The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Clare Valley, South Australia

July 27, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Clare Valley, Australia including Simpson Rices Creek, Richardson Park Playspace, Riesling Trail Bike Hire, Clare Valley Cycle Hire, Burra Passport Tour, Riesling Trail, Sevenhill Cellars, Mitchell Wines, Martindale Hall Historic Museum, Bungaree Station.
Restaurants in Clare Valley

1. Simpson Rices Creek

104 Saddleworth Rd Next to Caravan Park and Oval, Auburn, South Australia 5451 Australia +61 419 345 741 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Simpson Rices Creek

Licensed Cafe , 18 Hole Mini Golf And Games. South Side Of Auburn Caravan Park. Flags At Front Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch. Check the opening days. Relax With Amanti Coffee Or Great Range Of Refreshments. All Foods Housemade And Stock Great Selection Of Condiments. Producers Of Wine And Olives. Complimentary Playground For The Children In the Spacious Courtyard. Complimentary Game -Noughts and Crosses, Draughts .Plenty Of Seating Inside Or Outside. Enjoy The Sounds Around You And Soak Up The Country Air. Great Place To Meet Friends Or Family For Lunch Or Breakfast, Then A Game Of Golf. Fun For All Ages. Tastings For Wine, Olive Oil And Olives Available! We Make A Good Range Of Housemade Cakes, Served With Pure Whipped Cream. Gluten Free Options Available . Come And Visit Us Soon.

Reviewed By C8428BFchrisw - Adelaide, Australia

Great little location for a round of mini golf on a sunny day! Lots of other options for eating, purchasing local produce as well! Well worth the visit.

2. Richardson Park Playspace

College Road, Sevenhill, Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 430 242 776
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Richardson Park Playspace

An adventure playground & recreational area surrounded by natural bushland, the famous Riesling Trail & a manicured oval, there is something for everyone. The main attractions are a flying fox, a climbing structure, mega slide, flying saucer swing & dual swing set all intertwined by paths, a creek bed & native plants. The next few months will see the installation of a BBQ, tables, chairs & shelter

3. Riesling Trail Bike Hire

10 Warenda Road, Clare, South Australia 5451 Australia +61 418 777 318 [email protected] http://rieslingtrailbikehire.com.au
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Riesling Trail Bike Hire

Reviewed By GongMum - New South Wales, Australia

Quality, new, clean e-bikes and helmets at a fair price. Good bike lock provided. The Riesling Trail is a most worthwhile, beautiful cycling trail. Allow a whole day to take it all in - plenty of wineries, cafés, villages and a great deal of history. A great business to deal with. Highly recommended. Thank you, Kent!

4. Clare Valley Cycle Hire

56 Warenda Rd On Riesling Trail, Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 475 733 747 [email protected] http://www.clarevalleycyclehire.com.au
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Clare Valley Cycle Hire

We have recently taken over this 20 year old bike hire business, now situated on the famous Riesling Trail in Clare. We rent mountain bikes, e-bikes, kids bikes, tandem bikes, tagalongs etc and plan to have online booking from 1/7/19. We are on the grounds of Brice Hill Country Lodge, our BnB property with ample parking. Helmets and backpacks (limited) are free. Visit us soon!

Reviewed By Fionaclare1 - Melbourne, Australia

My best friend and I loved our experience cycling along the Riesling trail and the bike through Clare Valley Cycle Hire was excellent. The bikes were in great condition, we were provided with helmets and locks and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I would recommend hiring a bike though this company!

5. Burra Passport Tour

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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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Mitchell Wines

246 Hughes Park Rd, Penwortham, Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 8 8843 4258 [email protected] http://www.mitchellwines.com/
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Mitchell Wines

One of the stalwarts of the Clare Valley, established by Jane and Andrew Mitchell in 1975, producing long-lived rieslings and cabernet sauvignons in classic regional style. The range now includes very creditable semillon, grenache and shiraz. A lovely old stone apple shed is the cellar door and upper section of the upgraded winery. Children Angus and Edwina are now working in the business, heralding generational changes. Over the years the Mitchells have established or acquired 75ha of vineyards on four excellent sites, some vines over 60 years old; all are managed organically, with biodynamic composts used for over a decade. Exports to the UK, the US, Canada, Denmark, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and NZ.

Reviewed By da_lil_oneoc - South Australia, Australia

Beautiful outdoor seated area, great wine selection, loved the dessert wine . Friendly staff that were welcoming . A must visit when in Clare!

9. 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.

10. Bungaree Station

431 Bungaree Road (Off Highway B82), Clare, South Australia 5453 Australia +61 8 8842 2677 [email protected] http://www.bungareestation.com.au/
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Bungaree Station

Established in 1841, the self guided history trail around Bungaree's station complex enables visitors to explore South Australia's pioneering past through a series of signs, audioposts and displays. The history trail is available to day visitors between 10am - 4pm most days, but bookings are recommended as the property may be closed for private functions.

Reviewed By A6745KFjacobt

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL My wife and I stayed in the Stalling Box for two nights in the beautiful Bungaree Station. The main room comprises of a queen bed, open fire and a small kitchen (which was stocked with a good range of pots, pans, utensils etc). It was a very private and quite place to chill out in. The open fire in the room was lovely and essential as the temperature outside dropped to around 0. The location was good (about 10 kms) from Clare but you need to make sure that you bring all the bits and bobs that you want as there are no shops within walking distance and none of the restaurants would deliver food to us. This was not an issue for us as we just went to the shops in the morning before our wine tastings. Bungaree Station is absolutely beautiful with lovely grounds and a myriad of animals to observe. It certainly feels like a throw back to a bygone era and has been maintained so very well. Vicki (owner) was super helpful, friendly and lovely to chat to. I'd highly recommend Bungaree Station for a couples wanting a quite relaxing get-away and for larger groups with kids. We will definitely be back but with our kids next time.

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