Stirling is one of the major villages in the Adelaide Hills district with a magnificent assortment of stores, cafes, activities, attractions and great tourist facilities. Stirling is located only about 20 km from the buisness centre of Adelaide, making it an ideal spot for a week-end getaway or vacation. Local residents, tourists and visitors travel to Stirling to recharge their batteries and to take a break from a hectic lifestyle and hot summer temperatures in Adelaide. Stirling has magnificent tree-lined roads and numerous historic structures, which include some of South Australia`s most attractive dwellings, many of which were initially constructed as summer dwellings to get away the heat of the Adelaide plains. There are numerous magnificent gardens in the Adelaide Hills most of which
are open to tourists at various times during the year. The locality is evolving into a premier wine-producing district, with numerous cool climate boutique wineries developing in the area and a growing reputation for upstanding wines. The surrounding Adelaide Hills Wine Region has fabulous bistros and cafes, fresh food outlets, farmers markets, art and craft markets, antiques, art galleries and collectibles stores and numerous charming villages. It is just perfect for romantic weekends away, scenic drives, cosy tavern meals and bushwalking through the National Parks and conservation areas. Other attractions in the district include the the giant rocking horse, National Motor Museum, bushwalking and mountain bike trails and wildlife parks. The major events and entertainment venues are: # Stirling
Autumn Garden Festival # Stirling Market # Stirling Hotel.