GREAT SUSTAINABLE TOURS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Cycle Touring 3-5 Day Programs
Flinders – Mawson Trail
Day 1: Beginning at Melrose – an introductory ride around the historic town, followed by camping at the Caravan Park at the base of Mt. Remarkable.
Day 2: Melrose to Wirrabara – 32km ride with camping at Ippanichi camp site or bunk in at the YHA or Old School House.
Day 3: Wirrabara to Bundaleer – 70km ride with the first 25km single trails and mostly downhill, then rolling hills, open farmland and pine forest. Camping at the Historic Curnow’s Hut, Bundaleer.
Day 4: Load up and head for Clare to ride the Riesling Trail – 27km. Ride to Thomas Hill Study Centre where we will camp/bunk.
Day 5: Thomas Hill to Adelaide – 25Km or even back to your school if possible.
Great views as you come out of the hills making your descent into Adelaide.
(The historic township of Burra can be included in this tour if required.)
Endurance rating: Moderate
Central Hills – Mawson Trail
Day 1: Mt. Crawford to Bush Land Pk. Lobethal – 25km ride with camp facilities or accommodation available.
Day 2: Bush Land Pk. To Thomas Hill plus Cross Country Mountain Bike Track, approximately 25km. Camping or bunking at Thomas Hill.
Day 3: Thomas Hill to Adelaide – 25Km or back to your school if possible
Endurance rating: Moderate
Adelaide Hills Tour
Day 1: Meadows to Jack’s Paddock – approx. 25km through back roads and forest trails in the Adelaide Hills. Camping at Jack’s Paddock.
Day 2: Jack’s Paddock to Rocky Creek Hut – approx. 30km, atop the Mt. Lofty ranges with views across the McLaren Vale Vineyards and through to the ocean.
Camping at Rocky Creek Hut.
Day 3: Rocky Creek Hut to Meadows – approx. 18km and finishing at the Meadows Bakery.
Endurance rating: Easy to Moderate
Important note: All camps can be tailored to suit individual school requirements. With all 3-5 day programs/expeditions, a pre-camp training day(s) is recommended.