Barossa Valley
| Location | Gawler to Angaston, Barossa Valley |
| Start Point | Corner of Railway Terrace and Ann Milroy Lane, Gawler |
| End Point | Angaston |
| Distance | 40 km (27 km Jack Bobridge + 13 km Barossa Trail) |
| Time | 1 day walking / 4 hours cycling |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Activity | Walking, Cycling |
| Region | Barossa |
| Accommodation | Camping, mid-range and premium options — See accommodation options |
| Key Feature | Sealed trail through world-famous wine region |
Forty Kilometres Through Australia’s Most Famous Wine Region
The Jack Bobridge Track and The Barossa Trail together form a forty-kilometre corridor of sealed shared-use trail that connects Gawler to Angaston, passing through the heart of one of the world’s great wine regions. Named after Adelaide-born professional racing cyclist Jack Bobridge, this two-part trail offers cyclists a full day’s ride — or walkers a multi-day journey — through vineyards, along river corridors, and past the cellar doors and heritage towns that have made the Barossa Valley internationally renowned. It is the kind of trail where the scenery demands frequent stops, and where each stop reveals another vineyard, another view, another reason to linger.
The trail follows a combination of dedicated shared-use paths and short linking sections on minor roads, with a quality bitumen surface throughout. The mostly flat to gently undulating terrain makes it accessible to riders and walkers of most fitness levels, though some sections — particularly the scenic deviation along the North Para River between Rowland Flat and Tanunda — include hills that add both challenge and reward.
The Route
Jack Bobridge Track: Gawler to Tanunda (27 km)
The trail begins at the corner of Railway Terrace and Ann Milroy Lane, just east of Gawler, and runs northeast through to the arch at the entrance to Tanunda. The route follows a dedicated shared-use path for most of its length, with short linking sections on Cockatoo Lane near Sandy Creek and St Hallett Road south of Tanunda. Heading north-east from Gawler, there is a long gradual climb between Cockatoo Lane and King Cutting Road West, followed by another gentle ascent between the two junctions of Altona Road.
The most scenic section comes after Rowland Flat, where the trail deviates from the main road to follow the North Para River past the Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre. This is where the vineyard views open up and the trail winds through scrub beside the river, with some steep pinches that add character to the ride. A recently established rest area beside the North Para River, shaded by newly planted trees, provides a pleasant stopping point before the trail meets St Hallett Road for the final approach to Tanunda.
The Barossa Trail: Tanunda to Angaston (13 km)
The Barossa Trail begins just north of Tanunda where Barossa Valley Way crosses the railway line at Buring Road. Between Tanunda and Nuriootpa, the trail is dead flat, running arrow-straight beside the Murray Valley Way with vineyards stretching away on either side. At Nuriootpa, the route passes through South Terrace and The Crescent to reach the iron cyclists sculpture that marks the beginning of the Nuriootpa to Angaston section. From here, the trail follows the old rail alignment, climbing gradually through vineyards and pines, past a rocky cutting and an Adelaide Brighton Cement Works plant, with interpretive signs and seats along the way providing context and rest in equal measure.
Planning Your Ride or Walk
The fully sealed surface makes the trail suitable for road bikes, hybrid bikes, and mountain bikes alike. Walking the full forty kilometres requires a full day or can be broken into sections over multiple days. The trail is not recommended for young children due to some road-crossing sections and the hills after Rowland Flat. The Barossa Valley’s many cellar doors, cafes, and restaurants along or near the route make this trail as much a culinary journey as a cycling one — plan your stops accordingly. The trail can be ridden in either direction, though the gentle downhill gradient from Angaston to Gawler makes that direction slightly easier for cycling.
The Jack Bobridge Track and The Barossa Trail together offer one of the finest cycling experiences in South Australia — forty kilometres of sealed trail through vineyard country, river corridors, and historic towns in a region renowned for its wine, food, and hospitality. Whether ridden in a single session or savoured over multiple visits, this trail turns every kilometre into an invitation to stop, look, and taste.
Where to Stay
Planning an overnight trip? See our Barossa Valley Accommodation Guide for the best places to stay near this trail.