The beautiful and historic region of Clare Valley is almost a 2-hour drive north of Adelaide. It boasts a terrain of rolling hills and is situated in the northern Mt Lofty Ranges.
The region was settled in the late 1830s with vineyards and wine production starting in the early 1840s. With warm to hot summers and cooling afternoon breezes, this area is renowned for producing world-class Rieslings. Other well-known varieties grown in the area are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo Malbec, Cabernet and Shiraz.
There is a 40km corridor between Auburn and Clare where you will find over 50 cellar doors, many of them Five-Star rated with some dating back to the first settlements. One of the very well-known is the beautiful and historic Sevenhill Cellars which is still owned and run by Jesuit Monks.
With some of South Australia’s most outstanding restaurants dotted through this region, it would be a shame not to book in and stop for lunch – Terrior Auburn, Skillogalee, Slate Restaurant, Mr Mick and Paulett’s Bush Devine are all exceptional options but don’t forget the many wonderful, genuine and welcoming country pubs, smaller cafes and bakeries.
If history is your thing, Burra has it in abundance with a ‘Heritage Tour’ that will take you back in time. Then there is Mintaro, the home of superior quality slate with the quarrying dating back as far as 1856 and still in use today. Another treasure is the National Trust-owned and managed, stunning Martindale Hall (built in 1879 - and used in the film ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’), which is well worth a visit. For the kids and young at heart, call into the Mintaro Maze and ‘lose yourself’ for a while.
Clare Valley is one of our favourite regions. Country hospitality blended with warmth and authenticity make this area and its people truly special. Do yourself a favour and put it on your itinerary. We can get you there and/or meet you there if you feel like staying longer. (highly recommended).
Spend a relaxed day touring with us and design your own day out, choosing your favourite food and wine options and let us drive you. If you are looking for suggestions or need expert advice, we are here to help. We also have a small car fridge on board to keep things cool and supply bottled water to keep you hydrated.
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Clare Valley Tour Suggested Itinerary Pickup from Accommodation - 8:00 am Tarlee Bakery Coffee Stop Over - 9:30 am Martindale Hall - 10:00 am St Aloysius’ Church - 11:00 am Seven Hills Winery - 11:30 am Lunch Option - Mr Micks - 1:00 pm Quarry Hill Lookout Pikes Winery - 3:00 pm Shut the Gate - 4:00 pm Return to Accommodation - 6:30 pm
*Please note the Tour Itinerary is subject to availability and some inclusions may be altered or replaced without notice.