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Cycle the Riesling Trail between Auburn and Clare on a relaxed, self-guided 2-night tour. Enjoy quiet gravel riding, cellar-door tastings at estates like Skillogalee, and luggage transfers so the region’s wines can be the focus.
Cycle the Riesling Trail between Auburn and Clare on a relaxed, self-guided 2-night tour. Enjoy quiet gravel riding, cellar-door tastings at estates like Skillogalee, and luggage transfers so the region’s wines can be the focus.
Morning light hits the limestone track and the Riesling Trail pulls cyclists out of Auburn into a patchwork of vines and low ridgelines. The first pedal stroke is quiet — the trail hums with birdsong, cellar doors open their doors and the road’s gentle grade invites a steady cadence.
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Operated by Tour de Vines · Clare, South Australia
Morning light hits the limestone track and the Riesling Trail pulls cyclists out of Auburn into a patchwork of vines and low ridgelines. The first pedal stroke is quiet — the trail hums with birdsong, cellar doors open their doors and the road’s gentle grade invites a steady cadence.
The Clare Valley is an old wine region carved by Miocene sediments and later shaped by gentle erosion; the rail corridor repurposed into the trail follows mild gradients that reflect its railway past. European settlement and vine planting from the mid-19th century brought cellar-door culture — today small producers like Skillogalee punctuate the route and offer regional Rieslings and Barossan-influenced reds.
Riding the Auburn–Clare section covers roughly 30–35 km one way on compacted limestone/gravel with rolling terrain and cumulative elevation gain around 200–300 m; grades are forgiving, making the route approachable for fit beginners and confident leisure riders. Expect off-road surface, occasional farm crossings and short paved connectors through town centers.
Practical guidance: ride midweek or early morning to avoid crowds, carry a roomy water bottle and a light pump, and use wider tires (32mm+) for comfort on compacted gravel. The tour includes two nights’ accommodation (Auburn and Clare), breakfasts, two lunches, dinner, up to five cellar-door tastings and luggage transfer — so you can sample wines without juggling bags. Aim for 2–5 hours riding per day depending on stops, and book tastings in advance at popular cellar doors.
Riding time ranges from about 2–5 hours per day depending on stops; the trail between Auburn and Clare is roughly 30–35 km one way.
Yes — the itinerary includes up to five cellar-door visits with tasting fees covered and scheduled lunches on riding days.
Mainly compacted limestone/gravel from the former rail corridor with some short paved connectors through towns; a bike with wider tires is recommended.
Yes — the tour includes collection and transport of luggage and winery purchases between accommodations.
Tour de Vines operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light hits the limestone track and the Riesling Trail pulls cyclists out of Auburn into a patchwork of vines and low ridgelines. The first pedal stroke is quiet — the trail hums with birdsong, cellar doors open their doors and the road’s gentle grade invites a steady cadence.
Morning light hits the limestone track and the Riesling Trail pulls cyclists out of Auburn into a patchwork of vines and low ridgelines. The first pedal stroke is quiet — the trail hums with birdsong, cellar doors open their doors and the road’s gentle grade invites a steady cadence.
The Clare Valley is an old wine region carved by Miocene sediments and later shaped by gentle erosion; the rail corridor repurposed into the trail follows mild gradients that reflect its railway past. European settlement and vine planting from the mid-19th century brought cellar-door culture — today small producers like Skillogalee punctuate the route and offer regional Rieslings and Barossan-influenced reds.
Riding the Auburn–Clare section covers roughly 30–35 km one way on compacted limestone/gravel with rolling terrain and cumulative elevation gain around 200–300 m; grades are forgiving, making the route approachable for fit beginners and confident leisure riders. Expect off-road surface, occasional farm crossings and short paved connectors through town centers.
Practical guidance: ride midweek or early morning to avoid crowds, carry a roomy water bottle and a light pump, and use wider tires (32mm+) for comfort on compacted gravel. The tour includes two nights’ accommodation (Auburn and Clare), breakfasts, two lunches, dinner, up to five cellar-door tastings and luggage transfer — so you can sample wines without juggling bags. Aim for 2–5 hours riding per day depending on stops, and book tastings in advance at popular cellar doors.