Adelaide Hills Nature Highlights  Self-Guided e-Bike Tour

Departure Location

Uraidla Republic Bakery, 1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla, South Australia.   

A scenic 17km drive from Adelaide city. 

Duration:          4 hours (approx.)

Riding time:     1 hour 30 minutes at a relaxed pace

Distance:          17.3km

Meeting Time:   Flexible hours ask us.  Default time 9.00am till 4.00pm 

Suitable for:      Naturally fit, casual and seasoned rider

Highlights

• The Piccadilly Valley skirted with vineyards, orchards market gardens and native bush 
• Cleland Wildlife Park – (entry fee) see South Australia’s native animals and birds
• Cleland National Park – designated Bike trails through tall timber forests
• Mount Lofty Summit Lookout – spectacular views of Adelaide CBD and beyond
• Quiet gravel roads meandering through ever changing breathtaking scenery

Highlights on Route

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

Uraidla Republic Bakery & Brewery

Why not arrive extra early and enjoy a cuppa and a bite to eat before your e-Bike adventure begins. 

https://www.uraidlabakery.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  

Hills Collide

Hills Collide is a cellar door and wine bar in Summertown run by winemaker Mitchell Fitzpatrick and wine bar owner Shane Ettridge who take a considered and sustainable approach to minimalist winemaking.  The kitchen prioritises high-quality, locally sourced produce from the Adelaide Hills and surrounding regions.

Open see website 

https://hillscollide.com/pages/book-now

Wotton Family Wines & Summer Cherries  

For over 150 years the Wotton family have worked productive, rolling farm land at Uraidla in the Adelaide Hill’s picturesque Piccadilly Valley.   In the summer season their cherries are the best.  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 and in summer look out for their ‘Open’ farm gate sign to purchase mouth watering cherries.  

wottonfamilywines.com.au

Open Friday to Sunday, 11am till 5pm

Uraidla Hotel

The Uraidla Hotel … the heart of the Community

A perfect place to end the day after your e-Bike tour is to drop in next door to the historic and award-winning Uraidla Hotel, a vibrant heart of the local community, committed to sustainability and eco-friendly practices with great food, local drinks and atmosphere in a welcoming community.  

Meals may be pre-booked in the restaurant or just walk in for a great pub meal.  

Wine tasting in ‘The Tank’ may be pre-booked with the sommelier to view one of the most extensive wine collections in the Adelaide Hills, featuring a curated selection of local Adelaide Hills wines, national treasures and international icons.

uraidlahotel.com.au

Open 7 days, 11.30am till late

Inclusions

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

·       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

·       e-Bike, helmet, bike lock, fluorescent vest, pannier bag, cycling gloves

 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

Cancellation

.       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