Bethany Historical Walk

Pretty town

Not much in town, but the historic cemetery and church is well worth a look. The main reason for our visit was to finally visit one of my favourite Barossa wineries - Bethany Wines.

Hot but interesting heritage walk.

Start early - it’s hot down here. Poor farm animals are skin and bone trying to take refuge in what little shelter they have. The area hasn’t seen rain in too long and everyone is hurting. The walk i...

A stroll along Memory Lane

A walk along a straight stretch of road, passing various historical buildings and sites from the days when the area was settled by Germans. It's a fascinating story of a time when results were achieve...

History almost on full view

Bethany is an interesting tiny township just outside of Tanunda. You can park up on the road and pickup a guide from either the historic Church or Cemetery and go for a wander. Think it is about 2.5k...

A delightful step back into the past

This little town was settled by Germans way back when and the pattern of a main street with farmed rectangles going back from the street remains today. Unfortunately few, if any, of the old houses pe...