AT THE QANTAS AUSTRALIA TOURISM AWARDS IN FREMANTLE 

Last night something pretty unbelievable happened.

The Monkey Nut Café was awarded Bronze at the Australian Tourism Awards for Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services.

That means our little café in Lyndoch was recognised as one of the best tourism restaurants in the whole country.

Honestly… we are still trying to wrap our heads around it.

Just a few years ago Monkey Nut Café was a quiet little secret in the Barossa. A place where locals would pop in for lunch, kids would run across the lawn, and families would spend a lazy afternoon together.

Now somehow we found ourselves standing in Fremantle at the National Tourism Awards, alongside some of the most incredible tourism operators in Australia.

And we walked away with Bronze.

But the truth is this award belongs to all of you.
~ Every person who has visited for lunch.
~ Every family that has celebrated a birthday with us.
~ Every kid who has climbed on the tractor. 🚜
~ Every couple who shared a bottle of wine on the lawn.
~ Every person who told a friend to come and visit.

You helped turn a little café into something truly special.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

We feel incredibly proud to represent the Barossa Valley on the national stage and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon.

Cheers, 

Michael, Tina & Jesse Kies from the Perth Airport 

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🌿 A True Barossa Favourite

Please book your table at the Monkey Nut Cafe early to avoid disappointment…

WINNER! 2025 SA Tourism Awards for Best Tourism Restaurant in South Australia

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❤️ Thank You

With more than 60,000 visitors welcomed each year across the Kies Family Wines estate, this award is a testament to our incredible team and guests who make it all possible.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for helping us share the Taste of Happiness every single day.