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Embrace the rich heritage of South Australia through an authentic Clare Valley experience.

Welcome to Bungaree Station, located in the picturesque Clare Valley, South Australia

Established in 1841, Bungaree offers an authentic experience in the picturesque Clare Valley. Stay in beautiful heritage-listed accommodation, celebrate a special occasion in one of the unique venues, follow in the footsteps of early pioneers on a tour of the historic station complex or simply visit the Station Store to enjoy a coffee and pick up some local produce.

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Historic character is blended with modern comforts in the heritage-listed cottages at Bungaree.

Guest Activities

With its unique history, beautiful grounds and activities for guests, Bungaree Station offers much more than just a bed for the night.

An historic property to suit all occasions, from small team meetings to large wedding receptions.

A historic property to suit all occasions, from small team meetings to large wedding receptions.

Station Store

The historic farm shop at Bungaree is largely unchanged since the 1840s, when the property was the most northern settlement in South Australia.

Tour options

Visitors can explore the property’s rich history or the modern farming enterprise through several tour options.

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Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Walk

A guided 3 day pack free walk.

This walk has it all, wines, walking and wow-mazing food! Clare Valley, 2-hours north of Adelaide in South Australia, is one of Australia’s most well known and oldest wine regions, boasting some of the best wines in Australia. Our 3-day pack-free guided leisurely walk in the picturesque Clare Valley, has been carefully designed so you can experience the highlights of the area and stop into a few wineries and restaurants along the way that showcase some of the best food and wine the region has to offer. Stay in beautiful heritage-listed accommodation at Bungaree Station, a historic country retreat.  The ultimate combination of walking, food and wine!

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A Pack Free Walking Holiday

No heavy packs to carry

We invented the phrase “Pack Free Walking Experiences” and it’s what we do best. We ensure our guests don’t undertake walks where carrying the burden of a heavy pack is necessary. Our walks are designed to be carefree and enjoyable yet still challenging . Walk with only a small day pack so you can soak up the scenery along the way, carrying as little as your camera, lunch and water each day.

Bungaree Station

Located in the picturesque Clare Valley, South Australia

Spend two nights in the Clare Valley wine region at Bungaree Station. Established in 1841, Bungaree offers an authentic experience in the picturesque Clare Valley.

Guests will stay in beautiful heritage-listed buildings that have been converted into accommodation, blending historic character with modern convenience. The buildings are self contained, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms, with kitchen, bathroom (some en-suite) and sitting room. These buildings have both reverse cycle air conditioning and wood fires. Please note that while guests may have their own bedroom or twinshare bedrooms, they are likely to be sharing facilities (e.g bathroom, sitting room) with other members of their group staying in the same building.. Note: when Bungaree Station is not available an accommodation of similar standard is offered.

Skillogalee Winery & Restaurant

Winery Lunch on Day 2

After our morning walk we’ll enjoy a long lunch and wine tasting at the Skillogalee vineyard restaurant set amongst wooded hills in the heart of the picturesque Sevenhill subregion, part of South Australia’s world-renowned Clare Valley and one of Australia’s oldest wine regions.

Established in 1970, the family-owned vineyards and winery have been releasing award-winning hand-crafted wines for over 50 years. In addition to being a highly-regarded regional wine producer, the historic cellar door and restaurant will definitely tempt your tastebuds featuring local and seasonal produce.

Watervale Hotel

Spectacular 9 course Degustation Dinner

Experience the epitome of culinary delight with a celebratory 9-course degustation dinner at The Watervale Hotel. Embark on a journey of gastronomic excellence as each dish is thoughtfully paired with the finest local wines, enhancing the flavours of every course. Recently crowned the winner of the prestigious Global Restaurant of the Year award, your dining experience here promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Embracing a paddock-to-plate philosophy, the menu reflects the essence of the region, meticulously crafted by passionate chefs. Prior to indulging in this culinary extravaganza, delight in a guided tour of the hotel’s organic farm led by the owner, offering insight into the origins of the fresh produce. Tonight’s dinner is poised to be a highlight of your tour, inviting you to immerse yourself in the tantalizing exploration of Clare Valley’s culinary treasures within the enchanting ambiance of this esteemed establishment.

