Tourism is something you need to put your whole heart into. It’s about being hospitable and doing whatever you can to look after your space and customers, showing visitors your world.
The Watervale Hotel is a tourism beacon for the Clare Valley thanks to its trailblazing creative licensee and executive chef Nicola Palmer – who took a chance to create something special despite pandemic setbacks.
After two years of renovations, the new hotel was set to open in March 2020 but was immediately closed due to the pandemic. Nicola saw the lockdown as an opportunity to curate premium experiences that would appeal to consumers in the COVID normal environment.
WATERVALE HOTEL
Read more about how how Nicola stuck to what she believed in to create a sustainable, award-winning food and beverage destination.
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Standing on Kaurna Country, the South Australian Tourism Commission recognises the uniquely diverse Aboriginal communities across the state.
We value the knowledge Aboriginal people hold of Country and culture and are committed to growing genuine relationships with Traditional Custodians.
We will continue our journey of reconciliation and support Aboriginal tourism operators and communities to tell their own stories and share their culture with the world.
Kaurna Yartangka yuwanthi, South Australian Tourism Commisionriu tampinthi wiwurra Yaitya Miyurna kuma parnaku Pirkurna Kanthipartu‑arra.
Ngadiu yurikaityanthi, Yaitya Miyurnaku ngutu yartaku kuma Tapa‑Purruna. Ngadlu nilputa tika‑apirringutha Yaitya. Yarta‑Mathanyarna‑ityangka.
Ngadluku tapa nguyanguya murititya ngadlu muinmurningutha. Ngadlu karrpatha Yaitya Miyurna Mikarri‑apipinarna kuma Pirkurna, parnakunta pirrkurna kuma parnaku Tapa‑Purruna yungkurringutha, marngu‑ityangka.
