Welcome to the Adelaide to Melbourne tour
From sandstone to bluestone, you’ll be amazed by the transformation in geology, climate, scenery, and landscape on this tour. From the glistening waters of Holdfast Bay in Adelaide, to the wide-open expanses of southern SA, to the wine and foodie regions of Penola, Coonawarra, and the Southern Grampians, to the unforgettable Great Ocean Road, to the city by the Bay – Melbourne. This tour offers plenty of challenges with some long days on flat terrain and occasional climbs, but the rewards are many, bountiful and stunning.
THE TOUR AT A GLANCE
Dates: 12-24 Mar 2024 (12 nts)
Distance: 1152km
Average Daily Distance: 115km (shorter options available)
Bike Type: Road Bike (e-bikes welcome)
Surface/Terrain: Good sealed bitumen roads, flat/undulating with a few decent hills
Group Size: Approx 10-20
Difficulty Rating: 7.5/10
Meals included: Majority included as well as on-road snacks
Accommodation: High standard hotels and motels
Who’s this tour for? Cyclists looking for a challenging ride with great scenery and great destinations
This tour is an ‘Australia Ride’ stage (click here for more on the Australia Ride concept)
Some of the highlights:
Start at glorious Glenelg, scenic bayside route & Willunga Hill climb (optional)
Goolwa – the mouth of the mighty Murray
Ride around Lake Alexandrina and through The Coorong National Park
New scenic inland route through the Coonawarra’s famed wine & food district
Beautiful Western Vic – sheep capital & birthplace of the Australian Kelpie
Southern Grampians & volcanic plains
Spectacular Great Ocean Road and all its magnificent attractions
Lavers Hill and the Great Otway National Park
Bays, beaches and bathing boxes to the finish in marvellous Melbourne
All with that famous AllTrails camaraderie and support!
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