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Pauletts Wines & Bush DeVine Restaurant

Winery Lunch on Day 3

This region is all about superb food and wines and we ensure you indulge in both during your walking tour.

Enjoy lunch at Pauletts Wines in their award-winning Bush DeVine Restaurant. Choose any main meal from the menu accompanied by freshly baked bread, their own house churned saltbush butter and a glass of wine!

Our CEO Guides

Chief Experience Officers

We are very proud of our talented team of guides. We call them our CEOs – Chief Experience Officers and it’s their job to ensure your tour exceeds your expectations.

They have a great knack of bringing the group together so that everyone will feel like great friends by the end of the walk. Our guides have a wealth of knowledge and expertise ensuring your tour is relaxing, fun and informative and always safe.

Personalised tours

Maximum of 16 guests

We ensure our groups sizes are small and intimate with a maximum of 16 guests per trip, we find this delivers a more personalised service, the perfect social environment and has less impact on the environment.

Genuinely all-inclusive

We pride our tours on being excellent value and genuinely all-inclusive. From superb accommodation, resturant quality meals accompanied with local wines, transfers, trail mix and additional ‘wow’ activities everything has been thought of to make your journey truly unique and special.

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Tour Itinerary

Your 3-day walking holiday includes:

• Pack Free Walk – no overnight packs to carry
• Superb meals featuring local produce
• 2 nights accommodation at Bungaree Station
• Evening meals served with local South Australian wines
• 3 delicious lunches
• 2 hot and cold breakfasts
• Day 1 celebratory degustation dinner at Watervale Hotel
• Day 2 lunch at Skillogalee Winery
• Day 3 lunch at Pauletts Winery
• Penobscot Farm Tour
• Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy while walking
• Professional guides – Our guides are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
• Transfers to and from Adelaide or drive to the start of the walk.

SUGGESTED PRE-TOUR NIGHT HOTEL: We suggest the Mantra Hindmarsh Square Adelaide; this is also our meeting point at 7.30am on the first morning of the tour.

DEPARTURE TIME:  7.30am

TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 2 hour transfer from Adelaide to Clare Valley. Alternatively, drive yourself to the start of the trail. Afternoon: 10-minute transfer from the end of the walk to accommodation.

WALK GRADE: 10kms. 3 hours. Grade: Easy to Moderate.

TERRAN: The trail will travel on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property. Where possible the hiking trail follows cross country trail routes. The track has a firm base, some steps and occasional rocks (country dirt roads).

WALK ITINERARY : Meet your guides in the foyer of the Mantra Hindmarsh Square at 7:30am and transfer to the Clare Valley for the start of the trail. The town of Clare was established in the early 1840s by the first European settlers when they arrived in the district, led by John Horrocks. Edward Burton Gleeson named the town after his ancestral home of County Clare in Ireland. The walk begins at the Clare Valley Tourism centre and for a short time follows the Riesling Trail, we pass by Tim Adams wines and quickly move to a hiking trail through native gums and make our way to one of the highest points in the Clare Valley, Mt Angus on Hill River Station, with stunning views over both the Clare & Hill River Valleys, we stop for a picnic lunch on the summit (weather permitting), or retreat to a private hill top hut. After lunch we continue along the top of the Dunns range and end the walk in the vineyards of Stanley Flat. After our walk, we’ll transfer to Penobscot Farm, owned and organically grown by The Watervale Hotel for a farm tour before enjoying their delicious produce with a degustation dinner paired with local wines to compliment the dishes! The team here are very passionate about both fresh, local produce and Clare Valley wines and aims to showcase the diversity of the region. Their menu is a paddock-to-plate experience based on seasonal produce. We’ll then head to our accommodation for the next two nights at Bungaree Station, a unique, authentic and historic country retreat established in the same year as nearby town of Clare. The farm has a huge amount of history and is still run by the same family today! We will be staying in beautiful heritage-listed buildings that have been converted into accommodation, blending historic character with modern convenience.

TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 10-minute transfer from our accommodation to the start of our walk. Afternoon: 15-minute transfer from the end of the walk to accommodation.

WALK GRADE: 10kms. 3 hours. Grade: Easy

TERRAIN: The trail will travel on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property. Where possible the hiking trail follows cross country trail routes. The track has a firm base, some steps and occasional rocks (country dirt roads).

