Light Pass, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Light Pass, in The Barossa Council local government area.
| Locality | Light Pass |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Barossa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.47102 |
| Longitude | 139.02989 |
| Population | 231 |
| Density | 23.9 /km² |
| Area | 9.7 km² |
| Elevation | 285 m |
| Postcode | 5355 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 64 km northeast |
Light Pass is a locality in The Barossa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 231. The locality covers an area of 9.7 km², giving a population density of about 23.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 285 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km northeast of Adelaide. Light Pass is located at 34.4710°S, 139.0299°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5355. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Light Pass nestles in the undulating terrain of the Barossa Valley, where rolling hills, cloaked in vineyards and scattered with sturdy farmhouses, meet the sky. It lies 29.8 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 4.7 km east of Nuriootpa. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening grapes and the dry, warm dust of country roads, a constant reminder of the land's generosity. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills over the paddocks in a rich, golden hue, illuminating the pale trunks of scattered gum trees and casting long shadows that deepen the greens of the vines into velvety shades. The landscape feels open, generous, a place where the horizon is a constant, inviting presence, and the quiet hum of insects provides the day's subtle soundtrack.
The story of Light Pass is deeply entwined with the European settlement of the Barossa, a narrative of hardy pioneers who sought fertile ground for their endeavours. Originally settled by German migrants in the mid-19th century, the district quickly established itself as a vital centre for viticulture, a tradition that continues to define its economy today. The rich, terra rossa soils are ideal for growing a variety of wine grapes, and the local wineries, many of them family-owned and operated for generations, produce some of Australia's most celebrated wines. Beyond the vines, sheep graze contentedly on the higher slopes, their wool a secondary but important contributor to the local economy, and the occasional field of grain adds another texture to the agricultural mosaic. The pace of life in Light Pass is measured, dictated by the seasons and the rhythm of the harvest, a far cry from the hurried pulse of the cities, offering a sense of enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Light Pass, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Light Pass, in The Barossa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Light Pass includes the postcode (5355), 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 Light Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |