Clare Valley — South Australia

About 120 kilometers North of Adelaide is located one of the most picturesque wine regions in South Australia, the Clare Valley. The Valley boasts of many scenic panoramic views dotted by pristine bushlands.

While the valley has some beautiful spots, its wines and vineyards take the cake for being the spearhead among the various attractions of Clare Valley. With more than 40 cellar doors in the region, Clare Valley is rooted to its status as a countryside area. The country town of Clare is strategically placed. Almost all the cellar doors (including the oldest ones, ‘Sevenhill Cellars’) are located within 20 kilometers of Clare. Some of the best qualities wines are produced in the region including Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillion and Chardonnay.

Riesling Trail, a 27 kilometer cycling and walking trail between Clare and Auburn, offers attractive views of several towns and other landmarks in the area. The Valley, also, has some historic buildings with marvelous architecture.

Apart from Clare, Auburn and Sevenhill, there are some other towns that are worth visiting. These include Mintaro, Penwortham, Watervale, Burra and Kapunda. The mining sites of Burra and Kapunda are, in particular, a must see.

To relish the true charm of Clare Valley, your visit should be timed with one of the festivals here. The best of these include the Romeria del Rocio Spanish Festival in April, the Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend in May and the Spring Garden Festival in November.

Clare Valley lends the authentic rural charm to your itinerary. Amidst the growing modernism, here is the place that attracts equally forcefully by its sheer countryside setting. The Clare Valley has some good accommodation places to enjoy your stay. We offer cheap Clare Valley accommodation bookings for some finest motels, bed and breakfasts, apartments and hotels in the area. Book now to affordably enjoy the countryside of Clare Valley!