FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE THU 16 SEP | WELCOME
Arrival into our excellent hotel in Adelaide. We'll assist with setting up your bikes ready for tomorrow. This will be followed by a delicious, Welcome dinner and tour briefing. Some great riding coming up!
DAY TWO FRI 17 SEP | COASTAL CRUISE
Flat coastal ride to loosen up the legs and check out the Adelaide beaches. We'll head out on an out and back to North Haven, past the Semaphore Beach of kite flying fame.
DISTANCE | 65KM | 40MI
ELEVATION | 300M | 1000FT
DAY THREE SAT 18 SEP | HAHNDORF LOOP
Great ride out to the picturesque township of Hahndorf. This little town established by German immigrants in 1839 definitely shows its heritage with cuckoo clocks, wooden folk art and the tantalising aromas of German bakeries and pubs. Near Hahndorf, is the home and studio of Australian landscape painter, Sir Hans Heysen. You will see first hand the scenery that inspired him.
DISTANCE | 80KM | 50MI
ELEVATION | 1300M | 4250FT
DAY FOUR SUN 19 SEP | MCLAREN VALE
Today we head to the rolling hills of McLaren Vale. A climb along the way up the infamous Wilunga Hill. You will have earned your delicious lunch in this region of sustainable winegrowing and fresh produce. Relax and enjoy the wines if you choose. We'll shuttle you back to the hotel while you snooze.
DISTANCE | 77KM | 45MI
ELEVATION | 1200M | 3900FT
DAY FIVE MON 20 SEP | LOBETHAL GORGE LOOP
A couple of options today on a loop ride to Lobethal Gorge. A longer ride to the scenic gorge, or a shorter ride with an extra climb taking in the Corkscrew and awesome views. Keep your eyes pealed for koala spotting.
DISTANCE | 75KM | 47MI
ELEVATION | 1400M | 4600FT
LONG OPTION | 82KM | 1250M
DAY SIX TUE 21 SEP | MONTACUTE LOOP
Brilliant loop ride with a longer option if you desire. The shorter route takes in Norton Summit, with an extra loop to Mount Lofty if you're feeling feisty! Beautiful day in the saddle.
DISTANCE | 60KM | 37MI
ELEVATION | 1150M | 3800FT
LONG OPTION | 75KM | 1450M
DAY SEVEN WED 22 SEP | ADELAIDE TO BAROSSA VALLEY
We're off to the Barossa Valley! Into the hills we go, via quaintly named Humbug Scrub, through Williamstown, the gateway to the Barossa. Our new home is in Tununda in this award winning wine region.
DISTANCE | 85KM | 53MI
ELEVATION | 1100M | 3600FT
DAY EIGHT THU 23 SEP | BAROSSA LOOP
A lovely spin through the vineyards on today's route. A climb to start before an undulating ride to Greenock. Then we wander through the grape vines dotted with more wineries than you can count. A stop or two will be obligatory don't you think? The ride is bracketed with a small climb at the end and downhill finish. Perfect!
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 850M | 2800FT
DAY NINE FRI 24 SEP | BAROSSA EDEN VALLEY LOOP
Leafy, tree-lined roads for our last ride, past the Kaiserstuhl vineyards to the Barossa high country around Eden Valley. Celebratory dinner in the evening to wind up a very Australian tour.
DISTANCE | 80KM | 50MI
ELEVATION | 850M | 2800FT
DAY TEN SAT 25 SEP | GOODBYE
Morning shuttle back to Adelaide.
Time to say goodbye, until next time.