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[ 0 => '{{about|the geographical region|the wine region in South Australia| Adelaide Hills wine region}}', 1 => '{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}', 2 => '{{Use Australian English|date=September 2014}}', 3 => '{{coord|-34.911185|138.70735|display=title}}', 4 => '{{Refimprove|date=November 2012}}', 5 => '{{Infobox Australian place | type = region', 6 => '| name = Adelaide Hills', 7 => '| state = sa', 8 => '| image = AdelaideHillsForestRange.JPG', 9 => '| caption = Autumn leaves typical of the Adelaide Hills. View from [[Forest Range, South Australia|Forest Range]] through to [[Basket Range, South Australia|Basket Range]] and on up to [[Marble Hill, South Australia|Marble Hill]] on the far ridgeline.', 10 => '| pop = 72,260', 11 => '| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}}', 12 => '| pop_footnotes = <ref>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=LGA40120|name=Adelaide Hills (DC) |accessdate=4 May 2018|quick=on}}</ref><ref> {{Census 2016 AUS|id=LGA44550|name=Mount Barker (DC) |accessdate=4 May 2018|quick=on}}</ref>', 13 => '| area = ', 14 => '| est = Early 1800s', 15 => '| seat = ', 16 => '| mayor = ', 17 => '| region = ', 18 => '| logo = ', 19 => '| url = ', 20 => '| lga = [[Adelaide Hills Council]]<br />[[District Council of Mount Barker]]<ref name=Region>{{cite web|title=Adelaide Hills (South Australian Government Regions)|url=http://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/16470/Adelaide_Hills_SA_Government_region.pdf|publisher=Department of Transport, Planning and Infrastructure|accessdate=16 May 2015}}</ref>', 21 => '| stategov = [[Electoral district of Kavel|Kavel]], [[Electoral district of Heysen|Heysen]], [[Electoral district of Morialta|Morialta]], [[Electoral district of Schubert|Schubert]]', 22 => '| fedgov = [[Division of Mayo|Mayo]]', 23 => '| fedgov2 = [[Division of Barker|Barker]]', 24 => '| fedgov3 = [[Division of Sturt|Sturt]]', 25 => '| fedgov4 = [[Division of Boothby|Boothby]], [[Division of Kingston|Kingston]]', 26 => '}}', 27 => 'The '''Adelaide Hills''' region is located in the southern [[Mount Lofty Ranges]] east of the city of [[Adelaide]] in the state of [[South Australia]]. The largest town in the area, [[Mount Barker, South Australia|Mount Barker]], has a population of around 29,000 and is one of Australia's fastest growing towns.', 28 => '', 29 => 'The Adelaide Hills region is one of the cooler wine regions of mainland Australia as, despite warm days in January and February when the grapes are ripening, the region generally experiences cool nights. This significant [[Diurnal temperature variation|diurnal variation]] results in cool mean daily temperatures even in summer and the consequence of this is high quality, cool-climate wines, leading to its world-famous reputation as a wine-producing region. The numerous wineries and cellar doors are represented by a regional association and [[geographical indication]] called the [[Adelaide Hills wine region]].<ref>[http://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/ Adelaide Hills Wine Region]</ref>', 30 => '', 31 => '== History ==', 32 => '{{See also|History of Adelaide}}', 33 => 'The Adelaide Hills were amongst the first areas of South Australia to be settled by European settlers. A number of towns in the Hills were started as [[German settlement in Australia|German settlements]]; [[Hahndorf, South Australia|Hahndorf]], and [[Lobethal, South Australia|Lobethal]] are two widely known examples. The original town names and architecture still reflect this. Descendants of these first settlers and others of [[German people|German]] origin still reside in the area. This explains the strong German cultural connection seen in the number of [[Lutheran Church of Australia|Lutheran]] churches, Lutheran schools which often have German on the curriculum, and the number of older residents who still speak German. Some customs have grown, such as the [[Lobethal, South Australia|Lobethal]] [[Christmas lights]] which began in the 1950s.', 34 => '', 35 => '[[File:South terrace adelaide.jpg|centre|500px|thumb|A view across the [[Adelaide Park Lands|southern parklands]] to the Adelaide Hills from [[South Terrace, Adelaide]]]]', 36 => '', 37 => '== Culture ==', 38 => '[[File:Stirling-Main-Street-2012.jpg|thumb|right|The town of [[Stirling, South Australia|Stirling]] is famed for its colourful autumn landscape.]]', 39 => '[[File:The Mansion, Adelaide Hills.jpg|thumb|right|A former house