Clare Valley to Red Banks History and Landscape Day Tour

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Clare Valley to Red Banks History and Landscape Day Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the Clare Valley and surrounding Mid North region with us, focusing on natural beauty and historical sites. Whether you're interested in photography, history and culture, authentic Australian pub dining, surfing, bushwalking along the Heysen Trail or cycling the Mawson Trail, Trackwork offers tailored outdoor experiences for individuals and groups.

Enjoy traditional food and drink at country pubs while embarking on authentic outback adventures that connect you with the local culture, its people and landscapes. With transportation provided in off-road equipped vehicles, you're set for a day of exploration and adventure, all under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Explore landscapes, cultural and historical landmarks across Clare Valley, Burra and Mid North regions
Choose from half and full-day itineraries based on your interests
Request custom packages tailored to your group's needs and size
Access major trails and receive 24/7 emergency retrieval services

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Piping Shrike Trackwork

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Martindale Hall entry fees included in price.
Included: Light snacks and drinks are provided in the vehicle during journey as an inclusion.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Note that in contrast to localised tours, this is a long distance cruise with costs of off-road vehicles, safety equipment and fuels included in tour price. Vehicles are selected based on group size.
Included: Private transportation: We operate capable off-road vehicles, with communication and first aid equipment. We can carry service dogs on board, and can arrange additional transportation from outside Clare Valley on request.

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks can be purchased directly by guests. Stops will be made at venues eg. Little Red Grape Bakery, Robertstown Hotel and other country pubs along the journey.
Not included: For additional transport from locations outside of Clare Valley, please contact us for pricing.

Itinerary

Sevenhill Cellars

2 hours

After a brief stop for coffee and food from the famous Little Red Grape Bakery, we visit St Aloysius Church Sevenhill, Weikert Cottage and its historical cemetery, exploring the property and discussing the importance of the Jesuit, Polish and European settlers in the Clare Valley region. Note this is not a wine tour and not intended to visit the cellars, but is focused on establishing the historical basis of the region.
Martindale Hall Historic Museum

2 hours Admission included

Driving through to Mintaro from Sevenhill, the broad vista of the Burra Hills and Tothills presents in the distance as we enter vibrant farming land. After driving through Mintaro, our journey stops at Martindale Hall, a grand historical site with intriguing history and setting of the famous film 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'.
Robertstown

2 hours

Departing Mintaro toward the Tothill Range, we will drive through dirt roads with unique Mid North geology and landscape to Robertstown. We will take an hour for lunch at the Robertstown Hotel ('the Robbie') before driving onward to World's End Gorge. As South Australia's newest National Park, this picturesque valley includes the park and Hopkins Creek Conservation Park. Central to indigenous Ngadjuri cultural, it is a beautiful and magical location to explore. We will go for a walk and discuss the area while taking in the scenery and wildlife.
Stop 4

2 hours

From World's End we drive eastward to Red Banks Conservation Park. As we approach along dirt roads, we come to the sweeping openness of the Mallee region edges, with the spectacular Burra Hills rolling to the north. We then explore Red Banks, one of the richest megafauna sites in Australia, and culturally important site of the Ngadjuri people. We will walk the ‘Landscapes of Change’ interpretive walking trail, and the path of the diprotodons, who lived here until about 65,000 years ago.

The park conserves numerous threatened ecological communities including scented mat-rush tussock grassland and mallee box woodland, as well as the rohrlack’s bluebush. Short-beaked echidnas, southern hairy-nosed wombats, birds and reptiles are among the park’s wildlife, as well as present day descendants of megafauna, such as western grey and red kangaroos.

NOTE: Following this day trip, Trackwork can on demand organise a consecutive daytrip of Burra and Mount Bryan.
Clare Valley

one hour

Returning to the Clare Valley with a broader appreciation of the landscape and history of the region, after plenty of fresh air and open headspace, you can look forward to a meal at one of the many quality establishments in town. We can assist you to find the ideal place to spend your evening based on your tastes and preferences. At the conclusion of the day, we can return you to the most convenient location in the area.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pickup from the entrance or inside centre, or please advise us of alternative location. Where guests are already in Clare Valley, or traveling to meet here, we will collect from the Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre (next to Discovery Park). Returns can also be made direct to accommodation.

End point

Pickup from the entrance or inside centre, or please advise us of alternative location. Where guests are already in Clare Valley, or traveling to meet here, we will collect from the Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre (next to Discovery Park). Returns can also be made direct to accommodation.

Pickup points

Clare Country Club
Clare Central Motel
Clare Valley Motel
Hills Clare Valley Accommodation

Pickups and returns can alternatively be made from any location from Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Burra and Mid North regions. Note that our listed tour price is based on collection and return from Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre. Travel between Adelaide to Clare Valley as a guide is approximately 3 hours return, and alternate locations will be invoiced by Trackwork separately to tour booking. Please make contact at [email protected] or 0458666259 to request pricing for collection from locations outside of Clare Valley, at least 12 hours prior to tour commencement.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Clare-Red Banks full day tour
Burra township to Mt. Bryan

See tour listing & description

Duration: 9 hours

Burra and Mt Bryan sites tour: Adding a second full day trip, guests overnight in Burra before exploring the heritage locations of Burra and Mount Bryan.

Off Road 4x4 vehicles

Pickup included