The Clare Valley is a little piece of country Australia, home to a working rural community; this area has been farmland for many generations. Driving through the Clare Valley you will find many cellar doors and farm gate stalls available for you to purchase local produce.

The Clare Valley is known for its wonderful walking trails that feature remarkable natural experiences. One of the national World Wildlife Fund Australian Shorebird Conservation Projects can be found at the Two Wells Samphire Discovery Trail at Middle Beach. This is a key area for Shorebirds in South Australia, and an absolutely beautiful walking trail. Thompson Beach has up to 40 shore and water birds, depending in the season. The North Trail from Thompson Beach to Bakers Creek is a 5 kilometer return walk and the South Trail to Third Creek is a 3.6 kilometer return walk. Known as Goyder’s line there is a line that separates agriculture and grazing lands, take the Goyder Northern or Southern Driving Trails through beautiful farming land, both Goyder Trails begin in and end in the Market Square at Burra.

A great walk to see native wildlife including kangaroos, echidna, birds and frogs, is to take the Spring Gully Conservation Park walking trails. The Spring Gully Conservation Park is 400hectares of grassy woodlands with an abundance of native animals and native orchids. There are three walks available suited to different fitness levels. The Redbank Conservation Park walking trail has completely different vegetation types, including mallee scrub and blackbush. The trail is compelling with rugged earth gorges and native flora and fauna. Then there are the Riverton Trails that are a more relaxed 1 kilometer, there is also 34 kilometer bike ride through the Gilbert Valley. South Australia has many natural attractions and all within a few hours drive of the capital Adelaide. While visiting South Australia find your rental vehicle using carrentaladelaideairport.com.au, for comparing prices from car rental companies in Adelaide and throughout South Australia.