WALK ITINERARY : Enjoy a hearty breakfast and grab a coffee from the Station Store before heading out for today’s adventures. Today’s walk begins in the Armagh area and finishes in the Skilly Valley with lunch at the award winning Skillogalee Restaurant. Along the way we pass through picturesque, native landscapes in the region, rocky sandstone outcrops, natural springs and steep sided valleys as we make our way to Spring Gully Conservation Park, south of Clare. The Park conserves important habitat for wildlife and unique vegetation which was once commonly found within the largely cleared and settled Clare district. We’ll continue on to Blue Gum Lookout, Eldredge Wines and Jeanneret Wines before settling in for a gourmet lunch in Skillogalee Wines restaurant in their historic stone cottage surrounded by vineyards in the wooded hills in the heart of the Sevenhill subregion, one of Australia’s oldest wine regions. The family-owned vineyards and winery have been releasing award-winning hand-crafted wines for over 50 years. In addition to being a highly-regarded regional wine producer, the historic cellar door and restaurant will definitely tempt your tastebuds featuring local and seasonal produce. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with local Clare Valley wines. Afterwards, we return to our accommodation.

TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 40-minute transfer from accommodation to the start of walk. Afternoon: 2-hour transfer from Clare Valley to Adelaide.

WALK GRADE: 8-10kms. 4 hours. Grade: Easy to Moderate.

TERRAIN: The trail will travel on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property. Where possible the hiking trail follows cross country trail routes. The undulating track has a firm base, some steps and occasional rocks (country dirt roads).

WALK ITINERARY : Enjoy breakfast before heading out for today’s walk which begins at Sevenhill Cellars, the oldest and first winery in the Clare Valley where we can see multiple historic stone buildings (which is still in use) and if you like taste some of their award winning wine. We walk through the Sevenhill Property towards the Dunns Range, passing through private farmland and making our way to the banks of the Hill River where Pikes Winery is located. From Pikes we again pass through private farmland making our way to Paulett’s award-winning Bush DeVine Restaurant for lunch with spectacular views of the countryside. Their Head Chef loves working with local ingredients, which are usually hand-picked from their Bush Devine Garden or provided by local producers. Their philosophy is ‘great wine deserves wonderful food!’ and we couldn’t agree more! A great way to finish our walking adventure. If we have time before departing to Adelaide we’ll visit the Polish Hill River Church and museum. Afterwards, we return to Adelaide where our walk concludes. If you have driven to the Clare Valley we will transfer you to your car.

FINISH TIME : Arrive back into Adelaide around 5pm.

Tour Availability

DEPARTURE DATES: The trail is closed between November and April due to the SA heat in this area. We run several tours from May to October every year. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at [email protected]

PRIVATE GROUPS: Date of your choice is available for groups of 10- 12 people. Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: [email protected]

Tour Prices

HURRY OFFER ENDS 31 MAY 2024! Earlybird savings of up to $800 per couple or $400 per person are available for June 2024 to May 2025 departures when you pay in full at time of booking.

Spot Special savings of up to $500 per couple or $250 per person available on specific April - May 2024 departures when you pay in full at time of booking. ________________________________

PRIVATE GROUPS Private groups of 10 -12 people can choose the date of their choice. Subject to availability.

Discount Information:

PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. This discount will automatically be deducted from future bookings when you book online using the same email address used for past bookings.

EARLYBIRD & SPOT SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS: Refunds or cancellations are not permitted for Earlybird Deals or Spot Specials, however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure. We advise taking out travel insurance, in case unexpected circumstances prior to the trip, prevent you from joining this tour. Early bird or Spot Special discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.

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We strongly advise our clients travelling within Australia to take out Travel Insurance. We have partnered with Cover-More to provide travel insurance to our guests. To get a quote or purchase travel insurance directly with them CLICK HERE .

Additional Information

• Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
• A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking. (unless taking advantage of Earlybird or Spot Specials in which full payment is required at time of booking).
• Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
• Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling solo you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
• No Credit Cards fees.
• Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
• We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.

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• Watervale Hotel, Clare Valley

• Paulett Wines, Clare Valley

• Skillogalee Wines, Clare Valley

• Bungaree Station, Clare Valley

• Clare Valley vineyard

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Clare Valley Tours

Tour the clare valley region- an abundance of history, wine and food..

