The trail takes riders through the Adelaide Hills, traversing forests, farmland and historic towns such as Lobethal and Birdwood. It passes the world famous Barossa wine region to the mid-north towns of Kapunda and Burra and fomr here, winds pass the towns of Hallett and Spalding through the Bundaleer Forest and into the Flinders Ranges.
The Mawson Trail is designed for mountain bike or sturdy touring bike use – it is not suitable for road bikes. There are several steep uphill sections, and prolonged or heavy rain on unmade tracks will make cycling very slow or impossible. However, spectacular views, abundant wildlife, unique flora and extensive vistas always reward the hard physical work.
The trail is open all year round, however the months of January to March can be fiercely hot and are best avoided.
Check out the other Mawson Trail webites
Kapunda & Light Tourism – Mawson Trail