Gather Round in the Barossa

AFL Gather Round 2025 Comes to the Barossa

Come watch your favourite team battle it out on Barossa's new footy field - Barossa Park. Drive to the Barossa region and experience the best places to dine and sip on iconic South Australian wine. Don't plan on driving? Adelaide Metro will be operating free bus shuttles and trains from Adelaide to Barossa Park. With endless things-to-do in the Barossa, make the most out of your Gather Round trip.

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Transport

Here's all the information you need to get to and around the Barossa during Gather Round.

Bus
Car
Park n Ride
Train
Drive to Adelaide

Bus

Adelaide Metro will be operating free bus shuttles for ticket holders on Barossa match days from the Adelaide CBD, pick up from the Festival of Footy at Elder Park direct to Barossa Park and return.

Car

Drive directly to the Barossa using the Northern Connector. Located 70km north-east of Adelaide, this drive is an average 1-1.5 hour drive from Adelaide's CBD. Please be aware of road closures in the region due to the event - more information coming soon.

Park n Ride

Free Park n Ride will be available on match days within the Barossa region with regular shuttles to Barossa Park from the Park n Ride location/s. More details to come.

Train

Adelaide Metro trains run frequent daily services from Adelaide to Gawler. For a quicker arrival time, take the route via Gawler Central (GAWC), or for a leisurely ride, take the Gawler (GAW) route. From here, free shuttle buses will be running directly from Gawler train station to Barossa. For more information on boarding times and ticket pricing, please visit the Adelaide Metro website.

Drive to Adelaide

Drive to Adelaide via scenic route or the direct route, we know the best places for a pit stop. From cafes, attractions to postcard-worthy beaches. Explore the map to learn more.