in Mount George inspired by [[Georgian architecture]] common in England. It was converted into a service residence for teachers in training in the 1960s.]]', 40 => '[[File:Lobethal Panorama.jpg|thumb|right|Vineyard on the Adelaide-Lobethal Road outside the town of [[Lobethal, South Australia|Lobethal]] in the Adelaide Hills]]', 41 => '[[File:Old Mill building - Birdwood.JPG|thumb|right|The old mill building at the National Motor Museum, [[Birdwood, South Australia]]]]', 42 => 'For most Adelaide residents, a drive through the hills is a popular pastime,<ref>[http://indaily.com.au/travel/2015/08/31/my-backyard-adelaide-hills/ My Backyard: Adelaide Hills] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915163004/http://indaily.com.au/travel/2015/08/31/my-backyard-adelaide-hills/ |date=15 September 2015 }}, ''InDaily'', 8 August 2015. Accessed 9 January 2016.</ref> particularly due to proximity. With Adelaide being a linear city extending {{convert|90|km|mi}} north to south, the hills are within {{convert|20|km|mi}} of the majority of residents. Other significant attractions are the cooler (up to 8 degrees) temperatures in summer, lush green and sometimes frosty winters and the picturesque old-world towns situated largely among scenic landscapes. The [[Mount Lofty]] area, home to Adelaide's television transmission towers, has a lookout area, restaurant and the [[Mount Lofty Fire Tower|fire-spotting tower]] that used to be run by the [[Country Fire Service]]. The area receives a light snowfall approximately once every three to four years, occasionally enough to stay on the ground for half a day.', 43 => '', 44 => 'The Adelaide Hills region is close enough to commute to the city, yet is the gateway to the country, so residents enjoy the best of both worlds – the country community life and the convenience of the city. Desirability of the area has increased, particularly since realignment of the road and construction of the [[Heysen Tunnels]] on the [[South Eastern Freeway]] improved road access. Rising real estate prices reflect this. The tunnels, completed in 1999 are named after Sir [[Hans Heysen]], an eminent local landscape painter whose home and studio, "The Cedars", has been maintained as a cultural site located near [[Hahndorf, South Australia|Hahndorf]]. To this day, Hahndorf itself supports a thriving community of artists and craftspeople, either in the town or nearby countryside.', 45 => '', 46 => 'The Adelaide Hills region is also a premier [[wine]] region within [[Australia]] and also one of the oldest. The veritable maze of valleys and sub-valleys, with slopes offering every conceivable aspect, means there is as much mesoclimatic variation as one can find anywhere in Australia, making generalisations of wine type very hazardous. The first vines were planted in the Hills in 1839, three years after [[South Australia]] was declared a province, a case of that wine was delivered to [[Queen Victoria]] in 1844. There are over 50 wineries (2005) within the Hills region which are open most days for tasting and cellar sales.', 47 => '', 48 => 'The area is home to the annual '''Medieval Fair''' held at [[Gumeracha, South Australia|Gumeracha]] across one weekend every April, and the '''English Ale Festival''', also annually held each May. Highlights of the Medieval Fair include live jousting tournaments held on horseback, blacksmithing and dance demonstrations, needlework and costume creation, and authentic music provided by wandering troubadours. The genesis and popularity of these two colourful festivals, where patrons are encouraged to come in costume, springs from the relatively large numbers of British ex-patriates who reside in the Hills.', 49 => '', 50 => 'Throughout the year there are folk music sessions and concerts held in various small towns like [[Mount Pleasant, South Australia|Mt Pleasant]], [[Mylor, South Australia|Mylor]] and [[Balhannah, South Australia|Balhannah]] - connected with this same cultural community. Gumeracha is also home to the [[Big Rocking Horse|largest rocking horse in the world]], standing at {{convert|18.3|m|ft|1}} (approximately the height of a six-storey building) and open to the public, it serves to advertise an adjacent wooden toy factory and wildlife park. The town of [[Birdwood, South Australia|Birdwood]] is home to the National Motor Museum and is the endpoint of the annual ''Bay to Birdwood run'', in which more than 1,500 [[vintage]] motor vehicles are driven by their owners from [[Glenelg, South Australia|Glenelg]] past the city and through the hills to finish at the museum where a festival is held. The museum holds a large and historically important collection of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.