The Louise
Barossa
Why we love it
At The Louise, the team strive to be the finest in experiential luxury encompassing food, wine and culinary tourism in South Australia, celebrating the bounty of the Barossa’s fine food, world-class wine and people.
Ideally situated in the heart of Barossa wine country in South Australia, you’ll find absolute luxury and inspired design with private spaces, generous ensuites and breathtaking vineyard views.
Food
Appellation at The Louise is recognised as a world class destination for dining in South Australia. With food that creatively reflects a sense of place, Executive Chef Daniel Murphy and his team are dedicated storytellers of the Barossa Valley region, its produce, and its people.
The Appellation kitchen is all about fresh ingredients with 85% of the menu coming from within the Barossa Valley and South Australia with the balance from Australia.
Embracing ancient food traditions virtually nothing is wasted, whole beasts are broken down to provide the butchers meats and fruit and vegetables are preserved at their peak freshness to be used throughout the year.
Destination
The Barossa is the undisputed wine capital of Australia, home to more than 600 grape growers and 100 or more wineries. Barossa Shiraz red wines and nearby Eden Valley crisp white rieslings are perennial international world gold medal winners.
The winemaking experience may be shared up close and personal at five dozen cellar doors within a few minutes walk, bike ride or drive from The Louise.
Experiences
Float over ancient vineyards and natural landscapes enjoy a sunrise picnic breakfast with kangaroos innative bushland. Meet the up-and-comings and boutique winemakers, friends and neighbours.
Tour the undulating valley in a vintage car, walk or cycle bush tracks amongst native flowers, birds and wildlife. Connect with the genuine culture of the Barossa.
Accommodation
Encase yourself in absolute indulgence at The Louise; a luxury culinary retreat. Your bespoke vineyard accommodation is the ideal base from which to enjoy the distinguished wine valley and a peaceful sanctuary to return to after each day of exploration.
Relax in spacious comfort, experience pure indulgent luxury and sophisticated contemporary design whilst surrounded by picturesque natural vineyard landscapes. A stay at The Louise nourishes the senses and enlivens the spirit.
Unwind in the sauna. Soak in your private spa tub. Enjoy a drink toasting the sunset. Cocoon and pamper yourself in absolute bliss.
Getting there
Prominently located atop a gentle hill in the heart of the Barossa Valley, The Louise is an easy one hour drive from Adelaide with its international airport and transcontinental rail terminals for the Indian Pacific and The Ghan.
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is served by more than 40 direct international flights weekly from Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Auckland. Frequent daily short hop connections from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane make getting to Adelaide and the Barossa a natural stop on any Australian visit.
