WELCOME
Editor’s note | Spring 2026
Welcome to the spring 2026 edition of the Hills Wanderer …
There's something promising about the start of spring. The trees begin to wake from...
Finding a way forward with kindness
An Adjahdura/Narungga and Kaurna woman, First Nations advocate, mother and cancer survivor, Jade Brook wants the community to remember an old way of thinking:...
History Uncovered | Gumeracha Hotel
“Who’s the old lady dressed up on the stairs?”
That’s a question former Gumeracha Hotel publican Ben Carter was used to hearing in the early...
Lucy Frost | A juggling act
Whether it's the whispered hush of the library or the thunderous applause of a crowd, Glenalta woman Lucy Frost is no stranger to a...
Top outdoor Hills adventures for spring
Those cold, drizzly days are behind us for the most part, the birds are chirping and the skies are clearing to finally make way...
John Ovenden | The man behind the mic
The first thing to notice about veteran broadcaster and journalist John Ovenden’s home are the famous faces hanging on the walls.
Signed photographs, posters, letters...
WHAT'S HOT
Gourmet Bits n’ Bites
German Arms $5 pints
Looking for a little more bang for your after-work-drinks buck? Earlier this year, the German Arms Hotel at Hahndorf announced $5...
Top outdoor Hills adventures for spring
Those cold, drizzly days are behind us for the most part, the birds are chirping and the skies are clearing to finally make way...
Gourmet Bits n’ Bites
Bleasdale
Langhorne Creek Wine Region recently recognised excellence among its producers at the annual Langhorne Creek Wine Show.The show benchmarks local wines against international standards...
Best winter family camping spots
Winter is the perfect time to rug up and enjoy nature, and there’s no better way to fully immerse yourself in the great outdoors...
PEOPLE
Finding a way forward with kindness
An Adjahdura/Narungga and Kaurna woman, First Nations advocate, mother and cancer survivor, Jade Brook wants the community to remember an old way of thinking:...
History Uncovered | Gumeracha Hotel
“Who’s the old lady dressed up on the stairs?”
That’s a question former Gumeracha Hotel publican Ben Carter was used to hearing in the early...
A Hills day in review
Wineries across the Adelaide Hills opened their doors and stoked up their fires for the 2026 iteration of the Winter Reds festival. There were...
Lucy Frost | A juggling act
Whether it's the whispered hush of the library or the thunderous applause of a crowd, Glenalta woman Lucy Frost is no stranger to a...
QA | Dianne Galbraith & Bernie Shore
Dianne Galbraith and Bernie Shore are Adelaide Hills photographers whose works were recently short-listed for this year’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year...
Unsung Heroes | Denise Botten
Volunteers collectively contribute hundreds of thousands of hours of work every year. Unsung Heroes shines a spotlight on locals working quietly in the background...
FOOD & WINE
Gourmet Bits n’ Bites
Woodland dining experience
You can enjoy a high tea surrounded by nature no matter the weather with Mt Lofty House’s new garden dome.Nestled under a...
Gourmet Bits n’ Bites
Hey, Boo-Boo let’s go get a picnic basket!
Golding Wines has created a garden setting just perfect for enjoying a gourmet picnic. Enjoy a delicious...
Fish & hand cut chips
A thicker fillet is easier to pan fry as you will have more control over the cooking process (serves 4)
