Mount Lofty & Adelaide Hills guided MTB tour: E-bikes included

Ride the Adelaide Hills on e-bike trails built for confident beginners

A guided mountain bike tour of Mount Lofty and the Adelaide Hills, departing from Adelaide with hotel pickup, a local guide, e-bikes and all transport included. You ride a mix of gravel and dirt beginner trails through forest, descend quiet back roads, and stop at Mount Lofty Summit for views. Cleland Wildlife Park entry is optional and includes native wildlife spotting and morning tea. No technical MTB experience needed, though moderate fitness helps.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Lofty20m
2. Cleland Wildlife Park1h 30m · entry included

Guided mountain bike tour in Adelaide Hills

• Pick up from city in Escapegoat Van
• Take in views at Mt Lofty Summit
• Optional visit to Cleland Wildlife Park
• Enjoy morning tea at wildlife park
• Optional ride in Belair National Park

The experience

The van picks you up from your Adelaide hotel and drives to Mount Lofty Summit, where the ride begins. From there you descend through forest trails and quiet back roads designed to feel like an off-road adventure without the technical difficulty: the route mixes gravel and dirt beginner MTB terrain with gentler sections that let you settle into the pace. A local guide leads the group, which stays under nine riders, and e-bikes do the heavy lifting on climbs so the focus stays on the trail and the landscape.

Native wildlife appears naturally along the route: koalas and kangaroos move through the Adelaide Hills, and you stop to watch them in their habitat rather than hunt for them. If you want more, Cleland Wildlife Park is an optional addition where you get closer views and morning tea or coffee. The whole experience runs 4 to 5 hours from pickup to drop-off, so it fits into a morning or early afternoon without swallowing the rest of your day in Adelaide.

Bikes, helmets and all transport are included. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that move. The guide speaks English and knows the trails well enough to adjust the route if the group wants to add a ride through Belair National Park or if someone needs a slower pace. Snacks come along, and the air-conditioned van means no sweating through the drive back to the city.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Adelaide.
• a local guide leading the ride in English.
• high-quality e-bikes and helmets.
• transport by air-conditioned minibus to Mount Lofty Summit.
• snacks, coffee and tea.
• optional entry to Cleland Wildlife Park with morning tea included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 43 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Escapegoat Adventures Pty Ltd.

Is this one for you?The 4- to 5-hour timeframe leaves the rest of your day free in Adelaide, and the e-bikes mean you can ride forest and gravel trails without needing years of MTB experience or spending the afternoon exhausted. Book this if you want to move through the Adelaide Hills on two wheels but need the guide and the equipment to make it happen without a learning curve.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride the Mount Lofty and Adelaide Hills tour if I've never done mountain biking before?

Yes, the tour is designed for confident beginner riders with no technical MTB experience required. The trails mix gravel and dirt beginner terrain with gentler sections, and e-bikes handle the climbs so you can focus on learning the trail feel. Moderate fitness helps, and the guide adjusts the pace for the group.

What wildlife will I see on the Mount Lofty and Adelaide Hills ride?

Koalas and kangaroos move through the Adelaide Hills naturally along the route, and you stop to watch them in their habitat. Cleland Wildlife Park is an optional addition if you want closer views and more time with native animals.

How long does the Mount Lofty and Adelaide Hills tour take?

The full experience runs 4 to 5 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the ride, stops at Mount Lofty Summit and optional time at Cleland Wildlife Park. The van handles transport to and from the summit, so most of the time is on the bike or at the stops.

What's included in the Mount Lofty and Adelaide Hills guided MTB tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local English-speaking guide, e-bikes and helmets, transport by air-conditioned minibus to Mount Lofty Summit, snacks, and coffee or tea are all included. Entry to Cleland Wildlife Park is optional and adds morning tea as well.

Do I need to bring my own mountain bike?

No, high-quality e-bikes and helmets are provided. You just need to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes suitable for bike riding, and let the operator know about any dietary requirements at booking.

What's the maximum group size for the Mount Lofty and Adelaide Hills tour?

The tour operates with a maximum of nine riders, so the group stays small and the guide can adjust the pace and route based on what the riders want to do.