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REGION: Clare Valley

The Clare Valley is just an hour and a half north of Adelaide. With a rich cultural tapestry dating back 160 years and more than 35 cellar doors, the region is perfect for immersing yourself in the finer things in life: food and wine, divine places to stay, history, arts and festivals.

It has been likened to Tuscany. Classic stone buildings, pretty churches and rolling hills patterned with vines. Established in 1851 by the Jesuits, now more than 30 wineries produce prestigious wines, especially riesling. Discover antiques and crafts and indulge at the chic Gourmet Weekend.

It’s not only wine that thrives in the Clare Valley. Cereal grains and sheep farming are the other primary industries and in Burra, vintage cider is made from apples grown in the region.

To make the most of the scenic Clare Valley, find a country style cottage set in gentle green sheep-grazing land. An idyllic short retreat, or take your camera and walking boots and linger longer.

Either way, all visitors to the Clare Valley region in South Australia, North of Adelaide will find it easy to tour the famous vineyards and rich architecture of the valley that runs North-South. For a slower-pace walkers and cyclists can tour The Riesling Trial, a 27km track that runs through the valley.

A good selection of accommodation, hotels, cellar doors, wineries and attractions can be found at destinations along the Clare Valley between Auburn and Clare, including Leasingham, Watervale, Penwortham and Sevenhill and this page on planbooktravel is a useful resource for articles, reviews, stories, photos and blogs for the Clare Valley region of South Australia

Tourist info

National Park Head Office

National Parks and Wildlife South Australia
GPO Box 1047
Adelaide, SA 5001
www.parks.sa.gov.au

Ph: (08) 8204 1910
Desert Parks Hotline: 1800 816 078

Parks/Reserves

latest stories

Touring the Clare Valley Wine Region

SouthAustralia | 2009-01-28 | First stop: Auburn Driving north from Adelaide, many first-time visitors often begin their exploration of the Clare Valley wine region in Auburn at the southern end of the world-famous wine region. Accommodation in Auburn ranges from cottages, B&B’s, apartments and motels. | read more

What to do in Clare, Clare Valley Wine Region.

SouthAustralia | 2009-01-28 | 90 minutes drive north from Adelaide lies the town of Clare in the Clare Valley Wine Region. Clare has several motels, a well appointed caravan park and also a number of charming bed and breakfasts and some apartment-style accommodation for those who prefer a secluded getaway whilst holidaying in the Clare Valley Wine Region | read more

Experiences in the Clare Valley

SouthAustralia | 2009-01-27 | The Clare Valley in South Australia is famed for its wineries, restaurants, country pubs and Riesling Trail, and with a great selection of Clare Valley accommodation, your only challenge is having to leave. | read more

Adelaide Plains, South Australia

SouthAustralia | 2009-01-27 | With a great selection of unique accommodation, this part of the Adelaide Plains region is a perfect base from which to explore. There is a good selection of accommodation all within driving distance of the Clare Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide. | read more

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Main Attractions

Auburn
Balaklava
Burra
Clare Valley Wineries
Gladstone
Jamestown
Kapunda
Laura
Mintaro
Mount Remarkable
Polish Hill Valley
Watervale