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Life’s An Adventure invites you to experience the perfect blend of wines, walking, and wow-mazing food on a 3-day Pack Free guided walking tour in the picturesque Clare Valley. Located just two hours north of Adelaide, Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most renowned wine regions, known for producing some of the country’s finest wines. This leisurely tour is designed to showcase the best of the area, combining scenic walks with indulgent food and wine experiences.
Explore the stunning landscapes of Clare Valley, walking through rolling vineyards, lush farmland, and along historic trails. The itinerary includes visits to some of the region’s most celebrated wineries, where you’ll enjoy tastings of award-winning wines, including the famous Clare Valley Rieslings. Each day’s walk is thoughtfully planned to allow you to experience the highlights of the area, with time to relax and appreciate the region’s charm.
What make our walks different… Our walk includes many Wow-mazing wine and dining inclusions. Experience the pinnacle of paddock-to-plate dining with an unforgettable 9-course degustation dinner at the award-winning Watervale Hotel in the historic gaol dining room. Begin your evening with an exclusive tour of the hotel’s organic farm, where the owner will guide you through the vibrant gardens that inspire each dish, before indulging in a carefully curated feast paired with the region’s finest wines. This immersive experience is just one of the many ways Life’s an Adventure goes beyond the ordinary, creating moments that connect you with the land, flavours, and stories behind your meal.
A highlight of the tour is the exceptional culinary experiences, featuring stops at select restaurants and wineries along the way. Enjoy gourmet meals crafted with fresh local produce, perfectly paired with Clare Valley wines, offering a true taste of the region’s rich food and wine culture.
Accommodation is at the historic Bungaree Station, a heritage-listed country retreat that provides a unique and memorable stay. This beautifully preserved property offers a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, allowing you to unwind in style after a day of exploring. Relax in the tranquil surroundings and soak in the atmosphere of this historic homestead.
WALK GRADE: 10kms. 3 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 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.
WALK GRADE: 13kms. 3 hours. Grade: Easy
FLEXIBLE WALKING: As there are access points along the way, you had the ability to complete a short version of the walk.
TERRAIN: We recommend hiking poles as the trail is undulating and at times uneven. We 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 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.
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.
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Clare Valley, Clare SA 5453
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Narrabeen, NSW
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Narrabeen, NSW