The beautiful and historic region of Clare Valley is almost a 2-hour drive north of Adelaide. It boasts a terrain of rolling countryside situated in the northern Mt Lofty Ranges. The region was settled in the late 1830’s with vineyards and wine production starting in the early 1840’s. With warm to hot summers and cooling afternoon breezes, this area is renowned for producing world-class Rieslings. Other well-known varieties grown in the area are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo Malbec, Cabernet and Shiraz.

There is a 40km corridor between Auburn and Clare where you will find over 50 cellar doors, many of them Five-Star rated with some dating back to the first settlements. One of the very well-known is the beautiful and historic Sevenhill Cellars which is still owned and run by Jesuit Monks.

With some of South Australia’s most outstanding restaurants dotted through this region, it would be a shame not to book in and stop for lunch. Terrior Auburn, Skillogalee, Slate Restaurant, Mr Mick and Paulett’s Bush Devine are all exceptional options but don’t forget the many wonderful, genuine and welcoming country pubs, smaller cafes and bakeries.

If history is your thing, Burra has it in abundance with a ‘Heritage Tour’ that will take you back in time. Then there is Mintaro, the home of superior quality slate with the quarrying dating back as far as 1856 and still in use today. Another treasure is the National Trust-owned and managed, stunning Martindale Hall (built in 1879 – and used in the film Picnic at Hanging Rock), which is well worth a visit. For kids and the young at heart, call into the Mintaro Maze and ‘lose yourself’ for a while.

The Clare Valley is one of our favourite regions. Country hospitality blended with warmth and authenticity make this area and its people truly special. Do yourself a favour and put it on your itinerary. We can get you there and/or meet you there. We thoroughly recommend staying longer if you have the time. 

Design your own day out indulging in your favourite Food and Wine options with your guide along the way, small group private touring is our speciality. We have small fridges on board to keep things cool and bottled water is supplied.

Contact us now, to create your next touring experience.

Clare Valley Tour Suggested Itinerary

• Pickup from Accommodation – 8:00 am
• Tarlee Bakery Coffee Stop Over – 9:30 am
• Martindale Hall – 10:00 am
• St Aloysius’ Church – 11:00 am
• Seven Hills Winery – 11:30 am
• Lunch Option – Mr Micks – 1:00 pm
• Quarry Hill Lookout
• Pikes Winery – 3:00 pm
• Shut the Gate – 4:00 pm
• Return to Accommodation – 6:30 pm

Booking Tips

Please note.

• Select from options when booking in Extras
• Lunch is  NOT  included
• Water provided onboard
• NO  alcohol, drugs, food, or drinks not to be consumed in our vehicles
• $200 soiling fee may apply
• All Extras & Experiences are subject to availability
• Hotel Pickups available.  See list

Options Available

Sightseeing options.

• Quarry Hill  Lookout   
• St Aloysius’ Church
• Martindale Hall
• Mintaro Maze

Galleries and Providores

• Clare Valley Art Gallery
• Irongate Studio Gallery

Lunch Venue

• Skillogalee
• Pikes Slate Restaurant
• Sevenhill Hotel
• Pikes Brewery
• Magpie and Stump Hotel
• Wild Saffron
• Clare Bakery

Local Wineries

• Sevenhill Winery
• Mad Bastard Wines
• Shut the Gate
• Taylors Winery
• Annies Lane

Tours Available

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Clare Valley Full Day Private Tour

Clare Valley

Clare Valley Wine Tour: A Mediterranean Escape Explore the Mediterranean-style climate of Clare Valley as you immerse yourself in its picturesque landscape. This tour includes visits to four boutique wineries, where friendly cellar door staff will share their passion for the region’s wines. Lunch awaits at a selected winery, where a delightful regional platter is served alongside the wine tasting. Discover the rich history that Clare Valley has to offer. You have the flexibility to choose wineries you’d like to visit, or you can leave the decision-making to Experiencesa. Whether it’s small family-run boutique wineries or your preferred choices, you'll explore four delightful wineries. At one of the wineries, indulge in a wine-tasting experience. Pair it with a regional platter featuring delicious food sourced locally. The flavours of Clare Valley come alive in every bite. The memories you create during this tour will stay with you long after your visit. Share stories and savor the Mediterranean spirit of this amazing region. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Clare Valley!

