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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 Centre's in Norton Summit, Gumeracha and Aldgate. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Local Tourism

The Adelaide Hills offers endless ways to spend your weekends and weekdays, whether you're visiting from interstate or overseas, or enjoying a staycation at home in Adelaide. There's something for everyone, everyday in the Adelaide Hills.

Fabrik Understory Postcards to Bushland Park Event

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!

Elected Members November 2022

Elected Members

The Adelaide Hills Council area is represented by a Mayor and 12 Council Members who play a vital leadership role by representing the interests of our community and delivering on the Council's vision and strategic direction.

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.
Ben Russ Piccadilly Community

17 July 2024

Piccadilly Community Hall gets an accessibility makeover

Recently, the Piccadilly Community Hall received a Recovery Ready Hall grant from the Adelaide Hills Council, aimed at preparing community-managed halls to serve as Recovery Support Hubs in emergencies.

Latest news

National Awards for Local Government

8 July 2024

Adelaide Hills Council receives Honourable Mention at 2024 National Awards for Local Government

Council has been awarded an Honourable Mention in the ‘Addressing Violence against Women and their Children’ Category at the 2024 National Awards for Local Government.

AIDOC Week Aboriginal Storytelling

3 July 2024

NAIDOC Week 7-14 July

Join Council this NAIDOC Week in recognising the contributions of Indigenous Australians and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Torrens Valley Community Centre Signage

1 July 2024

New signage installed across the region

New street signage for the Adelaide Hills community has been installed at the Summit Community Centre, Torrens Valley Community Centre and Woodside Library.

UN 16 Days of Activism Cr Louise Pascale

1 July 2024

Adelaide Hills Council advocating to prevent violence against women at the 2024 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA)

Adelaide Hills Council will bring a significant motion for debate during the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA), to be held in Canberra from 2-4 July 2024, at the National Convention Centre.

Tour Down Under Men's Stage 6

24 June 2024

Stages are set for the milestone 25th year of Santos Tour Down Under 2025

The world's best cyclists will race in the Adelaide Hills from 17–26 January 2025 for the milestone 25th year of the Santos Tour Down Under.

Butterfly Kit

23 June 2024

Win one of 20 Butterfly Kits!

This July go into the draw to win one of 20 Butterfly Kits that contain 15 butterfly attracting plants.

Elevate and Create

12 June 2024

Elevate + Create: A pathway for young creatives in the Hills

Unlocking opportunities for aspiring young artists aged 15-25 with the chance to delve into the world of professional artistry and contribute to public art in the Hills.

Winter Whats On Guide

7 June 2024

What's on this winter at the library?

Your local library offers a wide range of activities and exciting events you won't want to miss, from literacy festivals to school holiday programs. Be sure to check out the seasonal 'What's On' guide, there's something for everyone.

Give a sheet

7 June 2024

Give a Sheet for the Planet

Our Give a Sheet for the Planet initiative in partnership with Green Industries SA in May was a resounding success!

Child Morialta Mukanthi Nature Playground

5 June 2024

Residents Guide

Our Residents Guide showcases local services and facilities available in your region, plus discover nature walks and adventure playgrounds, delicious local produce and community events - as part of the Adelaide Hills community, it’s all yours to enjoy!

Kersbrook Cemetery

27 May 2024

Council launches dedicated natural burial ground Martungka

Located within the Kersbrook Cemetery, Martungka, which means ‘In Remembrance’, is a dedicated natural burial ground in the Adelaide Hills region.

Stirling Coventry Library

22 May 2024

Stirling Coventry Library Closure: 1 June for Electrical Upgrade

The Stirling Coventry Library will be closed on Saturday, 1 June, for the replacement of the main electrical switchboard.

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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