Cycle the Riesling Rail Trail in South Australia
Enjoy cycling the off road, safe and relatively flat Riesling Rail Trail and have all the logistics done for you, whilst you visit some of the best cellar doors and food outlets in Australia. This self guided 3 day/2 night tour gives you the flexibility of choosing your own dates and cycling the Riesling Rail Trail at your own pace.
The Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley is a packed gravel surface, high quality cycling trail, suitable for all levels of riders and easy enough for non-riders too. The Rail Trail is dotted with amazing cellar doors, food stops and gorgeous rolling vineyards as a constant backdrop. This Clare Valley tour takes care of all the logistics for you, so all you need to do is cycle the Rail trail, stop for the odd wine tasting, enjoy the included lunches (and they are amazing!) and arrive at your accommodation with your bags delivered for you.
The cycling distances on both days of your tour are around 30 kms, and mostly flat, so this tour is categorised as 'easy', or beginner. But even if you don't cycle or want to keep up with your regular cycling friends, you have an option to rent an e-bike! These are battery charged bikes that ride and look like a normal hybrid bike, and come with a pedal assist technology, meaning the bike can sense when you need an extra boost and provide a little bit of assistance through your pedalling. Arrive at lunch with a smile!
Your Riesling Rail Trail cycling tour also includes 2 x amazing gourmet lunches, and these are a highlight. The highly regarded Skillogalee restaurant provides an exclusive a la carte menu for our guests. Of course this is on top of all the delightful wines you will get to taste as you cycle from cellar door to cellar door. You can prepare which you'd like to visit before your tour or check event weekends on the Clare Valley website. The Clare Valley is regarded as one of Australia's premier food and wine hubs, and the Riesling Rail Trail has you cycling right past these amazing gourmet experiences, the perfect way to earn your calories!
Highlights of the Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour
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Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Auburn
Own transport to Auburn (start of the Clare Valley). Dinner at the iconic Rising Sun Hotel. Overnight in Auburn.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Auburn
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycle the Riesling Rail Trail
After breakfast, jump on your bikes and head into the Clare Valley following the easy gradient of the Riesling Rail Trail. Stopping at a number of wineries for tastings and after admiring the charming rural scenery, you arrive for our lunch at Skillogalee. A long lunch and you are back on the Rail Trail heading into the town Clare itself, for your overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Clare
Distance: 35km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Visiting vineries and departure day
Following a slightly different route, today is another day of cellar door visits in the Clare Valley and enjoying the beautiful cycling on the Riesling Rail Trail. A sumptuous lunch at O'Leary Walker Wines along with across the valley views, before the cycle into Auburn.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 30km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour Price and Dates
Have a tour for your group only! Please note that the prices below might depend on your travelling dates, as well as your group size.
- Self-guided group of 2: from $450 USD per person*
* - Price might change based on your travelling dates.
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This tour is based in 3 star hotels.. 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
The Rising Sun Hotel, Auburn
This cozy hotel offers simple and beautiful rooms, equipped with TV’s.
Clare Country Club in Clare ★★★
This resort-type hotel offers romantic atmosphere, pool, TV’s and many other modern conveniences.
What’s Included in the Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Luggage transfers on both days are included, however, you are in charge on any other transfers outside of this itinerary.
Also Included
- On call support throughout
- Printed itinerary and maps for reference
- An environmentally friendly water bottle AND lightweight cycling t-shirt
Not included
- Getting to and from Auburn
- Any flights
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Bike rental:
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- Mountain Bike (Trek hard tail)
- E-Mountain Bike (Trek)
- Extra nights in Auburn or Clare
- Single room upgrades
- Transfers from/to Adelaide
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