About this Event
The Mawson Trail belongs on your bucket list
Ride the full Mawson Trail from Adelaide to Blinman on Outback Odyssey, a 16-day adventure covering more than 900 km.
Watch forests and vineyards give way to the rugged Flinders Ranges, with meals, luggage transport and on-route support taken care of by BikeSA.
Expect rewarding riding, memorable nights at camp and friendships built along the way. Join the full journey or experience a shorter section with a Mini Mawson.
Choose your adventure and make the Mawson Trail your next big ride.
Your Mawson Trail Challenge
Take on the full trail from Adelaide to Blinman, or choose one of three Mini Mawson sections to suit your time and appetite for adventure.
Your Adventure, Our Support
Meals, luggage transport and on-route support keep you fuelled and supported throughout the journey.
Adventure Beyond the Bitumen
Forest singletrack, gravel roads, creek crossings and rocky descents bring variety and challenge to your riding.
From Vineyards to Outback
Experience the changing country at riding pace, from the Adelaide Hills and wine regions to the wide-open landscapes of the Flinders Ranges.
An Extraordinary Finish, Earned
Ride past Rawnsley Park and Wilpena Pound before reaching the Mawson Trail’s northern finish in Blinman.
Shared Adventures, Lasting Friendships
Get to know fellow riders over shared challenges, meals and evenings at camp, building friendships that continue beyond the tour.
The Full Mawson | Adelaide to Blinman
The complete bucket list experience: more than 900 km along the Mawson Trail, from Adelaide’s doorstep to the northern Flinders Ranges. Settle into 16 days of riding, rest and discovery, with BikeSA supporting your journey.
Dates: May 1-16
Mini Mawson 1 | Adelaide to Burra
Ride from the Adelaide Hills through forest tracks, Barossa vineyards and the Clare Valley’s Riesling Trail. Finish in historic Burra after an adventure through some of South Australia’s best-loved riding country.
Dates: May 1-5
Mini Mawson 2 | Burra to Melrose
Explore open country, rural towns and the trails of Bundaleer and Wirrabara forests as the southern Flinders Ranges draw closer. Finish beneath Mount Remarkable in the cycling town of Melrose.
Dates: May 5-10
Mini Mawson 3 | Melrose to Blinman
Head into the heart of the Flinders Ranges, through Quorn and Hawker to Rawnsley Park and Wilpena Pound. Take on the trail’s final chapter and celebrate reaching Blinman.
Dates: May 10-16
Whichever section you choose, you’ll join the Outback Odyssey experience with BikeSA’s support along the way.
We take care of the details
There’s plenty of adventure in riding the Mawson Trail. BikeSA takes care of the daily logistics so you can enjoy it.
Your tour includes:
- Campsites along your selected route.
- Luggage transport between overnight stops.
- Breakfasts and dinners during your tour, plus lunches on riding days.
- Refreshment stops to keep you going.
- On-route support and daily rider briefings.
Rest-day lunches and personal purchases are additional. See your selected ticket for exact inclusions and arrival and departure arrangements.
Good riding. Good company.
Start with breakfast at camp, then head out for another day on the trail. Stop for refreshments, take in the views and enjoy the satisfaction of arriving somewhere new under your own steam.
Back at camp, there’s time to unwind, explore the town and share dinner with fellow riders. Before long, familiar faces become friends and the next day’s adventure is something you’re looking forward to together.
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Adelaide, Australia
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