TANUNDA Tanunda is the last of the Barossa Valley ‘undas’ and this town are deemed the ‘capitol’ of the Barossa Valley. Tanunda is a successful wine growing town but has a strong Lutheran historic past. The town derives its name from an Aboriginal word meaning water hole. Town population is approximately 3500. Tanunda and the Barossa Valley comprise one of Australia's premier wine-growing areas, and the town is surrounded by vineyards. The German heritage of Tanunda is still present today. The town has a male choir the Tanunda Liedertafel  , the history of which is thought to date back to 1868 The Tanunda Town Band celebrated 150 years as a band in 2007 and is the oldest brass band in the southern hemisphere. There are two Lutheran Churches in Tanunda and very well 150 years old and beautifully maintained. The Anglican and United Churches of modern design. Tanunda has two hotels. The Tanunda Hotel is a 150 year old classic. The Tanunda Museum is central and gives a really great insight to the Prussian history plus how the Wine Industry got started. The War Memorial is acknowledged in the cbd plus at the Memorial Gardens. The Barossa Valley is a holiday destination, so an extended visit that would include wineries would be warranted. Heritage diary