Stories
Longer reads, travel guides and field notes from the Clare Valley.
The Clare Valley Bakery Trail
Wine gets the headlines, but the Clare Valley runs on pastry. From a national pie champion at Sevenhill to the bakers of Watervale and Burra, here's the morning circuit.
June 2026 · 4 min read
Walking the Clare Valley Beyond the Riesling Trail
Everyone knows the Riesling Trail. Fewer know the valley is also the finish line of a 325-kilometre walking trail, home to a rare forest, and within reach of the Mount Lofty Ranges' highest point.
June 2026 · 5 min read
The Historic Pubs of the Clare Valley
The Clare Valley's nineteenth-century pubs were built for the copper route and the coach trade. The best of them still pour, feed and house travellers today.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Beyond the Mine: Exploring the Burra Hinterland
Most visitors see Burra's mine and Market Square and turn for home. Point the car outward instead: the hinterland holds fossil gorges, silo art, ghost towns and an album cover.
June 2026 · 6 min read
C.J. Dennis: The Bard of Auburn
Auburn's most famous export is not riesling but verse. C.J. Dennis, the laureate of the larrikin, was born in the town in 1876 - and Auburn still remembers him.
June 2026 · 4 min read
The Polish Pioneers of Polish Hill River
In 1856 Australia's first Polish settlers made their home in the hills east of Sevenhill. Their stone church still stands, and the valley they farmed now grows some of Clare's most prized riesling.
June 2026 · 5 min read
A Foodie’s Guide to the Clare Valley
The Clare Valley feeds visitors as well as it pours for them. Here’s how to eat your way through the region, from bakeries to long lunches.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Where to Find the Clare Valley’s Best Views
From hilltop lookouts to vineyard panoramas, here’s where to go in the Clare Valley when you want the view to take your breath away.
June 2026 · 4 min read
The Cornish Roots of Burra
Burra’s copper drew skilled miners from Cornwall, and they left their mark on everything from the architecture to the pasties.
June 2026 · 6 min read
The Riesling Trail: From Railway to Cycleway
The Riesling Trail follows an old railway line through the heart of the valley. Its second life as a cycleway is a small triumph of reinvention.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Why Mintaro Is Built from Slate
Mintaro’s distinctive grey buildings are no accident. They’re a product of the slate beneath the village’s feet.
June 2026 · 5 min read
A Field Guide to Clare Valley Sub-Regions
The Clare Valley isn’t one place but a patchwork of sub-regions, each leaving its mark on the wine. Here’s how to taste the difference.
June 2026 · 6 min read