Cycle scenic trails in the famous wine regions of South Australia
This 6-day Cycling Tour in South Australia explores the Barossa, Clare Valley & McLaren Vale regions. Ride the Rail Trails and discover the incredible food and wine of South Australia on this gourmet cycling foodie tour.
Soak up the knowledge of your local guide whilst discovering South Australia's best rail trails including the Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley, The Barossa Trail, and the Coast to Vines Rail Trail in McLaren Vale.
The scenery varies across the three regions you’ll explore, from vast rows of world-class vineyards and old farm trucks of the Barossa to the historic cellar doors and Lutheran history in the Clare, to the more modern feeling, ocean vistas of the McLaren Vale region. It all starts – and ends – in lovely Adelaide fast becoming one of Australia’s highest rated tourist cities. In fact, Lonely Planet named Adelaide in the Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2019!
Highlights of the Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
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Rail Trails of South Australia Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Adelaide
Arrive at Adelaide (transfer provided to your accommodation) and meet and greet your guide with a welcome group dinner on your first night to get excited about your adventure ahead!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Adelaide
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Transfer to Barossa and explore the surroundings
Transfer to the Barossa region for a day of cycling, wine tasting and gourmet food sampling. Visits may include Penfolds, Maggie Beers, Yalumba and other iconic food and wine venues whilst cycling the off road Barossa Rail Trail. A fun day on bikes to say the least!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barossa
Distance: 25km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 From Auburn to Clare
A morning transfer takes the group to Auburn via iconic Seppetsfeld Road for a day of cycling on the Riesling Rail Trail to Clare. A highlight is a full gourmet lunch at the highly regarded Skillogalee Winery. Overnight in Clare (Clare Valley Country Club or similar).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Clare
Distance: 35km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Cycle to Auburn
From Clare you’ll make your way back to Auburn tracing a slightly different route with lots of optional diversions, and a gourmet platter style lunch at the stunning O’Leary Walker Winery. You’ll then transfer to the beautiful Adelaide Hills and check in at your accommodation in the middle of historic Hahndorf.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Auburn
Distance: 35km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Transfer to McLaren Vale and back to Adelaide
After a hearty breakfast, transfer via the scenic route to the seaside wine region of McLaren Vale. The cycling today is on the paved, scenic and aptly named Shiraz Trail, a flat and fun ride. You’ll enjoy an exclusive wine and food pairing lunch at Wirra Wirra, before being transferred back to Adelaide for your final evening. Tonight, you’ll celebrate the tour with a restaurant dinner in Adelaide, which is always loads of fun.
Meals: Full breakfast, winery lunch, group restaurant dinner
Overnight Location: Hotel in Adelaide
Distance: 20-25km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Rest day
After breakfast, bid your sad farewells to guides and fellow travellers as the tour concludes.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Rail Trails of South Australia Tour Price and Dates
Join a guided group tour of a fixed departure tour! The prices below are per person, sharing a double room:
Book NowAccommodation on Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
This tour is based in quality accommodations along the route (4-star or equivalent). The standard rooms are double occupancy (with private bathroom) and include most modern conveniences.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Comfortable hotels and inns in South Australia
Enjoy a selection of quality hotels and inns along your biking route.
What’s Included in the Rail Trails of South Australia Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included, as well as wine tastings and produce stops.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Pre and post tour accommodation can be booked for an extra charge.
Transportation during the Tour
Vehicle support and luggage transfers are included. Arrival and departure transfers are included as well (start and end dates of tour only).
Also Included
- All wine tastings and produce stops (e.g.: Maggie Beers in Barossa)
- Exclusive wine making & tasting tutorial at Wirra Wirra Wines in McLaren Vale
- Environmentally friendly cycling water bottle
- Lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirt
Not included
- Getting to and from Adelaide
- Any flights
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Bike rental (Trek FX hybrid bikes or Trek e-bikes, with pannier bags, water bottles)
- Single room upgrades
- Pre or post tour accommodation
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