Springton is a sleepy hamlet in the hills, east of the Barossa Ranges and north west of Adelaide. The town is renowned for two very different beverages – milk and wine. The high rainfall produces lush green pastures and dairy farming has been the backbone of the region’s economy since the 1850s. Herds of Holstein-Fresian cows are still run on the land today. The rich soil and elevated position, is also excellent for viticulture; with white varieties, in particular, gaining an outstanding reputation. Modern vignerons in the region are among the Barossa’s most adventurous and are keenly experimenting with Viognier and other lesser-known varietals.
Intersperse your exploration of local wines with visits to the Herbig Family Tree and the nearby historic Friedensberg Church, with its fascinating pioneer cemetery.
The Cache is well camouflaged and to be found near the crossroads of the main street of Springton and Hamilton Road, with signs pointing to the Lavender Federation Trail. The Trail is from the banks of the Murray River at Murray Bridge through the wine growing region of the Barossa and beyond to Truro in South Australia.
Due to the size of this cache you will need your own scribble stick and possibly an extraction device such as tweezers. You do not need to enter the premises to access this cache.