Originally a stone barn for william hunt the retreat has been transformed into two luxurious, modern. Mintaro catholic cemetery in mintaro, south australia. Mintaro wines is a family owned and operated boutique winery situated in the historic town of mintaro in the beautiful clare valley district of south australia. Martindale hall heritage museum mintaro 2020 all you need. The town lies at the south eastern corner of the hundred of clare, within the clare valley wine region. Mintaro hideaway guesthouse, south australia tripadvisor. Slate quarry road mintaro online data headstone photos gravesecrets headstone photos look ups local council contact photos by.
Bursting with rich history and heritage dwellings, mintaro was declared a heritage area for south australia in 1984. In the 1840s and 1850s it became an early staging point for transporting copper from the burra mines to port wakefield and from the 1860s onwards, it was south australias leading producer of high quality slate. The old world charm of our luxurious one bedroom apartment with its own private courtyard is the. Together with magnificent walking trails, a feast of nearby. The bullockies, and from 1853 spanish muleteers from uruquay. Mintaro has many attractions to keep you and the family entertained. Mintaro garden rooms 2020 all you need to know before.
Together with magnificent walking trails, a feast of nearby wineries, art galleries, eateries and boutique accommodation. Mintaro hideaway heritage spa accommodation relax, indulge, unwind. Town attractions mintaro, clare valley south australia. The airconditioned bed and breakfast consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a. Dan moss, innovative chef and owner of terroir restaurant in auburn, is one of five finalists in the appetite for excellence australian young restaurateur 2015 awards, and the only finalist from south australia. It also has several of its publications on south australian history for sale. Martindale hall is a georgian styled with italianate influenced sandstone mansion which has significant heritage value in south australia. Top restaurant with food that is a mix of colour, taste and texture is terroir in auburn. Established in 1849, mintaro is situated on land which was bought originally by joseph. Mintaros cultural significance is enhanced by its picturesque setting among wheat fields and vineyards surrounded by a broad band of hills. Media in category mintaro, south australia the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Discover south australias amazing beaches and marine life on kangaroo island, get under the skin of the aboriginal culture or sample the regions amazing food and wine. Today it is quiet and offers superb walks tracing the history of the numerous stone buildings.
Mintaro is a historic town in the eastern clare valley, east of the horrocks highway, about 126km 78miles north of adelaide, south australia. B this article has been rated as bclass on the projects quality scale. Our south australia travel guide tells you all you need to know about visiting this fantastic part of the country well away from the tourist crowds. There is a pub within walking distance where we got a good meal, but short, unfriendly service, and despite the fantastic wineries nearby, a very limited drink selection. Mintaro destination guide south australia, australia trip. Self contained cottage, in the historic town of mintaro south australia. James fry was appointed head teacher of the first government school in 1872 and stayed until 1902 when he was replaced by alfred march.
Mintaro, south australia is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. In an attempt to save as much space as possible and increase the speed of downloading, only part of the stone is displayed. So bring your food or be prepared to drive to clare or auburn. Robe book a vacation to a town on australias limestone coast that excites with its beaches, history and proximity to wine regions and fossilfilled underground caves. The best way to see this unique village is on foot. Edmund surrounded the home with a polo ground, a racecourse, a boating lake. Welcome to mintaro this small, thoroughly charming, largely untouched historic town features some of the most significant and captivating 19th century buildings and ruins in the state. The vineyards were originally planted in 1962 and subsequently incorporated into a functioning winery complex in 1985 by the present owner, winemaker and producer, peter houldsworth. This magnificent building is a georgian styled sandstone mansion built in 1879, near mintaro, south australia which appeared in the film picnic at hanging rock. The 5 best things to do in mintaro updated 2020 must. Its appeal comes from the harmony exhibited with other materials.
Mintaro garden rooms 2020 all you need to know before you. Heritage buildings of south australia photos mintaro. Mintaro is a beautiful heritage village based in the clare valley and the mintaro historical society is working to preserve its great past for the future. Mintaro primary school national library of australia. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in mintaro catholic cemetery in mintaro, south australia, a find a grave cemetery. Mintaro is a historic town in the eastern clare valley, east of the horrocks highway, about 126 kilometres north of adelaide. Mintaro slate is used in many of australia s most distinguished, contemporary and historic buildings. Jul, 2017 mintaros historic character was shaped by two important mining industries in nineteenth century south australia.
