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Looking for a reason to visit? From rich history and award-winning cuisine to breathtaking landscapes, here are the top 10 reasons to explore Clare Valley, Barossa, and Kangaroo Island!

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Top 10 reasons to visit Clare Valley, Barossa & Kangaroo Island

1. Discover the heart of the Clare Valley by cycling the Riesling Trail, where every turn reveals a story written in vineyards and breathtaking views. The trail runs for 35km between Auburn and Clare and there are three loop trails within.

2. Dine at the award-winning Watervale Hotel, just 15 minutes down the road from the Clare Country Club. Head Chef Nicola Palmer was named South Australian Chef of the Year in 2022 and leads diners on an epicurean journey of seasonal produce and paired with a wine that has a Clare Valley bias.

3. Visit the historic and stately Martindale Hall (some may recognise from the iconic film Picnic at Hanging Rock). The 19th century mansion is a step back in time and a great example from a time of wealthy pastoralists. The nearby Mintaro Maze is an opportunity to lose yourself (or the kids!) through the twists and turns of this unique experience.

4. Time your Barossa visit to coincide with a Saturday and visit the Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston. Meet the producers of delicious local produce including bread, preserves, cakes, meats, cheeses – and make your own picnic hamper for the day!

5. The Seppeltsfield precinct is a one-stop shop for an afternoon (or day!) of Barossa experiences. Tour the historical Seppeltsfield precinct and sample 100-year-old tawny or simply taste wines at the cellar door. Drop into the JamFactory to see resident artists at work, dine on local produce at renowned Fino restaurant or from February 2025, sip on Prohibition Gin

6. Base yourself at the Barossa Weintal Hotel and visit one of more than 80 cellar doors dotted throughout the Barossa. Wine taste at world renowned wineries of Jacob’s Creek, Wolf Blass, Henschke or Yalumba.

7. A visit to the Barossa, isn’t complete without a visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Maggie Beer is a name synonymous with the Barossa and her goodies of verjuice, chutneys, sauces and the like can be found in most households around Australia.

8. Approximately one third of Kangaroo Island is the beautiful Flinders Chase National Park. Home to iconic sights of Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch, it’s also a drawcard for wildlife enthusiasts, passionate bushwalkers and beach lovers.

9. Keen to spot nocturnal animals such as wallabies and possums whilst on Kangaroo Island? Spend a couple of nights (or more) at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge and wander not far from your room for a memorable wildlife encounter.

10. In 2023, Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island’s north coast was named Best Australian Beach. Often referred to as a ‘hidden beach’ – you’ll need to look for a tunnel through the rocks to discover this almost blindingly white sand and clear water paradise.

 

And that’s just the beginning—there’s much more waiting to be discovered.

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