Mintaro Maze, South Australia: Should I visit this Clare Valley attraction?

The Mintaro Maze in Mintaro, South Australia is arguably the most fun attraction in South Australia’s Clare Valley. Drop by in-between winery tasting sessions.

The Mintaro Maze is the main reason people visit the small South Australian township of Mintaro. There are a couple of Clare Valley wineries here – notably Mintaro Wines and Larkeys Corner Wine. But the Mintaro Maze offers something a little bit different.

How big is the Mintaro Maze?

The Mintaro Maze is a living hedge maze. It is made from more than 800 conifers, and there are several design touches that show how much thought has gone in.

There are several twists, tricks and turns in this Clare Valley maze, ensuring that no-one can just blithely waltz through. It’s also rather pretty, too, with the pathways decorated by fountains.

Once out of the maze, there’s the option of playing one of the giant-sized games made from local Mintaro slate. You can also grab a bite to eat in the café, although you’re welcome to bring a picnic if you don’t fancy coffee and cake.

Mintaro Maze entry price

Entrance to the Mintaro Maze costs $15 for adults and $8 for children. Discounts are available for larger groups. For more information, visit the attraction’s website.

Other things to do in the Clare Valley include wine-tasting at the likes of Taylor’s Wines in Auburn, Claymore Wines in Leasingham and Pikes Wines in Sevenhill. A little further afield are Lake Bumbunga in Lochiel – depending on weather conditions, this lake is sometimes pink – and the Red Banks Conservation Park near Burra.

The Clare Valley is a smart detour on the Adelaide to Port Augusta leg of the epic Adelaide to Perth drive. Veering slightly inland adds hardly any distance to the journey, and the Clare Valley wineries are considerably more enticing than the likes of Port Wakefield and Port Pirie.