CLARE VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Getting to the Clare Valley By Car: Driving time from Adelaide to the Clare Valley is around 100 minutes. Bring your own vehicle or hire one in Adelaide, then head north. The North South Connector takes you to Horrock’s Highway and straight up through a number of small towns. Very picturesque. Or follow Port Wakefield Road through to Lochiel and Lake Bumbunga (the pink lake) and then to Blyth. A coach service operates between Adelaide, the Clare Valley and other regional localities. Visit www.ypcoaches.com.au for more information and timetable. By Air: The Clare Valley Aerodrome is located on RM Williams Way 14 kilometres north of the Clare township. Pickups and car tours can be arranged from the aerodrome to explore the region. For more information, contact Clare Valley Tours on 0418 832 812 or visit CLARE VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA www.clarevalleytours.com.au or Clare Valley Taxis on (08) 8842 1400 or visit www.clarevalleytaxis.com.au The Clare Valley tourism region offers the visitor a myriad of diverse experiences. • one of Australia’s premier wine regions • taste a vast array of food and dining options • relive the history in Mintaro and Burra • delight in art and culture • a myriad of walking / bike trails • family experiences and adventure • travel to the edge of the outback, • take the perfect Instagram shot on a pink lake • stay on a working sheep station, in a luxury tent or in a bed in a shed • soak up the expanding views No other region offers such a mix of luxury, wine, food, history, culture, relaxation, action CLARE VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA and adventure quite like Clare Valley. BRICE HILL Brice Hill is a 4 ½ star bed and breakfast specialising in luxurious accommodation for couples wanting an all-inclusive romantic retreat. Located on the world-renowned Riesling Trail, Brice Hill is nestled in a stunning garden setting with an outdoor swimming pool, just 2.5km from the centre of the Clare township. The Lodge comprises 4 luxuriously appointed one-bedroom suites and sits comfortably on six acres, with each suite showcasing a spa and wood fire. The owners also own Clare Valley Cycle Hire and can arrange bike hire to discover the wineries and small villages famous in this area in addition to organising winery & chauffer tours. Their hospitality knows no bounds. Please contact: Mick & Chris Mittiga Brice Hill 62 Warenda Road Clare SA 5453 P: 0405 788 766 E: [email protected] W: www.bricehill.com.au BUNGAREE STATION Bungaree Station provides an authentically Australian experience for guests. Established in 1841 by the Hawker family, this iconic farming property is run by the descendants of the original founder and offers high quality accommodation in heritage-listed buildings, tours, a farm shop and activities. Whether guests wish to explore Australia’s pioneering history, visit local wineries, interact with animals or simply relax around a fire, Bungaree Station is the perfect base for their holiday. Bungaree Station offers a range of “bed and breakfast” accommodation in heritage listed cottages spread throughout the property. A total of seven unique buildings can house from 2 – 25 guests. Bedding and bathtowels are provided, as well as breakfast provisions. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Future plans include development of nine luxury ensuite rooms in the original stables. Please contact Vicky & Mark Stewart Bungaree Station 431 Bungaree Road Clare SA 5453 P: 08 8842 2677 E: [email protected] W: www.bungareestation.com.au CLARE COUNTRY CLUB Clare Country Club is located in the heart of the Clare Valley wine region. Situated just on the outskirts of the Clare town centre, next door to the 18-hole golf course and on the banks of Lake Inchiquin, the resort has 64 rooms ranging from executive suites to 3-bedroomed, self-catering apartments, full dining facilities and meeting and event opportunities. In addition Clare Country Club offers a range of recreational activities including floodlit tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and sauna. Conners Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast and dinner showcasing regional produce. Please contact: Steve Brown Clare Country Club White Hut Road Clare SA 5453 P: 08 8842 1060 E: [email protected] W: www.clarecountryclub.com.au NEAGLES RETREAT VILLAS Neagles Retreat Villas is set on a 75 acre property amongst 5 acres of Riesling vines, farming and natural landscape in the Clare Valley. Four stunning villas have been designed and built to provide quality accommodation and a home away from home for the discerning traveller. The villas are close enough to one another to enjoy togetherness if travelling in a group, yet are spaced far enough apart to have privacy and enjoy the stunning scenery undisturbed. Each villa comprises of two bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities. The