120kms today from Crystal Brook to Burra in the Clare Valley. A very pretty drive through some lovely rolling hills. The Clare Valley is a wine growing region, one of three in SA. The main hub of wineries is in the town of Clare 40kms away. Copper was discovered in Burra in 1845 and the mine was one of the richest mines the world had known. Quite a bit of history here but expensive to see and being a tourist town they charge for everything. There is a charge for entry into each museum of $5.00/person/museum or $20.00/person to enter 8 of them. They also want anything from $5 to $15 for guidebooks. We did discover the best coffee we have tasted for a long long time at a antique/bookshop coffee shop. Many antique/curio shops here more pricey than the one in Crystal Brook. Were going to travel 40kms to Clare today (Tues) but were too lazy to pack up so stayed another day in Burra. We dusted off the bikes and rode 3kms to an apple cidery for some tasting, uphill most of the way on dirt roads – we needed a cider by the time we got there but coming home was much easier and yes we bought a bottle. Another town with lots of historic buildings, many of them have been converted into B&Bs or accommodation quarters. Quite a pretty town and it is very popular in spring and autumn.
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