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Fire Danger Rating
Saturday 22nd February has a fire danger rating above 'Extreme 75'. The Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre and the Gumeracha Library will be closed.

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.

Lobethal Fabrik 2024

Community Centres

Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centre's 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

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.

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!

Elected Members November 2022

Elected Members

Meet the twelve 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.
Adelaide Writers Week

19 February 2025

Adelaide Writers’ Week live screenings at your local library or community centre

Adelaide Writers’ Week is coming to you! From Monday 3rd of March to Thursday 6th of March, we will be live streaming sessions from the East Stage of Writers’ Week.

Latest news

Balhannah Oval

19 February 2025

Have your say! Proposed Community Land Management Plan for Johnston Memorial Park Balhannah

Council is proposing an easily understood Community Land Management Plan to support the site’s complex land tenure into the future

Child Sitting On Tree In Native Bush

18 February 2025

Free Training for Heritage Agreement Landowners

The Native Vegetation Heritage Agreement (NVHA) Grants Program is offering free training sessions to help landholders in the Hills and Fleurieu and Green Adelaide regions conserve native vegetation on their properties.

Hills Native Bush Trees

11 February 2025

Rabbit Calicivirus release to help control wild rabbits

The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, in collaboration with the Adelaide Hills Council, will soon be undertaking a Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RHDV) K5 release across six Council reserves.

cricketeras

3 February 2025

Community Grant recipients announced

Adelaide Hills communities celebrate new grants for local projects and upgrades

Waste Recycling Hub Coventry Library Stirling

30 January 2025

We welcome Councillor Nathan Daniell to the role of Deputy Mayor at Adelaide Hills Council

Communications board

30 January 2025

New Communications Boards erected in Sherry Park Mylor and Protea Reserve Crafers

We'd love your feedback!

uraidla play space concept plan

29 January 2025

Have your say on the Uraidla Park Play Space Concept Plan

We are now consulting on the concept plans for upgrading the Uraidla Play Space.

Discover Play Bikeway 2024 Woodside

29 January 2025

Discover Play Pathway: Walk, Ride or Run – It’s All About Fun!

Join us for a day of family-friendly activities along the stunning Amy Gillett Pathway on Sunday, 2nd March 2025 from 9am to 3pm. Whether you prefer walking, riding, or running, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Citizen of the Year Awards Citizenship Ceremony 2025

28 January 2025

Citizen of the year 2025

More than 20 Adelaide Hills Council residents were celebrated for their inspiring contributions to the community at the annual award ceremony on Friday 24 January in Stirling.

Tour Down Under Mens Stage 3 Uraidla

22 January 2025

2025 Santos Tour Down Under Gallery

View all the photographic highlights of the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under as it passed through our picturesque Hills towns.

Team Lidl-Trek

16 January 2025

New paver laid on the Tour Down Under walk of fame in Stirling Main Street

A new paver commemorates Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s victory at Santos Tour Down Under 2024 Women’s Stage 2

Changing places Lobethal

2 January 2025

New accessible toilet facility for people with high support needs opens in Lobethal

The Adelaide Hills Council is proud to announce the opening of its first Changing Places fully accessible toilet, a state-of-the-art facility designed to ensure greater inclusivity and independence for people with disabilities.

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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