Grapes for Good – E-Cycling Safari and Wine Experience

Join Bike About for an all-inclusive three-day escorted e-cycling safari through Adelaide Hills where you will see nature at its best, then onto the amazing Langhorne Creek wine region along the Grapes for Good trail where you will sample some of the best local produce. Your experience will then take you to the plains of Monarto Safari Park and to wine and dine on some of South Australia’s best drops – all while supporting the conservation of animals in the wild.

Day 1

We pick you up from your accommodation & from there we will transport you to Birdwood, where your adventure begins! Hop on your Electric bike and set off along the Amy Gillett Bikeway, a sealed, gently rolling trail winding through the rolling hills, vineyards, and paddocks of the Adelaide Hills. Ride past historic stone cottages, roadside cellar doors, and some of the prettiest countryside SA has to offer, with plenty of stops along the way to soak it all in.

Stop for lunch at a local café, where you can refuel with a bite to eat and a well-earned coffee before continuing on. From there we roll on toward Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, arriving in the early afternoon. At Hahndorf you’ll have time to explore the region’s famous main street at your own pace — bakeries, galleries, pubs and all — before we return you to your accommodation.

Distance/Difficulty: 30km – Easy riding.

• Transfers from Adelaide
• Accommodation at Reisen Hotel – Hahndorf
• E-Bike hire
• Morning Tea
• Lunch on Amy Gillett Bikeway

Not included:

• Meals/beverages

Day 2

Your friendly Bike About guide will pick you up and transport you to the beautiful Langhorne Creek wine region. Winding your way through the vineyards on electric bikes, you will visit wineries on the Grapes for Good trail, a conservation initiative of Monarto Safari Park and six wineries, including Bremerton Wines, Kimbolton, Vineyard Road, The Wine House and Bleasdale Winery. After taking in the fresh air and stunning views, and of course a taste or two of the local drop at each stop, you will follow the Bremer River to Lake Breeze. Once you’ve arrived you will be treated to a tasty picnic and bottle of sparkling Blanc de Blanc (with the option to swap to a red or white wine if that tickles your fancy!). Each of the Grapes for Good wineries features a wine that supports an animal at Monarto Safari Park. Part proceeds from the sale of these wines supports Zoos SA’s conservation work to help save vulnerable species from extinction in the wild. Why not collect all six along the trail? Grapes for Good is proof that wine can be a force for good. Every drop can go a little further and make a real difference. At the end of the day, you will be then transferred back to the Manna.

*Please note in winter or during inclement weather, the picnic will be replaced with a three-course restaurant meal including a full wine tasting prior to lunch.

Distance/Difficulty: 15km, easy flat riding

Inclusions: 

Not included: 

• Meals not specified above

Day 3

The wild is calling!

Immerse yourself in nature as you cycle Monarto Safari Park before the gates open to the public. Throughout the
morning, it will just be you, nature, and the animals as they wake for the day.

See the sun rise over the expansive plains of the park as you enjoy a leisurely ride on an electric bike ride past
incredible animals including rhinos, zebras and giraffe. Settle in at the waterhole platform to watch the gorgeous giraffe roam while you enjoy a light breakfast / morning tea icluding ingredients from local native ingredients sourced from the Ngeragi ya:yun
(native food garden) on site.

To finish your amazing safari experience, you will take the walk of the brave during Lions 360, Australia’s only 360-degree lion encounter. This experience gives you a prey’s eye view into the world of these awe-inspiring predators and is guaranteed to leave you in awe.

After Lions 360 you will return to the new Visitor Centre Cafe where we will have Lunch before returning you to the City.

Monarto Safari Park is the largest safari experience outside of Africa and is home to more than 50 species and over 500 animals.

Distance/Difficulty: 15km easy-moderate

Inclusions: 

• Breakfast with the giraffes
• Lions 360 experience
• Entry into Monarto Safari Park
• Monarto Safari park animal expert
• E-bike hire
• Return transfers to Adelaide

Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate. If you book as a single traveller and minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered a full refund or an alternate day of travel if available.