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Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide
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- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
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- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.
- Fully guided bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty to Adelaide
- Visit Cleland Wildlife Park and spot koalas, kangaroo and wallabies in their native environment
- Enjoy a gentle downhill ride suitable for anyone comfortable riding a bike on uneven roads
- All necessary equipment included, including high-quality mountain bike and helmet
- Small-group tour limited to nine people provides a personalized experience with a guide
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus to the summit of Mount Lofty
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- 91 Franklin St91 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
If not requested hotel pick up, meet outside Coach Terminal at 91 Franklin st, by Electric Car Charging and passenger drop off.
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Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your cycling adventure starts as you’re outfitted with a high-quality mountain bike and helmet. Then leave Adelaide behind by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle for the drive up to the summit of Mount Lofty—elevation 2,329 feet (710 meters).
During the drive, stop for a photo op above the city, with the verdant mountains and Australian bush as your backdrop. Then hop on your bike when you get to the summit, the highest point in the Mt Lofty Ranges, and follow your guide down the mountain, pedaling at a relaxed pace as you admire views of the Adelaide Hills. You’ll be cycling through Cleland Conservation Park, an 85-acre (35-hectare) bush habitat that protects an environment of bushland, stringyback forest and grassy fields; keep your eyes open for roaming animals while you ride.
Take a break when you reach Cleland Wildlife Park for an animal encounter with some of Australia’s most beloved native creatures, from emus to wallabies to koalas, and then refuel with morning tea before returning to your bike to ride through Chambers Gully, an offshoot of Waterfall Gully, home to springs, ruins and koalas who snooze high up in the trees. Continue enjoying scenic views of the hills and the city, and finish your 2-wheeled journey on a trail that leads you into Adelaide’s quiet suburbs.
When you reach your end point, your tour concludes with transport to your hotel.
During the drive, stop for a photo op above the city, with the verdant mountains and Australian bush as your backdrop. Then hop on your bike when you get to the summit, the highest point in the Mt Lofty Ranges, and follow your guide down the mountain, pedaling at a relaxed pace as you admire views of the Adelaide Hills. You’ll be cycling through Cleland Conservation Park, an 85-acre (35-hectare) bush habitat that protects an environment of bushland, stringyback forest and grassy fields; keep your eyes open for roaming animals while you ride.
Take a break when you reach Cleland Wildlife Park for an animal encounter with some of Australia’s most beloved native creatures, from emus to wallabies to koalas, and then refuel with morning tea before returning to your bike to ride through Chambers Gully, an offshoot of Waterfall Gully, home to springs, ruins and koalas who snooze high up in the trees. Continue enjoying scenic views of the hills and the city, and finish your 2-wheeled journey on a trail that leads you into Adelaide’s quiet suburbs.
When you reach your end point, your tour concludes with transport to your hotel.
Escapegoat Adventures (Pass By)
Mount Lofty Summit
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cleland Wildlife Park
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for child aged 11 and under
- This tour operates with a maximum of nine people
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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GinaAnn_R
This tour was a great escape from the city but was such a short distance away. Great for all ages . I took my 23 year old son. He, of course, was at a much higher level of mountain bike riding than me, but I kept up pretty easily. There were only a couple of tricky spots where I got off and walked but I’d say it’s a fine trail for beginners. About a third of the way down we stopped at a wildlife park and had animal encounters and some morning tea. Back on the trail we got a great surprise bonus by seeing a koala in the wild! We ended the trip by riding all the way back to our hotel. It was a nice ride, going through some residential areas and parks, and the short ride in the city wasn’t bad or difficult. I’d definitely recommend it!
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GinaAnn_R, Nov 2022
This tour was a great escape from the city but was such a short distance away. Great for all ages . I took my 23 year old son. He, of course, was at a much higher level of mountain bike riding than me, but I kept up pretty easily. There were only a couple of tricky spots where I got off and walked but I’d say it’s a fine trail for beginners. About a third of the way down we stopped at a wildlife park and had animal encounters and some morning tea. Back on the trail we got a great surprise bonus by seeing a koala in the wild! We ended the trip by riding all the way back to our hotel. It was a nice ride, going through some residential areas and parks, and the short ride in the city wasn’t bad or difficult. I’d definitely recommend it!
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Jeremy_S, Apr 2022
Fun downhill mountain bike ride. + zoo park visit. Good way to see Adelaide, the view from the top shows the whole city. would recommend this tour, staff are friendly too.
Highly recommend this...
Amie_D, Oct 2021
Highly recommend this tour. It was so much fun and loved the wildlife park.Tour guide was so friendly and good laugh.
Amazing off road mountain biking, highly recommend.
Nicole_S, Jan 2021
My sister and myself absolutely loved this bike tour. The friendly guide, made the tour even better with the knowledge he shared at the wildlife park, and at the old historical buildings.
Amazing senery, people and coffee!
Would definitely do it again, highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2021
Thanks Nicole for the review, glad you had a great day. Give us a yell if you are back in Adelaide.
Cheers, Ian
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Estelle_C, Oct 2020
Great guide, very well looked after and great experience. Equipment was excellent and well maintained.
Response from Host, Oct 2020
Thanks for joining us Estelle, glad Lee looked after you! Was a great day! Nice to meet you.
Cheers,
Ian
Good fun. Safe for amateurs. Scenery...
Glen J, Dec 2017
Good fun. Safe for amateurs. Scenery great. Guide good fun. Get to see Koalas in the wild! Wish it was longer
Great trip. Excellent guide. Highly...
Douglas P, Aug 2017
Great trip. Excellent guide. Highly recommend to experienced bike riders.
I was picked up at the hostel I was...
Frances_B, Feb 2017
I was picked up at the hostel I was staying in and after picking up another couple, we drove off with our bike tour guide who was great. He gave us a quick talk about Adelaide and as we drove up to the starting point on Mount Lofty, he explained how the bike trip worked. He had great mountain bikes for us plus helmets and gloves if needed. He was great to explain that we could walk on any part of the path if we felt too nervous. I did start by walking for a small section upon our descent but then started to ride. The path varies from rocks to grass/sand mix, back to sections of rocks. No paved pathway down this mountain! We stopped at the animal sanctuary for tea and cake plus visits with the many animals looked after in the sanctuary. Once we left, I think we all felt more comfortable and relaxed more as we continued on down the mountain. The views are fabulous and it was terrific to have been able to ride through sections of the city on our way to meet the van in order to be driven back to our hostel or hotel. I am thrilled to have been successful in my first mountain bike riding adventure. The tour company was very professional and I would highly recommend signing up for this adventure in Adelaide.
JUST GO FOR IT! I had only a few...
SengJone_G, Sep 2016
JUST GO FOR IT! I had only a few days to see Adelaide and this was the highlight. Brush up on your bike skills first as it'll require some good handling. I was left covered in mud but so much fun! Thanks Ian for picking me up from midpoint, I almost didn't make this trip as I couldn't get a bus!
Fantastic time on this bike tour. We...
Paul J, Jan 2016
Fantastic time on this bike tour. We saw some great wildlife on our decent including lits of koala in the wild. The bike tour is a great way to see parts of Adelaide that are off the beaten track and suitable for all abilities.
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