WED 27 - THURS 28.5.2015: Began the day at Lloyd Brothers Winery - a beautiful vista, glass of wine and platter. A family owned Winery and Olive Grove, located in the heart of the renowned McLaren Vale wine region. Just had to visit DogRidge - DogRidge Vineyards is a family owned venture built up since the first vines were purchased in 1992 by Dave and Jen Wright.
Some 40 odd years ago Carole visited Hahndorf and was keen to see the village again.
Some 40 odd years ago Carole visited Hahndorf and was keen to see the village again. 
Hahndorf's claim to national significance is that it was the first settlement in Australia planned specifically for non-British immigrants and is the oldest German town in Australia. Whilst the buildings are distinctive, retail therapy is the main focus in the area. Our European founders emigrated from the eastern provinces of Prussia to escape religious persecution because of their staunch Lutheran beliefs. The majority of Hahndorf's fifty four founding families were passengers aboard the 'Zebra', the third ship of Lutheran immigrants to arrive in South Australia in 1838.
The Hahndorf Information Centre advised that Mount Pleasant had an oval that you could stay on for a small donation. We had not planned on visiting Mt Pleasant, but we trundled off in pursuit of an oval. Not before a few L-I-T-T-L-E stops on the way - Udder Delights, Woodside Cheese and Melba's Confectionary - nice! Onward to what turned out to be Mt Pleasant Showground ($17.00 per night for a powered site).
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