Daily planner

Updated for Autumn 25

Not sure what to do? Let us take the hassle out of that for you, with our recommended daily planner.

The Adelaide Hills has so much to offer and whilst you certainly cannot achieve it all in a day, to help we have created this seasonal suggested daily planner for your consideration. If you do not have access to a vehicle, contact our preferred chauffeur partner John at Best Wine Tours on 0412 814 523 and mention you are a guest of Pavilions at Lenswood for exclusive rates.

Alternatively you can hire an E bike on site for the day, for more information please see https://pavilionsatlenswood.com.au/product/e-bike-hire/.
Pavilions at Lenswood also have free push bikes on site to enjoy.

Experience the best of what Lenswood and the surrounding areas have to offer.

9.30am Breakfast or coffee at Emma and Ivy
47 Main St, Lobethal
https://emmaandivy.com.au/

Not just a standard cafe they also house an extensive range of eclectic wares, gourmet custom hampers, plant studio and a boutique bar/cellar door. At Emma & Ivy they strive to produce the highest quality food and beverages using produce that is sourced locally wherever possible. Everything that colours the plate is flavoured with a local story. Local orchards, vineyards, dairies and farms are the pantry for our hills menu. Great place to start the day and enjoy a small bite and coffee or something a little more substantial depending on your appetite.

11am cellar door and wine tasting at Vintelopers New Cellar Door
589 Cudlee Creek Road Lobethal SA 5241
https://www.vinteloper.com.au/

Visit their new cellar door space, thoughtfully considered to welcome you and to share the true soul of Vinteloper. Bathed in natural light, the Cellar Door invites you in with its contemporary design and inviting atmosphere. Clean lines and natural materials create a sense of understated luxury, while plush seating and a crackling fireplace offer a cozy retreat. It’s a space designed for lingering – a place to engage in conversation.

Pavilions at Lenswood guests receive
– Free tasting flight (proof of stay required)
– Access to the Wine Club only Wander experience*.

1pm long lunch at LVN
150 Pfeiffer Road, Woodside SA 5244
https://birdinhand.com.au/lvn/

LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand represents the pinnacle of the family-owned winery’s commitment to art, design, and fine dining, seamlessly complemented by their internationally acclaimed wines.
Executive Chef Jacob Davey and his team craft a dynamic menu featuring locally sourced produce from the lands they farm: Woodside (Peramangk), Finniss River (Ngarrindjeri), and Tasmania (Paredareme). This planet-to-plate philosophy is thoughtfully expressed over 7-10 dishes, making for a truly memorable high-end dining experience.

Open Friday – Monday from 12pm

Pavilions at Lenswood guests receive a complimentary glass of Bird in Hand’s Méthode Traditionelle ‘O’ Sparkling on arrival. Bird in Hand’s Méthode Traditionelle ‘O’ Sparkling on arrival.

*This is not available to the general public, and only guests staying at Pavilions at Lenswood would be one of the only ways to access this experience. Wander is a deep-dive into the genesis of Vinteloper, touring and tasting through the vineyard, education, food, wine, etc. Hosted by David Bowley (owner). Please note, advance notice is necessary so that David’s availability can be confirmed.

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