DESCRIPTION
Visiting world class cellar doors for wine tastings whilst cycling well laid, off road and relatively easy cycling trails across South Australia – including the Riesling Rail Trail & the Coast to Vines Rail Trail – savour the best of this gourmet region of Australia.
Bikes, support, all transfers, gourmet meals, wine tastings…& more…are all including in this classic Cycling Tour of South Australia. This is a fully guided and supported tour with a maximum group size of 10.
Tour Highlights
- Accommodation at the award winning Playford Hotel in Adelaide for 2 nights
- Lunch at the acclaimed Skillogalee Restaurant in the Clare Valley
- Cycling the Barossa Trail and visiting Maggie Beers, Penfolds, St Hugos, Seppetsfeld and more
- Cycling the Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley and visiting historic cellar doors
- Visting quaint and historic Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills (overnight).
- Exclusive food and wine tutorial at acclaimed Wirra Wirra Wines in McLaren Vale
- Degustation dinner at the incredible Mount Lofty Estate restaurant in Adelaide Hills
Day 1
Arrive into Adelaide, be transferred to your accommodation, meet and greet your guide with a welcome group dinner on your first night to get excited about your adventure ahead.
Meals: Dinner in Adelaide
Day 2
Today we travel to the Barossa for a day tour of cycling, wine tasting and gourmet food sampling. We visit Penfolds, Maggie Beers, Yalumba and other iconic food and wine venues whilst cycling the off road Barossa Rail Trail. An easy day on the bike with the focus on food and wine. Cycling distance 25kms. We then transfer to Auburn to our accommodation.
Meals: Full breakfast; Platter style lunch in Barossa, Dinner in Auburn.
Day 3
Today we cycle approximately 35kms toward Clare on the off road Riesling Rail Trail, with lots of scheduled stops on the way, including a full gourmet lunch at the highly regarded Skillogalee Winery. Overnight in the lovely township of Clare.
Meals: Continental breakfast, Lunch at Skillogalee, Dinner
Day 4
Cycling back to Auburn (30kms) on the Riesling Rail Trail tracing a slightly different route with lots of optional diversions, and a gourmet platter style lunch at the stunning O’Leary Walker Winery, finishing back at Auburn. We then transfer to Hahndorf check in at our accommodation. A free evening to explore this delightful historic town.
Meals: Full breakfast at Clare Country Club; Winery lunch at O’Leary Walker Wines.
Day 5
Today we ride the scenic Amy Gillet Trail in the Adelaide Hills. Enjoy a winery lunch, tasting, chocolate and wine tastings and beautiful easy riding along this delightful trail. An easy 25kms ride before we make our way back to Hahndorf for our 2nd night.
Meals: Special dinner at Mount Lofty Estate restaurant
Day 6
Be ready for your pick up after breakfast this morning for a fantastic all-inclusive cycling day tour of the nearby McLaren Vale wine region. Enjoy a winery lunch again and possibly an ocean swim at the end to cool off, before being transferred back to your hotel in Adelaide. Cycling distance 30kms. Overnight in Adelaide. We will celebrate with a final dinner in Adelaide.
Meals: Full breakfast, winery lunch. Restaurant dinner in Adelaide.
Day 7
Enjoy breakfast, check out of your hotel, say good bye to your new friends or old ones, and prepare for your onward journey.
Meals: Full breakfast
