Technically it’s a cycling tour. But with winery lunches, chef-hat restaurant dinners, and a support vehicle doing the heavy lifting, the line between cycling holiday and wine tour gets pleasantly blurry. Over 7 days in South Australia, we ride four iconic rail trails through the Barossa, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, and McLaren Vale at a fully supported, unhurried pace. Groups cap at 10 and sell out pretty fast. Come for the cycling. Stay for the Shiraz.
This 7-day cycling holiday traces four of South Australia's greatest wine regions on smooth, purpose-built rail trails. Starting and finishing in Adelaide, we ride the Barossa Trail, the Riesling Trail through Clare Valley, the Amy Gillett Bikeway in the Adelaide Hills, and the Shiraz Trail in McLaren Vale at a genuinely unhurried pace. A dedicated support vehicle travels with the group throughout, luggage is transferred between stops, and each riding day includes winery stops, gourmet lunches, and quality restaurant evenings. Groups are capped at 10, accommodation is great, and the only thing more scenic than the trails is what's in the glass at the end of them.
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This South Australia cycling holiday is designed for recreational cyclists of all experience levels. Expect to cycle between 20 and 35 km (12–22 mi) per day on flat to gently rolling, traffic-free rail trails. No prior cycle touring experience is needed.
If you’re comfortable riding a bike for 2–3 hours at a relaxed pace, you’re well prepared. Luggage is transferred between stops, so only a small day pack is needed on the bike.
Bikes are not included in the base tour price but are available to hire at the time of booking. The hire fleet includes hybrid-style bikes equipped with 27 gears, a rear rack and bag, water bottle holders, and a soft saddle.
E-bikes are also available, a great choice if you’d prefer a more relaxed ride or want to join without worrying about keeping pace. Both step-through and regular-style e-bikes are on offer. If you have any specific requirements, flag them when booking. Helmets are included with all hire options.
Prefer to bring your own? BYO bikes are welcome. A hybrid-style or hardtail mountain bike works best, as some sections of the route run on hard-packed gravel. BYO helmets required.
The standard hire option is the Trek Dual Sport, a flat-bar hybrid with a lightweight aluminium frame, front suspension, and 700c wheels that handle both smooth roads and hard-packed gravel well. All bikes come fitted with a rear rack, small pannier bag, and water bottle holder, with pickup, drop-off, and an on-tour repair warranty included.
E-bikes are Velectrix Urban pedal-assist models, available in step-through and crossbar styles, with four levels of assist and up to 60 km (37 mi) of battery range per charge.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
Cycling holidays in South Australia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for these cycling holidays in South Australia is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your cycling holidays in South Australia is Adelaide. To get there, most people fly into Adelaide Airport (ADL). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Adelaide.
You will meet your guide on Day 1 in Adelaide.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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Everything was well organised, and we saw, dined and stayed at some great places along the trail. We will also be sure (and have already done so!) to recommend this ride to our friends. It was a fantastic experience, well planned and thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. We hope to catch up with you again on another ride soon