Clare
The main town of the valley and its commercial heart, ringed by cellar doors and threaded by the Riesling Trail.
The heart of the valley
Clare is the largest town in the region and a natural base for exploring wine country. Heritage stone buildings line the main street, where cafes, providores and the Clare Showground sit alongside everyday country life. The Riesling Trail runs right through town, and dozens of cellar doors — from Knappstein to Tim Adams and Kilikanoon — are only a short drive away. Markets, the autumn vintage and the May Gourmet Weekend keep the calendar lively year-round.
Things to do in Clare
9 places
Jim Barry Wines
A celebrated family winery just north of Clare, home of the legendary Armagh Shiraz and elegant single-vineyard Rieslings.
Knappstein
A historic Clare winery and former brewery on the edge of town, pouring Enterprise-range Riesling and Cabernet plus craft beer.
Tim Adams Wines
A respected Clare producer south of town, making benchmark Riesling, Semillon and the celebrated Aberfeldy Shiraz.
Mr Mick Cellar Door
A relaxed Clare town cellar door and kitchen from Tim Adams, with share plates and approachable wines in a heritage building.
Kirrihill Wines
A modern Clare winery sourcing from across the valley, with a welcoming cellar door and a focus on regional Riesling and reds.
Riesling Trail
A 35 km walking and cycling trail along the old Clare-to-Auburn railway, linking towns, vineyards and cellar doors.
Bungaree Station
A historic 1840s pastoral station north of Clare, a self-contained heritage village offering accommodation and tours.
Spring Gully Conservation Park
A pocket of red stringybark forest and waterfalls west of Clare, the only stand of its kind in the region — great for walks.
Clare Showground
Clare's events hub and showground, host to the annual show, markets, the Gourmet Weekend hub and community gatherings.
Stories from Clare
Cycling the Riesling Trail
A leisurely day spinning the Clare Valley's famous rail trail, with cellar-door stops along the way.
June 2026 · 3 min read
Clare Valley Riesling, explained
What makes Clare Valley Riesling so distinctive — and how to taste it like a local.
June 2026 · 3 min read
A weekend in the Clare Valley
A relaxed two-day plan taking in cellar doors, heritage villages and a long lunch.
June 2026 · 3 min read
Where to eat in the Clare Valley
A guide to eating well in the Clare Valley, from winery restaurants to revived country pubs.
June 2026 · 3 min read
Image credits
- Main street, Clare (cropped).JPG by Marionlad , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons