Things to do in the Clare Valley that you don't need to book
We're very busy in the Clare Valley at the moment, with lots of accommodation, restaurants and cellar doors booking out. If you can't get a booking, there's still plenty to do! Here are a few suggestions for your stay.
Attractions
Martindale Hall is a Georgian style with Italianate influenced sandstone mansion which has significant heritage value in South Australia. Built in 1879 - 1880 for Edmund Bowman Junior at a…
Come and lose yourself in a unique experience of a living hedge Mintaro Maze, consisting of over 800 conifers, featuring fountains, twists and turns to trick even the most committed explorer,…
Self guided tours of historic Bungaree Station provide visitors with an authentic insight into Australia's pioneering past.
Established in 1841, this iconic property became the headquarters…
The first winery in the Clare Valley, Sevenhill Cellars was established by Jesuits in 1851 to produce sacramental wine. Today, the award-winning cellar door offers a diverse range of table…
Rices Creek is situated in the beautiful town of Auburn, surrounded by an extensive native garden, vineyards and olive grove, with a full 18-hole mini golf course.
Lunch and breakfast are…
Unlock the secrets of Burra's rich mining heritage with a unique Passport Key from Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre.
Immerse yourself in the town's storied past by purchasing a…
Art Galleries
With Clare's unique range of art, the Clare Valley Art Gallery has an extensive range of contemporary Utopian Indigenous Art. With regular visiting artists, visitors can experience first…
A beautiful building with excellent spaces for showing work from the small and intimate to the huge and confronting, including a small retail shop of affordable high quality works and Artist…
The historic 1913 courthouse, converted in 1991 into an art gallery and gift shop, showcases visual and decorative arts, photography and craft by emerging & established artists, in a changing…
Medika Gallery is a fine art gallery, selling Australian glassware, pottery, crystal, prints, main line original and professional paintings by Australian artists, with the added attraction of…
The Riverton Light Gallery is situated in the main street of Riverton, a small rural town, in the Mid-North of South Australia, almost halfway between the Clare Valley and Barossa Valley…
Set amongst the vines of the beautiful Clare Valley is the studio/gallery of award winning artist Christopher Meadows. Situated along picturesque Gillentown Road, it is an ideal stop off…
Conservation Parks & Outdoor Activities
Traversing the picturesque Clare Valley wine region, the Riesling Trail is one of the first rail-trails to be developed in South Australia.
The trail runs for 35 kilometres from Auburn to…
Less than two hours’ drive from Adelaide, Lake Bumbunga’s bubble gum shores draw an eclectic crowd from casual photographers to high-end fashion brands. Located in Lochiel, the lake is…
Walk or cycle along the Rattler Trail. This 19 kilometre trail passes vineyards, farms and landmarks. Taste wine at one of the nearby cellar doors and browse through art galleries.
The…
The Gleeson Wetlands are at Clare, about 140km North of Adelaide, in Mid North South Australia.
The Clare region has many attractions, including its natural beauty, its wineries its…
Paleontologists have called this area one of the richest megafauna sites in Australia. Thanks to the fascinating 'Landscapes of Change' interpretive walking trail, visitors can walk the path…
Mokota Conservation Park plays an important role in protecting native grassland and, at 445 hectares, is one of the largest remaining examples of an open grassy vegetation environment.
The…