The Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula offer some of the most accessible yet rewarding riding in South Australia. From the central town of Hahndorf, a historic German settlement surrounded by vineyards, riders can launch straight into a network of twisting sealed roads and gravel cut-throughs that climb and drop through the ranges.

This region is all about variety. One moment you’re winding through shaded gullies and orchard-lined backroads, the next you’re cresting ridges with sweeping views over the city and coastline. Push further south and the roads spill out towards the Fleurieu Peninsula, where quiet lanes and gravel tracks hug rolling farmland before reaching the coast and ferry access to Kangaroo Island.

For adventure riders, it’s the perfect mix of short, punchy loops and longer day rides that feel far from the city without ever being truly remote. Whether it’s a spirited run through the hills or a relaxed weekend linking wineries and coastal towns, the Adelaide Hills & Fleurieu region captures the best of South Australian riding in a compact, rider-friendly package.