• Clare

The Picnic at Hanging Rock mansion, Martindale Hall, Clare Valley: Still creepy after all these years

The tale of an apparent ghostly reappearance is just one of many stories that lure visitors from the Clare Valley vineyards to this intriguing Georgian-style 1879 mansion,

• Jane Richards

• Barossa

Wine tours South Australia: Family friendly wineries in Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills

Don't let whiny kids get in the way of a good glass of wine. Combine the two with these family friendly tours.

• Inspiration

Auburn, South Australia: Travel guide and things to do

Located 110 km from Adelaide, Auburn is the southern gateway to the rich vineyards of the Clare Valley and a once important town where bullock teams and miners stopped on their way from Port Wakefield to the copper mines around Burra.

• Tasmania

Notes from a big island

Traveller asked five Australian novelists to write about the one spot in Australia that has most informed their writings.

• South Australia

Homestead and hearth

Lord of the manor Andrew Bain samples wine and heritage at a pair of lovingly preserved mansions.

• Weekend getaways

Drop by: Clare Valley

Winsor Dobbin presents the latest in a series of guides to the leading wine regions of Australia and New Zealand.

• Food and wine

Two wheels, 37 wineries

Andrew Bain samples new cellar doors and cafes on an easy cycle along the Clare Valley Riesling Trail.

• Food and wine

Dream destinations: Clare Valley

Special promotion: Arguably Australia's prettiest wine region, the Clare Valley is just under two hours' drive (about 120 kilometres) north of Adelaide.

• Food and wine

The South Australia guide: further afield

Fancy a road trip? The Coonawarra, Limestone Coast and the Clare Valley are all great destinations to explore if you have a little more time up your sleeve.

• Food and wine

Uncover a fine state of fares

From the cool Eden Valley to the lesser-known Mount Lofty Ranges, Winsor Dobbin dishes up the best destinations for a top drop.