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Clare Valley Tours

Clare valley, you ought to visit the.

Brian Croser AO, Andrew Mitchell, Jeffrey Grosset, Nick Ryan, and Rob Geddes MW are just a few Australian wine industry legends who have roots in the Clare Valley. 

So stay for a few days, unwind, and book a tour with us to properly experience the region.

Some Recent Questions we have Answered:

Q* Is Lake Bumbunga in the Clare Valley? A* No. The 'Clare Valley' designates a wine growing region which is geographically limited by hills and valleys, creating a higher average rainfall than the surrounding areas. It is part of 'the Mid-North' of South Australia. Lake Bumbunga - "the Pink Lake", is a dry salt-lake, definitely not a winegrowing area. 

The Mid North region is large and includes the Clare Valley, not the other way around.

Q* Can you take us on a day-trip to the Barossa Valley from the Clare Valley?

A* Yes. Find your Clare Valley accommodation and book 3x nights. It's like being on a cruise ship where the next day is a different place for you to explore. You won't be the first guests who have booked a Clare Tour and a Barossa Tour for the following day. 

Q* Do you know the Polish Silesian and Prussian History sites?

A*  Yes, and I have managed to gain private access to museums and religious sites on short notice for Polish tourists and heritage-chasers. If you are interested in tracing your family history, visit the Clare Valley.

Together we will have some fun as we travel around some of South Australia's boutique wine country.

Let's make those memories!

You want to plan for two or three nights on your Clare Valley trip . One - to recover from your journey, Two - to spend your day with me on your Valley Wine Tour, and Three - to have a spare day for bike riding or going to the Barossa for the day on another of our tours. Where can you stay? Try these links to places we often collect passengers from; Mulberry Cottage,   Battunga Cottages ,  Neagles Retreat Villas,  The Mill Apartments , St Helen's Cottages , the  Riesling Trail and Clare Valley Cottages , the  Clare Country Club,   Sevenhill Cottages ,  O'Briens of Clare , or the  Clare Valley Motel . For Caravanners there are a few options too; families love the  Discovery Park  near Clare, while a central location is the  Clare Valley Caravan Park  in Leasingham, and there is a  Community Caravan Park in Auburn . Burra is a wonderful historical location, and the  Burra Caravan Park  (incorporating the historical Paxton Square Cottages) is very popular. We collect tour passengers from all the caravan parks. There are more accommodation options, so if you have 'forever' to search, try the local Tourism Information Website.

Looking to plan your tour lunch or a venue for dinner? We get fantastic feedback about the local eateries from our guests: Try the local Tourist Information Website on places to eat .

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We have the most popular tours in the Clare Va lley.

Singles & couples, will have a great time. Max 6 passengers.

Our Shared Tours are a good day out with new friends.

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PRIVATE WINE TOURS

(Personal Tours)

We can make a great tour for those who don't have a lot of time. We can accommodate pets too! 

Perhaps we can take you to that brewery you have heard about, and then visit some wineries afterwards.

FOCUSSED TOURS

(for the Planners)

Let us help maximise your experience. We can do a day tour to the Barossa as well. 

Please contact us with the date and your ideas; Valley Wine Tours are here to make your big day an amazing memory.

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Clare Valley Wine Tours

Clare Valley Wine Tours is a local experience for those who love premium wine, great food & luxury accommodation.

Embark on a journey through the heart of the region, unveiling the secrets of the Clare, Skilly, and Polish Hill River valleys—the primary growing areas that shape the character of our renowned wines. Our offerings include both private and shared day tours, exclusive vehicle charters, and enticing weekend packages.

Commonly referred to as the Tuscany of Australia, Clare Valley stands as a jewel in South Australia’s wine crown, a mere 1 hour and 45 minutes north of Adelaide. Its picturesque landscape is adorned with rustic villages, historic stone homes, sprawling farmland, and lush bush, providing a captivating and down-to-earth touring experience that echoes the essence of the region.

Operated by passionate locals deeply rooted in the community, our tours extend a warm invitation to guests from all Clare Valley-based hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. Uncover the hidden gems of this exquisite wine region with Clare Valley Wine Tours.

