Outback Odyssey: Mawson Trail Cycling Tour

This 40KM ride kick offs at Hindmarsh Square with check-in briefining, and luggage loading. A tough climb up Gorge Road and Stone Hut Rd tests the legs before rolling forest tracks lead to Fox Creek Bike Park. Finish at Lobethal Football Club for lunch and your first campsite, with time to explore town and enjoy the Bierhaus. This route is 40KM.

A gentle 75KM ride that travels through Birdwood and Mount Crawford Forest before descending into the Barossa Valley. Lunch at Rowland Flat, then a thrilling descent of Steingarten Hill. Camp at Chateau Tanunda with wine tasting and a quirky "black tie dinner".

A 78KM ride that heads north past Nuriootpa into Kapunda, rich in mining history and heritage trails. Single-track sections and ridge rides add variety before finishing at Riverton Caravan Park. Explore the town's railway station and galleries.

This 87KM ride has an option to take the Rattler Rail Trail to Auburn, then cruise the Riesling Trail through Clare Valley vineyards. Landscapes shift dramatically as you cross Goyder's Line into arid country. Overnight at Burra Football Club, a historic copper mining town.

Relax, explore cafes, museums, and heritage sites with the Burra Historic Passport. Mini Mawson riders depart, new ones arrive. Evening meal together with stories of the journey so far.

On this 85KM ride, you will pass the famous Midnight Oil ruin and ride through merino grazing lands. Scenic climbs and descents lead to Dares Hill and the restored Wilkins cottage. Camp at Hallett oval with dinner at the town hall.

A short but scenic 46KM ride passes the Hallett windfarm turbines. Watch out for calthrop thorns along the Spalding and Bundaleer Channels. Finish at Spalding Oval with time to enjoy the local pub.

This 83KM ride goes past Bundaleer Reservoir and through the Bundaleer Forest, Australia's first plantation forest. Arrive in Laura, home of CJ Dennis and Golden North ice cream. Camp at the Laura Football Oval

This 57KM single track ride goes through Wirrabara Forest, past Bangor Historic Site and Mount Remarkable winery. A fun descent into Melrose, the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges. Stay at the caravan park with campfires and a village atmosphere.

Choose between relaxing, exploring Mount Remarkable National Park, or riding the acclaimed Melrose trail network. Enjoy local pubs, breweries, and cafés. New Mini Mawson riders join for the final leg north.

A 71KM ride that travels via Wilmington in Beautiful Valley, with options for the rail trail. Lunch in Richman Valley before tackling Richman Gap's rocky descent. Finish at Quorn Oval, a town steeped in railway and WWII history.

Cross pastoral lands on this 112km challenging pedal that rewards you with views of the southern Flinders. Lunch en route before rolling into Hawker, gateway to the ranges. Explore galleries and historic buildings before camping overnight.

Ride deeper into the Flinders Ranges with a 94KM ride through rugged scenery and creek crossings. Arrive at Rawnsley Park Station, a scenic base with views of Wilpena Pound. Enjoy a relaxed evening in this iconic setting.

A shorter but spectacular 26KM ride into Wilpena Pound Resort, nestled in the natural amphitheatre of the Flinders Ranges. Celebrate arriving at one of South Australia’s most famous landmarks.

Ride from Wilpena Pound into Blinman, covering 66 km through the dramatic landscapes of the northern Flinders Ranges. This steady but rewarding ride winds through rugged country and quiet outback roads, with plenty of opportunities to stop, take photos, and take in the scenery along the way. Arriving in the historic township of Blinman, the highest town in South Australia, marks the final ride of the Odyssey and a rewarding conclusion to an unforgettable outback journey.