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There’s nothing that can ruin a getaway more quickly or thoroughly than over-the-top crowds. You’ll meet salt of the earth people
out on the tracks, but the overcrowding at popular campgrounds during peak holiday times can be enough to make you wish
you stayed at home.
A really different way to tick off some bucket list destinations is to visit when you’re not supposed to. Obviously it’s a bad idea
to venture out into the middle of the Simpson Desert in summer, but there’s no reason not to head up north to some of the more
famous Top End spots during the wet and shoulder seasons.
There are a few extra safety precautions that should be taken when visiting out of season, but it’s a sure re way to lock down
the best campsites and can offer perspectives on places that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.LEGEND:WEEK-LONG + TRIP LONG-WEEKEND TRIP WEEKEND TRIPIMPORTANT INFO
The Clare Valley is approximately 100km north of Adelaide and is
accessed via the National Highway A1 and National Highway M20.
Camping is allowed south of the Clare Valley in seven separate
bush campgrounds within the Gawler Range National Park. Several
commercial campgrounds are located within the Clare Valley itself,
including the Clare Valley Caravan Park and Discovery Holiday Park.
Fuel is available at the Clare Valley, Gawler and Adelaide.http://www.environment.sa.gov.au.CLARE VALLEY, SA
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hile the Clare Valley’s name might ring a few bells, it’s probably due to its fame as one
of the better spots to quaff a cheeky bottle of red than as a bona de 4WD destination.
This picturesque pocket of South Oz wine country is blessed with a labyrinth of scenic drives
and it’s close enough to Adelaide to factor in a weekend getaway on the scarcest of pretenses.
On top of the bucolic scenery and ne wines, the Clare Valley area is home to more than its
fair share of ripper country pubs. If you’re looking to escape the tourist traps, factor in a visit to
the Caroona Creek Conservation Area and the beautiful Tourilie Gorge.SATCSTUFF TO DO
The Goyder Trail is the region’s premier touring route,
and it’s split into two sections – the Southern Goyder
Trail and the Northern Goyder Trail which each take the best
part of a day to explore. The Southern Goyder Trail passes
through Booborowie, Farrell Flat, Hampden, Eedunda, Point
Pass, Sutherlands and Robertson, while the Northern Goyder
Trail visits Terowie, Whyte Yarcowie, Hallett and Mount Bryan.
The Caroona Creek Conservation area is split down the
middle by a 4WD track that takes visitors over ridges and
several creek crossings before depositing them at the serene
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