Notification of aerial pest animal control . 1 – 5 June 2026

The Spring Gully Conservation Park, which forms part of Stage 2 of the Trail will be closed for the duration. The Watervale area (stage 5) and Auburn area (stage 4), will be impacted but not closed (by us).

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Highlighting the Premium Wine, Food and Natural Landscapes of the stunning Clare Valley on over 100km of hiking trail.

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What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?

A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.
The trail consists of 6 stages, each stage is approximately 1 days walk, plus a spur trail.
- Stage 1: 23km
- Stage 2: 19km
- Stage 3: 13.5km
- Stage 4: 14km
- Stage 5: 16km
- Stage 6: 14km
- Mount Oakden Spur Trail: 7km return from Kilikanoon Wines carpark (behind cellar door)
The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are located at Wineries
The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail, challenges include;
- Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).
- Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).
- Steep climbs.
- Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.
- Snakes during the hot months.
The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products, passing 20 cellar doors, 7 restaurants and 4 pubs.
The trail is a public trail available to locals and visitors, users of the trail will be free to complete the entire route or smaller sections at their leisure.
The trail travels on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property.
There is no camping on the trail.
There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.
Local transport around the trail consists of;
- Taxi: Clare Valley Taxi
- Tours / Packages: The Clare Valley Walk
- Bus / Vehicle Charter: Clare Valley Tours • Clare Valley Wine Tours • Valley Wine Tours