| Between
Tanunda and Seppeltsfield, this tiny hamlet
received its current name in 1918, when a wave of anti-German hysteria
washed over South Australia. Before that, it was called Gnadenfrei
(meaning 'freed by the grace of god') by its founding German settlers.
Progress hasn't been allowed to change the character of the village.
Recent developments deliberately reflect the district's past. Several
wineries, one with a restaurant, a motel, a metal art forge and an old
wares shop add to the character of the old settlement. |
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| From
Marananga, an imposing avenue of date palms lines the route to Seppeltsfield,
a mini village of I9th century stone winery buildings, the focus of the
large winemaking operations of B. Seppelt & Sons. The complex offers
tasting, picnicking spots and touring, while the old Seppelt's family home
has been restored and is available as accommodation. Halfway to the
winery. the Seppelt family mausoleum sits on a hill which provides
wonderful views over Seppeltsfield. |