Mawson Trail Cycling Guide

888 km, One Way, Flat, Hilly in Flinders Ranges, Medium/Hard, Remote, Sealed/Unsealed,

The Mawson Trail showcases everything the region North of Adelaide has to offer, such as the Adelaide Hills, Barossa winery region and the Flinders Ranges.

Enjoy the meandering route which seems to mimic the indecisive trail an ant might take. The trail uses quiet country roads, fire trails and tracks through farms, National Parks and State Parks. It can be a challenge for the cycle tourer as the track is narrow in places but the journey is well worth the odd walk and push. In the wet some of the tracks can become very muddy and we have mapped a few alternate routes.

You may be lucky to see kangaroos and emus as you journey though the Flinders Ranges.

Start: Gorge Road, Castambul End: Blinman

Transport:  Southaustraliantrails.com lists a range of options. Google Search Transport to the Mawson

Before your ride, use icon filters to find accommodation and caravan options and food stops along the way. As you are riding along, know when the next Cafe is coming up and enjoy the history and points of interest. The Mawson Trail gives you all the information you need for the ride you plan: navigation, elevations, food, water, distances, train station and more. Enjoy an overview of ride when you check the waypoint photos to get a feel for each location.

Use the FarOut (Guthook) Custom Route feature to mark your planned journey in day stages. To learn how - Google search "Guthook Custom Route".

Thank you to Josiah Skeats and Bernard Roberts for mapping and photos of this journey.

** Included with purchase of the South Australia - Network OR Adelaide to Alice Springs . Do not buy the Mawson Trail if you intend to buy the South Australia - Network OR Adelaide to Alice Springs.