This boutique luxury retreat in the Barossa Valley blends French sophistication with Australian warmth, offering an intimate and restorative escape amid picturesque vineyards and native ghost gums.
Location: Le Mas Barossa lies on the valley floor of Rowland Flat in South Australia, surrounded by vineyards, native ghost gums and the gentle flow of the Para River. It is just over an hour’s drive from Adelaide and perfectly placed for exploring the Barossa’s best cellar doors, including Jacob’s Creek, St Hugo and Rockford Winery, all within a short drive. Le Mas was created by French-Australian owners Geraldine Frater-Wyeth and her family, whose dual heritage inspired the seamless blend of Provençal elegance and Australian character found throughout the estate.
Rooms: Housed within a restored 1857 farmhouse, Le Mas offers just four exquisitely designed rooms. Each features a soft French palette, silk drapery, heated travertine floors and Hermès toiletries. Deluxe King Rooms include freestanding stone baths framed by French windows with vineyard or garden views, while the Superior King and Queen Rooms combine refined simplicity with modern comfort. Petit déjeuner is included with every stay.
Amenities: Guests can unwind beside the heated mineral pool surrounded by lawns and vines, or relax with in-room spa treatments designed for deep rest. The Orangerie restaurant is reserved for in-house guests, offering contemporary French cuisine crafted from local and home-grown produce. The experience is complemented by Le Mas’s private cellar of regional vintages and its own handcrafted wines.
Activities: Days here can be as leisurely or immersive as you wish. Enjoy a rosé by the pool, take a vineyard walk, or join tastings at nearby wineries such as Jacob’s Creek, St Hugo and Rockford. Golf at Tanunda Pines, cycle through Greenock or explore Tanunda’s galleries and cafés. The team can arrange bespoke wine experiences and local tours on request.
Sustainability: Le Mas Barossa honours the land’s heritage and the slow rhythms of the vineyard. The farmhouse restoration used local materials and traditional techniques, while the estate’s old Grenache vines are hand-pruned and harvested. Seasonal menus champion regional produce and minimal-intervention wines, reflecting a thoughtful approach to provenance and a deep respect for both French and Australian traditions.
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February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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