The grand opening of the 1837 Barossa estate – which has undergone a $30 million redevelopment over 10 years – will be held on Saturday night.
The eye-catching Lyndoch property is the work of Swiss tech entrepreneurs Guido and Nelly Auchli – and the Barossa has never seen anything quite like it.
“The project sets a new international benchmark for Australian luxury,” Guido says.
“This isn’t just another cellar door opening, it is a once-in-twenty-years milestone for South Australian tourism.”
At the heart of the estate lies the meticulously restored Barossa Manor, a Victorian Neoclassical landmark.
It is located on the very ground where Colonel William Light, the founder of Adelaide, bestowed the name ‘Barossa’ in 1837.
Hence the name 1837 Barossa.
The Barossa Colonel Light Monument features a life-size bronze statue of Colonel Light on horseback.
The estate’s second-stage opening also includes The Art of Gastronomy – the 1837 Barossa Restaurant – which has been reimagined as a sanctuary of Mediterranean-inspired culinary excellence.
With a capacity for 150 guests and an expansive terrace, it offers some of the best views in the Barossa.
A grand extension of the cellar door and cafe now features a grand Roman Terrace adorned with life-sized marble statues, hand-carved in Italy.
Luxury cottages are furnished with hand-selected European antiques dating back to 1720.
There is a new seminar and function pavilion with high-tech board rooms and versatile event spaces tailored for gatherings including weddings.
The Modern Art Trail features commissioned sculptures from leading European artists.
The vineyards, overseen by fifth-generation Barossa grower Michael Heinrich, are sustainably certified and follow EcoVineyards practices.
The property also has a private helipad and an ATP-sized tennis court.
“By combining private helicopter access with world-class art, we are putting the Barossa on the itinerary of the global elite,” Guido says.
Rolf Binder, chair of Regional Development Australia BGLAP, says the 1837 Barossa redevelopment is one of the most significant additions to the region’s tourism offering in the past decade.
“It is a catalyst for regional economic resilience, providing premium infrastructure that directly addresses the region’s need for high-quality visitor facilities,” he says.
“It supports local jobs, lifts visitor spend and encourages wider business investment.
“Projects of this scale help ensure our regional economy remains competitive, diversified and future-focused, while setting a benchmark for sustainable high-end tourism that celebrates the Barossa’s unique cultural identity.”
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