IN THE BAROSSA

Where the vineyards and rolling hills of South Australia invite you to slow down and stay awhile.

Set among the vineyards of the Barossa Valley, just an hour from Adelaide, The Louise offers a front-row seat to one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions. Here, generations of winemaking tradition meet a thriving food and arts scene, with cellar doors, acclaimed restaurants, and local makers waiting to be discovered.

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The Louise Recognized in La Liste’s World’s Best Hotels 2026

Star Awards 2026 – Recommended

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 – No. 10 Best Hotel in Australia and New Zealand

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Luxuriously appointed guest suite with contemporary furnishings and warm lighting at The Louise in the Barossa Valley.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

A Villa Among the Vines

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Beyond a vine-lined walkway, 15 private suites open onto rosemary-lined courtyards and views across the surrounding vineyards. Throw open the French doors in the morning, settle outside with a coffee, and watch another day in the Barossa begin.

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FEATURED PACKAGES

See What Beckons

The Barossa is best discovered through its people. Longstanding relationships with local winemakers, farmers, artists, and producers connect you to cultural, culinary, and nature-led journeys that bring the character of the region to life.

Rock the Vines

Stay two nights at The Louise for Red Hot Summer, with Seppeltsfield experiences and concert transfers included.

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The Perfect Pairing

Stay two nights at The Louise with nightly dining, paired wines, and a signature experience.

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Wildlife to Winery

A journey across South Australia at award-winning lodges, Southern Ocean Lodge and The Louise, with a four-night minimum.

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Woman sips red wine at a table overlooking vineyards in the Barossa Valley.

Every Saturday, the Barossa Farmers Market brings together more than 50 local producers selling everything from fresh produce to artisan cheeses and baked goods.

Some of the world’s oldest continuously producing Shiraz vines were planted here in 1843.

The Barossa takes its name from a Spanish battlefield, with a spelling error transforming the original “Barrosa” into “Barossa.”

The Louise's private art collection features more than 55 works by 14 artists, with guided tours revealing the stories behind the pieces.

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DINING

A Bountiful Sense of Place

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Raise a glass to the region’s abundance. At award-winning Appellation, seasonal produce from local growers inspires contemporary cuisine, paired with a magnificent collection of Barossa wines and vintages. A walk-in cellar and sink-in lounges invite you to linger over it all.

TASTE THE REGION

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

The Louise

Taste Barossa Shiraz straight from the barrel with the winemaker guiding it through vintage, blending and maturation.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Hannah McCormick General Manager | The Louise

Hannah knows the Barossa’s best experiences aren’t always on the itinerary. Her local relationships open doors, spark conversations, and give guests a true backstage pass to the region.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Sam Cooper Executive Chef | The Louise

Sam lets the Barossa set the menu, drawing on close relationships with local growers and producers to create food that feels distinctly of this place.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Lou McCarthy Food & Beverage Supervisor | The Louise

Originally from Essex, England, Lou brings creativity and a personal touch to dining at The Louise, finding thoughtful ways to surprise guests, anticipate their preferences, and turn everyday moments into lasting memories.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Charlotte Shannon Food & Beverage/Room Attendant | The Louise

A Barossa local through and through, Charlotte brings an easy warmth to The Louise, making guests feel at home through thoughtful service, genuine conversation, and a personal connection to the region she loves.

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Hannah McCormick, General Manager at The Louise

Sam Cooper, Executive Chef at The Louise

Lou McCarthy, Food & Beverage Supervisor at The Louise

Charlotte Shannon, Food & Beverage/Room Attendant at The Louise

An Itinerary to Inspire

Between the Vines
The Louise

Duration 3 nights
Let the Barossa Come to You

Ease into the evening at The Louise with a glass in hand. Held on select nights, Swirl Sessions bring local winemakers and cellar-door hosts to the lodge to pour what they’re making and share the people, places, and ideas behind each bottle.

JOIN A SWIRL SESSION
JOIN A SWIRL SESSION
Meet a Barossa Original

On your first full day, discover the story of Hill of Grace before stepping inside Henschke’s historic 1860s winery. Finish with a private tasting featuring some of the estate’s most celebrated wines.

DISCOVER HILL OF GRACE
DISCOVER HILL OF GRACE
Have Breakfast With the Locals

Start your second morning in Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, walking beneath the stringybarks in search of kangaroos before settling in for a picnic breakfast among the bushland.

RISE WITH THE ROOS
RISE WITH THE ROOS
By the numbers

Generations behind some Barossa family wineries 6+

Year the oldest Cirillo vines were planted 1848

Years of wine waiting in Seppeltsfield’s Centennial Cellar 100

Bottles held in The Barossa Cellar’s rare-wine vault 3,000
Spend a Day With the Winemakers

Save your final full day for the Barossa few visitors get to see. Step inside three renowned estates for private tastings, pause for a wine-paired lunch, and finish at a winemaker’s Eden Valley homestead.

MEET THE MAKERS
MEET THE MAKERS
Leave the Last Morning Open

Don’t schedule every last hour. Sleep in, linger over breakfast, wander among the vines, or simply stay on your terrace a little longer. By now, you’ll understand why no one in the Barossa seems particularly interested in rushing.

EXPLORE THE LOUISE
EXPLORE THE LOUISE

Sample itinerary

Overheard

“Everything was perfect for a relaxing weekend. I would like to especially commend the staff who did an exceptional job and are all great ambassadors for Beckons. Darcy in particular was a stand out.”

Alex Guest of The Louise, 2026

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Overheard

“From the moment we walked through the front door we felt relaxed and looked after. Maddie was outstanding. She made us feel like she had known us forever, in a good way.”

Sam & Grace Guests of The Louise, 2026

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Overheard

“The peace and tranquility were a highlight, the staff were excellent, from Hannah, reception, hospitality, kitchen staff as well as those cleaning our room. Your training of the team is excellent.”

Bill & Nina Guests of The Louise, 2026

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“The staff's attention to detail was incredible, and the next level story-telling about the paired local wines at dinner was exceptional. Thanks to the team for going over and above to help Bronte coordinate my 60th birthday.”

R & D Guests of The Louise, 2026