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Taylors Wines, Clare Valley

Explore Auburn: gateway to the Clare Valley

The rolling lush vines of Auburn welcome you to Clare Valley and signal the start of some of South Australia’s most fertile wine country. Just an hour and a half from Adelaide, this character-packed village is the southern gateway to Clare Valley and is home to historic cellar doors, restaurants and streets lined with heritage stone buildings.

With a Riesling Trail Bike Hire location in the heart of town, it couldn't be easier to explore the nearby towns of Watervale and Leasingham from Auburn; not to mention the rest of the valley. Don't miss eating at the Watervale Hotel, which has been raking in accolades since its recent renovation

Best of Auburn & Surrounds

As the start of the Riesling Trail, Auburn boasts an impressive array of vineyards, restaurants and historic buildings. Venture down the road to surrounding towns like Leasingham and Watervale to find stunning views of rolling hills carpeted with vines, and make sure to stay and sample the local fare.

Places to Stay Auburn Accommodation

Nestled in the southern end of the Clare Valley makes Auburn the most accessible of the regions towns from Adelaide.

Auburn & Surrounds Food & Drink

From long winery lunches to great country bakeries; the Clare Valley is well known for excellent food. Auburn and her neighbours are no exception, with excellent vineyards as far as they eye can see and a farm-to-table culture that's put this region's restaurants on the map.

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