Essential information
Nestled among gently rolling hills in the heart of the Barossa, The Louise welcomes guests ‘home’ like old friends… Warmed by the golden sunshine, take the time to truly slow down and let the easy days filled with good food and wine unfold. Prepare for your stay with this quick-reference guide. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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The Louise Lodge Manager
Feel at home
A stay at the lodge is inclusive of gourmet breakfast, dinner in Appellation daily with matched premium wines, signature evening drinks and snacks, selected in-suite bar, use of lodge facilities including wet-edge lap pool, fitness centre and sauna.
Reflecting the relaxed pace of life in the country, dress is smart casual at The Louise. Comfortable clothing and footwear for daytime adventures, layers of warmer clothes and an outdoor jacket if travelling in the cooler months are all recommended. A hat and sunscreen are every-day essentials.
Discover the Barossa
Located in the heart of the Barossa, The Louise offers a stylish base from which to explore the region’s wineries and cellar doors, restaurants and producers, art galleries and nature walks. Adventures abound from personal winery experiences, culinary masterclasses and sightseeing by helicopter to a breakfast encounter with the roos. There's the option to indulge in an insuite massage or a tailored wellness experience and a range of exclusive private charters is also available.
Entrenched in the close-knit community of farmers, winemakers and artists, the team at The Louise is a natural fit as concierge, connecting guests with local events and personalised experiences to create an unforgettable ‘backstage pass’ to the Barossa. For more information, please refer to our Experiences Fact Sheet
Dining
Dining at The Louise is a local affair, where seasonal, singing fresh and locally grown produce combines on harmoniously designed, contemporary menus and sits neatly alongside a carefully developed selection of fine wines from the Barossa region and beyond. Set overlooking the vineyards and rolling hills, Appellation is renowned as one of Australia’s finest regional restaurants while a walk-in wine cellar completes a gourmand’s delight.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in time is 2pm and check-out time is 10.30am. Where possible, flexibility with early check-in and late check-out will be provided, however, these are unable to be guaranteed.
Additional charges apply
Many experiences are privately guided, while others are on a shared basis or self guided. Additional charges may apply. View more details on our website
What's included
• Gourmet breakfast
• Pre-dinner drinks and snacks
• Dinner in Appellation with matched premium wines Daily replenished in-suite bar
Dietary requirements
As the lodge is situated in a remote destination, it’s essential to advise any special dietary needs at the time of reservation. We will do our best to tailor menus accordingly whilst providing opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of premium regional produce. Should notice not be provided in advance, our chefs will endeavour to prepare suitable meals with the ingredients available. We regret we are unable to prepare meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.
Climate
A Mediterranean climate best describes weather in the Barossa, with its warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters ideal for viticulture as well as fruit and vegetable and livestock farming. Its warm sunshine makes its viticultural temperature slightly warmer than the wine regions in France and the Margaret River in Western Australia. The busy harvest season runs from mid-February to late April. A community of producers, Barossans are in tune with the seasons and in keeping with tradition continue to keep an eye on the nature’s cycles, moon, the harvest and the long-term forecast.
Getting there
The Louise is within an hour’s drive of Adelaide Airport (ADL), a hub for international and domestic commercially operated flights. Direct commercial flights operate to and from the nation’s main ports Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin and Hobart. A range of private charter flight options is also available. For a spectacular aerial arrival, it's hard to beat a helicopter transfer and The Louise has a daylight helipad onsite perfect for the purpose.
Self drive Vehicle transfers
Self-driving to The Louise is a popular option given its proximity to Adelaide and the straightforward route via the Main North Road and A20 highway. Guests arriving at the airport or train station from interstate or regional ports often opt to hire a car to make the journey. This allows for more exploration around the Barossa during a stay at The Louise. All the main car hire companies are conveniently located at the airport, train stations and in the Adelaide CBD. Advance bookings are essential.
See you soon!
A private car service (including with a foreign language tour guide on request) is available to meet guests at the domestic or international arrivals hall at the airport or at the General Aviation Terminal for private charters. For visitors arriving by train, a car service is available for pickup from the Keswick train terminal for the Ghan, Indian Pacific or Overlander interstate train services. This service may also be confirmed for pickup or drop off at any Adelaide city hotels. Additional charges apply.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Baillie Lodges’ reservations team with any queries or for more information prior to your stay. For more general information about South Australia's Barossa Valley please visit barossa.com. Safe travels to the Barossa!
Travel arrangements
Whether travelling by air or undertaking a self-drive journey, it’s essential to advise arrival and departure plans. Please advise details by email so as return transfers may be arranged accordingly.
Contact us
Please call +61 2 9918 4355 during business operation hours: Monday–Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday 8.30am–4.30pm (AEST).