Clare Valley Heritage
The Ngadjuri people are the traditional owners of the land in Clare Valley. At the Red Banks Conservation Park near Burra, the new generation of Ngadjuri and archaeologists uncovered a burial ground of the Ngadjuri people. The uncovering of this burial ground enables the Ngadjuri people to connect with their ancestors.
At Red Banks Conservation Park, as well, the remains of 120-kilogram marsupial lion, diprotodon or giant wombat, echidnas and euros (an extinct mega fauna) were uncovered.
In early 1840s, the Irish began to settle in Clare Valley. The valley's first courthouse and first police station, built in 1850, are preserved to date by the National Trust of Australia.
The discovery of copper in early 1800s gave rise to the establishment of Burra Monster Mine, the world's largest mine in 1845. Because of copper mining, thousands of migrants flocked to Clare Valley. Remnants of this copper mine still stand today.
In 1851, the Jesuit Priests at Sevenhill Cellars started wine production. To date, the Jesuits carry on to make sacramental wine, making Sevenhill Cellars the oldest winery in Clare Valley.
The copper mining boom in the 19th century gave rise to Clare Valley's extravagant mansions. Wealthy mine owners built a number of these mansions in Clare Valley. One of these mansions is the Martindale Hall—a hall built in 1879.
The Bundaleer Homestead, the last of Clare Valley's pastoral homesteads, was built in 1901. One hundred years later, a painstaking and extravagant restoration was made on the Bundaleer Homestead.
Nowadays, wine-making and agriculture are the centerpieces of Clare Valley's economy. The wine-making industry of this valley is complemented by quality restaurants, pubs, cafes, heritage landmarks, bed and breakfasts accommodations.
Objects of the pioneering days of wine-making and agriculture are displayed at the Roseworthy Musuem and Annie's Lane Museum.
Clare Valley Heritage Attractions
view moreBon Accord Mine Complex
The Bon Accord Mine Complex is owned and administered by the National Trust, Burra, and is concerned with preserving, studying and exhibiting items th
Police Lockup And Stables
Built in 1847, pre-dating Redruth Gaol, this fine complex consists of police station, stables, lockup and police residence.
Powder Magazine
The Powder Magazine was erected in 1847 and is the oldest remaining mine building in Australia. It stored gunpowder used in blasting at the mine.
Miners Dugouts
In 1851, up to 2,000 miners and their families lived in these dugouts along the riverbed. Floods drove many people out into the homes built by the min
Unicorn Brewery Cellars
The Unicorn Brewery was built in 1873 and consisted of a tall malting tower, offices, cooper\'s workshop, steam engine and boiler to operate the pumps
Morphetts Enginehouse Museum
At Morphetts Enginehouse Museum visitors will see the only known reconstructed Cornish enginehouse in the world. A guide will explain the workings of
Burra Heritage Passport
Discover and explore the historic township of Burra with the Burra Heritage Passport. The passport gives you entry to the Burra Mine including dressin
Hampton
This was an English style township, a private township named after an assayer at the Smelting Works, Edward Hampton. It contained 30 simple miners\' c
Old Police Station Museum
The museum is located one kilometre west of the Main Street and set in a delightful setting nestling amongst the hills with a backdrop of stately gums
Kapunda Historical Society Inc Museum
The Kapunda Museum recognised as one of the finest folk museums in Australia was built in 1866. The museum contains a huge collection covering every f
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