Barossa by Bike (Map and Brochure)
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Jane or Road Smith via Tanunda connects you with some of the best views of the Barossa’s rural landscape. This ride ride This landscape. rural Barossa’s the of views best the of some with you TRAIL GRADES TRAIL onto the rim the ride then becomes a series of steady rises that will reward reward will that rises steady of series a becomes then ride the rim the onto Barossa rim. While there are some short climbs to get up up get to climbs short some are there While rim. Barossa Bobridge Track. Bobridge 48% to make a loop by following a ridgeline on the Western Western the on ridgeline a following by loop a make to Hill Road which is an appropriate name. Either direction links to the Jack Jack the to links direction Either name. appropriate an is which Road Hill This linear ride can supplement the Jack Bobridge Track Track Bobridge Jack the supplement can ride linear This Stay in contact – join us at MY BAROSSA MY at us join – contact in Stay direction via Steingarten Road from Rowland Flat is easier than via Trial Trial via than easier is Flat Rowland from Road Steingarten via direction 30% 10km) ( MEANDER TRAIL MAWSON 22% some challenging climbs and fast descents. Cycling the loop in a clockwise clockwise a in loop the Cycling descents. fast and climbs challenging some exposure so check the weather before you ride. Either direction will involve involve will direction Either ride. you before weather the check so exposure Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday Friday Good & Day Christmas Closed linked to the Steingarten Loop for a longer and more challenging ride. challenging more and longer a for Loop Steingarten the to linked Weekends & public holidays 10am-4pm holidays public & Weekends This loop is for the fit and more adventurous and can be subject to wind wind to subject be can and adventurous more and fit the for is loop This Open weekdays 9am-5pm weekdays Open accommodation, God’s Hill Wines and Dutschke Wines. This loop can be be can loop This Wines. Dutschke and Wines Hill God’s accommodation, landscape views of the Western Barossa and the Jacob’s Creek catchment. catchment. Creek Jacob’s the and Barossa Western the of views landscape Lyndoch Lavender Farm, Dairyman’s Cottage farm farm Cottage Dairyman’s Farm, Lavender Lyndoch features of this Hill-top look out providing expansive expansive providing out look Hill-top this of features [email protected] 53% and is an undulating ride linking Barossa Helicopters, Helicopters, Barossa linking ride undulating an is and (08) 8566 2902 or 1300 770 301 770 1300 or 2902 8566 (08) vineyard. Steingarten or ‘Stone Garden’ is a hint of the the of hint a is Garden’ ‘Stone or Steingarten vineyard. 62% 51-53 Main St, Kapunda St, Main 51-53 The loop traverses the foothills of the Barossa Ranges Ranges Barossa the of foothills the traverses loop The 26% Perched on top of a hill is the famous Steingarten Steingarten famous the is hill a of top on Perched & INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY INTERPRETIVE & 27% 14km) ( LOOP FARM LAVENDER 10km) ( LOOP STEINGARTEN 20% CENTRE INFORMATION VISITOR 12% KAPUNDA Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday Good & Day Christmas Closed Weekends & public holidays 10am-4pm holidays public & Weekends GRAVEL ROAD RIDES ROAD GRAVEL Open weekdays 9am-5pm weekdays Open [email protected] (08) 8522 9260 8522 (08) 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler Road, Lyndoch 2 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE INFORMATION VISITOR GAWLER Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday Friday Good & Day Christmas Closed Public holidays 10am-4pm holidays Public Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Sunday 9am-4pm, Saturday Open Mon to Fri 9am-5pm Fri to Mon Open [email protected] (08) 8563 0600 or 1300 852 982 852 1300 or 0600 8563 (08) 66-68 Murray Street, Tanunda Street, Murray 66-68 BAROSSA VISITOR CENTRE VISITOR BAROSSA BY BIKE BY VISITOR INFORMATION INFORMATION VISITOR BAROSSA BAROSSA: BEST BY BIKE There is no better way to Barossa Council explore Barossa’s hand crafted