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Hire a bike and take a ride through the vineyards as you explore the 35-kilometre Trail. Famous for

Flinders Ranges being the heart of Australian Riesling wine, the Clare Valley offers a wide Clare Valley choice of wines to suit all tastebuds. Relax in your accommodation of choice whether it’s a boutique bed and breakfast, motel or resort style. 5 day itinerary includes > Adelaide to Clare: World class wineries, unique 141 kilometres, 1 hour 48 minutes landscapes, adventure, nature and wildlife all await you. Day 2 > Clare to Day 1 > Adelaide to clare Explore historic Mintaro and impressive Depart Adelaide and begin your journey before departing the to the majestic Flinders Ranges via the Clare Valley and head north to the . Soak up the timeless, unique landscapes of the local produce of the Clare Valley; enjoy Flinders Ranges. a gourmet lunch and wine tastings at Stop in Melrose, the oldest town in any number of world class wineries, the Flinders Ranges for a meal or restaurants and cafes. refreshment at the North Star Hotel.

From top: Mr Mick’s, Clare Valley; Kilikanoon Winery, Clare Valley. Page 2 of 2 SELF DRIVE clare valley and flinders ranges

Continue north to the quaint town of Day 4 > Wilpena pound Quorn. From there, take a ride on the to Parachilna Itinerary Highlights: historic through the Travel to Parachilna via where • Clare Valley wineries beautiful Pichi Richi Pass. you can take a historic mine tour • After Quorn, drive to Wilpena Pound with sound and light presentation. In in Flinders Ranges National Park. An Parachilna enjoy an overnight stay at the • Martindale Hall enormous natural amphitheatre, the Prairie Hotel, an pub that offers • Melrose pound offers breathtaking scenery, rich a high standard of accommodation and Aboriginal and European history, wildlife, an award-winning restaurant featuring • Quorn and above all, a great chance to unwind. Australian ‘native’ cuisine and a colourful • Pichi Richi Railway Take accommodation near Wilpena front bar. Pound, either in luxury eco-retreats, > Wilpena Pound (resort) to • Wilpena Pound station stays, cabins or tents. Parachilna via Blinman: • Blinman Mine Tour > Clare to Melrose: 95 kilometres, 1 hour 56 minutes 130 kilometres, 1 hour 45 minutes • Prairie Hotel > Melrose to Quorn: Day 5 > Parachilna 63 kilometres, 45 minutes * Distances and times are approximate and to adelaide do not include detours or stops. > Quorn to Wilpena Pound (resort): Relax in Parachilna prior to your return 121 kilometres, 1 hour 32 minutes drive to Adelaide. > Parachilna to Adelaide: Day 3 > Wilpena pound 490 kilometres, 5 hours 23 minutes Explore the unique landscape that is Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges, either on a walking trail, guided four wheel drive (4WD) tour or self-drive * If travelling during Summer always check if accommodation choice is open for the many tracks. Keep an eye out for business as some do close during the peak native animals and flora. Scenic plane Summer months. flights are available and are a great way to truly appreciate the grandeur of this remarkable area. For further information visit southaustralia.com

From left: Skillogalee Winery Restaurant, Clare Valley; Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges; Scenic Flight over Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges.