Getting Here & Around

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However you wish to travel to the Clare Valley, there's a service to suit.

The Clare Valley is perfect touring country, with diverse countryside, scenic routes and mapped trails and circuits. Travel through the varied landscapes, from quaint townships, rolling vines, tree-clad hills and spectacular agricultural plains.

Centrally located in the Mid North of South Australia, the Clare Valley is the perfect detour for visitors on their way to the Eyre Peninsula or the Flinders Ranges - turn off the highways on the roads less travelled and be rewarded with boutique wineries and breweries, rich heritage, diverse accommodation and scenic vistas. 

We're only an hour and a half away from Adelaide, Yorke Peninsula and the Riverland, and a mere hour from the Barossa - wherever you're headed, we're not far away!

Getting to the Clare Valley

Driving time from Adelaide to the Clare Valley is around 90 minutes. Bring your own vehicle or hire one in Adelaide, then head north. The most direct route is to follow Port Wakefield Road onto the Northern Expressway and turn left onto Horrocks Highway just after the bypass to Gawler. A coach service operates between Adelaide, the Clare Valley and other regional localities.

Visit www.ypcoaches.com.au for more information and timetable.

There are charter coach services also available in Clare.

The Clare Valley Aerodrome is located on RM Williams Way 14 kilometres north of the township and 10 minutes from the picturesque Clare Valley wine region. Pickups and car tours can be arranged from the aerodrome to explore the region.

For more information, contact Clare Valley Tours, Clare Valley Wine Tours or Clare Valley Taxis.

Getting around the Clare Valley

Driving your own car is by far the easiest way to get around the region. However, if you’d like to learn more about the Clare Valley, there are several guided tours available, including specialist winery tours. Ask at the Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre.

The Clare Valley offers a network of driving trails. Pick up a map from one of the Visitor Information Centres in the region. There are also several scenic drives through the Clare Valley wine country and remote saltbush country near Burra via the Goyder Driving Trails, World’s End Circuit or Dare’s Hill Circuit.

The Clare Valley provides a picture book backdrop for a leisurely bike ride. In a wine district renowned for its Riesling, it’s only fitting for the Clare Valley’s popular cycling trail to share the same name.

Weaving its way through the heart of the Clare Valley, the 33 kilometre Riesling Trail and 19 kilometre Rattler Trail are sublimely photogenic, linking many picturesque towns and wineries.

Bikes can be hired from operators in Clare and Auburn and also at many bed and breakfasts in the region.

Remember to obey signs, wear your helmet and be mindful of the blood alcohol limit.

For more of a challenge why not try part of the Mawson Trail which links into the Riesling Trail, or for some different scenery try the Rattler Trail.

If you’d rather explore the region on foot, there are a number of self-guided town and nature walks available across the region including the Riesling and Rattler trails. The Clare Valley is home to Conservation Parks and a number of reserves, all with their own walking trails.

Or why not try a part of some of our bigger hikes? The Heysen Trail and Lavender Federation Trail run through the Clare Valley.

Touring the region

Leave the driving up to someone else and let one of the region’s many experienced local tour operators take you on a stress-free journey of discovery.

There are some splendid self-guided tours in the region. Perhaps the most famous is the Burra Heritage Passport.
Purchase your key and map at the Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre and explore the highlights of this historic town at your own pace.

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“Behind the Farm Gate” Private Tour - Bungaree Station

8842 2677
431 Bungaree Road Bungaree 5464

10 Day Kimberley Adventure

8842 4060
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

3 Day Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail

8842 4060
284 Sawmill Road Spring Gully 5453

5 Day Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail

8842 4060
284 Sawmill Road Spring Gully 5453

A Private Clare Valley All Inclusive Tour

0416 235 580
105 Norman Drive Stanley Flat 5453

Barossa: Share your Barossa Valley Wine Tour

0416 235 580
105 Norman Drive Stanley Flat 5453

Bottled History Tour : Clare Valley tours

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Bungaree Station Tours

8842 2677
431 Bungaree Road Bungaree 5464

Cellar Door Tasting Experience

8841 2100
2 Pioneer Avenue Clare 5453

Clare Boutique Wine Tours

0418 819 800
Clare Valley Clare 5453

Clare Uncorked Wine Tour

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Cycle Hire

0425 005 222
56 Warenda Road Clare 5453
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire

Clare Valley Experiences

8842 1880
29 Hope Street Clare 5453

Clare Valley Indulgence Challenge

0408 826 349
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Clare Valley Picnic Hampers for Hire

8842 2131
8 Spring Gully Road Clare 5453

Clare Valley Tours

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Tours - Burra Unearthed

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Tours - Clare UnCorked Private

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Tours - Clare UnCovered

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Tours - Executive Class Bus Hire in Clare Valley

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Tours - Nomads Tour

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Clare Valley Unkorked Cycling Event

0408 826 349
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Clare Valley Walk

8842 4060
284 Sawmill Road Spring Gully 5453

Clare Valley Wine Masterclass

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Clare Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

0408 826 349
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Clare Valley Wine Tours

0408 826 349
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Clare Valley Wine Walk

8842 4060
284 Sawmill Road Spring Gully 5453

Classic Clare Valley Wine Flight

8843 4258
246 Hughes Park Road Penwortham 5453

Cooking Masterclass – A Feast For The Senses

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Epicurean Stop-over Package—1 Night

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Estate Tour from Soil to Glass