<ref>[http://www.history.sa.gov.au/motor/motor.htm National Motor Museum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605130245/http://www.history.sa.gov.au/motor/motor.htm |date=5 June 2012 }} History Trust of South Australia</ref><ref>[http://www.baytobirdwood.com.au/ The Bay to Birdwood] Official Website</ref>', 51 => '', 52 => 'Sporting and recreational activities are also popular in the hills region, with sports such as Australian Rules Football, Cricket and soccer having very strong participation rates. Grounds and facilities within the Hills are of good quality, with some playing grounds placed amongst the rugged beauty of the Adelaide Hills. One example of this is the Basket Range Oval (home of the Basket Range Cricket Club), which overlooks the wide sweeping hills views of the area.<ref>http://www.basketrangecc.com.au</ref> Major sporting events in the Adelaide Hills include the [[Tour Down Under]], which makes use of some of South Australia's most popular cycling locations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ouradelaidehills.com.au/2019/06/16/south-australias-best-cycling-locations/|title=South Australia's best Cycling locations|last=Hills|first=Our Adelaide|website=Our Adelaide Hills|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref> ', 53 => '', 54 => '<gallery>', 55 => 'File:Mt Lofty Bot Garden 033.jpg|The [[Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens]] during autumn.', 56 => 'File:Piccadilly Valley.JPG|View SE across the [[Piccadilly, South Australia|Piccadilly Valley]] from the [[Mount Lofty|Mount Lofty Scenic Route]]. The summit of [[Mount Barker (South Australia)|Mount Barker]], 22&nbsp;km away, can be seen on the horizon.', 57 => '</gallery>', 58 => '', 59 => '==Protected areas==', 60 => '{{See also|Hills Face Zone}}', 61 => 'The Hills region also has many conservation parks, including the [[Cleland Conservation Park]] with its free roaming [[kangaroo]]s, [[Wallaby|wallabies]] and [[emu]]s. The park also has enclosed areas for [[dingo]]s, [[koala]]s, native birds & snakes, and is a popular destination for school groups as well as international visitors. Many native species of fauna can be encountered within the hills region. Among the more common species include the [[kookaburra]], [[tawny frogmouth]], [[southern brown bandicoot]], kangaroo, [[brown tree frog]], and [[pogona|bearded dragon]]. Several of the less common species include the [[antechinus]] ([[Morialta Conservation Park]]), [[Rosenberg's monitor|heath monitor]] ([[Scott Creek Conservation Park]]) and the very rare [[Morelia spilota metcalfei|inland carpet python]] (greater Mount Barker region).', 62 => '', 63 => 'Many walking trails, including a portion of the [[Heysen Trail]] and bike trails, including the start of the [[Mawson Trail]] abound within the Hills. The Heysen Trail itself extends from the tip of the Fleurieau Peninsula, through the Adelaide Hills and on up to the Flinders Ranges, three hours drive north of Adelaide. Birds found in the Hills include some of the best-known Australian parrots such as the [[crimson rosella|Adelaide rosella]], [[rainbow lorikeet|rainbow]] and [[musk lorikeet]]s as well as large cockatoos like the [[Major Mitchell's cockatoo|Major Mitchell]], and the [[yellow-tailed black cockatoo]]. Smaller but no less spectacular are the [[superb fairywren|superb blue wren]] and [[eastern spinebill]].', 64 => '', 65 => '==See also==', 66 => '{{Portal|South Australia}}', 67 => '* [[List of towns in the Adelaide Hills]]', 68 => '* [[South Australian food and drink]]', 69 => '* [[South Australian wine]]', 70 => '* [[Ecotourism]]', 71 => '', 72 => '== References ==', 73 => '{{Reflist|30em}}', 74 => '', 75 => '==External links==', 76 => '{{commonscat|Adelaide Hills}}', 77 => '{{Wikivoyage|Adelaide Hills}}', 78 => '* [http://www.visitadelaidehills.com.au/ Visit Adelaide Hills],', 79 => '* [http://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/ Adelaide Hills Council]', 80 => '*[http://www.dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au/page.aspx District Council of Mount Barker]', 81 => '', 82 => '{{Adelaide Hills}}', 83 => '{{South Australia}}', 84 => '', 85 => '{{DEFAULTSORT:Adelaide Hills}}', 86 => '[[Category:Mountain ranges of South Australia]]', 87 => '[[Category:Adelaide Hills| ]]' ]