11-JUN-2016
More of the agave near Kilikanoon
This will probably be the last near Kilikanoon... moving on to photos taken in
Clare and Auburn from tomorrow.
11-JUN-2016
The garden gate - Kilikanoon
Taken from the car parking area the tree with the coloured leaves caught everyone's eye
including me.
11-JUN-2016
Agave growing wild
On the side of the little roadway past the wine tasting rooms of Kilikanoon.
11-JUN-2016
Roadside view
I had plenty of time to wander around with my camera while the others chatted and/or
tasted wines once the eating was over.
11-JUN-2016
Display vineyard gate.
Although officially winter there were still some autumn leaves on the vines.
11-JUN-2016
Road to the winery - Kilikanoon
A little side road comes off the main road through the Skilly Hills, its
quite a good road as you can see here... this is the bit that goes past
the tasting rooms & picnic area.
11-JUN-2016
Wine barrel tables
Set up out of doors for tasting wine on sunny days... no one was taking up the option
the day we called in, but we can imagine it absolutely buzzing with activity on a
spring or summer's day/evening.
11-JUN-2016
Garden-gate into the picnic area, Kilikanoon
It was such a lovely area set aside for those who wanted to have a family picnic
in the pleasant gardens of the winery tasting rooms. We had a protected and raised
area with a table and proper chairs & could choose bottles of wine on site.
11-JUN-2016
Kilikanoon display vines
Just a few vines to decorate the landscape near the tasting rooms and restaurant
where people can also have a picnic lunch out of doors if they wish. This is
what our family decided on giving me opportunities to walk around and take a few
photos. Here is one taken from a covered picnic area. I remind you that it
was a winter's day so the vines have lost their leaves and are in need of pruning.
12-JUN-2016
Street trees (in winter)
Delightfully shady trees line the road alongside the Riesling Trail
nearest to where we stayed for the long weekend.
12-JUN-2016
On the Riesling Trail
Traversing the picturesque Clare Valley wine region, the Riesling Trail is one of the first rail-trails
to be developed in South Australia. The trail runs for 27-ks along the old Riverton to Spalding railway line.
The trail runs between the towns of Clare and Auburn - approximately two hours drive north of Adelaide.
It is well compacted, making it suitable for recreational walkers, off-road bicycles, wheelchairs and pushers.
Named after the grape and wine variety that the region is famous for, the Riesling Trail travels past many cellar doors
and other visitor attractions, making it ideal for those wanting a leisurely walk with a distraction or two!
[from Trails Australia, Dept. Sport & Leisure, S.A.]
I made sure I walked the trail more than once a day while we stayed so close.
Clare Valley flowers and leaves in Winter, 2016