Contact Us & Information

Getting here…

By Car or Coach

Driving time from Adelaide is around 2 hours. Bring your own vehicle or hire one in Adelaide then head north. The most direct route is to follow Port Wakefield Road onto the Northern Expressway, and turn left onto Horrocks Highway just after the bypass to Gawler. You can choose to follow the signs to Burra, or head via the Thiele Highway via Eudunda.

A coach service operates between Adelaide, the Clare Valley Tourism Region and other regional localities. Charter coach services are also available.

Visit www.ypcoaches.com.au for more information and timetable.

Getting around…

By Car

Driving your own car is by far the easiest way to get around the region. However, if you’d like to learn more about the region, there are several guided tours available.

The region offers a network of driving trails. Pick up a map from one of the Visitor Information Centres in the region. There are also several scenic drives through the region, via the Dare’s Hill Driving Circuit and World’s End Driving Circuit.

By Bike

The region provides a picture book backdrop for a leisurely bike ride. Why not branch out on the Mawson Trail, for a photogenic tour. You can also find sections of the Lavender Federation Trail in the Southern Goyder Region. Learn more here: lavenderfederationtrail.au

By Foot

If you’d rather explore the region on foot, there are a number of self-guided town and nature walks available across the region, such as Redbanks Conservation Park and Caroona Creek Conservation Park. The Heysen Trail passes through our region and sections can be explored following the maps found at heysentrail.asn.au.

The Clare Valley Tourism Region

The Goyder Region is part of the Clare Valley Tourism Region. With Clare just a short drive from Burra, there is so much to enjoy whilst staying in our area. The Clare Valley region offers many wineries, trails and parks, heritage buildings and a shared historic beauty.

The Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre is the place to visit for visitor information, sample all the wonderful wines of the region and admire local crafts.

Exploring by bike? Take the 35 kilometre Riesling Trail and 19 kilometre Rattler Trail, linking many picturesque towns and wineries. There are also beautiful walking trail options with the Spring Gully Conservation Park, Neagles Lookout and more.

Learn more

www.clarevalley.com.au

Inscribed on the National Heritage List 9 May 2017

Operating from 1845 to 1877, Burra’s Monster Mine grew by 1850 to be Australia’s largest metal producing mine.
Up until 1860 it produced five percent of the world’s copper and at its peak production in 1859 employed more than 1200 workers.

Burra’s features from its prosperous mining days include an outstanding collection of 19th century civic, residential, church and Cornish mining structures, all located around the mine in the former village areas of Kooringa, Redruth, Aberdeen, New Aberdeen, Llwchwr and Hampton.

The National Heritage List recognises and protects our most valued natural, indigenous and historic heritage sties. The List reflects the story of our development, from original inhabitants to the present day, Australia’s spirit and ingenuity, and our unique, living landscape.

Each place in the List is assessed by the Australian Heritage Council having national heritage values that can be protected thus sustaining our heritage for future generations.

For further information visit www.environment.gov.au/heritage.

World Heritage Bid

The Australian Cornish Mining sites at Burra and Moonta are on the World Heritage tentative list, place there by the Albanese Government on the 6th of September 2024 – you can learn more about the process here – https://burramoontaworldheritage.com.au/

Call Ahead

The Clare Valley Tourism Region has so much to offer, but to make the most of each experience, be sure to call ahead to make sure venues are open and able to host you. If you are unable to find out the operating hours of an outlet, visit us at the Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre to enquire.

Phone Reception

In some parts our region, phone coverage can be scarce. Check with your phone provider which areas may not have coverage prior to setting off on your trip.