Clare SA camp ground

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Clare is the major township in the Clare Valley. It is located 143 km north of Adelaide via Gawler and the Horrocks Highway. Clare was first settled in the early 1840s by Edward ('Paddy') Burton

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G'day All : can anyone suggest a camp ground at Clare SA
clare c/park & leasingham are full for this weekend .

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Reply By: Frank P (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 20:45

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 20:45

Google Polish Hill camping.
There will be a phone number for enquiries.
Large campground, basic facilities.
We had a large group ther a few years ago. Was excellent.
See how you go.
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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:26

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:26

thanks Frank ... looks like a nice spot
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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:04

Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:04

It sounds like this is more for group booking .... clubs etc
but will see when they call me back
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 20:46

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 20:46

Hi Nick,

Not sure, but if in doubt, give them a call.

There is also cheap camping out at the Clare Racecourse, and you would never fill that.

As for the Show Grounds, the caravan park cracked a fruitie and put an end to that, so now the motor homes go out to the racecourse, with hot showers and toilets and from memory only $10 night

You can give Norm Crowther a call to confirm the Showgrounds, but I know the Clate A&H society were. Not happy when the caravan park put a stop to camping there.

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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:25

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:25

Thanks for reply Stephen .... $ 20 a night now
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Follow Up By: Member - ACD 1 - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:40

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:40

Hi nick

We stopped at the racecourse when we went through. Would recommend it.

It is no frills, but clean ablutions and bloody hot water. We had access to one of the bar/kitchen areas for the kids to do school work and use when it rained. Not sure if this is the norm or because I gave the grounds keeper a hand to repair his tractor?

It was $20 a night when we were there in 2014.

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Follow Up By: Ron A - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:50

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 21:50

But there is always Stephen's front lawn. I'm sure he would have hot and cold running water, flushing toilets and probably a refreshing ale in the fridge!!!!

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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 22:41

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 22:41

As others have said, racecourse is good - hot showers, plenty of room, and kitchen facilities as well.
Only problem is the showers are fixed in the wall at jockey height, so if you're over 5ft you need to bend the knees a bit.

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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:01

Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:01

re showers that will suit me ......
oneupmanship for the little people ....lol
i thought you where going to say Mixed showers . hahaha
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Reply By: Motherhen - Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 00:05

Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 00:05

Clare Racecourse has a 48 hour limit if you are looking for somewhere for the long weekend.

My favourite in the Clare Valley is the the Auburn Sports Ground (community managed) but the area for camping is only small so that may also be full. With very good amenities and in a pleasant quiet location, this scored amongst the very best we have been to.Auburn Sports Ground Caravan Park

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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Monday, Apr 25, 2016 at 20:22

Monday, Apr 25, 2016 at 20:22

Thank you Motherhen for your suggestion Auburn camp ground , spent the weekend there , what a lovely spot ....

great spot for start riding Riesling trail , wine tasting , eateries & more :-)

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Reply By: Member - nick b - Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:14

Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:14

We where going to take mountain bikes , do some riding around the place
any suggestion for riding tracks aswel .
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 14:07

Friday, Apr 22, 2016 at 14:07

Hi Nick

Lotsof good rides in the area. If you want to do the Riesling Trail, you cycle on the old railway line.

From Clare you can go two directions, Clare and head north out to Barinya, of south and Clare to Auburn.

Or else there are many great rides on the back road, Clare Spring Gully, Clare to Penwortham on the back roads then back on the Riesling trail to name just a couple.

It should be a perfect weekend for it.

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