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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

Explore the Adelaide
Hills Council region

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

Balhannah Autumn Vineyard

19 February 2026

Are you a tourism operator in the Hills? Apply for Adelaide Hills Tourism Business Growth Program by February 2026

The Adelaide Hills Tourism Business Growth Program is a two-year professional development pathway designed to help tourism operators achieve nationally recognised quality tourism standards and develop more inclusive and accessible experiences.

Latest news

news babies

19 February 2026

Early childhood education & care community survey

In person consultation sessions will be held in our area

Nathan Daniell Oath of Office

19 February 2026

Mayor Nathan Daniell takes the Oath of Office

Mayor Nathan Daniell officially took the Oath of Office on Tuesday the 17th of February at the Stirling Council Chambers.

Harmony Week 2025 Bortier Okoe African Soul

19 February 2026

Harmony Week activities in the Hills

Celebrate Harmony Week in the Hills from the 17th to the 23rd of March.

Woman and child in apple orchard

19 February 2026

Lenswood Community Forum Monday March 30

Join us for the Lenswood Community Forum, a chance to connect, share ideas, and enjoy some fun in your local community!

Cr Nathan Daniell among native vegetation

16 February 2026

Nathan Daniell elected Mayor of Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council is pleased to advise that Nathan Daniell has formally been elected Mayor following confirmation of results from the supplementary election.

How Good Are Libraries

12 February 2026

How good are libraries? Too good to lose

Councils across SA are calling on the State Government to increase funding to ensure libraries can continue to provide the amazing service they do, and you can help.

Young People Socialising

11 February 2026

Funding available through Minor Grants and Youth Incentive Grants

Have a community idea or activity you’d like to bring to life? Funding is available through Council’s Minor Grants and Youth Incentive Grants programs for eligible Hills residents and organisations.

Resurfaced Crafers Tennis Courts Opening

4 February 2026

Newly resurfaced Crafers Tennis Courts officially opened

Exciting news! The newly resurfaced Crafers Tennis Courts were officially opened on Wednesday the 4th of February.

Adelaide Hills Winter Mist Country Dam

28 January 2026

Have your say on the draft Hills and Fleurieu Regional Landscape Plan 2026-2031

The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board is currently seeking community and partner feedback on the draft Hills and Fleurieu Regional Landscape Plan 2026-2031.

Bridgewater Recreation Reserve Restoration

28 January 2026

Temporary Cox Creek Trail closures begin late January

Sections of the trail will be temporarily closed for safety during invasive tree removal works.

Tour Down Under Mens Stage 2 Uraidla

28 January 2026

Santos Tour Down Under 2026 Photo Gallery

Check out a gallery of photos from the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under in the Adelaide Hills.

Citizen of the year 2026

27 January 2026

Citizens of The Year 2026

Eleven Adelaide Hills Council residents and seven community groups were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the community at the Adelaide Hills Council Citizen of the Year Awards on Friday 23 January 2026.

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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