Auburn SA 5451
(Pop 680)
Auburn is an historic township considered the Clare Valley's southern gateway. Located 109 km north of Adelaide, it was originally named Tateham's Waterhole after its first settler and renamed after a town in Ireland. Pastoral settlement began in 1830s with Auburn becoming an important stopover point for early bullock drays transporting goods across the state. Today it is a major tourist destination with a number of local wineries to further entice visitors.
Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic Auburn (24 sites): includes the Rising Sun Hotel (1850), Court House & Police Station Museum (1859), Uniting Church (1861), Anglican Church (1862), Auburn Institute & Town Hall (1866), Catholic Church (1866), Lutheran Church (1869).
Nearby:
Wineries and Riesling Trail: a fun walkway/cycleway on the old Auburn-Clare railway line which has been covered with gravel.
Accommodation:
Auburn has a motel, hotel, a couple of B&Bs and holiday apartments/cottages. Visitor Information Centre: Vincent St. Tel (08) 8849 2020.
Airport: Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (116 km south).
Hospital: Clare Hospital, 47 Farrell Flat Rd. Tel (08) 8842 6500. (24 km north).