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A landscape of blue seas and golden
sands await as you cycle through the streets of Adelaide’s riverbank precinct
and follow the inspiring river trails to the beach! The adventure then
continues along the spectacular foreshore to one of Adelaide’s favourite
coastal centres Glenelg.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover Adelaide, the Riverbank
Precinct, River Torrens Linear Trail, West Beach and Glenelg. Ride along
the stunning Adelaide coastline and enjoy the beautiful blue tones of the
ocean. - Stop and take in the views over
a revitalizing morning tea -with choice of savoury or sweet treat with
coffee, tea or cool drink. - Soak up the atmosphere and
explore vibrant Glenelg at your leisure – no need to ride back to the City
as the bikes are collected upon arrival in Glenelg. - The return trip to the City is
via the direct Glenelg tram - Small group tour (maximum 10
people) – with an easy and relaxed pace on designated bike paths and
trails suitable for all levels of riding abilities.
AVAILABILITY
Tuesday or on request for private
groups.
Departs Adelaide 9:00am and arrives
Glenelg approx. 1:00pm.
INCLUSIONS
- Experienced
guide - Bike
and helmet hire - Light
morning tea - Tram
ticket to return to the CBD.
TOUR
DETAILS
Explore
Adelaide on two wheels
– cycle at a relaxing pace on comfortable bikes and see parts of Adelaide that
you would not ordinarily experience. This fun and engaging outdoor tour also
provides an active and alternative way to get to the beach from the City. It is
also a great way to explore some of Adelaide’s best must dos with plenty of
picture stops and surprises along the way.
Experience
the vibrant Riverbank Precinct –
starting from the heart of the City, cycle to the bustling Riverbank Precinct,
home to significant and historic buildings, sports events and public spaces.
Sights include the Festival Centre, Elder Park, the Adelaide Convention Centre,
the historic rowing sheds and the new $40 million landmark Riverbank Bridge
that links the world-famous Adelaide Oval with the city.
Ride
the serene River Torrens Linear Trail
– enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the river, parks and wetlands as you ride
through an 1800’s cemetery, cross under viaducts and bridges and appreciate the
serenity of nature in this continually changing landscape. As the river trail
comes to an end, start to feel the ocean breeze and soon be amazed by the breathtaking
coastal views.
Cycle
along the spectacular coastline –
heading south along the dedicated cycle path, take in the expansive views along
the coastline toward the Fleurieu Peninsula. Get a feel for the South
Australian coastal lifestyle as you ride past beachside houses, sailing clubs
and protected sand dunes. The final stretch continues through the stylish
Marina Pier complex and back to the foreshore before arriving at Moseley
Square, Glenelg.
Stay
and explore the coastal town of Glenelg – this popular
cosmopolitan town is ideal for swimming, dining and entertainment. Shop on the bustling Jetty Road,
discover the museums and galleries or simply find a place to relax and enjoy an
ice cream. Take the time to walk along the sandy white shores and feel the sand
between your toes or have a swim in the calm blue sea while soaking up some
sunshine. Your return to the
city is at your leisure! You can stay and explore the coastal town of Glenelg and
return to the city via the Glenelg tram.
DEPARTURE
LOCATION
The meeting location for this
tour is 111 Franklin Street Adelaide. Please arrive 10 minutes early for
check-in.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
- Minimum height of riders is
148cm. - The height of each rider is to
be provided at time of booking to allow the bike sizes to be prepared
prior to the tour departure. - This tour does not cater for
children under 12 years of age (except for private group bookings). All
children 12-17 years must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. - Please wear clothing suitable
for cycling, enclosed footwear and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, a
full reusable drink bottle, and a small back pack to carry personal items
(the bikes do not have baskets or drink holders). - A basic level of bike riding
competence is required for this tour. - Approximate riding distance:
25kms with plenty of short breaks along the way - This tour will occasionally be
run with another full day tour, upgrade options are available. - This
tour is run alongside Earth Adventure’s (Pure SA’s sister company) full day City
to Sea Bike and Kayak Safari. Your itinerary will differ from those who have
booked the full day. Upgrade options are available and must be pre-booked in
advance.
Upgrade
your tour!
City to Sea Bike & Kayak
Safari: Spend a full day exploring Adelaide’s coastal treasures. Ride from the
city to Glenelg, enjoy an included lunch by the beach and then head to Adelaide’s
Dolphin Sanctuary for a kayak through mangrove forests and ships’ graveyard. Enquire
directly for pricing.
We look forward to seeing you out
there!
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The cost of this trip with viator - ie the price we paid was £141.66. If we had gone on our own via Uber, 2 people with a return journey would have been £79.95. We could even have caught the local bus and it would have been even cheaper.
The ticket we received said English Guide. There was no guide. The"driver" did not speak to anyone, he picked us up (there were 6 of us in total) and he drove us to Cleland. He had the sat nav on all the way there and the radio on full volume. No interaction at all.
On arrival at Cleland he said he'd never been there before and he was taking the opportunity to do some photography. He walked far too quickly from the car park to the entrance; there were 2 elderly ladies on the trip who we had to wait for and look out for as he left them behind. On arrival at Cleland entrance he paid for the 6 of us to go in with his credit card and left us and said see you later. It was later as well as he was 30 minutes late picking us up. Despite having a minibus full of bottles of water he did not share these around. There was also no animal feed included in the trip despite many of the reviews on the website saying this was included. The "driver" did not know we were supposed to be going to Mt Lofty so had to do it at the end of the day by which time it was going too dark and cloudy to see anything. Again he swiftly left the bus and headed for the entrance and we had to wait for the ladies ourselves. There was no interaction with us again - didn't point out any places of interest or pass on any information etc. We were totally ripped off and conned!


My only suggestion would be for better signage at the meeting/starting point.





That was an incredible experience, I highly recommend anyone who hasn't been there before should go to check it out. The Gemtree winery is our last stop. Frankly speaking, I'm disappointed as Ken said their wine are very unique. However, I couldn't taste anything special and felt being treated unfairly. My friends had the same feelings too. Also, Ken mentioned we would provide a snack but we didn’t and the other people did. It's a shame that we couldn't have a happy closure because of this all in all it's still a very good activity.







A rainy and hail day to start but it did not dampen anyone's enjoyment.
While the additional stops, walks and site seeing added to the experience. We had a very easy going group for the 3 days - 2 nights.
The 2 tour leaders (Shannon and Shannon) were excellent and fun to be with. Very knowledgeable and happy to accommodate a few extra requests for things to see.



Kane was very friendly and a helpful guide. The morning tea at Glenelg was great - good coffee!








Bit of advice for everyone looking to hold a Koala, be sure to reserve your tickets for the Koala Hold experience at Cleland as far in advance as possible. This will sell out just like it did the day I visited the park. You can still do the Koala Closeup that comes with the tour but I wish I knew ahead of time to buy my reservation as early as possible. Next time.






Highly recommended and great value.




Unfortunately after reaching the peak in around an hour it was cloudy so I couldn’t see more than a few metres in front of me
The walk down is obviously much easier and I managed to catch some beautiful views of Adelaide
The waterfall at the bottom is also quite beautiful
Probably wouldn’t recommend this if you’re unfit or don’t have a few hours to spare




Very scenic ride



My husband and I regrettably spent far too short a time in Adelaide, however our cycling tour with Matt from Adelaide up to Glenelg was seriously great value, so much fun and so informative. In a short time, we felt that we had good appreciation of the city which guaranteed that we would be returning for a longer visit.
Absolutely don’t hesitate – just book and enjoy a AAA rated experience.