Adelaide Hills Nature Highlights Self-Guided e-Bike Tour

Highlights:

• The Piccadilly Valley skirted with vineyards, orchards market gardens and native bush 
• Cleland Wildlife Park – (entry fee) walk amongst South Australia's native animals and birds
• Cleland National Park - designated Bike trails through tall timber forests
• Mount Lofty Summit Lookout – spectacular panoramic views of Adelaide CBD and beyond
• Quiet gravel roads meandering through ever changing breathtaking scenery
• Enjoy country village hospitality and local produce for morning tea and Pub lunch

Departure Location:

Uraidla
Republic Bakery, 1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla, SA 

Duration:  Day Hire

Group Size: Minimum 2 Maximum 10

Riding time: 1 hour 30 minutes for the untrained rider

Distance:  17.3km

Suitable for: Naturally fit, casual and expert rider

Itinerary:

9.00am -  Meet, greet, registration, induction, fit-out, road skills

4.00pm - Return anytime to the Uraidla Hotel by 4.00pm

Highlights along this Route to stop and enjoy. 

Opening hours listed below were correct at the time of printing, best to view websites to confirm or to pre book meal, cellar door, or Cleland Wildlife Park experiences so as not to be disappointed on the day.

Highlights on Route:

Uraidla Republic Bakery & Brewery

Why not arrive extra early and enjoy a cuppa and a bite to eat before your e-Bike adventure begins. Their cheese and tomato toasties are the best!

uraidlarepublic.com.au

Open 7 days 7.00am till 4.00pm

The Piccadilly Valley 

Skirted with vineyards, orchards market gardens and native bush. This area is renowned internationally as one of Australia’s most vibrant cool climate wine regions and stunning scenery. 

Cleland National Park

An important con­servation area of bush­land sit­u­at­ed in the Ade­laide Hills face zone with a fan­tas­tic net­work of walk­ing and cycling trails intro­ducing you to the diverse native wildlife, cul­tur­al her­itage and spec­tac­u­lar views of the Ade­laide Hills and surrounds. The flo­ra on the high­er slopes is pre­dom­i­nant­ly stringy­bark for­est with a com­plex under­storey of small trees and shrubs.

parks.sa.gov.au/parks/cleland-national-park

Open 7 days Gates open 9.30am till 5.00pm

Cleland Wildlife Park 

The award-winning Cleland Wildlife Park is one of South Australia's must-see attractions. Located in a beautiful natural bush land setting, Cleland offers visitor's many memorable opportunities to discover a large number of South Australia's captivating wildlife. Many animals are free-roaming in the 35-hectare park, creating wonderful impromptu opportunities to touch and interact with their native wildlife. 

clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au

Open 7 days (not Christmas Day), 9.30am till 5pm

Mt Lofty Summit Lookout - Cafe & Shop

The majes­tic peak of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Ade­laide Hills, pro­vides spec­tac­u­lar panoram­ic views across Ade­laide’s city sky­line to the coast ris­ing more than 710 metres above sea level. Vis­it the Mount Lofty Sum­mit Vis­i­tor Infor­ma­tion Out­let and Gift Shop and browse the excep­tion­al range of qual­i­ty sou­venirs, local­ly pro­duced gifts and a great range of clothing.

mountloftysummit.com

Open Monday - Friday 9am–4pm Kitchen till 2:30pm

Open Saturday & Sunday 8am–4:30pm Kitchen till 3:30pm 

Greenhill Wines

Greenhill Wines is a vineyard, cellar door and café situated in the Piccadilly Valley region of the Adelaide Hills 590m above the city. The beautiful landscape is reflected in the wine, food and strong community in the region. Rub shoulders with the locals and be a resident for a few hours. greenhillwines.com.au

Open Friday to Sunday, 11am till 5pm

Wotton Family Wines

For over 150 years the Wotton family have worked productive, rolling farm land at Uraidla in the Adelaide Hill’s picturesque Piccadilly Valley. In 1994, the first wine grapes were planted in fertile soils previously used for fruit growing and market gardening. Drop in or book a wine tasting at their cellar door.

wottonfamilywines.com.au

Open Friday to Sunday, 11am till 5pm

Uraidla Hotel

A perfect place to end the day to relax and reflect on the days experience. Enjoy a refreshment, take advantage of their all-day dining option, catering for vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free meals, pre-book for dinner at their restaurant, or pre-book a wine tasting with their resident Sommelier in the infamous 'The Tank' which has over 4,000 local, South Australian, national, and international wines. 

At the 2023 Australia’s Best Wine List Awards the Uraidla Hotel won the title for Australia’s Best Listing of South Australian Wines and was a finalist for Australia’s Best Pub Restaurant Wine List. 

uraidlahotel.com.au

Open 7 days, 11.30am till late

Inclusions

·       All day hire of e-Bike and equipment – return anytime up to 4.00pm

·       A mobile phone holder mounted on e-Bike handlebar

·       Digital mobile phone route map for your mobile phone

·       Helmet, bike lock, fluorescent vest, pannier bag

·       Induction to e-Bike features, fit out and group road riding skills chat 

 Important Information

·       Riders must be at least 156cm tall  

·       Riders to hold a valid drivers licence; photo ID may be required and photographed

·       Parent/Guardian participating may enquire if teenage children may also participate 

.      Punctuality essential:  Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Cancellation

.       Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of the Tour start

.       Tours will be postponed or cancelled on extreme or catastrophic weather days

Dress Code

·       Closed in footwear essential

·       Comfortable clothing for outdoor activity, suitable for the weather

What to bring

·       Water 

·       Sunscreen