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Mallala
If you re looking for an alternative route into the mid morth region of South Australia Mallala is the gateway for those travelling from Adelaide along Highway One once they have detoured via Two Wells The Mallala Motor Sport Park ...
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Hamley Bridge
Hamley Bridge is a beautifully situated small town in a picturesque valley surrounded by some of the richest farming land on the Adelaide Plains between the rivers Light and Gilbert it is literally a town of bridges Hamley Bridge is ...
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Blyth
The area located on the western side of the Clare Hills alternates from hilly in the east to flat in the west Graziers settled the area in the middle s The railway helped to develop the town of Blyth and ...
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Eudunda
Eudunda locals are proud to claim Eudunda as the birthplace of Colin Thiele author and educator who is recognised as one of Australia acirc s most versatile writers He has published more than books in many fields Some of his ...
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Mintaro
Rich in history and heritage buildings the entire town of Mintaro was declared a Heritage Area for South Australia in Mintaro s cultural significance is enhanced by its picturesque setting among wheat fields and vineyards surrounded by a broad band ...
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Watervale
Watervale sits in the heart of Clare s wine growing valley Many historical buildings in the area make Watervale an ideal spot to spend some leisure time The Watervale Primary School Old Stanley Grammar School Uniting Church and Methodist Church ...
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Tarlee
Close to the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley Tarlee is a great place to seek out antiques arts and crafts Stop at Tarlee s local bakery and gather supplies for a picnic Visit the Bakara Gallery which displays local art ...
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Sevenhill
Surrounded by vineyards to the north and south Sevenhill is very much at the heart of the wine lands of the Clare Valley It s home to Sevenhill Cellars is the oldest vineyard of the valley The Jesuits Society of ...
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Penwortham
Penwortham sits within a picturesque valley and is an early settlement of the Clare Valley one of South Australia s prominent wine regions It s the perfect place to take a cosy holiday and recharge the batteries Stay in a ...
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Saddleworth
Stop in at Saddleworth to experience a traditional country town atmosphere and to wander through the local stores The old Catholic Church cemetery atop the hill has interesting epitaphs as well as a nice view over Saddleworth A heritage walk ...
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Riverton
Riverton heart of the Gilbery Valley is located on the Barrier Highway This charming town thrives as the commercial centre of a fertile farming district Riverton has preserved many significant buildings and a heritage walk brochure is available from the ...
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Auburn
Auburn is one of the oldest settlements in the Clare Valley so it s a great place to explore the history of this famous wine region The National Trust cares for a number of beautiful buildings including the old Police ...
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Burra
Burra is one of the most beautifully preserved towns in South Australia This former copper mining town is listed on the National Estate Register and also declared a State Heritage Area Today you can explore the town on Burra s ...
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Terowie
Head to historic Terowie in the Clare Valley to explore its five museums and many historical buildings in its fascinating Main Street Founded in and a railway town until Terowie was founded as a farming and grazing community Today much ...
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Clare Valley
The Clare Valley is famed for its wineries restaurants country pubs and Riesling Trail It s just an hour and a half north of Adelaide but you might as well be a world away With a rich cultural tapestry dating ...
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Burra and the East
Less than half an hour s drive from Burra you can explore the Mongolata Goldfield part of which is still operating You can picnic at Burra Creek Gorge or discover the old copper refinery ruins at Apoinga Burra On the ...
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Clare Valley to the North and West
To the north of Burra you will be greeted with what remains of once bustling rural townships They all have their own story to tell about how they came to be although most now just serve as small service centres ...
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Kapunda and to the South
Roseworthy Roseworthy has a major grain-holding centre and is home to Roseworthy College Australia s first agricultural education centre The Dryland Farming Museum situated on campus is world-class and depicts a typically Australian country lifestyle Visitors can also take a ...
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The Clare Valley Wine Region
Auburn First-time visitors often begin their exploration of the Clare Valley wine region in Auburn at the southern end of the world-famous wine region Renowned as the birthplace of Australia s Sentimental Bloke poet CJ Dennis Auburn is steeped in ...
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Adelaide Plains and surrounds
Balaklava Balaklava is the region acirc s service centre a place where farming folk come together to share news do business and socialise The town is famous for its racecourse home of the -year old Balaklava Cup August or September ...
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Balaklava
Only an hour north of Adelaide and kilometres east of Port Wakefield Balaklava is famous for its race course home of the -year-old Balaklava Cup held every August or September It s the largest country race in South Australia Visitors ...
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