The Adelaide Hills is dotted with wonderful cellar doors, and many of them are perfectly placed for a day of riding between tastings. With an e-bike taking the sting out of the climbs, you can link several together into one relaxed, scenic day. Here are some of the region’s best to reach on two wheels.
Why the Hills work so well by bike
Cellar doors in the Adelaide Hills tend to sit close together, connected by quiet country roads and trails like the Amy Gillett Bikeway. That makes it easy to ride from one to the next without long stretches in between. The cool-climate wines, the views and the friendly, small-scale producers all add to the charm.
A few favourites to seek out
There are far more than we can list, but these are some ride-friendly names worth building a day around:
- The Lane Vineyard for its views and long lunches
- Shaw and Smith for benchmark cool-climate wines
- Bird in Hand for a polished cellar-door experience
- Lobethal Road and other small producers for a more intimate tasting
Part of the fun is discovering your own favourite along the way, so leave a little room in the plan for a spontaneous stop.
How to plan your day
Book ahead where you can, especially on weekends, and space your tastings across the day. Keep water handy, wear closed-in shoes, and remember that tasting is best enjoyed in moderation when you are riding. Most of our tours can be enjoyed at easy to medium fitness levels thanks to the e-bikes, so you do not need to be a serious cyclist to make a day of it.
Let us do the planning
Prefer to leave the route and the logistics to someone who knows the Hills? Our guided Hahndorf Food and Wine e-bike tour links the best of the region into one effortless day. All you have to do is ride and taste.
