Watervale

#3367 among destinations in Australia

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Watervale is a town on the Horrocks Highway in the Clare Valley, South Australia, approximately 9 kilometres north of Auburn and 15 kilometres south of Clare. It is surrounded by a number of small wineries and several B&Bs. The Riesling Trail runs past the town to the west, between the Highway and the Skilly Hills. The town has a number of 19th-century heritage buildings, including the former Stanley Grammar School, which now provides private bed and breakfast accommodation. ()

Population: ~330 pplCoordinates: 33°57'36"S, 138°38'43"E

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Watervale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Martindale Hall, Riesling Trail, Rattler Rail Trail, Spring Gully Conservation Park.

5 miE
Park, Historical place
Martindale Hall
129 min walk • Martindale Hall is a Georgian style mansion near Mintaro, South Australia which appeared in the film Picnic at Hanging Rock.
5.1 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Riesling Trail, Auburn
131 min walk • The Riesling Trail is a 35 kilometres long walking and cycling track located in the Clare Valley, South Australia. Established for recreational purposes, it runs between Auburn and Clare, passing through several towns and villages along the way, including Leasingham, Watervale, Penwortham and Sevenhill.
5.1 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Rattler Rail Trail, Auburn
131 min walk • The Rattler Rail Trail is a 19 km rail trail which joins onto the southern end of the Riesling Trail at Auburn, South Australia.
4.4 miNW
National park
Spring Gully Conservation Park
113 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque South Australia region, Spring Gully Conservation Park is a natural oasis that offers breathtaking scenery and a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This beautiful park is a haven for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor...
5.3 miNE
Locality
Mintaro
137 min walk • Mintaro is a historic town in the eastern Clare Valley, east of the Horrocks Highway, about 126 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia. The town lies at the south-eastern corner of the Hundred of Clare, within the Clare Valley wine region.
~1440 ftS
Winery, Wine tours
Annie's Lane
7 min walk • Annie's Lane is a winery in the Clare Valley, South Australia. Annie’s Lane wines were launched in 1996, so-named at the turn of the 20th century when Annie Wayman's horse and cart got bogged along the boundary of a Clare Valley vineyard as she delivered lunch and warm drinks to pruners in the vineyard.
4.9 miN
Locality
Sevenhill
126 min walk • The Australian monastic town of Sevenhill is in the Clare Valley of South Australia, approximately 130 km north of Adelaide. The town was founded by members of the Jesuit order in 1850.