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Ambler Touring – Clare Valley Food & Wine Tour
Highlights
- Explore the rolling countryside of Clare Valley, where breathtaking views enhance your wine tasting experience.
- Savour world-class Rieslings and other premium varieties at local vineyards, showcasing the region's rich wine heritage.
- Indulge in exceptional meals at renowned restaurants like Terrior Auburn and Slate Restaurant, celebrating local flavours.
- Experience genuine country hospitality at welcoming pubs and cafes, making your visit truly memorable.
The beautiful and historic region of Clare Valley is almost a 2-hour drive north of Adelaide. It boasts a terrain of rolling countryside situated in the northern Mt Lofty Ranges. The region was settled in the late 1830’s with vineyards and wine production starting in the early 1840’s. With warm to hot summers and cooling afternoon breezes, this area is renowned for producing world-class Rieslings. Other well-known varieties grown in the area are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo Malbec, Cabernet and Shiraz.
With some of South Australia’s most outstanding restaurants dotted through this region, it would be a shame not to book in and stop for lunch. Terrior Auburn, Skillogalee, Slate Restaurant, Mr Mick and Paulett’s are all exceptional options but don’t forget the many wonderful, genuine and welcoming country pubs, smaller cafes and bakeries.
The Clare Valley is one of their favourite regions. Country hospitality blended with warmth and authenticity make this area and its people truly special. Do yourself a favour and put it on your itinerary. They can get you there and/or meet you there. They thoroughly recommend staying longer if you have the time.
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Itinerary highlights
Clare Valley Wine Region
The beautiful and historic region of Clare Valley is almost a 2-hour drive north of Adelaide. It boasts a terrain of rolling countryside situated in the northern Mt Lofty Ranges. The region was settled in the late 1830’s with vineyards and wine production starting in the early 1840’s. With warm to hot summers and cooling afternoon breezes, this area is renowned for producing world-class Rieslings. Other well-known varieties grown in the area are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo Malbec, Cabernet and Shiraz.
There is a 40km corridor between Auburn and Clare where you will find over 50 cellar doors, many of them Five-Star rated with some dating back to the first settlements. One of the very well-known is the beautiful and historic Sevenhill Cellars which is still owned and run by Jesuit Monks.
With some of South Australia’s most outstanding restaurants dotted through this region, it would be a shame not to book in and stop for lunch. Terrior Auburn, Skillogalee, Slate Restaurant, Mr Mick and Paulett’s Bush Devine are all exceptional options but don’t forget the many wonderful, genuine and welcoming country pubs, smaller cafes and bakeries.
Tour details
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Available from 4 February 2025 to 31 December 2025
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Ambler Touring
Do you like to explore the local regions of South Australia? Let Ambler Touring take you there.
Ambler Touring offers tailor-made tours, for up to seven people, throughout the Adelaide Hills, Barossa, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and much further.
The Adelaide Hills, Barossa, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Fleurier Peninsula regions offer a vast range of experiences to suit food lovers, wine lovers, bushwalkers and birdwatchers.
Ambler Touring is a licensed private chauffeur company providing exclusive experiences touring around South Australia for small groups.
Wine Regions
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- SA – McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association
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