Discover an intact heritage Victorian village now a hospitality hub for visitors to the Clare Valley, South Australia. Mintaro is an accommodation gem for wine, food and feast excursions from Adelaide. Mintaro’s village atmosphere is romantic and an easy 2 hour drive from Adelaide.
- Historic buildings are now home to restaurants, cafes and shops.
- Mintaro invites visitors to explore the local history on a self guided tour, see Travel Pack Section for trail brochure.
- Visit the Magpie and Stump Hotel and spend time absorbing the photographs and memorabilia on the walls.
- Mintaro has a significant slate quarry established in the 1860s which continues to operate today. Health and safety regulations mean you cannot wander through the quarry site. Take a peek from the road instead.
- The historic public cemetery, Catholic church, Mortlock Park recreation reserve.
- Martindale Hall, Mintaro. Nineteenth century high sheep prices and booming trade in copper contributed to local fortunes. Edmund Bowman’s mansion is a stunning example of the wealth of this period. Built in 1879, in the Italianate style it has 32 grand rooms and an extensive cellar, over 7 storage areas. Martindale also offers guests accommodation, a chance to immerse yourself in the grand rooms of a rural mansion.
- Family fun at the Mintaro Maze. The Mintaro Maze has an excellent gift shop.
WHAT TO DO NEARBY MINTARO, SOUTH AUSTRALIA?
Nearby Mintaro is a wealth of small towns to explore. Burra with its quirky town and copper mine tour, Farrell Flat with its silo art, part of the Australian Silo Art Trail, Clare Valley, Auburn with its heritage precinct …
FARRELL FLAT
Pretty wide main street. Wheat belt town with now closed railway station.
WHAT IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MINTARO AND CLARE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA?
Clare to Mintaro is 22 minutes or 21 km
WHAT IS THERE TO DO BETWEEN ADELAIDE AND MINTARO, SOUTH AUSTRALIA?
ADELAIDE TO MINTARO DISTANCE – 213 km, 2 ¼ hours
Enjoy a getaway from Adelaide with a road trip to Mintaro popping into the towns of Roseworthy, Tarlee, Auburn and Watervale along the way. Wine trails, heritage towns and scenic landscapes are the making of a great city escape.
Tours & Activities in Mintaro and Nearby – BOOK NOW, PAY LATER
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