Our position on Tourist Accommodation development within the Barossa

Barossa Region Residents’ Association supports the development of premium, luxury tourist accommodation within the Barossa, appropriately designed and appropriately located.

We value the important economic benefit and job opportunities that increased tourism brings to our region, and we advocate for large-scale premium tourist accommodation to be located within Barossa townships, so that the economic benefit is shared with local cafes & restaurants, retailers and traders.

Barossa Region Residents’ Association supports the Character Preservation Act and recognises that the Barossa’s scenic vistas have a unique economic value, attracting visitation to the Barossa.

We support the current state planning policy that provides for small-scale tourist accommodation on rural land, to ensure the preservation of the Barossa’s vital agricultural land and valuable rural landscapes.