Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
Overview
This 6-day Cycling Tour in South Australia explores the Barossa, Clare Valley & McLaren Vale regions. Ride the Rail Trails and discover the incredible food and wine of South Australia on this gourmet cycling foodie tour.
Soak up the knowledge of your local guide whilst discovering South Australia's best rail trails including the Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley, The Barossa Trail, and the Coast to Vines Rail Trail in McLaren Vale.
The scenery varies across the three regions you’ll explore, from vast rows of world-class vineyards and old farm trucks of the Barossa to the historic cellar doors and Lutheran history in the Clare, to the more modern feeling, ocean vistas of the McLaren Vale region. It all starts – and ends – in lovely Adelaide fast becoming one of Australia’s highest rated tourist cities. In fact, Lonely Planet named Adelaide in the Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2019!
Rail Trails of South Australia Tour Overview
This 6-day Cycling Tour in South Australia explores the Barossa, Clare Valley & McLaren Vale regions. Ride the Rail Trails and discover the incredible food and wine of South Australia on this gourmet cycling foodie tour.
Soak up the knowledge of your local guide whilst discovering South Australia's best rail trails including the Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley, The Barossa Trail, and the Coast to Vines Rail Trail in McLaren Vale.
The scenery varies across the three regions you’ll explore, from vast rows of world-class vineyards and old farm trucks of the Barossa to the historic cellar doors and Lutheran history in the Clare, to the more modern feeling, ocean vistas of the McLaren Vale region. It all starts – and ends – in lovely Adelaide fast becoming one of Australia’s highest rated tourist cities. In fact, Lonely Planet named Adelaide in the Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2019!
Enjoy lunch at the acclaimed Skillogalee Restaurant in the Clare Valley.
Cycle the Barossa Trail and visit the iconic Maggie Beers and Barossa wineries.
Ride the Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley via historic cellar doors.
Spend an overnight in the historic German town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.
Trip map for Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
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Itinerary for Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
Arrive at Adelaide
Arrive at Adelaide (transfer provided to your accommodation) and meet and greet your guide with a welcome group dinner on your first night to get excited about your adventure ahead!
Transfer to Barossa and explore the surroundings
Transfer to the Barossa region for a day of cycling, wine tasting and gourmet food sampling. Visits may include Penfolds, Maggie Beers, Yalumba and other iconic food and wine venues whilst cycling the off road Barossa Rail Trail. A fun day on bikes to say the least!
From Auburn to Clare
A morning transfer takes the group to Auburn via iconic Seppetsfeld Road for a day of cycling on the Riesling Rail Trail to Clare. A highlight is a full gourmet lunch at the highly regarded Skillogalee Winery. Overnight in Clare (Clare Valley Country Club or similar).
Cycle to Auburn
From Clare you’ll make your way back to Auburn tracing a slightly different route with lots of optional diversions, and a gourmet platter style lunch at the stunning O’Leary Walker Winery. You’ll then transfer to the beautiful Adelaide Hills and check in at your accommodation in the middle of historic Hahndorf.
Transfer to McLaren Vale and back to Adelaide
After a hearty breakfast, transfer via the scenic route to the seaside wine region of McLaren Vale. The cycling today is on the paved, scenic and aptly named Shiraz Trail, a flat and fun ride. You’ll enjoy an exclusive wine and food pairing lunch at Wirra Wirra, before being transferred back to Adelaide for your final evening. Tonight, you’ll celebrate the tour with a restaurant dinner in Adelaide, which is always loads of fun.
Meals: Full breakfast, winery lunch, group restaurant dinner
Rest day
After breakfast, bid your sad farewells to guides and fellow travellers as the tour concludes.
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Dates and prices for Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
This tour is typically run as a scheduled departure tour where you would be joining a group of other cyclists, supported by a support van and a guide who will be riding with the group.
Join a Scheduled Small Group Tour
Pricing is per person on a twin or double shared room. Single Supplement is $425USD. Prices below are per person.
| Start | Finish | Duration | Places Left | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-09-19 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2025-09-25 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2025-10-24 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2025-10-30 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2025-11-21 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2025-11-27 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2026-03-06 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-03-12 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2026-03-20 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-03-26 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2026-04-10 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-04-16 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2026-04-24 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-04-30 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD | ||
2026-05-08 Adelaide 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-05-14 Adelaide | 7 | 5+ | $3,095USD |
What’s included for Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included, as well as wine tastings and produce stops.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Pre and post tour accommodation can be booked for an extra charge.
Transportation during the Tour
Vehicle support and luggage transfers are included. Arrival and departure transfers are included as well (start and end dates of tour only).
Also Included
- All wine tastings and produce stops (e.g.: Maggie Beers in Barossa)
- Exclusive wine making & tasting tutorial at Wirra Wirra Wines in McLaren Vale
- Environmentally friendly cycling water bottle
- Lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirt
Not Included
- Getting to and from Adelaide
- Any flights
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Bike rental (Trek FX hybrid bikes or Trek e-bikes, with pannier bags, water bottles)
- Single room upgrades
- Pre or post tour accommodation
Accommodation for Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
This tour is based in quality accommodations along the route (4-star or equivalent). The standard rooms are double occupancy (with private bathroom) and include most modern conveniences.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Non-Standard Cancellation
- Cancellations 65 days or more prior to tour start date: Your deposit will be held by 10Adventures with terms of the Lifetime Deposit Promotion as listed above, and all other payments will be refunded.
- Cancellations between 34 and 64 days prior to tour start date: 50% cancellation fee. If full payment received, any amount over the 50% cancellation fee will be returned.
- Cancellations between 0 and 33 days prior to tour start date: 100% cancellation fee.
Frequently asked questions for Rail Trails of South Australia Tour
How hard is the Rail Trails of South Australia Tour?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. You will mainly be biking safe off-road trails, around 35 km daily.
Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Rail Trails of South Australia Tour?
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included, as well as wine tastings and produce stops.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
How do I get to Adelaide to start this tour?
Fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL) which can be reached from all major Australian cities, as well as several major connection hubs throughout the world.
Is the Rail Trails of South Australia Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guides speak English.
Where does the Rail Trails of South Australia Tour end?
The tour ends where it starts, in Adelaide.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. You can choose from a high quality hybrid bike or e-bike.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for itinerary demands.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Australia?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Australia?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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