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.
We arrive in Adelaide and transfer to our hotel in the city center. After settling in, we meet the group for a 2-course welcome dinner at a local restaurant. It’s a chance to get acquainted with fellow riders and get excited about the week ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Adelaide
We transfer to the Barossa Valley for our first day on the bike, riding along the off-road Barossa Trail through one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions. The route takes in iconic stops at producers including Penfolds, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, and Yalumba, with wine tastings and gourmet food sampling woven into the ride. It’s a warm, sociable day that sets the tone for the rest of the week.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Barossa Valley
Cycling: 25 km (16 mi)
After breakfast in the Barossa, we transfer via the iconic Seppeltsfield Road to Auburn and begin the Riesling Trail, one of South Australia’s most loved cycling routes. We pedal through the Clare Valley’s rolling wine country on a converted railway line, passing vineyards and small towns all the way to Clare. The highlight is a long, relaxed lunch at Skillogalee Winery, well regarded for its exceptional food and Clare Valley wines. The evening is free.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Clare Valley Country Club (or similar), Clare
Cycling: 35 km (22 mi)
We ride back toward Auburn on a slightly different route through the Clare Valley, with optional detours along the way and a platter-style lunch at O’Leary Walker Winery. After some time in the saddle, we transfer to the Adelaide Hills and settle into Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, with a charming heritage main street and excellent access to the Hills’ wine and food scene. Two nights here. The evening is free.
Meals: Full breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hahndorf
Cycling: 35 km (22 mi)
Today’s ride follows the Amy Gillett Bikeway through the lush Adelaide Hills, a smooth and easy path through vineyards and native bushland. Along the way, we stop for chocolate and wine tastings before the day wraps up with a special dinner at the chef-hatted restaurant at Mount Lofty Estate. For many riders, it’s the standout meal of the week.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hahndorf
Cycling: 25 km (16 mi)
We transfer to McLaren Vale, South Australia’s coastal wine region, for today’s ride on the Shiraz Trail, a flat, paved path winding through the state’s most scenic vine country. After an exclusive wine and food experience at Wirra Wirra winery, we transfer back to Adelaide for our final night together and a group dinner to close out the week.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Adelaide
Cycling: 20–25 km (12–16 mi)
We enjoy a final breakfast together before saying goodbye to fellow riders and departing back home, filled with memories of this epic Australian cycling adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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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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