CLARE VALLEY

Discover Clare Valley’s Heritage with Valley Wine Tours

The Clare Valley has fostered some of Australia’s finest wine legends, like Nick Ryan, Brian Croser AO, Andrew Mitchell, Jeffrey Grosset, and Rob Geddes MW, all of whom have roots right here. So, stay a few days, unwind, and let us guide you through this incredible region.

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Some Recent Questions We’ve Been Asked:

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Q: Can dogs go to Cellar Doors? 

A: Yes and No. Many wineries serve food in the same area as the tasting room, so while dogs are welcome on the premises they are not allowed in the tasting room. That is why we started doing 'Dog Tours' as seen on the Pupsy Website. 

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Q: Can we visit Annie’s Lane Winery?

A: Sort of! While 'Annie’s Lane' was sold in 2017 and now exists solely as a brand on a bottle, with no links to the region, we can certainly show you the original site. We’ll take you through its history, from the 'Springvale Winery' of 1853 to 'Quelltaler' in 1890 (and now too), and then the astounding Wolf Blass 'Annie's Lane' era from 1987. It's a fascinating story.

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Q: Is the Clare Valley a small wine region?

A: Not at all! While it may feel intimate, the Clare Valley is an established wine region and produces half the grape volume of the Barossa Valley. Its charm lies in its small, family-run wineries—giving it a truly authentic feel.​

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Q: Can we take a day trip to the Barossa Valley from the Clare Valley? 

A: Absolutely! Many of our guests book three nights in the Clare Valley, enjoying a Clare tour with us one day and driving you from Clare to do a Barossa Group Tour the next. It’s like being on a cruise and exploring a new port each day, with no packing and unpacking...

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Plan Your Stay

To truly experience the Clare Valley, plan for two or three nights. Take time to rest after your journey, enjoy a full day touring with us, and leave a spare day for bike riding or perhaps a Shared Barossa Tour.

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Where to stay?

We pick up guests from the following places and many more too;

In Clare township; The Mill Apartments, the luxurious Clare Hillside Apartments, and Jack’s House are easy walking, while the Clare Country Club, St Helen's Cottages, the Riesling Trail and Clare Valley Cottages, are very elegant and you walk to town via the bike track.

Neagles Retreat Villas, Battunga Cottages, and Mulberry House are all beautiful, romantic places, and so is Stables by the Vines in picture-perfect Mintaro.

For Caravanners there are a few options too; families love the Discovery Park, just 2.5km out of Clare, while a quieter central location is the immaculate Clare Valley Caravan Park in Leasingham, and there is also a Community Caravan Park in Auburn.

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Our guests love the local eateries, and we have a few hidden places to tell you about. The best restaurant isn't always the one which advertises the most! You’ll find plenty of recommendations on the Clare Valley Tourist Information website; places to eat.