Why Clare Valley Wine Tours?

Owned, guided & operated by locals, established tour company with over 20 year of operations, premium luxury vehicles, bespoke itineraries our specialty, our day tours, winery tour & lunch [public tour].

• 5 Premium Wineries
• Gourmet Restaurant Platter included
• Lunch upgrade Available
• Small Groups, maximum 13
• Clare Valley Accommodation Pickups

WINERY TOUR & LUNCH [PRIVATE]

• Premium Restaurant Lunch with Wine
• Groups from 2 to 12
• Range Rover & Mercedes Vehicles

CELLAR DOOR TRANSFERS [PRIVATE]

• Transport Between Wineries
• The Clare Valley on Your Terms
• Premium & Standard Vehicles
• Groups up to 13

Clare Valley Wine Tours is owned and operated by locals Tim & Bianca Grigg who have both lived and worked in the Clare Valley for most of their lives.

We operate tours around the beautiful Clare Valley in which we live, but also further afield into Outback South Australia to places like the Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre and the Simpson Desert through our brand Heading Bush Adventures , in addition to our busiest patch, the Kimberley in WA, with Kimberley Adventure Tours

We love living in the Clare Valley and love sharing the place from a locals perspective, knowing the back roads, the wine makers and lots of other locals around the place sure helps to provide a memorable and value for money touring experience.

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Welcome to the Clare Valley

Our region is for those who seek substance and authenticity, taking the road less travelled and enjoy taking a moment to appreciate what life has to offer..

Welcome to the Clare Valley. Discover a place where time slows down, and you can immerse yourself in a world of exceptional wines, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you seek an escape from the daily grind or a chance to reconnect with nature and loved ones, Clare Valley promises an experience that is authentically Australian and undeniably memorable. Come, breathe it all in and treasure moments that will stay with you forever.

Clare Valley – Breathe it in

Relax, unwind, soak it up and 'Breathe It In' in the Clare Valley.

Amidst the hushed tranquillity of the Clare Valley, feel the gentle breeze whisper secrets of the past as you explore charming towns that echo with stories of pioneers and dreamers. Indulge in hearty feasts, share laughter, and let the melodies of this quintessential Australian landscape inspire your every step. Through its tapestry of vineyards, rolling hills and panoramic vistas, the Clare Valley beckons you to lay down your worries, breathe in the beauty, and treasure the now.

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Clare Valley Walking Tour Overview

Our 5 day guided walking tour along the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail is our premium product featuring exceptional hiking, luxury accommodation, premium food and wine, and exclusive private tasting experiences.

We take care of everything from pick up to drop off. Tours depart from & return to Adelaide.

• 4 nights superb Clare Valley Accommodation.
• Skillogalee Winery Restaurant
• Paulett’s Winery – Bush Devine Cafe
• Pikes Winery – Slate Restaurant
• Watervale Hotel Restaurant
• Watervale Hotel
• Ragu & Co
• Indii of Clare
• Exclusive private tasting experience with local winemaker.
• Transport from and returning to Adelaide SA.
• Carry only a small day pack.
• Approximately 10km – 14km per day hiking, moderate terrain.
• Flexible days, relax in the lodge if you want a day off hiking.
• 2 x local hiking guides to take care of all your needs.

Not Included

• Pre and post tour accommodation (if required) in Adelaide.
• Please bring a small day pack to carry water, camera & snacks etc.
• Please provide your own hiking gear as required, clothing, poles, shoes etc

5 Day Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail Tour Itinerary

• Please Note: We attempt to stick to the following itinerary as close as possible, however sometimes we need the flexibility to restructure this slightly due to local conditions including weather.

1. Adelaide to the Clare Valley

The Clare Valley Wine Region lies just 1.5 hours drive North of Adelaide, located in in the northern reaches of the Mt Lofty Ranges, the Clare Valley is dotted with small boutique wineries, stunning rural  landscapes, large sections of native bush and some of the best food and wine on offer anywhere in the Country.

Our goal over the next 5 days is to sample it all by combining our love for all things Clare Valley with our love for hiking and walking.

