Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Clare Valley, South Australia

October 7, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in Clare Valley, Australia including Sussex Squire Wines, Burra Passport Tour, Riesling Trail, Sevenhill Cellars, Martindale Hall Historic Museum, Burra Regional Art Gallery, Kilikanoon Winery Clare Valley.
Restaurants in Clare Valley

1. Sussex Squire Wines

293 Spring Gully Rd, Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 458 141 169 [email protected] http://www.sussexsquire.com.au
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5.0 based on 75 reviews

Sussex Squire Wines

Sussex Squire Wines is a small Clare Valley producer with a 5 star Halliday Winery Rating. We only sell through cellar door and have no retail distribution as we focus mainly on small production of Dry Grown RED WINES with our selection of one white and 10 reds. The line up of wines include the tasting of our premium award winning Shiraz from our Dry Grown vineyard that we manage with organic principles under vine. I produce other single vineyard wines from other varieties that showcase the Clare Valley including Malbec, Mataro, Sangiovese, Grenache & Riesling. Visit our cellar door to taste our selection of wines while chatting to the winemaker and owners Mark and Skye with Milo the Jack Russell winery dog. There is a $10pp tasting fee, fully redeemable on purchase. Please CALL ahead if your group is FOUR or more to book a spot. Due to Covid -19 restrictions we CAN NOT cater for single groups over 10 people in cellar door.

Reviewed By julesandheath - Adelaide, Australia

This husband and wife team (Mark & Skye), are united in delivering a quality tourism experience with the most exquisite wines (but don’t take my word for it, James Halliday has gold-starred a number of their wines.) We felt very welcomed here and enjoyed the time given to tell us their story and learn of their small batch wines. A production of love produces wines I will be proud as a South Australian to share with my wino friends interstate.

2. Burra Passport Tour

Excellent
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4.5 based on 147 reviews

Burra Passport Tour

Unlock the secrets of Burra's heritage with our unique Passport Key. Burra’s unique Heritage Passport allows the visitor access to nine locked sites, including the Monster Mine area, Redruth Gaol, the underground Unicorn Brewery cellars and the Dugouts. Free entry to Burra’s Museums during their opening hours is now included with the cost of the passport! A comprehensive guide book details 49 historic sites over an 11 km driving trail. We've recently created an exciting digital experience to accompany the Burra Heritage Passport. Enquire at the Visitor Centre. The Passport is great value for money, with discounts given for concession card holders, seniors and National Trust members. School age children (with parents) are FREE! Available seven days a week from the Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre.

3. Riesling Trail

Clare Valley, Clare, South Australia Australia http://www.southaustraliantrails.com/trails/riesling-trail/
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4.5 based on 310 reviews

Riesling Trail

Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia

A wonderful way to explore the Clare Valley and the vineyards on foot or bike is along the Riesling Trail, a repurposed railway line, which stretches thirty three kilometres between Auburn and Barinia. Due to limited time and extreme weather conditions, high temperatures and winds, we had to cancel our half-day plans to hike south from Clare to discover the nearby countryside and vineyards. Instead we parked our car near the 'Mob of Sheep' outdoor installation and hiked south for fifteen mnutes fortunately mostly in the shade then back. Disappointing for us but on our future travel list.

4. Sevenhill Cellars

111C College Road, Sevenhill, Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 8 8843 5900 [email protected] https://www.sevenhill.com.au/
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4.5 based on 299 reviews

Sevenhill Cellars

Established by the Jesuits in 1851, Sevenhill Cellars is the oldest winery in South Australia's Clare Valley and the only Jesuit-owned winery in Australia. Originally established to produce altar wine, Sevenhill is now recognised for its premium table wines, which express the Clare Valley's distinctive varietal characteristics. The historic winery and cellar door, St Aloysius' Church, the College building, surrounding vineyards and spiritual sites give visitors an opportunity to combine appreciation of exceptional wines with an understanding of Sevenhill's religious and historic significance. You can discover this rich heritage by following our walking trail using a self-guided map, which are available at Cellar Door.

Reviewed By elizabethheu - Australia, null

Really enjoyed the Sevenhill wine and hospitality! Beautiful grounds and an interesting history to be found at this winery, which is also a stop along the Reisling Trail.

5. Martindale Hall Historic Museum

1 Manoora Rd, Mintaro, South Australia 5415 Australia +61 417 838 897 http://www.martindalehall-mintaro.com.au/
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Martindale Hall Historic Museum

Reviewed By curlgirlSydney

Comeone suggested we take a tour of Martindale Hall during our winetasting days at Clare. What a wonderful surprise. Amazing home, decorated perfectly with period pieces and accessories. We have visited mansions in UK and USA and this one compares beautifully. Receptionist was very knowledgeable and helpful.

6 Market St, Burra, South Australia 5417 Australia +61 8 8892 2411 [email protected] http://www.burragallery.com
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Burra Regional Art Gallery

Burra Regional Art Gallery is located on Market Street Burra, in the restored 1860 Post and Telegraph Office. Burra’s creative heritage lives and evolves through a calendar of 12 diverse exhibitions per year alongside its permanent collections, competitions, artist talks, sculpture garden and events. Open Daily 10am – 4pm

Reviewed By 935diannet

An excellent regional gallery with interesting diverse well curated changing exhibitions in a heritage building. Well worth the visit. Friendly volunteer staff. Thanks for the opportunity to view excellent works in a well presented gallery.

7. Kilikanoon Winery Clare Valley

30 Penna Lane, Penwortham, Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 8 8843 4206 [email protected] http://www.kilikanoon.com.au
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4.5 based on 137 reviews

Kilikanoon Winery Clare Valley

A visit to our Cellar Door should be at the top of the list for every visitor to the Clare Valley. Our Cellar Door, is the properties original 1860’s farmhouse is located in Penwortham. Join us inside by the wood fire or enjoy the beautiful fresh air & picturesque gardens on Tregea’s Terrace nestled in the Skilly Valley. It is an idyllic setting to taste our range of award-winning wines all year round. Take a seat in our private tasting room 'The Revelation Lounge'. As you take in the powerful elegance of our award winning wines, we take you on a journey to better understand why the Clare Valley is so unique and like no other. Taste six of our award winning wines including our two "Best Shiraz in the World" Wines & the pinnacle of our portfolio, The Revelation Shiraz (RRP $550). If you would prefer a more informal tasting, call into cellar door between 11am to 5pm & experience why Kilikanoon has been awarded Australia’s Best Winery seven times in eleven years.

Reviewed By tomo272

We were a group of 10 ,visiting wineries in the Clare Valley.At Killikanoon, we had the most superb experience hosted by Garrett. We tasted a large selection of terrific wines while learning about the topography and terroir of the valley.In these Covid19 days, we were in a private room. The tasting lasted about 1.5 hours and of course we purchased plenty. A magnificent tasting and I would highly recommend this to any liker of wine.

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