Considered one of the most picturesque wine regions in South Australia, The Clare Valley is less than two hours from Adelaide, boasting more than 40 cellar doors and renown for the best Riesling in the world.

Start your journey at Port Gawler, one of South Australia’s pioneering sites, or explore Middle Beach, mangrove forests, samphire flats and seagrass meadows.

Two Wells, named for two Aboriginal wells, is close by dotted with statues of the Kaurna people. Travellers can then make their way to Port Wakefield for great fishing and crabbing.

Stop in to the region’s service centre Balaklava, then discover the site of a Second World War air force base in Mallala. See where Australia’s copper industry truly began in Kapunda, and explore one of the oldest settlements in the Clare Valley at Auburn.

In the heart of Clare’s wine growing valley lies Watervale and Sevenhill Cellars, the oldest winery in South Australia’s Clare Valley, or visit Snowtown surrounded by a busy farming district.

One of the most beautifully preserved towns in South Australia is Burra and the town at the centre of one of South Australia’s premier wine regions is Clare.

Penwortham sits within a picturesque valley and nearby Mintaro is set amongst wheat fields and vineyards.

For a relaxing holiday surrounded by fine wine, country atmosphere and panoramic views, Clare Valley cannot be missed.

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Pictured Top: Geralka Rural Farm. Credit: SATC

Pictured Below: Martindale Hall. Credit: Adam Bruzzone; SATC