Outdoors Itinerary

A Clare Valley Nature & Lookouts Day

Wetlands, lakeside paths and vineyard panoramas for a greener day out.

1 day Walkers, families and birdwatchers 5 stops

There's more to the Clare Valley than vines. This day strings together its best free, outdoor spots, from restored wetlands to vineyard lookouts, with plenty of room for a picnic.

The plan

Start gently at Gleeson Wetlands in central Clare, where boardwalks loop past frog ponds and reed beds. Walk or drive a few minutes to Inchiquin Lake for a lakeside stroll and an early picnic under the gums. Earn a view with the short climb up Billy Goat Hill Lookout, then head south for the vineyard panorama at Watervale Lookout. If there's time and energy left, the Spring Farm or Sevenhill Creek corridors offer a final leg-stretch among the vines before the day winds down.

Day 1

5 stops

1

Gleeson Wetlands

Clare

Begin with the boardwalks and birdlife of this central Clare wetland.
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2

Inchiquin Lake

Clare

Stroll and picnic at this tranquil reservoir on the town’s edge.
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3

Billy Goat Hill Lookout

Clare

Climb to sweeping views over Clare and its vineyards.
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4

Watervale Lookout

Watervale

Take in the vineyard panorama over the Watervale sub-region.
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5

Sevenhill Creek

Sevenhill

Finish with a shady walk along the Sevenhill Creek corridor.
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