bedrooms have optional bedding configurations with a choice of either a king bed or 2 extra-long single beds. There are full kitchen facilities, including coffee machine, open plan living, complimentary WiFi, ducted heating and cooling, gas log fire and dining area for six. The outdoor deck opens out to stunning views and is a second dining option with private BBQ. Please contact Deb Scaglione Neagles Retreat Villas Lot 112 Neagles Rock Road Clare SA 5453 P: 0418 842 663 E: [email protected] W: www.neaglesretreat.com.au PAXTON COTTAGES BURRA Situated in the centre of Burra, SA, Paxton Cottages offers accommodation in newly refurbished en-suite rooms that offer the character of yesteryear in contemporary comfort. Located within a 2 minute walk of the cafes, restaurants and cultural centre of the town the cottages have spacious bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, spacious lounge rooms, reverse cycle air conditioning, digital television, and free wi-fi. Burra is an ideal base to explore the early setter and mining heritage of South Australia, experience the outback and diverse landscapes only 2 ½ hours drive north of Adelaide and explore the very nearby Clare Valley wine region. Please contact: Anna Tomsen Paxton Cottages 1 Kingston Street Burra SA P: 0488 513 101 E: [email protected] W: www.paxtonsquarecottages.com.au THE MILL APARTMENTS Set against a rambling creek bed, The Mill Apartments offers six luxury self-contained apartments in the centre of Clare. The Mill Apartments include four, one bedroom apartments, fitted with queen size beds, a spacious living and dining area and self-contained kitchen. The property also contains two, two bedroom apartments, sleeping up to four people in queen/ king bed configuration or queen / 2 singles. Ensuites are fitted with a rain shower and separate full size bath. All guests receive complimentary car parking, WiFi access, Foxtel, breakfast provisions and a bottle of Jim Barry Wine. Please contact: Olivia Hoffman-Barry The Mill Apartments 310 Horrocks Highway Clare SA 5453 P: 08 8842 2261 E: [email protected] W: www.themill.apartments PINK LAKE TINY HOUSE A uniquely crafted, hand-built, totally eco-friendly ‘tiny house’ situated directly across the road from South Australia’s most accessible and iconic pink lake – Lake Bumbunga, only 1.5 hours drive from Adelaide. The tiny house is a fully self-contained off-the-grid accommodation facility using solar power and rainwater (with backup if required). Pink Lake Tiny House sleeps four people on four Japanese futon beds in two separate loft bedrooms. It has full kitchen and bathroom facilities, free WiFi, air conditioning, karaoke & microphones! This is a fabulous location to not only experience the lake, it is also the perfect base for exploring the Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula regions. Please contact: Michael Seeliger Pink Lake Tiny House Lot 14, Frances Terrace Lochiel SA 5510 P: 08 8221 6712 E: [email protected] W: www.amazetour.com/pink-lake-tiny-house BUKIRK GLAMPING Bukirk Glamping is an unique luxury experience under canvas, which focuses on the environment, respecting nature and keeping it high quality. Situated on 42 acres of farmland, the five tents are large and spacious have full ensuite facilities, queen, king or king singles, heating & cooling. Each tent has its own deck for guest to enjoy the view, their morning coffee or a glass of wine while they watch the spectacular sunsets over the hills. Whether keen on camping or not Bukirk Glamping offers a luxurious and completely effortless experience. Work is currently being undertaken on two cabins to extend the range of options available. Please contact: Alison Meaney Bukirk Glamping Stanley Flat Clare SA 5453 P: 0455 666 177 E: [email protected] W: www.bukirk.com.au CLARE VALLEY CYCLE HIRE Clare Valley Cycle Hire is a family owned business with over 60 mountain bikes and electric bikes available for rental. Based just on the outskirts of the Clare township, Clare Valley Cycle Hire has been operating for 20 years and offers direct private access to the famous Riesling & Rattler Rail trails. Clare Valley Cycle Hire also have children’s kids bikes and baby seats and they can organise tagalong tours throughout the region. All bikes are serviced by a qualified mechanic after every rental ensuring customers the peace of mind that they are on a reliable machine. Bikes can also be delivered and picked up from accommodation venues throughout the region. This is the perfect way to view the beauty of the Clare Valley. Please contact: Mick Mittiga Clare Valley Cycle Hire 56 Warenda Road Clare SA 5453 P: 0475 733 747 E: [email protected] W: www.clarevalleycyclehire.com.au CLARE VALLEY TOURS Dave Willson (or Mr Willson as he is affectionately known) operates Clare Valley Tours. Clare Valley Tours offers small or large group tours throughout the Clare Valley tourism region and beyond.