Clare (South Australia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Clare (South Australia)

The town was established in 1842 by Edward Burton Gleeson, and named after his ancestral home of County Clare in Ireland. The layout of the town's road system was apparently designed by a draughtsman in Adelaide, without any knowledge of the local geography. There are several roads in Clare that end abruptly at a cliff face, only to continue again at the top of the cliff. Clare is an administrative and service centre for the surrounding area. It has two supermarkets, many other specialty stores, two public and two private schools, three hotels, two motels, a caravan park, race course and showground.

Where to Stay in Clare (South Australia)

• 🏨Clare Country Club

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