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Editor’s note – Summer 2024/25

Welcome to the summer 2024/25 edition of the Hills Wanderer! If you're anything like me, you'll be looking forward to big bowls of fresh Adelaide...

Betty & Daniel

Daniel Tretola & Betty Dennes. A coincidental holiday to the Middle East marked the beginning of Daniel Tretola and Betty Dennes's romance. The couple, who had...

In the kitchen with James Brinklow

For James Brinklow, simplicity is key. It’s a philosophy that helped him secure a Two Hat rating for the Lane Vineyard restaurant and one that...

Growing a career in cherries

Among the rural vistas of the Montacute Valley, sprouting fruit heralds the start of cherry season in the Adelaide Hills. As one of the closest...

Tickle Tank

Narrow paths wind between lush garden beds, water splashes over mosaic fountains and colourful sculpted benches are tucked away in shady, serene corners. For owner...

Stubborn survival

Five years have passed since the deadly bushfires tore through the Adelaide Hills on a hot and windy day, claiming one life, destroying 85...

Building beauty from ashes

When David Bowley went to check on his vineyards on December 19, 2019, they were the picture of every winemaker’s dream. Gum trees dotted the...

Gourmet Bits n’ Bites

Hills Collide Taking over the former Summertown Aristologist space on Greenhill Road, Hills Collide has opened its new cellar door, showcasing its Adelaide Hills wines,...

Pushing herself to new heights

Pulling trucks, lifting 100kg stones and Viking deadlifts are all part of Brooke Prichard’s journey to prove herself as one of the strongest women...

Lenswood highlights

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from Lenswood .

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