Getting There -- The Adelaide Hills are 25 minutes from Adelaide by car on the South Eastern Freeway. Adelaide Sightseeing (tel. 08/8413 6199; www.adelaidesightseeing.com.au) runs outings to the quaint but somewhat touristy town of Hahndorf . An afternoon excursion to Hahndorf costs A$55 (US$50/£25) for adults and A$28 (US$25/£13) for children. The company also offers a range of trips to Kangaroo Island, the Flinders Ranges, the Coorong, Cleland Wildlife Park, and the Great Ocean Road.
Visitor Information -- Visitor information and bookings are available through the Adelaide Hills Tourist Information Centre, 41 Main St., Hahndorf (tel. 08/8388 1185). It's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 4pm. Check out www.visitadelaidehills.com.au. Maps are also available at the South Australia Travel Centre in Adelaide.