Trevoert Tony wines, distinctive regional 21% 13% food, wine and rich heritage ANGASTON TO NURIOOTPA (6KM) 30% TANUNDA TO LYNDOCH (14KM) 24% LYNDOCH TO GAWLER (13KM) 36% Angaston is one of the region’s highest townships and 70% Jack Bobridge Track Jack Bobridge Track than by bike. Its high-quality home to a variety of cafes, a bike shop, cheesemaker, Varying in its degree of difficulty, this leg of the Jack 55% Established in 1837, Lyndoch is one of South Australia’s 51% sealed cycling and walking Italian cooking school, wine bars, cellar doors, B&Bs and Bobridge Track showcases some of the state’s most oldest towns and home to a number of boutique, family- boutique retailers. beautiful natural terrain. Every turn offers a new surprise as towering owned vineyards and cellar doors. The town boasts traditional artisans, network extends 40 kilometres Offering ample parking, the historic Angaston Railway Station was gums give way to sweeping vistas and vineyards, against the backdrop of restaurants and cafe’s offering authentic German-style meals, smallgoods, completed in 1911 and is listed as a State Heritage Place. From here it’s an the Barossa Ranges. Kangaroos, echidnas and birdlife abound, along with freshly baked pies and sweet delights. The route travels through the Lyndoch from Angaston to Gawler via easy descent to Nuriootpa, affording panoramic views over the Valley floor a collection of well-known wineries and cellar doors to break the journey. Hill Rose Garden. the three main townships and rolling vineyards that symbolise the Barossa. Midway between Tanunda and Lyndoch is Rowland Flat, best known for Pristine conservation and recreation parks near Sandy Creek and Cockatoo People venturing off the path will discover many attractions for visitors and its proximity to Jacob’s Creek – the site of the Barossa’s first commercial Valley provide excellent bushwalking and sightseeing opportunities – don’t of Nuriootpa, Tanunda and families, including Barossa Bushgardens native plant nursery and display vine plantings in 1847 and an ultramodern cellar door offering cycle hire forget the camera! gardens, Mengler Hill Sculpture Park, Barossa Farmers Market (held each and facilities. Gawler is the final destination on the Jack Bobridge Track, where heritage Lyndoch. Saturday morning) and a variety of cellar doors. charm meets contemporary conveniences to create a thriving retail and Altona Landcare Reserve is a must-see for nature lovers before making the commercial centre. An extensive linear path follows Gawler’s natural river picturesque descent into Lyndoch. The route features an array of restaurants, This network extends to corridor, and a short distance away is the Northern Expressway and Stuart NURIOOTPA TO TANUNDA (7KM) 90% 10% wineries, Tanunda Pines Golf Club and high-end accommodation, providing O’Grady Veloway to Adelaide. Gawler Railway Station is the terminus of the Nuriootpa is the commercial hub of the Barossa and a myriad of options for locals and holiday-makers alike. surrounding towns leading Jack Bobridge Track. central to the region’s wine production. ‘Nuri’ as it’s travellers on a journey of locally known offers a diversity of retail outlets, eateries, and a scenic riverside walk through Linear Park. discovery. Rural landscapes, HISTORY LINKS AND CONNECTIONS INFORMATION AND Nuriootpa’s Tolley Reserve and playground is great for families. The ride to The Barossa is located about one hour from RESOURCES FOR NEW hidden attractions and Tanunda is mostly flat terrain with many interesting sites en-route including The Barossa Council officially opened the Adelaide by car, or catch the train to Gawler wineries, historic buildings and the entrance to the iconic Seppeltsfield Angaston-Nuriootpa Bike Path in 2010; OR RUSTY RIDERS original railway sleepers were recycled and and connect with the Jack Bobridge Track or expansive views. Road and Para Road Wine Path. • www.dpti.sa.gov.au/cycling used in interpretive signage. LinkSA bus service. Tanunda is known as the ‘heritage heart of the Barossa’ and retains all the The Jack Bobridge Track opened in 2013, For more details visit village charm and character of yesteryear.