Burra Township to Mount Bryan History and Landscape Day Tour

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Burra Township to Mount Bryan 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
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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: Light snacks and drinks are provided in the vehicle during journey as an inclusion.
Included: Admission fees: Burra heritage passport fees included in price.
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. St Just Bakery, Hallett Country Store and other country pubs along the journey.
Not included: For additional transport from locations outside of Clare Valley, please contact us for pricing.

Itinerary

Burra

4 hours

Starting from either the Clare or Burra Visitor's Centre, we can also collect you from accommodation in Burra. We recommend taking our Burra and Mount Bryan day tour as a second day following Clare to Red Banks. However this can be taken as a standalone tour to explore Burra and the spectacular region nearby.

We start the day with breakfast and coffee at the cosy St Just Cafe, with time to explore the town square and main street. We then embark on the Heritage Passport tour, choosing from 11 National Heritage listed sites, including the Monster Mine Site, Morphett’s Engine House, and Redruth Gaol. Each site tells a story, from Burras bustling mining days to its cultural evolution. We travel at your pace, with time to explore.

We then take lunch to go from Burra or pick up from Hallett Country Store on the way out to Mount Bryan (dependent on opening times). While in Hallett, we stop to say hello and check the unique store and grab a snack before heading out toward Mount Bryan.
Mount Bryan

4 hours

Heading east from the Barrier Highway, we drive past the spectacular Razorback Range and Mount Bryan to Sir Hubert Wilkens cottage. Restored in 2001 by Dick Smith and the Australian Geographic Society, we take time to reflect on the life of this legendary explorer and his Burra origins. We continue along dirt roads to Dares Hill Summit, taking in the spectacular view before exploring William Dare's ruins and heading back toward Caroona Creek.

As with everywhere we travel, we take time to stop, take photos and relax, discuss the indigenous and European histories of the region, and admire the wildlife. This is an area with dramatic views, and an abundance of kangaroos, wallabies, emus and a chance to witness the spectacular wedgetail eagle.

Heading toward Caroona Creek and back out to the Barrier Highway as the daylight draws to an end, we stop at the famous Midnight Oil house from the 1987 masterpiece 'Diesel and Dust'. As the sun sets, we take in the view on a good day out.
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 outside Burra visitor centre or hotel at 9.00am. Where guests are in Clare, we will collect from the Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre (next to Discovery Park). We depart Clare at 8.15am to commence from Burra at 9.00am. Returns can also be made direct to accommodation.
Pickup from Clare Valley are made earlier at 8.15am to provide travel time to Burra. 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 outside Burra visitor centre or hotel at 9.00am. Where guests are in Clare, we will collect from the Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre (next to Discovery Park). We depart Clare at 8.15am to commence from Burra at 9.00am. Returns can also be made direct to accommodation.
Pickup from Clare Valley are made earlier at 8.15am to provide travel time to Burra. 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

Burra Motor Inn
Royal Exchange Hotel

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.