🚴♀️ Tour Itinerary Overview 🚴♂️
📅 12th October – Arrive at Adelaide Airport and check into the Atura Hotel, conveniently located within the terminal. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner, where you’ll meet your fellow cyclists along with the Green Jersey and Travel With Lesley Whyte teams.
📅 13th October – After breakfast, we set off for Mt Ive Station, a 6-hour journey through the stunning South Australia landscape. Midway, we’ll stop to collect our e-bikes and allow you time to purchase any alcohol you may want for the trip. On arrival at Mt Ive Station, our private chef will be waiting to welcome us. After settling into our accommodation, we’ll gather for pre-dinner drinks while going over the exciting days ahead.
Cycling at Mt Ive Station
One of the unique features of our Mt Ive adventure is the variety of cycling experiences available throughout the station. With a number of different tracks to choose from, no two days are ever the same.
The routes we ride each day will be carefully selected based on weather conditions, station activities and any mustering operations that may be taking place at the time, ensuring both safety and the best possible riding experience.
Possible Track Options
Billy Can Track – Approx. 29km loop
A varied ride showcasing spectacular outback scenery and diverse terrain.
Flight Path – Approx. 30km loop
A wonderful combination of open landscapes and varied riding conditions.
Horseshoe Loop – Approx. 18km loop
An enjoyable route offering a mix of terrain and ever-changing views.
Mt Ive Summit – Approx. 8km return (4km each way)
A more challenging ride featuring steep, rocky sections and rewarding panoramic views from the summit.
Lake Gairdner – Approx. 70km return (35km each way)
An unforgettable ride to one of Australia’s most remarkable natural wonders. Approximately 10km is on a public road, with the remainder being relatively smooth and flat terrain leading to the vast white expanse of Lake Gairdner.
Wombat Holes – Approx. 18km return (9km each way)
A gentler ride with predominantly flat and smooth terrain, perfect for soaking up the surrounding landscape.
A Flexible and Varied Cycling Experience
One of the great things about Mt Ive is that this is not simply a point-to-point cycling tour. Each day offers a different experience, creating a varied and memorable adventure.
Some days we may head out for a shorter morning ride, return to the station for lunch and some relaxation time, then venture out again in the afternoon to explore another part of this incredible outback landscape.
Along the way you’ll discover beautiful picnic locations, scenic lookouts and fascinating points of interest, with plenty of opportunities to stop, take photographs and simply absorb the beauty, tranquillity and immense scale of the Australian outback.
Should we experience a wet weather day where cycling is not suitable, we won’t be sitting still. Instead, we’ll enjoy a scenic coach excursion into the spectacular Gawler Ranges, allowing you to experience another incredible side of this remarkable region.
This is an adventure designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, allowing you to connect with both the landscape and the unique character of Mt Ive Station.
Heading Home
📅 20th October – After breakfast, we depart Mt Ive Station, returning our e-bikes along the way. Arriving back in Adelaide late afternoon, we check into the Atura Hotel once again and come together for a farewell dinner to celebrate an incredible adventure.
📅 21st October – After breakfast, it’s time to say our goodbyes and head home, taking with us unforgettable memories of an epic outback cycling experience! 🚵♂️✨
