Description
Clare Valley Gourmet Festival, short walks + lunch with Celebrity Chef Callum Hann
3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS
Wine | Walking | Food
Overview
Clare Food and Wine Festival Weekend
Fine wine, short walks and long lunch with Callum Hann
As part of this years Clare Valley Gourmet Festival in May, we’re providing a customised 3 day tour from Adelaide. Guests will spend 3 glorious days exploring the regions wines and fine dining, plus guided walks along some of the valleys best easy to walk trails. To showcase the festival atmosphere, your overnight stay is in stunning Bell Tents at beautiful Bungaree Station. A quiet escape to sleep peacefully and recover from the buzz of each day.
Private transport is included for this 3 day itinerary, and free transport is provided for additional activities you want to squeeze in as part of the Festival. This unique long-weekend tour has been designed for walkers, foodies, wine lovers, and those who want to fully immerse themselves in cosy festival-style accommodation.
One of the many highlights of the weekend, is a relaxing Long Lunch at Slates Restaurant with Celebrity Chef Callum Hann. This special dining experience is our farewell to the Clare Valley before we drive back to Adelaide in the afternoon.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Adelaide to Clare Valley / Walk Riesling Trail section
Our journey to the stunning Clare Valley will commence from Adelaide at 9am.
We spend time in Auburn today with morning tea at Velvet & Willow Cafe and Pantry followed by tastings across the road at KT Wines.
To stretch our legs, we then walk to O’Leary Walker Wines following the Riesling Trail for a bite to eat for lunch and optional tastings.
Then, it’s a short drive to our historic accommodation for the weekend. Our accommodation is on a working sheep station. Here we glamp in beautifully set up Bell Tents and share Shearers Quarters.
We are offering dinner in house this evening OR you can be dropped off at 5pm at Claymore’s Gourmet Festival OTT Friday Arvo… | Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week or Knappesteins 2026 Gourmet at Knappstein Vino Vibe Fest
Pick ups available at 7pm (Claymores) and 9pm (Knappsteins) – note these events are ticketed and can be prebooked.
Meals Included: Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 7km
Day 2 | Gourmet Food and Wine Festival / Walk Wine & Wilderness Trail section
Today we walk along Clare Valley’s eastern range. Starting at the Wine, Food and Tourism Centre we follow the Wine & Wilderness Trail up to Dunns Range. The trail passes through native bushland and passes vineyards up to the top. The wonderful views over the Clare Valley and also out to the east follow you as we walk northwards. We will enjoy a fresh lunch overlooking this pretty valley if the weather is nice.
We have the option to drop off walkers after freshening up back at our accommodation to:
Pauletts: Pauletts Clare Valley Gourmet Festival | Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week
Taylors: Taylors Wines Gourmet Festival | Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week
Knappsteins: Gourmet Festival – Beats & Bites | Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week
Or walkers can relax and chill at Bungaree Station.
Pick ups will commence at 5pm.
We offer a heart warming campfire dinner tonight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 11km
Day 3 | Long lunch with Callum Hann / Walk Spring Gully / Return to Adelaide
This morning we head to Spring Gully Conservation Park for a short walk to Cascades lookout and then down to Jeanneret Wines. As this walk is gentle, mostly downhill and close to our lunching location, we will move to Slate Restaurant for our feature experience –
Pikes x Olive Long Lunch
Celebrity chef Callum Hann ventures to the Clare Valley to showcase his signature Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an unforgettable vineyard setting. Drawing on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Callum will craft a specially curated menu that celebrates the vibrant flavours and relaxed elegance that Olive Restaurant is renowned for.
Each beautifully prepared course will be expertly paired with premium Pikes Wines, thoughtfully chosen to complement and elevate the dining experience. From crisp whites to elegant reds, discover how the perfect pairing can transform each dish.
Set among the picturesque Pikes estate, this long, leisurely lunch will be served share-style, encouraging conversation and connection as you savour exceptional food and wine with fellow guests.
This event concludes around 4pm and we will make our way back to Adelaide arriving around 5:30pm.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Long Lunch with wine pairings
Walking Distance: 5km
Need To Know
Inclusions
Travel
- Comfortable private vehicle transport
Equipment
- Gourmet Festival Wine Tumbler
Meals
- All meals and snacks as per the itinerary
- 2 course dinners
- Long Lunch Pikes x Olive at Slates Restaurant
- B x 2 | L x 3 | D x 2
Accommodation
- Bungaree Station
- 2 nights twin share glamping accommodation
Activities
- Professionally guided walks by our Leaders
- Nature connection activities on trail
- Wine Tastings
- Transport to afternoon and evening events in the Clare Valley at designated times
Safety
- Each trip has 2 Guides/Leaders
- Group First Aid kit and emergency communication device
- Leaders certified in Remote Area/Wilderness First Aid
- Qualified Bushwalking Leaders
Environmental
- Small group guided experience
- Leave No Trace principles
- Invitations to connect with nature
- Reduce waste through recycling, reusing and composting
- National Park entry fees
Big Heart Extras
- Big Heart Adventures designed head sock
- Big Heart Adventures journal
- A charity contribution to our Give Back program
Exclusions
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Meals and drinks not stated on itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
Packing List
A detailed packing list is provided prior to travel
- Gear you will need:
- Rainproof jacket and pants
- Daypack (35 litre approx.)
- Water bottles/hydration kit (min 2Ltrs)
- Personal medications
- Clothing suitable for walking that is quick drying and breathable – consider merino/synthetic clothing
- Sun protection such as hat, sunglasses and suncream, insect repellent
- Sleeping attire
- Bath Towel
- Smart Casual outfit for long lunch
Accessibility
There are stairs, uneven surfaces and moving luggage to and from accommodation, plus walking bush trails on this trip. Please talk to us about your accessibility needs before booking
Details
- Type: 3 Day tour
- Adventure: Clare Food and Wine Weekend
- Destination: Clare Valley, South Australia
- Traditional Country: Ngadjuri
- Group Size: Max 14 plus leaders
Fitness Requirement
- A basic level of fitness is required to walk the trails on this trip
- You will be walking pack free (day packs only)
- Trip rating: Easy-Moderate
Important Information
- Read terms and conditions before booking
- Itinerary and price subject to change at any time
- Travel Insurance is recommended. Get a quote from Covermore or Go Insurance
- Note weather, group member welfare and a range of circumstances outside our control can mean last minute changes to our itinerary are necessary once on tour
- A limited number of single bell tents are available on a first-come basis
- Please contact us before booking any flights. Depending on flight arrival and departure times extra nights accommodation may be required at own expense
- A minimum number of travellers are required for this trip to depart so ask someone to join you. If minimum numbers aren’t reached, we may decide to still go or we will provide a full refund
- Rooming is twin share
- Private transport to and from Clare Valley is included from Adelaide, with multiple pick up points available in transit between Adelaide and Clare
- Private transport in Clare Valley plus daily trail transfers is included
- If you have additional needs please connect with us, we’re committed to being inclusive and accessible
Adventure Leaders
Our team is qualified, experienced and super friendly. We will ensure you have a fun and connecting adventure. Leaders are certified in Remote or Wilderness First-Aid. All leaders carry a group first-aid kit, emergency communications device, emergency documentation and equipment.