After a quick stop in Clare for a local tea / coffee, we head straight for the start the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail. This 100km hiking trail meanders through the rural and wilderness landscapes of the Clare Valley, emerging to walk past 26 cellar door, multiple restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Todays walk is about 13km in length and forms part of stage 2 of the trail, utilising backroads, private property and the Spring Gully Conservation Park, it’s a moderate grade with a few hills thrown in to test us out (and provide some great views).

After resting with a campfire & picnic lunch at a beautiful bush setting we arrive at Jeanneret Wines where, if you like you can do a wine tasting.

We’ll then make our way to our accommodation.

All our evening meals on this tour are served in the accommodation and prepared by local restaurants and caterers, and are served with a selection of Clare Valley Wine. Tonight’s meal is supplied by the award winning Watervale Hotel, who in 2023 were voted the best Hotel Restaurant in the world!

• Pick up from your Adelaide City Accommodation.
• Drive to the Clare Valley (1.5 hours)
• Walk Stage 2 of the CVWWT
• Campfire Picnic Lunch
• Wine tasting at Jeanneret Wines
• Check into our accommodation
• Evening meal in the lodge supplied by the Watervale Hotel with local wine
• Walk Distance: 11.5km

2. Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail

After a hearty breakfast and briefing from your guide, we drive a short distance to to the Visitors Centre for our 14km walk to Pauletts Winery, today completing the entire stage 6 of the CVWWT.

Only a few hundred metres from the Visitors Centre, we cross a fence and start our challenging trek along the Gillentown Range, a spectacular walk along a heavily wooded ridge with views in every direction. After an hour or so we reach the charming Village of Sevenhill, where we stop for morning tea at a local bakery.

The walk continues onto the Historic Sevenhill Cellars, the Clare Valley’s first and oldest winery, established by Jesuits escaping religious persecution in Poland 1851, the property is full of history and we’ll we have plenty of time to check out the numerous buildings, including the vaulted ceiling cellar and church crypt, and of course we cannot leave without tasting a little of their produce, those into fortifieds will enjoy Sevenhill’s expertise in this area.

From Sevenhill Cellars we head up and over the Dunns range through beautiful farmland and into the Polish Hill River Valley, a last steep but rewarding climb brings us to the doorway of Pauletts Winery Restaurant where well sit (or plonk) down for well deserved lunch with wine.

After lunch we have the option of heading back to the accommodation for a rest before dinner or drop into Hill River Clare Estate, a small cellar door in the Polish Hill River Valley for a wine tasting.

Tonight we are treated with a private wine tasting from a local wine maker before dinner.

• Transport the walk
• Pauletts Lunch with wine
• Walk Stage 6 of the CVWWT
• Wine Tasting at Hill River Clare Estate
• Wine Tasting / Education in the lodge with a local winemaker
• Evening meal in the lodge with local wine
• Walk Distance: 14km

3. Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail

We start the day with another healthy breakfast at the lodge and a briefing from your guide.

Today we are walking on stage 3 of the CVWWT from the village of Leasingham to the award winning Skillogalee Restaurant, located in a beautiful and historic stone cottage at the head of the Skilly Valley, a distance of 12km.

From the get go, we get the blood pumping and climb up to the ridge separating the Clare Valley from the Skilly Vally, known locally as the Skilly Hills, taking special note of the Shiraz vineyard on the left with the lone Pepper Tree growing at it’s centre.

From our ridge vantage point we are rewarded with stunning views, the walk roughly follows the ridge but also diverts into some beautiful valleys full of gnarly old River Gums and the classic Clare Valley Native bush that you will now be getting familiar with.

Eventually we hit a back road which takes us along the valley floor past numerous vineyards, sheep paddocks and very English looking historic stone homes.

We’ll stop for morning tea and tasting at Mitchell Wines, it would be wrong not to at least try their signature wine, the Pepper Tree Shiraz, sourced from the vineyard at the start of our walk.

It’s now only a short 15 minute walk to Skillogalee, where again our walk concludes as we go through their front door and settle in for a long lunch under their famous olive tree, or inside by the open fire if it a cold wintery day.

• Skillogalee Restaurant Lunch
• Walk Stage 3 of the CVWWT
• Wine tasting with lunch
• Transfers to Adelaide
• Walk Distance: 12km

4. Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail

Today we tackle stage 1 of the CVWWT, we have a 10km trek starting on the exposed lofty heights of the Dunns Range and finishing on the floor of the Valley amoung giant gums on the banks of the Hutt River.

