Tanunda South Australia Map
Explore Tanunda, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Tanunda, SA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Tanunda, South Australia
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tanunda, South Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Tanunda |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Barossa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.52315 |
| Longitude | 138.95712 |
| Population | 4,524 |
| Density | 185.9 /km² |
| Area | 24.3 km² |
| Elevation | 261 m |
| Postcode | 5352 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 56 km northeast |
About Tanunda, South Australia
Tanunda is a locality in The Barossa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,524. The locality covers an area of 24.3 km², giving a population density of about 185.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 261 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km northeast of Adelaide. Tanunda is located at 34.5232°S, 138.9571°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tanunda rests in a valley where the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to spill like warm honey over the rolling hills. It lies 21.2 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 67°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-south-west of Nuriootpa. The air here carries a dry, almost papery scent, a testament to the sun-baked earth and the vineyards that stretch in neat, ordered rows across the landscape. Ancient gum trees, their bark peeling in ragged strips, stand sentinel on the higher ground, their branches reaching towards a sky that often blazes with an intense, cloudless blue. The surrounding terrain is a gentle mosaic of fertile plains and slightly more rugged outcrops, a place where the land itself feels settled and deeply rooted, inviting a slower pace of life.
The story of Tanunda is intrinsically tied to the rich soil and the enduring spirit of its European settlers, predominantly German Lutherans who sought refuge and a new beginning in this fertile pocket of South Australia. Their legacy is evident not only in the names of the streets and the enduring architectural style but also in the thriving wine industry that forms the backbone of the local economy. This is a region synonymous with world-class Shiraz and Riesling, its cellar doors a constant draw for travellers seeking to savour the fruits of this diligent cultivation. Beyond the vineyards, the area supports a diverse agricultural base, and the sense of community is palpable, a quiet pride in the heritage and the continued prosperity of Tanunda.
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About This Tanunda Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Tanunda, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Tanunda, in The Barossa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tanunda includes the postcode (5352), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Barossa Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tanunda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |
