Welcome to
Cudlee Creek
Located at the top of the scenic Gorge Road, it is a gateway to the Adelaide hills wine growing region only 30 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD.
Our History
Traditionally the word ‘Cudlee’ is believed to be derived from the Kaurna word ‘Coodla’, which means ‘wild dog or dingo’ and is why we chose to acknowledge it in a small way in our emblem.
In recent history the tavern has only been licensed since 1980 but always known as a picnic ground dating back to the early 1900's, which surprisingly a large proportion of South Australians have a fond memory of visiting. In fact legend has it that the Gorge Kiosk kitchen considered it a very bad day for sale if they only cooked one thousand scones! An average day according to the locals was six thousand scones!
Today the complex has been rolled into one operating entity that can provide affordable accommodation (family camping, long and short stay caravan park sites, cabins), affordable drink prices in the tavern coupled with daily specials in the Restaurant completing the offer.
Restaurant Dining
We offer affordable dining priding ourselves on serving large meals at realistic prices. All our steaks are MSA graded with tenderness guaranteed.
We offer 7 day breakfast, lunch and dinner dining. Bookings Preferred in these Covid times. Sunday kitchen closed by 5pm. Phone 08 83892319
All our wines are offered at one flat price and available by the glass as well.
Kids are thought of as well with a number of affordable choices to cover a complete family dining package that wont leave your wallet hurting.
Caravan Park
Only 30 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, our campground is on some 20 acres adjacent the River Torrens. We have a large number of powered camp sites. Our amenities block and coin operated laundry have recently been refurbished offering piping hot water in our showers made possible by our solar heated hot water service.
A small oval allows for plenty of room for the kids to entertain themselves in the confines of the park or just wonder down onto the Torrens and see if they can catch a tadpole or 2 (we do ask for adult supervision). We are a "pet friendly park" in your own accommodation, however we do insist on animals always being kept on a lead while in the park grounds.
Our campsites pricing is very affordable, Bookings and deposits (non refundable) required and check-in between 2-5pm daily. Check out by 10am daily.
Powered sites (2 people) - daily $45, $20 per extra person, $270 weekly for up to 2 people.
Long Stay (2 people)- weekly $270 with a $270 bond, Washing Machine charge an additional $12.
Cabins -$330 weekly, daily $75 with tailored packages for long stay patrons available.
none available
On-Site Vans -
Vans from $360 weekly with tailored packages for long stay patrons available.
none available
Remember our rates are all inclusive of power, water and sewer services.
Expressions of Interest- fill in enquiries form
3 Bedroom House-(unavailable till August 2025) reverse cycle air conditioning. $300 per night.
Fully fenced yard and garden maintained by our staff.
Contact Us
We are open 7 days per week from 8:30am.
You can find us on the T junction of Gorge Road and Redden Drive in Cudlee Creek on the way to the Gorge Wildlife Park.