Three days to slow down : Winter at the Hideaway, Aldinga Bay Bungalows.

Planning a winter escape near Sellicks Beach? Heres how three slow days at Aldinga Bay Bungalows can unfold - with beaches, wetlands, local wine, markets, good food and quiet mornings on the veranda.

Courtyard deck in the morning sunshine, at the Hideaway, Aldinga Bay Bungalows

There is something about winter on the Fleurieu Peninsula that makes the world feel a little

quieter.

Perhaps its the shorter days, the cool mornings, or the way the afternoon light lingers

across the hills before fading into evening.

Whatever it is, winter gives us permission to slow down.

Just fifty minutes south of Adelaide, nestled between the vibrant atmosphere of Aldinga

Beach and the slower rhythm of Sellicks Beach, you'll discover a little pocket of peaceful

seclusion that feels wonderfully removed from the outside world—yet remains just minutes

from everything you might need.

Opposite the open landscapes of the conservation park, you'll find the entrance to Aldinga

Bay Bungalows. A long driveway winds gently through the property, past the family home

where chickens scratch contentedly, ducks wander without concern and, if they're feeling

sociable, a couple of alpacas may wander over to see who's arrived.

A little further on, tucked quietly among the gardens, The Hideaway awaits.

Before you've even unpacked the car, something has changed.

The traffic has disappeared.

Your shoulders relax.

You take a deep breath.

For the next three days, time can move at a gentler pace.

Day One – Arriving

With covered parking just a few steps from your bungalow, settling in is wonderfully easy.

Roll your suitcase up the gentle ramp and step inside.

Your eyes are immediately drawn to the ocean-side veranda, private gardens and the

distant glimpse of the ocean beyond.

Unpack. Put the kettle on. Turn on the heating. Pour your favourite tea or coffee and finally

start the book you've been meaning to read.

Later, wander through the gardens, watch the chickens and ducks, say hello to the alpacas

and simply enjoy having nowhere you need to be.

Finish the day with a simple dinner or visit a local restaurant before soaking in the bath and

enjoying a cosy evening. Tomorrow doesn't need an alarm.

Day Two – Markets, Wine and Winter Walks

Wake naturally to birdsong. Enjoy coffee on the sunny veranda before heading to the

Willunga Farmers Market if it's a Saturday.

Browse fresh bread, local cheese, winter citrus, vegetables, honey and artisan produce

before stopping at Berg Herring Wines to enjoy a tasting and choose a bottle for later.

Back at The Hideaway, put together a simple grazing platter before taking the short walk to

The Washpool / Wangkondanangko wetlands.

In winter the wetlands come alive with birdlife. Pelicans, black swans and countless smaller

birds make this one of the Fleurieus hidden gems before the path opens onto Sellicks Beach

and the dramatic Southern Ocean.

Return to The Hideaway, pour a glass of local wine, wrap yourself in a blanket and watch

another winter sunset.

Day Three – One Last Slow Day

Start with another slow coffee before wandering through Patch in the Paddock.

Later enjoy a long lunch at the Victory Hotel overlooking rolling green hills and the

Southern Ocean beyond.

Spend your final afternoon however you like—a book, a movie, a puzzle or simply another

hour on the veranda.

Eventually it's time to pack the car.

Little by little everyday life begins to gather pace again.

Three days won't change the world.

But sometimes a few days away are all it takes to clear your mind, recharge your batteries

and remind yourself how good it feels to simply slow down.

Whenever you're ready, The Hideaway will be waiting.

Ready for your own slower winter weekend?

Explore The Hideaway and plan your Fleurieu escape.

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