Our first stop after about 3km is the CVWWT hikers hut perched on top of the range, this privately owned hut provides shelter from winter winds and summer sun and can be used by trail walkers as a rest stop. We’ll stop her for our morning tea break.

We then push southward and remain on the exposed ridge for another few km, this is one of the highest elevations we’ll reach over the 5 days at around 560 metres above sea level, the views are also some of the best we’ll get, with the Dunns range separating the Clare Valley from the Polish Hill River Valley we gain a great perspective of the whole region and can see most of the areas where we have spent the past 3 day walking.

Once off the ridge we get into the bush and eventually emerge at Tim Adams Wines where we can stop fora tasting, a short distance further on we reach the end of the walk, from here we jump in the bus for a short 5 minute drive to Pikes Winery.

Set on the banks of the Hill River, the Modern Pikes Slate Winery / Restaurant is one of Clare’s best and will not disappoint.

Wine is served with lunch, and we can move into Cellar Door after lunch for more tasting delights or head back to the Lodge.

• Pikes Lunch with wine
• Walk Stage 1 of the CVWWT
• Wine Tasting at Pikes

5. Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail

For our final day in the Clare Valley we have a great 9.5km walk from Taylors Wins in Auburn to the Watervale Hotel in Watervale.

As is the theme for most of out lunches, our walk ends when we enter the pub.

The Watervale Hotel is a real treat, voted the best Hotel Restaurant in the world in 2023, owners Warrick and Nicola have a level 11 passion (on a scale of 1 – 10) for locally sourced produce, what they don’t grow on their own biodynamic farm they buy in for only the best and most responsible suppliers.

With a variable menu based around the growing seasons, their dedication to all things food has paid off and you will not be disappointed with what they have to offer.

Our walk roughly runs from South to North, and criss crosses the Watervale grape growing region, which is a highly regaurded region, with most local wineries either owning vineyards in this area or sourcing fruit for their quality and premium wines, look for the distinctive red loamy soil under foot, which has been laid over chunky limestone into which the old vines have carefully placed their roots to pull all sorts of flavours.

Along the way we’ll stop off at Koerner Wines for morning tea and tasting.

From Watervale we return the Adelaide, dropping you off at your accommodation at around 5pm

• Morning tea / Tasting at Koerner Wines
• Walk Stages 5 of the CVWWT
• Lunch at the Watervale Hotel with wine

About Your Accommodation

The default accommodation for this tour is the Clare Valley Wilderness Lodge, if our overall group size is 4 guests of less, we use Haysman House.

Clare Valley Wilderness Lodge

The Clare Valley Wilderness Lodge is located in the Spring Gully region of the Clare Valley, just 10 minutes from the Clare Township.

It is a large stone home which sleeps 10 comfortably in 5 king / twin rooms, there is a large central lounge with huge fireplace, leather couches, large dinning table and floor the ceiling windows to take in the magnificent views.

Haysman House

Haysman House is located on a leafy street in the town of Clare and offers a touch of luxury and style in a 1960’s renovated stone home.

The self contained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home oozes character and is walking distance to numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and the main St of Clare.

You can find out more about each option here: Clare Valley Accommodation

About Your Guide

Your local Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail guide is Tim Grigg.

Tim has 2 decades of experience operating adventure tours all over Australia, he is a director of Travelwild Australia Pty Ltd, which operates tours from the Clare Valley to the Kimberley and everything in between, he’s President of the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail (CVWWT) Committee and together with his hiking buddy Michael Nugent is responsible for starting the CVWWT project in 2020, which to date has completed over 100km of hiking trail through the Clare Valley. Tim also operates Clare Valley Wine Tours, so he knows a thing or two about the beautiful wine coming out of the Clare Valley as well. Importantly Tim is a keen hiker and has lived in the Clare Valley for over 20 years.

Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail (CVWWT)

Much of the 2 day walk uses the CVWWT, as President of the CVWWT Committee, Tim knows the trail backwards, you are unlikely to get lost on the trail with Tim, given he has planned the entire route, helped negotiate access with landholders and banged in his fair share of trail markers!

Find out more about the CVWWT at cvwwt.com.au