8843 4258
246 Hughes Park Road Penwortham 5453

Ethical, Epicurean, Experiences at the Watervale Hotel

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Executive transfers Clare Valley Tours

0418 832 812
23 Lookout Rd, PO Box 102 Clare 5453

Experiences at Mitchell Wines

8843 4258
246 Hughes Park Road Penwortham 5453

Explore Clare Valley Package—2 Nights

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Explore the History of Grenache at Sevenhill Cellars

8843 5900
111 College Road Sevenhill 5453

Feed Me Menu

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Fortified and Chocolate Tasting at Sevenhill

8843 5900
111 College Road Sevenhill 5453

Intimate Tasting Experience with the Winemaker

0458 141 169
293 Spring Gully Road Gillentown 5453

Kilikanoon Wines Experiences

8849 2356
30 Penna Lane Penwortham 5453

Knappstein Wines Experiences

8841 2100
2 Pioneer Avenue Clare 5453

Let the Clare Dogs Out - Valley Wine Tour

0416 235 580
105 Norman Drive Stanley Flat 5453

Lets Get Blended with Knappstein Wines

8841 2100
2 Pioneer Avenue Clare 5453

Luxury Picnic Experiences at O’Leary Walker

1300 342 569
7093 Horrocks Highway Leasingham 5452

Martindale Hall: Marvel of the Mid North

0421 987 328
1 Min Man Road Mintaro 5415

O’Leary Walker Wines Experiences

1300 342 569
7093 Horrocks Highway Leasingham 5452

Paint and Plonk

0433 205 661
8 Spring Gully Road Clare 5453

Paulett Wines Experiences

8843 4328
752 Jolly Way Polish Hill River 5453

Pauletts 5 Course Degustation Experience @ Bush deVine

8843 4328
752 Jolly Way Polish Hill River 5453

Pauletts Canapé & Wine Flight Experience

8843 4328
752 Jolly Way Polish Hill River 5453

Pauletts Cellar Door Wine Tasting Experience

8843 4328
752 Jolly Way Polish Hill River 5453

Pauletts Six Course Digital Interactive Riesling Degustation

8843 4328
752 Jolly Way Polish Hill River 5453

Pikes Wines Luxury Experiences

8843 4370
233 Polish Hill Road Sevenhill 5453

Private Clare Valley Cellar Door Transfer

0408 826 349
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Private Clare Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

0408 826 349
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Private Vineyard Lunch

8843 4258
246 Hughes Park Road Penwortham 5453

Reillys Long Lunch Indulgence Experience

8843 9013
Hill Street Mintaro 5415

Reillys Wines Experiences

8843 9013
Hill Street Mintaro 5415

Ride, Riesling, Relax - Cycling and Tasting Experience

8842 2429
156 Warenda Road Clare 5453

Ride, Riesling, Relax - Cycling and Tasting Experience

8842 2555
156 Warenda Road Clare 5453

Riesling Trail Bike Hire

0418 777 318
10 Warenda Road Clare 5453
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire

Scoot the Valley

0456 670 820
167 Main North Road Clare 5453
  • Family Friendly

Self Guided Tour - Bungaree Station

8842 2677
431 Bungaree Road Bungaree 5464

Sevenhill Cellars Experiences

8843 5900
111 College Road Sevenhill 5453

Sevenhill Cellars Heritage Trail

8843 5900
111 College Road Sevenhill 5453

Share Tours

0418 819 800
Clare Valley Clare 5453

Single Vineyard Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience

8842 2429
156 Warenda Road Clare 5453

Six Senses Penobscot Farm Tour and Six Course Degustation Dinner

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Spring Gully Wine Walk

8842 4060
284 Sawmill Road Spring Gully 5453

Sussex Squire Wines Experiences Clare Valley

0458 141 169
293 Spring Gully Road Gillentown 5453

Teach Me, Feed Me

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Terroir To Table with Knappstein Wines

8841 2100
2 Pioneer Avenue Clare 5453

The Barossa Valley Tour

0416 235 580
105 Norman Drive Stanley Flat 5453

The Clare Valley Wine Tour

0416 235 580
105 Norman Drive Stanley Flat 5453

The Gourmet Grape Tour

8842 1880
29 Hope Street Clare 5453

The Journey Studio

0433 205 661
8 Spring Gully Road Clare 5453

The Primary Clare Valley Food & Wine Tour

8842 1880
29 Hope Street Clare 5453

The Pruner’s Hut Private Lunch Experience at Pikes Wines

8843 4370
233 Polish Hill Road Sevenhill 5453

The Pruner’s Hut Private Wine Tasting Experience at Pikes Wines

8843 4370
233 Polish Hill Road Sevenhill 5453

The Revelation Experience

8849 2356
30 Penna Lane Penwortham 5453

The Riesling Trail Discovery Tour

8842 1880
29 Hope Street Clare 5453

Tim Adams Experiences

8842 2429
156 Warenda Road Clare 5453

Tour de Clare Valley

1300 665 330
Auburn 5451

Tour de South Australia Vineyards

1300 665 330
Auburn 5451

Tour de Vines

1300 665 330
Auburn 5451

Travelwild Australia

8842 4060
9 Alexander Ave Clare 5453

Ultimate Epicurean Package—3 Nights

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Valley Wine Tours

0416 235 580
105 Norman Drive Stanley Flat 5453

Watervale Epicurean Package—2 Nights

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Watervale Hotel Guesthouse - Summer Midweek Break

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452

Wine Flight

8843 0229
37 Main North Road Watervale 5452