The mintaro state heritage area is a rare south australian example of a wellpreserved, mid19th century village. Australian cemeteries south australia mintaro general. Martindale hall georgian style mansion near mintaro. Rich in history and heritage buildings, the entire town of mintaro was declared a heritage area for south australia in 1984. This little state heritage town is rich with history and the mintaro historical society incorporated is dedicated to capture and savour it. Mintaro destination guide south australia, australia. The beautiful town of mintaro, situated on the far eastern edge of clare valley, is considered one of the jewels of south australia. Cypress studio mintaro you will find william hunts retreat only 1. Mintaro is a historic town in the eastern clare valley, east of the horrocks highway, about 126 kilometres 78 miles north of adelaide, south australia. Mintaros historic character was shaped by two important mining industries in nineteenth century south australia. Mintaro itself is a quaint historical town, but has no shopping facilities. Mintaro is of great historical importance being declared a state heritage area for south australia in 1984. When copper was discovered at burra in that same year it did not take long for bullock teams to cart the copper to adelaide and later along a shorter route, the great western or gulf road, to port wakefield. Flinders ranges research provides historical information and research services on both south australia and the northern territory.
Martindale hall heritage museum mintaro 2020 all you. Eerie location of haunting tale about schoolgirls who vanished on st valentines day 1900 on valentines day in 1900, a group of schoolgirls vanished at one of australia. Originally a stone barn for william hunt the retreat has been transformed into two luxurious, modern dwellings, still maintaining the original old world charm. Discover a town in south australia that is lined with historic buildings and surrounded by lush vineyards and tranquil gardens. Clares rieslings wil surprise and delight while our reds are refined and elegant. The area which comprises mintaro was originally purchased by henry gilbert, a solicitor of gilbert street, adelaide in 1845. Mintaro hideaway accommodation mintaro south australia.
Established in 1849, mintaro is situated on land which was bought originally by joseph and henry gilbert, which they subdivided into 80 allotments. Listen to the tales of the rich vibrant history of the early pioneers. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mintaro, south australia on tripadvisor. Air conditioning, hot tub, fireplace, tv, children welcome, parking, no smoking, accessible, heater bedrooms. They combine comforting amenities and justforyou service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. Mintaro maze, martindale hall and the magpie and stump are just some of the must see attractions.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Apart from some of the finest wineries in australia, you can cycle on the riesling trail, or visit martindale hall. Mintaro catholic cemetery in mintaro, south australia find. Martindale hall georgian style mansion near mintaro, south. Dan moss, innovative chef and owner of terroir restaurant in auburn, is one of five finalists in the appetite for excellence australian young restaurateur 2015 awards, and. The clare valley is south australias little hidden gem. The 5 best things to do in mintaro updated 2020 must see. Interactive map of mintaro local time in mintaro is now 04. A full history with photos bound in a picture book is located in both redwood and cypress studios for guests to enjoy and soak up the history. You will be taken through private property with views.
In cypress studio at william hunts retreat you will unwind and relax in this historical tranquil setting where you will receive a warm welcome from your hosts peter and yvonne cloke. Indulge yourself with local produce, award winning wines, gorgeous scenery, stone buildings and quaint villages. Postcode for mintaro, south australia postcodes australia. Situated in mintaro in the south australia region, william hunts retreat cypress studio has a garden.
South australia s first rhodes scholar, norman jelly, received his early education at mintaro. The airconditioned bed and breakfast consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a seating area. Mintaro, district council of clare and gilbert valleys, south australia, australia add to map memorials 30 added 93% photographed. William hunts retreat cypress studio, mintaro, australia. There are many exciting things to see and do in the clare valley. Mintaro slate is used in many of australias most distinguished, contemporary and historic buildings.
Mar 27, 2017 welcome to mintaro this small, thoroughly charming, largely untouched historic town features some of the most significant and captivating 19th century buildings and ruins in the state. This original circa 1856 heritage listed stone carpenters residence comprises three character filled selfcontained apartments, all with log fires and luxurious spas. The town lies at the southeastern corner of the hundred of clare, within the clare valley wine region. As early as 1861 and again in 1924 mintaro was described as superior to any slate previously known. Mid this article has been rated as midimportance on the projects importance scale. Mintaro was laid out by 1854, but was probably in use before then as a way station, perhaps because it was a convenient resting point and watering hole for those transporting copper ore from burra to port wakefield. Mintaro in the region of south australia with its 226 habitants is a place located in australia some 599 mi or 964 km west of canberra, the countrys capital.