its red wine, in particular Shiraz . Normally, large proportions of Barossa Shiraz are used in Penfolds Grange , Australia's most famous wine. Other main grape varieties grown in the region include: Riesling ; Semillon ; Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon . Fortified wines have been traditionally produced in
625-448: Was influenced by both German and British settlers, and today is the commercial hub of the Barossa and it is where most of the larger stores are located. In February 2011, South Australian Premier , Mike Rann , announced that special legislation would be introduced to protect the unique heritage of the Barossa Valley and of McLaren Vale . He said: "Barossa and McLaren Vale food and wine are key icons of South Australia. We must never allow
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