Finding the right venue near Adelaide 

A successful group stay near Adelaide is about more than finding a venue with enough beds to lay heads. It’s about choosing a place that supports connection, inspires wellbeing and enables people to spend productive time together. 

 

In this article: 

  • Why the Adelaide Hills works for group retreats 
  • What to look for in group accommodation near Adelaide 
  • Baptist Care SA’s Adelaide Hills venues 

 

Chosen by corporate, community and church groups across South Australia, the Adelaide Hills provides a rare balance of nature, comfort and convenience, close to the city, yet far enough away to feel like a genuine retreat. 

 

Why the Adelaide Hills works for group retreats 

Just 20–30 minutes from Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills offers rolling countryside, forests and vineyards that together create a setting that naturally lifts people out of the everyday. This change of pace makes it easier to focus, collaborate and engage in shared experiences, which is why the region is such a popular choice for corporate retreats, off-site meetings and team-based programs. 

 

What to look for in group accommodation near Adelaide 

Choose a flexible venue that suits your group size and program. Consider: 

  • the type of accommodation available, its configuration and amenities 
  • spaces available to meet, work and gather 
  • A/V equipment for workshops and meetings 
  • facilities that support team building and group programs 
  • catering or kitchen options 
  • areas for outdoor activities, recreation, and connection 

 

Baptist Care SA’s Adelaide Hills venues 

With practical facilities, generous outdoor space and affordable options, Baptist Care SA’s Mylor Adventure Camp and Wirraway Homestead are well-suited to hosting large and corporate group accommodation in the Adelaide Hills.  

 

Mylor Adventure Camp 

Set in native bushland beside the Onkaparinga River, Mylor Adventure Camp offers a nature-based retreat just 30 minutes from the heart of Adelaide. Dedicated AV-equipped spaces, such as The Chapel and other multi-use areas, support meetings, workshops and off-site sessions. Outdoor areas invite both adventurous team activities and quieter moments of reflection. 

Mylor Adventure Camp accommodates up to 194 people across three dormitory-style rooms and the self-contained Riverview Retreat. A large dining hall seats up to 200 guests, with the option of full catering or self-catering in the guest kitchen, which comfortably supports groups of 60 or more. 

Wirraway Homestead 

Set in Strathalbyn in the Adelaide Hills, Wirraway Homestead offers an intimate, farm-style retreat surrounded by rolling countryside and wide-open skies. At the heart of the property is The Shed, a character-filled former shearing shed used for meetings, team activities and reflection. A dedicated meeting area and dining space support workshops and shared time together, with full catering or self-catering options for groups of 60 or more. 

Accommodation includes dormitory-style rooms in the Bunkhouse and self-contained accommodation at Pete’s Place, making Wirraway suitable for groups of up to 105 guests. 

 

Ready to plan your next group getaway? 

Get in touch today to start planning your next group retreat in the Adelaide Hills, with Baptist Care SA’s flexible, purpose-designed group accommodation. 

Phone 08 8388 5234 I Email adventure@baptistcaresa.org.au 

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