Clare Valley Tours & Vacations

The closest major airport to Clare Valley is Adelaide — this is also where our Clare Valley trips begin. From here, it's a 1.5 hour drive to the region. The Clare Valley Aerodrome is located just 9 miles north of the township, but it's not used for commercial flights. If you're not joining us on a tour and don't fancy driving, a coach service is also available from Adelaide to Clare Valley.

The easiest way to get around the Clare Valley is by car or with a private tour group, or by bicycle if you are feeling energetic.

If you don't have a bicycle, you can hire one in Clare or Auburn. Some bed and breakfasts also offer bike hire.

Apart from the coaches in and out of the Clare Valley region, no public transport exists.

Traveling to the wineries, beaches, and other attractions is difficult if you don’t have some form of transportation.

Clare Valley, and greater South Australia in general, is known for its great weather from mild winters to warm and dry summers. Find out more about the weather in Claire Valley.

Any time is a good time to visit Clare Valley. Summer can be warm, but cool sea breezes keep the temperature at a comfortable level for walking and outdoor pursuits.

Autumn brings with it crisp mornings and nights, while winter is perfect for snuggling up in front of a fire with a glass of red wine.

The weather in spring is generally good, although it can get chilly after the sun goes down.

What to pack will depend on the time of year you're visiting, but you can't go wrong with clothes you can layer, plus a jumper or jacket and wet weather gear.

One or two smart casual outfits should be more than enough for dining out unless you're planning on visiting many high-end restaurants or wineries.

There's good wi-fi and mobile data coverage in Clare Valley's major towns. However, if you're visiting some of the more remote areas such as those around Burra, you may experience periods with no internet access. 

There's good mobile coverage in Clare Valley's major towns. However, you may have little to no phone reception when you're on the road or in more remote areas like those around Burra.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.