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BAROSSA by BIKE Gerri Nelligan good bike handling skills and a good level of fitness. of level good a and skills handling bike good Hoklas Road so a detour onto Gomersal Road is recommended. recommended. is Road Gomersal onto detour a so Road Hoklas Some challenging climbs and descents requiring requiring descents and climbs challenging Some ADVANCED – – ADVANCED off this route in Winter you are likely to get stuck in the mud if you use use you if mud the in stuck get to likely are you Winter in route this off Spring are the best times to experience this route, however if you venture venture you if however route, this experience to times best the are Spring Some cycling experience is needed. is experience cycling Some feature broad acres and big skies. 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Jane or Road Smith via Tanunda some of the best views of the Barossa’s rural landscape. This ride connects connects ride This landscape. rural Barossa’s the of views best the of some TRAIL GRADES TRAIL rim the ride then becomes a series of steady rises that will reward you with with you reward will that rises steady of series a becomes then ride the rim rim. While there are some short climbs to get up onto the the onto up get to climbs short some are there While rim. the Barossa Trail. Barossa the 48% a loop by following a ridgeline on the Western Barossa Barossa Western the on ridgeline a following by loop a via Trial Hill Road which is an appropriate name. Either direction links to to links direction Either name. appropriate an is which Road Hill Trial via This linear ride can supplement the Barossa Trail to make make to Trail Barossa the supplement can ride linear This Stay in contact – join us at MY BAROSSA MY at us join – contact in Stay clockwise direction via Steingarten Road from Rowland Flat is easier than than easier is Flat Rowland from Road Steingarten via direction clockwise 30% 10km) ( MEANDER TRAIL MAWSON 22% involve some challenging climbs and fast descents. Cycling the loop in a a in loop the Cycling descents. fast and climbs challenging some involve PRINTED AUGUST2019 Friday Good & Day Christmas Closed exposure so check the weather before you ride. Either direction will will direction Either ride. you before weather the check so exposure Weekends & public holidays 10am-4pm holidays public & Weekends linked to the Steingarten Loop for a longer and more challenging ride. challenging more and longer a for Loop Steingarten the to linked 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 [email protected] 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 (08) 8566 2902 or 1300 770 301 770 1300 or 2902 8566 (08) 53% and is an undulating ride linking Barossa Helicopters, Helicopters, Barossa linking ride undulating an is and 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 & CENTRE INFORMATION VISITOR 27% 14km) ( LOOP FARM LAVENDER 10km) ( LOOP STEINGARTEN 20% KAPUNDA 12% Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday Good & Day Christmas Closed Sundays & public holidays 10am-2pm holidays public & Sundays GRAVEL ROAD RIDES ROAD GRAVEL Saturdays 10am-4pm Saturdays 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 8334 or 1300 852 982 852 1300 or 8334 8563 (08) 66-68 Murray Street, Tanunda Street, Murray 66-68 BAROSSA VISITOR CENTRE VISITOR BAROSSA BY BIKE BY VISITOR INFORMATION INFORMATION VISITOR BAROSSA THE BAROSSA TRAIL There is no better way to Barossa Council explore Barossa’s hand crafted Trevoert Tony wines, distinctive regional ANGASTON TO NURIOOTPA (6KM) TANUNDA TO LYNDOCH (14KM) 21% LYNDOCH TO GAWLER (13KM) 13% food, wine and rich heritage 30% 24% 36% Angaston is one of the region’s highest townships and 70% Varying in its degree of difficulty, this leg of the Barossa Established in 1837, Lyndoch is one of South Australia’s than by bike. The Barossa home to a variety of cafes, a bike shop, cheesemaker, Trail showcases some of the state’s most beautiful 55% oldest towns and home to a number of boutique, family- 51% Trail is a high-quality sealed Italian cooking school, wine bars, cellar doors, B&Bs and natural terrain. Every turn offers a new surprise as owned vineyards and cellar doors. The town boasts boutique retailers. towering gums give way to sweeping vistas and vineyards, against traditional artisans, restaurants and cafe’s offering authentic German-style cycling and walking network Offering ample parking, the historic Angaston Railway Station was the backdrop of the Barossa Ranges. Kangaroos, echidnas and birdlife meals, smallgoods, freshly baked pies and sweet delights. The route travels completed in 1911 and is listed as a State Heritage Place. From here it’s an abound, along with a collection of well-known wineries and cellar doors through the Lyndoch Hill Rose Garden. extending 40 kilometres easy descent to Nuriootpa, affording panoramic views over the Valley floor to break the journey. Pristine conservation and recreation parks near Sandy Creek and Cockatoo from Angaston to Gawler via and rolling vineyards that symbolise the Barossa. Midway between Tanunda and Lyndoch is Rowland Flat, best known for Valley provide excellent bushwalking and sightseeing opportunities – don’t 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 forget the camera! the three main townships families, including Barossa Bushgardens native plant nursery and display vine plantings in 1847 and an ultramodern cellar door offering cycle hire Gawler is the final destination on theBarossa Trail, where heritage charm gardens, Mengler Hill Sculpture Park, Barossa Farmers Market (held each and facilities. meets contemporary conveniences to create a thriving retail and commercial of Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Saturday morning) and a variety of cellar doors. centre. An extensive linear path follows Gawler’s natural river corridor, and a Altona Landcare Reserve is a must-see for nature lovers before making the short distance away is the Northern Expressway and Stuart O’Grady Veloway Lyndoch. picturesque descent into Lyndoch. The route features an array of restaurants, to Adelaide. The Gawler Visitor Information Centre offers a Bike Hub with NURIOOTPA TO TANUNDA (7KM) 90% 10% wineries, Tanunda Pines Golf Club and high-end accommodation, providing cycle hire, bike lockers, free showers and a range of visitor services. This network extends to Nuriootpa is the commercial hub of the Barossa and a myriad of options for locals and holiday-makers alike. central to the region’s wine production. ‘Nuri’ as it’s surrounding towns leading locally known offers a diversity of retail outlets, eateries, and a scenic riverside walk through Linear Park. travellers on a journey of HISTORY LINKS AND CONNECTIONS INFORMATION AND Nuriootpa’s Tolley Reserve and playground is great for families. The ride to RESOURCES FOR NEW discovery. Rural landscapes, Tanunda is mostly flat terrain with many interesting sites en-route including The Barossa Council officially opened the The Barossa is located about one hour from Adelaide by car, or catch the train to Gawler wineries, historic buildings and the entrance to the iconic Seppeltsfield Road. Angaston to Nuriootpa Bike Path in 2010; OR RUSTY RIDERS hidden attractions and original railway sleepers were recycled and and connect with the Barossa Trail or LinkSA • www.dpti.sa.gov.au/cycling Tanunda is known as the ‘heritage heart of the Barossa’ and retains all the used in interpretive signage.
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