Impressive building in Clare.


Winery cellar in Clare's Main Street

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THE CLARE VALLEY

Clare is located 140 kilometres north of Adelaide and is at the centre of a large wine producing area with many historic old homesteads dating back to the 1840's which can be visited.
Large deposits of copper were found in Kapunda in 1842, and Burra in 1845 and this attracted miners from Cornwall and Wales to flock to the area in search of work and wealth. By 1851 the population of Burra was 5,000, even larger than Brisbane and Perth combined at that time.

There are some 25 wineries set on the rolling slopes of the valley and many are open 7 days for tastings and sales. Nearby the towns of Auburn, Blyth, Tarlee, Leasingham, Sevenhill, Spalding and Mintaro all offer distinctive attractions for the visitor and Burra is one of the areas leading tourism drawcards with a history dating back to the 1840's when it was one of the largest copper producers in the state.
The area is rich in galleries and museums and the nearby Bungaree Station and Geralka Rural Farm offer farm stay accommodation.
Clare and Burra have a host of accommodation ranging from motels and hotels to caravan parks and guest houses. there are also many fine restaurants and coffee houses to enjoy.

INFORMATION CENTRES
BURRA
Burra Visitors Centre
2 Market Square, Burra SA 5417
Ph: 08 8892 2154

CLARE
Clare Valley Visitor Information Centre
Main North Rd, Clare SA 5453
Ph: 08 8842 2131

KAPUNDA
Kapunda Visitor Information Centre
Kapunda Institute Building, 7 Hill St, Kapunda SA 5373
Ph: 08 8566 2902
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MAJOR AREA FEATURES:
  • Bundaleer Forest
  • Bungaree Station - Clare
  • Burra Creek Gorge
  • Burra Regional Art Gallery
  • Martindale Hall - Mintaro
  • Medika Gallery - Blyth
  • Mokota Conservation Park
  • Monster Mine: Burra
  • Morphetts Engine House - Burra
  • Redruth Gaol - Burra
  • Redbanks Reserve
  • Robinson Cottage Museum - Mintaro
  • Spring Gully Conservation Park
  • Tea Pot Inn - Mintaro
  • Wineries
  • Wolta Wolta Historic Home - Clare
  • Yesteryear Costume Gallery - Orroroo
  • Heysen Trail

    • MAJOR TOWNS:

    MAIN EVENTS:
  • Jailhouse Rock Festival - Burra - February
  • Kapunda Celtic Festival - Kapunda
  • Balaklava Cup Race Meeting - Balaklava - August.
  • Jazz in the Monster Mine - Burra - March.
  • El Rocio Spanish Festival - Clare to Sevenhill over 4 days - April.
  • Burra Antique Fair - Burra - May.
  • Clare Gourmet Weekend - Clare - May.
  • C.J. Dennis Festival - Auburn - September.
  • Marrabel Rodeo - Marrabel - October.
  • Jamestown Show - Jamestown - October.
  • Burra Show - Burra - October.
  • Clare Show - Clare - October.
  • Clare Valley Wine Show - Clare - November.
  • Kapunda & Light Agricultural Show - Kapunda - November.
  • Eudunda Show - Eudunda - November.
  • Christmas Pageant - Jamestown - December.
    • TOURING IDEAS
    Wilkins Tourist Maps produces a free detailed map of the Clare Valley which is available locally.
    Or you can purchase an 8 page detailed guide to the Clare Valley with indexed street maps of Clare and Burra, a wineries map and infomation and photographs of main attractions in the region for $4.95 from our webstore.
    Click here to see a sample
    ACCOMMODATION
    Motels, hotels, caravan parks, B&Bs, guest houses and farm stays will all be found in the Clare Valley with the majority concentrated in Clare and Burra. Use the search above right to find accommodation in the Clare Valley.