Springton sits in the Eden Valley high country, a small heritage village wrapped around the story of the Herbig Tree — a vast hollow river red gum where pioneer Friedrich Herbig and his family lived in the 1850s.
The tree still stands in a reserve at the edge of town and is one of the Barossa region's most-photographed pieces of pioneer history. The village itself keeps a cluster of old stone buildings and a quiet country calm.
It's a worthwhile loop on any drive through the Eden Valley's cooler upper reaches, easily combined with the area's Riesling cellar doors.
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Springton — frequently asked questions
What is the Herbig Tree at Springton?
The Herbig Tree is a giant hollow river red gum in Springton where pioneer Friedrich Herbig and his family lived in the 1850s after migrating from Germany. It is one of the Barossa region’s best-known pieces of pioneer history.
Where is Springton?
Springton is a small village in the Eden Valley high country, in the elevated ranges east of the main Barossa Valley floor.
How far is Springton from the Barossa Valley floor?
Springton lies in the Eden Valley high country east of the main Barossa Valley, roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive up into the ranges from townships like Angaston.
Image credits
- Springton Manor Chesco.JPG by Smallbones , CC0 via Wikimedia Commons