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Mintaro
Attractions (within walking distance of the Mintaro Hideaway)
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Mintaro
Heritage Walking Trail
Discover the heritage
and charm of this village on a self guided walk, exploring the
history
of this unique town right on your door step, click HERE for map
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Mintaro
Maze
Open Thursday to Monday, school &
public holidays or by appointment. Special Features at
Christmas &
Easter. Closed February.
Jacka Rd, Mintaro
Tel/Fax 08 8843 9012
Email: mintaromaze@bigpond |
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Timandra
Garden
Multi award winning
1.5
acre classic garden. Open daily 10am-5pm
Kingston St, Mintaro
Tel 1800 425 985 Fax 08 88439179
Email:
timandra@capri.net.au
web: www.timandra.com.au |
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Mintaro
Cellars
Walk
150 metres down the road to Mintaro cellars from
the Hideaway and taste the local wines.
Leasingham
Rd Mintaro
Tel 08 8843 9150 |
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Mintaro
Mews
Award
winning gourmet restaurant (saturday evening) and self selection wine
cellar
Burra
St, Mintaro
Tel 08 8843 9001 Fax 08 8843 9002
Email: minmews@capri.net.au |
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Reilly's
Wines and Restaurant - award winning wines
and fine cuisine
Open for Lunch,
morning and afternoon tea 7
days
Burra
St, Mintaro
Tel/Fax 08 8843 9013 Mob 0409 679 479
Email: winesales@reillys-wines.com |
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Swans Restaurant -
A beautifully restored
settlers cottage. Outdoor dining/indoor dining with log fires.
Providore
larder shop.
Open Friday to Monday for breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon
tea. Dinner Friday & Saturday evenings
Kingston
St, Mintaro
Tel:
08 88439111 |
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Magpie
and Stump Hotel - heritage country pub
with family friendly bar and good value country style meals. Open 7
days from 11am, for lunch and dinner
Burra
St, Mintaro
Tel 08 8843 9014 Fax 08 8843 9191 |
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Mintaro
Slate Quarries
Visit
the local slate quarry observation point to view the original slate
hole and current mining.
The slate was used for many of the local
buildings and to produce billiard tables around the
world since 1856. Viewing area open 9am-3pm Monday to Friday
Kadalunga
Rd, Mintaro Tel 08 8843 9077 |
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Visit the following attractions within a
10 minute drive of the Mintaro Hideaway
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Martindale
Hall
19th Century Georgian
mansion, location for the filming of Picnic at Hanging Rock. Sign
posted from the main street of Mintaro. Open 7 days
Mon-Fri 11-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm
Tel 08 8843 9088 Fax 08 8843 9082
Email: marthall@chariot.net.au
Web: www.martindalehall.com |
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Riesling
Trail - walk
or cycle along the Riesling Trail between Clare and Auburn. Admire the
scenic beauty and visit the many wineries and cellar doors. See MAP
for details.
Bike hire available from Clare Valley
Cycle Hire (Tel 08 88422782 or 0418 802 077
Email:
cvcycle@capri.net.au.) or Sevenhill Cellars (ph 88434222)
Bikes for the whole family. Full and half day hire.
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Sevenhill
Cellars and Polish
Hill Wineries and Cellar Doors
Visit Sevenhill,
Pikes.
Paulletts and Wilsons Wineries within minutes of the Hideaway.
See MAP for location
details.
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The following attractions are within 30
minutes of the Mintaro Hideaway
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Burra
Historic Copper Mining Town and Heritage Passport Trail
Colllect your
passport key and information from
the Burra Visitor Centre. Tel 08 8892 2154.
Email
burravisitorcentre@bigpong.com
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Geralka
Rural Farm - wagon
rides, feed and pat Clydesdales, shetland pony rides and farm animals,
over 300 vintage machinesTours and activities at 1.30pm on Sundays,
public holidays and
daily in
SA school holidays (closed Dec 25 & 26 and January). Other times by
appointment.
On
the Clare to Spalding Rd - see MAP.
Tel
08 8845 8081 or 08 8842 3318 |
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Other
things to do (see MAP)
Pack a
picnic and take a scenic drive, explore the Burra Creek Gorge and the
many national parks
and lookouts.
Visit the Skilly hills and the
many other wineries, cellar doors, antique shops and galleries between
Clare and Auburn.
And remember, Mintaro is only 30 minutes from the Barossa and the
Riverland for an easy day trip! |