Explore the best mountain biking in the Adelaide Hills on one flexible riding experience based around Mount Lofty, Cleland Conservation Park and Belair National Park.

Choose a self-guided e-bike adventure and ride at your own pace using preloaded GPS routes, or book a private guided tour for a fully supported and social day out. Routes are tailored to suit your group’s ability and interests, with a mix of forest trails, scenic descents and quiet backcountry riding.

Wildlife encounters are a highlight of this experience, with frequent sightings of koalas, kangaroos and emus — both in Cleland Wildlife Park and in the surrounding bushland.

If you have any questions, or would like help choosing between self-guided and private guided options, please get in touch.

Prefer to ride at your own pace? Our Self-Guided E-Bike Tours let you explore Mount Lofty, Cleland and the Adelaide Hills using premium e-bikes and easy GPS navigation — no guide, no group schedule.

Sample Itinerary

(Exact routes and timing may vary depending on whether you choose a self-guided or private guided experience.)

Start: Mount Lofty & Adelaide Hills

Your ride explores the iconic trails and forest roads around Mount Lofty, Cleland Conservation Park and the Adelaide Hills. For private guided experiences, we’ll organise transport from central Adelaide to the start of your ride. Self-guided riders typically begin from our Belair base, riding selected routes through the surrounding hills.

After a brief setup and safety check, we’ll make sure you’re comfortable on your bike and ready to ride.

Riding Through Cleland Conservation Park

From Mount Lofty and Cleland, you’ll ride through stunning native bushland on a mix of forest trails, quiet access roads and scenic descents. These routes are chosen for their views, flow and safety, and can be adjusted to suit different riding abilities.

This early section is a great chance to settle into the ride, enjoy the surroundings and spot local wildlife.

Wildlife Encounters & Morning Break

Cleland Conservation Park is one of the best places near Adelaide to spot wildlife in its natural environment. Koalas are frequently seen resting in the trees, along with kangaroos, wallabies and emus.

On guided experiences, you’ll enjoy a relaxed morning tea or café-style stop along the way, surrounded by bushland and wildlife.

Scenic Descents & Adelaide Hills Trails

The highlight of the experience is riding through the heart of the Adelaide Hills, enjoying flowing forest trails, gentle descents and open sections with sweeping views back across the city and plains.

Rather than a single fixed route, your ride is tailored to your group — from easier, confidence-building trails to longer or more adventurous options for experienced riders.

Finish: Adelaide Hills or City Fringe

Depending on your chosen option and route, the ride finishes either back near our Belair base or on the edge of Adelaide’s parklands, marking the end of a memorable day exploring Mount Lofty and the Adelaide Hills by bike.

Check out our video and gain insight into what awaits you on this epic Mount Lofty Guided Mountain Bike Tour!