Lyndoch, originally spelt Lynedoch, was named by Colonel Light on 13th December 1837 on his first journey north of Adelaide.

Following the Lyndoch Valley Special Survey, Dr William Browne became the first person to take up land in the area.

By September 1840 Lyndoch was established being the first settlement in the Barossa and one of the earliest country towns.

In June 1847 a number of German immigrants took up land on Sections 567 and 568 calling their village, Hoffnungsthal, meaning Valley of Hope. This gave the district a unique flavour with the combination of both British and German cultures.

The subdivision of the township took place in 1851 with homes and businesses commencing. The majority of farming land was leased by settlers with crops and stock of prime importance as they produced a quick return and did not require long term land tenure. Vineyards were slower in becoming established as land holdings needed to be of a more permanent nature.

Today Lyndoch is still a small country town with a population of 1140 residents.

Farming properties, where vineyards are the main source of primary production, surround the town. There are some mixed farms that carry out cropping and have dairy or beef cattle and sheep.

The residents of the Lyndoch community are more cosmopolitan with the "born and bred" locals being out numbered by the new arrivals, who have a wide range of interests and occupations. There are the usual sporting and community groups who provide the social activity for the district while several wineries and food outlets cater for the tourist population.

The town entrance sign has Lyndoch designated as "the first taste of the Barossa" a region noted as one of Australia's largest premium wine producing areas.