Embark on a thrilling 7-day e-bike tour through South Australia, cycling the stunning Flinders Ranges and the renowned Riesling Trail in Clare Valley, famous for world-class wines.

This adventure offers unforgettable experiences across two iconic destinations. Ride from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges, taking the Stone Hut to Wirrabara rail trail, and hike through Alligator Gorge's towering cliffs.

Spend three days in Wilpena Pound, marveling at unique formations and diverse wildlife. Join a guided tour at Sacred Canyon with local Adnyamathanha guides to learn about their history and traditions.

In Clare Valley, ride the historic Riesling Trail and indulge in wine tastings at famous wineries.

Link to full Itinerary here!

Full Itinerary

Link to full Itinerary here!

Day 1:

Arrive in Adelaide and stay at the Stamford Plaza.

Day 2: Adelaide – Rawnsley Park Station (Riding distance approx. 9km)

Your guides will pick you up from the Stamford at 7:30am. Depart Adelaide for the Flinders Ranges stopping in to ride the rail trail from Stone Hut to Wirrabara, where you will stop for a local bakery lunch. The bus will then drive in to Alligator Gorge in Mount Remarkable National Park, where we will go for a short hike into the stunning gorge terraces.
Jump back in the bus and drive up to Rawnsley Park Station (2hr drive) where your accommodation will be for the next 3 nights.

Day 3:
Rawnsley Park Station – Wilcolo Track (Riding distance approx. 35km)

Feel free to wake up early and catch the beautiful sunrise by taking one of the walking tracks in Rawnsley Park Station.
Take a short drive from Rawnsley Park Station to the park entrance of Wilpena Pound where you’ll jump on the bike and ride the Mawson Trail. This day of riding will mainly be between the Heysen Range and ABC Ranges. Take a packed lunch for the day and eat along the way. The scenery is nothing short of epic!
Lunch will be out on the trail at the base of the mountains with the local wildlife.
After lunch, you'll head back to Rawnsley Park Station where we will have everyone booked into the Woolshed restaurant for dinner.

Day 4:
Bulls Gap – Razorback Lookout + Cultural tour of Sacred Canyon (Riding distance approx. 30km)

Start the morning off by heading out to Sacred Canyon, experience the region's rich cultural heritage with a guided tour at Sacred Canyon led by local Adnyamathanha guides. Learn about the fascinating history and traditions of the Adnyamathanha people, the traditional custodians of the land. Discover ancient rock engravings, hear captivating Dreamtime stories, and gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual significance of this sacred site. (Tour is 2-3 hours)
You’ll then be driven up to Bulls Gap, where the days riding begins. Ride through the Trezona Range, heading straight towards the Heysen Range, then you’ll head south following the ridge of the ABC Range with absolutely stunning views looking back towards Wilpena Pound and St Mary’s Peak. Cross Brachina Creek and have a delicious packed lunch at Trezona campground. 

The geological trail near where you have lunch also showcases an impressive geological record from period of geological time between about 800 million and 500 million years ago, essentially offering visitors an insight into 130 million years of Earth’s history. The sedimentary layers of the gorge are considered one of the best exposed sites detailing the planet’s evolution.

Head back along the Geological trail to the Mawson Trail and head south until you reach the Razorback Lookout (one of the most photographed spots in the Flinders) where we’ll pack the bikes away and drive back to Rawnsley Park Station.

Day 5:
Rawnsley Park Station – Clare Valley (Riding distance approx. Self-guided)

We highly recommend that you take the last morning in the Flinders Ranges to book a scenic flight of the area if you have the budget. 30-minute flights in a fixed wing plane are $250 for this current season. If you think this may be of interest for you, let us know and we can help book you in.

Once we are checked out of Rawnsley, we’ll make the drive to the Clare Valley wine region (3hr drive), stopping in Jamestown along the way, famous for its local bakery.

When you get to Clare, you’ll have the choice to go on your own adventure out to wineries such as Knappstein Winery and Kilakanoon Winery, or even relax and park the bike up for the day.

Please note that Clare Hillside Apartments can not split to twin beds. If separate beds are required, a 2-bedroom apartment can be booked at an additional $120.

That evening, head out for dinner with the crew to the Watervale Hotel for a group feast, awarded best restaurant in a pub or club in Australia!!

Day 6:
Clare Valley – Adelaide (Riding distance approx. 55km)

Start the day off with a delicious breakfast from a local cafe in the township of Clare. On the last day of cycling, you’ll get to ride the full Riesling and Rattler Trails together. Stop along the way for a platter for lunch at O’Leary Walker and a wine tasting with Haighs chocolate pairing at Taylors, who have won best red wine at the international wine awards.

Finish off your ride along the beautiful Rattler Trail, which is all downhill through to Riverton and make the drive back to Adelaide (1hr 20min drive).

Spend your last night in Adelaide and reminisce about the amazing week you have had!

Day 7:
Tour concludes

Depart Adelaide at your own leisure.