The Clare Valley does operate a formal, accredited Visitor Information Centre. Tourism and visitor support for the Clare Valley is provided through:
- Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre (Accredited VIC – Clare) – primary regional visitor hub
- Clare Valley Tourism – wine, food, heritage, cycling, nature and regional touring
- Riesling Trail – major cycling and walking attraction
- Surrounding townships – including Clare, Sevenhill, Watervale, Mintaro, Auburn, Polish Hill River, Penwortham and Leasingham
The Clare Valley is known for world‑class Riesling, heritage stone townships, vineyard landscapes, Martindale Hall, Sevenhill Cellars, Riesling Trail, artisan producers, and its position as one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
(Accredited VIC – Wine, Food, Heritage, Cycling, Nature & Regional Touring Hub)
Name: Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre (Accredited VIC)
Address: 8 Spring Gully Road, Clare SA 5453
Phone: (08) 8842 2131
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations apply)
Rating: 4.8 from 20,000+ reviews (Riesling Trail & regional tourism precinct)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Wine, food, heritage & Clare Valley‑touring hub
The Clare Valley VIC provides maps, cellar‑door information, Riesling Trail guidance, heritage‑trail details, dining recommendations and regional touring support.
What Area It Caters For
The Clare Valley VIC network supports visitors across the Clare–Sevenhill–Watervale–Mintaro–Auburn–Polish Hill River–Penwortham–Leasingham corridor, covering wineries, heritage precincts, cycling trails, nature reserves and regional touring.
1. Clare Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Dining & cafés
- Shopping precincts
- Wineries & cellar doors
- Clare Valley Tourism Centre
- Major regional services
2. Riesling Trail (Major Attraction)
- Cycling & walking trail
- Scenic vineyards
- Interpretive signage
- Photography hotspots
- Signature regional experience
3. Sevenhill Link
- Sevenhill Cellars (historic winery)
- Church & crypt
- Heritage walking trails
- Vineyards & rural scenery
4. Watervale Link
- Renowned Riesling producers
- Scenic rural landscapes
- Cellar doors
- Food & wine touring
5. Mintaro Link
- Martindale Hall
- Heritage township
- Mintaro Maze
- Historic stone architecture
6. Auburn Link
- Southern gateway to Clare Valley
- Boutique wineries
- Heritage stone buildings
- Riesling Trail trailhead
7. Polish Hill River Link
- Boutique wineries
- Scenic valley drives
- Rural landscapes
- Photography locations
8. Penwortham Link
- Historic settlement
- Wineries & cellar doors
- Rural touring
- Nature‑based experiences
9. Leasingham Link
- Wineries & cellar doors
- Rural cafés
- Quiet scenic drives
- Nature‑based touring
10. Regional Touring Routes
- Clare Valley → Riesling Trail full cycling circuit
- Clare Valley → Sevenhill heritage & winery route
- Clare Valley → Watervale wine & produce circuit
- Clare Valley → Mintaro heritage & Martindale Hall trail
- Clare Valley → Auburn southern gateway drive
- Clare Valley → Polish Hill River scenic valley loop
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Clare, Sevenhill, Watervale, Mintaro, Auburn, Polish Hill River, Penwortham, Leasingham)
- Wine‑trail information (Riesling Trail, cellar doors, tasting routes)
- Heritage‑trail details (Martindale Hall, Sevenhill, Mintaro, Auburn)
- Dining and café recommendations (Clare township, Watervale, Auburn precincts)
- Artisan‑producer information (galleries, local makers, farm‑gate produce)
- Event information (Clare Valley Gourmet Week, markets, community festivals)
- Regional touring support (Sevenhill, Watervale, Mintaro, Auburn, Polish Hill River)
- Assistance with accommodation options (cottages, B&Bs, vineyard stays, boutique hotels)
- Safety guidance (cycling routes, heat, rural roads, wildlife)
- Visitor orientation for photography, wine touring, heritage walks, cycling and Clare Valley travel
Summary
The Clare Valley Visitor Information Centre, as the accredited VIC for the region, is the central hub for the Clare Valley’s wineries, heritage precincts, cycling trails, rural landscapes, artisan producers, food & wine experiences and regional touring routes. It assists travellers exploring the Riesling Trail, Sevenhill’s historic winery and church, Watervale’s renowned Riesling producers, Mintaro’s heritage township and Martindale Hall, Auburn’s southern gateway, Polish Hill River’s boutique wineries and Penwortham’s historic settlement. With its maps, cellar‑door guidance, heritage interpretation, dining recommendations and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of South Australia’s most celebrated and picturesque wine regions.