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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.

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.
News John McArthur National Emergency Medal

10 April 2025

National Emergency Medal awarded for Cudlee Creek Bushfire Response

Congratulations to John McArthur, Coordinator, Emergency Management and Landfill for his outstanding contribution during the 2019-2020 Cudlee Creek Bushfire.

Latest news

News Easter eggs

7 April 2025

Eggsellent ways to recycle and compost your waste this Easter!

Recycle your aluminum Easter egg wrapping: a simple step for a greener holiday!

Balhannah Oval Toilets Elevate + Create Mural

3 April 2025

New murals celebrate community values at Balhannah Oval

A vibrant new series of murals has transformed the Balhannah Oval Toilet Block, thanks to the Elevate + Create 2024 Youth Arts program. The project showcases the artistic talents of eight young creatives from the Adelaide Hills.

News Library council office sign

1 April 2025

Appointment of Acting Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor

Adelaide Hills Council has announced two key Acting roles within Council with Nathan Daniell appointed as Acting Mayor and Adrian Cheater appointed as Acting Deputy Mayor.

Stirling Coventry Coventry Library

1 April 2025

Council services during the Easter and Anzac Day holidays

Heads up! Some of our services including libraries and resource recovery centres may be closed over the Easter and Anzac Day period

news baby possums

1 April 2025

Save Our Wildlife Foundation lease proposal for 22 Wright Road Stirling

Have your say!

sustainability forum

31 March 2025

Community Forum focused on sustainability: You're invited!

Focusing on sustainability, this is an opportunity for engaged locals, Council staff and Elected Members to connect and discuss what truly matters to you. April 29 from 6.30 - 8.00pm

Young Driver Awareness Course

24 March 2025

Young driver awareness course. BYO Car!

These courses fill fast so book early! Wednesday 16 April 8.30am - 4.45 pm in Charleston

ANZAC Day 2024 April Uraidla

20 March 2025

Anzac Day in the Adelaide Hills

ANZAC Day ceremonies are held throughout the Adelaide Hills Council region, for local communities to honor and remember those who served in the armed forces.

News Fabrik conference room

18 March 2025

Host your next event at Fabrik Arts + Heritage

Special end of financial year discounts for bookings in May and June 2025

Woodforde Lewis Yarluperka O'Brien Reserve

14 March 2025

Upcoming works at the Hamilton Hill Estate

There will be a series of works coming up soon in the Hamilton Hill Estate in Woodforde for residents in the area to be aware of in the coming months.

Bushfire smoke in the Hills

7 March 2025

Community Bushfire Reference Group. Expressions of Interest by 16 March.

Council is inviting expressions of interest from community members who have qualifications or experience in bushfire preparedness, response, and/or recovery to join the Community Bushfire Reference Group (CBRG).

AHC international womens day

6 March 2025

Adelaide Hills Council celebrates International Women's Day, Saturday 8 March

We are committed to supporting IWD and celebrating the impact women have made within our Council.

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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