Town of Clare, Clare Valley, South Australia

CLARE - SOUTH AUSTRALIA - 5453
		Population: 3,200 Height above sea level: 390m Latitude: -33.4800, Longitude: 138.3900 Location: 160km north east of Adelaide Highway: Main North Road (83) Nearest Major Town: Adelaide Nearest Airport: Adelaide Touring Area: Clare Valley The Mid North		View over the town

Clare is located 140 kilometres north of Adelaide at the northern end of the Mt Lofty Ranges and is at the centre of a large wine producing area and has many historic old homesteads dating back to the 1840s which can be visited.
Large deposits of copper were found in Kapunda in 1842, and Burra in 1845 and this attracted miners from Cornwall and Wales to flock to the area in search of work and wealth. By 1851 the population of Burra was 5,000, even larger than Brisbane and Perth combined at that time.

There are some 25 wineries set on the rolling slopes of the valley and many are open 7 days for tastings and sales. Nearby the towns of Auburn, Blyth, Tarlee, Leasingham, Sevenhill, Spalding and Mintaro all offer distinctive attractions for the visitor and Burra is one of the areas leading tourism drawcards with a history dating back to the 1840's when it was one of the largest copper producers in the state.
The area is rich in galleries and museums and the nearby Bungaree Station and Geralka Rural Farm offer farm stay accommodation.
Clare and Burra have a host of accommodation ranging from motels and hotels to caravan parks and guest houses. there are also many fine restaurants and coffee houses to enjoy.
The early settlers were mainly Irish and their influence can be found in the names around the area.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS, MUSEUMS AND DISPLAYS
The Clare Valley is renowned for its fine old stone buildings. Many are on the district and state heritage registers or National Trust lists and can be readily seen within the precincts of Auburn, Mintaro and Clare. Some, like Kookynie and Thorn Park, offer accommodation, and others, like Bungaree, can be seen on farm tours. Many wineries are housed in interesting stone buildings. Enquire at the Tourist Offices in Clare and Auburn for more details.
MARTINDALE HALL: via Mintaro. A magnificent Georgian-style mansion (c. 1881) featured as the school in the film "Picnic at Hanging Rock". It is open daily for viewing. Weekdays 11-4; weekends 12-4. Ph: 08 8843 9088
MINTARO SLATE QUARRY: Hill St. World famous slate quarry in continuous operation since 1856. Can be seen from a vantage point from 9am. to 3pm. Ph: 08 8843 9077
OLD POLICE STATION: National Trust Museum. Displays of Victorian clothing, furniture, household effects & implements, etc. Early records & photographs of Clare. Open Saturdays, public and school holidays from 10-12. and 2-4. or by arrangement. Ph: 08 8842 2895.
WOLTA WOLTA HISTORIC HOMESTEAD: Built in stages from 1846 to 1870. Rebuilt after the Ash Wednesday fires of 1983. Antique displays & curios. Open Sunday mornings from 10-1pm. or by appointment. Ph: 08 8842 3656
YESTERYEAR FARM: See how it was in "Johnstown". Main street has shops, antique utensils & items (all under cover). Open weekends, school and public holidays, or by arrangement Ph: 08 8843 4380.