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Residents Guide

Your Place, Your Space. Live your way in the Adelaide Hills. Information and resources for residents of the Adelaide Hills Council region.

About Adelaide Hills

Discover Play Bikeway in Charleston

Events

The Adelaide Hills plays host to a variety of activities, markets and festivals, while the Council hosts a diverse program of events for everyone in the community.

Gumeracha Torrens Valley Community Centre

Community Centres

Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centres in Norton Summit and Gumeracha. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Local Tourism

Our region offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Escape to the heart of the hills

Lobethal Fabrik Art Installation

Arts and Culture

Celebrated for its unique and diverse arts culture, the Adelaide Hills region works with local artists and the wider community to facilitate and promote activities that enhance culture within our community.

Bandicoot image taken by Brian Cartwright

Local Wildlife

One of the most cherished parts of living in the Adelaide Hills is sharing our backyards and properties with native wildlife. While we can happily co-exist, sometimes we need some tips for sharing our gardens.

Crafers Clealand Mount Lofty Mountain Biking

Parks and Recreation

The Hills are dotted with places to play and enjoy fun recreational activities with family and friends. Find your next destination!

Drone image over Norton Summit

Elected Members

Meet the Council Members and the Mayor who represent the Adelaide Hills Council area, along with the Executive team. Council Members are essential in leading the community and advocating for its interests.

Lobethal Bierhaus

Business Services

Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the Adelaide Hills offering everything from fresh produce and food, to manufacturing and business advisory. Find out how to seek support for your business, connect with others and meet legislative requirements.

Young Family

Public Health

Council is responsible for a range of public health and safety issues and initiatives, and work closely with local businesses, government and stakeholders to manage and mitigate public health risks.

Explore the Adelaide
Hills Council region

Use the interactive map to explore the local area and discover facilities, community centres and things to do.
Fire Danger Rating Sign

25 November 2025

Fire danger season commences on 1 December 2025

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges will run from 1 December 2025 to 30 April 2026

Latest news

News Hipers group

24 November 2025

Community Support Hubs strengthen emergency preparedness across the Hills

Local volunteers across the Adelaide Hills are stepping up to support their communities through the development of Community Support Hubs (CSHs)—local gathering places that help people prepare for and cope with emergencies in their area.

HERD group

24 November 2025

HERD Network strengthens inclusive emergency preparedness in the Hills

Adelaide Hills Council is proud to support the Hills Emergency Resilience Disability Network (HERD Network), a passionate group of people working together to make emergency preparedness more inclusive.

News Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens

20 November 2025

Have your say on tourism in the Hills.

Adelaide Hills Destination Management Plan 2025–2030

News Council sign

20 November 2025

Supplementary Election: Mayor of Adelaide Hills Council

A Supplementary Election will be held in February 2026 to fill the vacancy for Mayor of Adelaide Hills Council.

Stirling Laneways by photographer Darren Clements

20 November 2025

Get festive in the Hills

We've compiled a list of community events around the Hills in the festive season.

Give The Gift Of Reading

18 November 2025

Give the gift of reading to kids in need this Christmas

Adelaide Hills Council is proud to support the Gift of Reading donation drive. This initiative, run by Anglicare SA, provides books to children in need across our community.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2025

17 November 2025

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

As part of Council’s commitment to help prevent violence against women and their children, we are taking part in the United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a range of activities.

Woodhouse

17 November 2025

Adelaide Hills tourism operators celebrate success at state awards

Local businesses recognised for excellence and set to represent South Australia at the 2025 national awards

Australian Government Mobile Service Centre

17 November 2025

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is coming to Lobethal and Birdwood.

The Services Australia mobile service centres (MSCs) travel around Australia, stopping to provide services in rural and regional communities.

Four CFS crew standing in a row

17 November 2025

Bushfire Preparedness Day comes to Bridgewater Oval on Sunday November 30

A family-friendly event with live demos, kids’ activities, and expert advice to help you stay safe this fire season.

Amy Gillet Bikeway Extension Opening 2025

13 November 2025

Stage 4 of the Amy Gillett Bikeway officially opens

The newest section of the Amy Gillett Bikeway has officially opened, extending the popular cycling and walking trail from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.

Auldana Skye Foothills

12 November 2025

Boundary change proposal for McBeath Drive in Skye

Public consultation is now open on a proposal by Adelaide Hills Council and the City of Burnside to make a small adjustment to the council boundary along McBeath Drive, between Skye and Horsnell Gully.

Lobethal Fabrik Arts And Heritage Centre Render

Fabrik

Fabrik’s exciting redevelopment is underway, which will create purpose-built galleries, workshop and artist studio spaces, a brand new retail store and a heritage interpretation throughout the site, celebrating the history of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill.

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