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Karnu Rally Huts and Accommodation options
Karen Rally is a bikepacking event from Tarntanya/Adelaide to the karnu(mountains) of Ikara/Flinders ranges and down to Port Augusta.
2 options a short route 700km and a long route 1170km.
In this video are some accommodation I stayed in along the way and other options available if your interested in doing the course or doing the Mawson Trail.
Lush mountain single track, big desert sky, pubs and so many huts.
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KARNU RALLY: my first attempt at a Ultra-Distance bikepacking race
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In October of 2024 I attempted my first ever bikepacking race: The Karnu Rally in South Australia.. I needed a ride that would provide some hills and training before the Hunt 1000 in the following month. I had rode the Mawson Trail from North to South and this race was from south to north taking in some parts of the Mawson Trail, so familiarity of the course allowed me to be prepared for the di...
Lavender Federation Cycling Trail Day 4
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Mount Pleasant to Murray Bridge (71km). In the short ride from Mount Pleasant to Tungkillo (8km), the C2M follows the Kidman Horse Trail for half of the way. As you enter the town of Tungkillo, you ride alongside the Adelaide to Mannum pipeline, which brings water from the Murray River to supplement Adelaide’s water supply. After a short steep climb out of Tunkgillo, you can see sweeping views ...
Lavender Federation Cycling Trail Day 3
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Eden Valley to Mount Pleasant - (32km) From Eden Valley, the C2M heads east along Rhine Park Road for three kilometres. Take care not to miss the turn onto Moss Smith Road, guarded and partly hidden by two large gum trees. Soon you come to this one-lane bridge across the Marne River, which runs even during the dry of summer. From the Marne River crossing, you climb for several kilometres before...
Lavender Federation Cycling Trail Day 2
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Bikepacking Eudunda to Truro - (44km) Between Eudunda and Truro, the Murray to Clare Lavender Cycling Trail (M2C) flattens out to cross drier wheat and sheep farming country. Coming after some challenging climbs between Clare and Eudunda (if you are travelling north to south), it’s a relaxing and popular section of the trail. Truro to Eden Valley- (46km) This scenic and varied section of the Mu...
Amy Gillett Bikeway, Adelaide Hills
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No hills, no traffic, no worries: from Oakbank to Mount Torrens in the Adelaide Hills, the Amy Gillett Pathway is the sweetest 17 kilometres you'll ever cycle! The Amy Gillett Pathway is a cycling, walking and horse riding trail that runs 17km through the Adelaide Hills. Specifically, it runs north-south through the fertile valleys and vales from Oakbank to Mount Torrens with bucolic country vi...
Lavender Federation Cycling Trail Day 1 Clare to Eudunda
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Clare to Waterloo - (67km) This section takes you through the Clare Valley and includes Spring Gully Conservation Park and some lesser known towns such as Mintaro, Manoora and Waterloo. Pop into Martindale Hall as seen on Picnic at Hanging Rock. The ride from Clare through Spring Gully to Watervale is one of the most challenging sections of the route. Waterloo to Eudunda- (44km) This is the mos...
Bikepacking Copper Coast Rail Trail
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Cycle or bike pack the Copper Coast Rail Trail connects the copper mines in Kadina (the mine was called the Wallaroo Mine even though it is today within the township of Kadina) to the deep-sea jetty in the township of Wallaroo. The trail is within the original rail corridor and vegetation is confined to low dryland shrubs with the occasional taller tree. The path is in good condition and there ...
Copper Trail and Shamus Liptrot Trail
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A ‘bush track’ rail trail that provides a challenge for mountain bikers who enjoy a challenge. The trail surface varies from rubble /gravel to a formed natural earth surface, and is suited to MTB riders. The trail begins at the start point for the Walk the Yorke walking and cycling trail, but really starts on the Balaclava Road at the end of the golf course. Port Wakefield to Bowmans (10 km fro...
Bikepacking the Southern Flinders Rail Trail, South Australia
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Located in the Flinders Ranges, 207 km north of Adelaide, SA this is an 80km bike packing ride along one of South Australia's newest rail trails from Wilmington to just a few kilometres past Laura. The Southern Flinders Rail Trail consists of six sections that vary in terms of trail surface, scenery and topography: Laura to Stone Hut (10 km) - a good rural cycle path Wilmington to Melrose (20 k...
Coast 2 Vines Rail Trail, Adelaide
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This bike ride is along the Coast to Vines Rail trail from Marino Rocks to Willunga plus an extra ride from McLaren Vale to McLaren Flat in Adelaide, South Australia. The Coast to Vines Rail Trail consists of three sections that are quite different in terms of scenery and topography: Marino Rocks to Old Reynella is 9.4 km long and climbs steadily from the coast, heading inland along steep gulli...
Silent hiking the Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle, Australia
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The Great North Walk is a hiking trail from Sydney's Macquarie place to Newcastle's Queen's Wharf in New South Wales, Australia. A 250km journey north following tidal rivers, through forests, past sandstone overhangs, coastal beach walk and coastal cliffs. The scenery is spectacular even though it's so close to Sydney. Website : www.paddlebikehiker.com Facebook: paddlebikehiker Ins...
Solo hiking the Great South West Walk in Victoria, Australia
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The Great South West Walk begins at the historic city of Portland, Victoria. I underwent this 15 day hike in April overlapping the Easter break after completing the Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle. I chose this walk then as campsites were booked out in January and its a well established trail, huts and generally flat, something my knees could handle. On leaving Portland, the track pro...
Great South West Walk Day 15 Mallee Camp to Portland
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Hiking the Great South West Walk in Victoria, Australia, solo, for the 262km trek over 15 days. The Great South West Walk is an Australian hiking trail tucked away near Portland in the south-west region of Victoria (on the Country of the Gunditjmara, the Traditional Custodians of the land) near the South Australian border, Australia. There is a choice of 250km via beach or 262km which is what I...
Great South West Walk Day 14: Trawalla Camp to Mallee Camp
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Hiking the Great South West Walk in Victoria, Australia, solo, for the 262km trek over 15 days. The Great South West Walk is an Australian hiking trail tucked away near Portland in the south-west region of Victoria (on the Country of the Gunditjmara, the Traditional Custodians of the land) near the South Australian border, Australia. There is a choice of 250km via beach or 262km which is what I...
Great South West Walk Day 13: Springs Camp to Trewalla Camp
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Great South West Walk Day 13: Springs Camp to Trewalla Camp
Great South West Walk Day 12 Tarragon Camp to Springs Camp
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Great South West Walk Day 12 Tarragon Camp to Springs Camp
Explore Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary
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Explore Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 16: Great North Walk finale
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Day 16: Great North Walk finale
Great South West Walk Day 11: Swan Lake to Tarragal Camp
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Great South West Walk Day 11: Swan Lake to Tarragal Camp
Day 15 Homestretch - 250km Solo Hiking Journey on Great North Walk
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Day 15 Homestretch - 250km Solo Hiking Journey on Great North Walk
Great South West Walk Day 10: Lake Monibeong Camp to Swan Lake Camp
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Great South West Walk Day 10: Lake Monibeong Camp to Swan Lake Camp
Day 14: Overcoming Obstacles 16-Day Solo Hiking Challenge
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Day 14: Overcoming Obstacles 16-Day Solo Hiking Challenge
Great South West Walk Day 9: Nelson to Lake Monibeong
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Great South West Walk Day 9: Nelson to Lake Monibeong
Day 13: Pushing Forward -16 Day Solo Trek
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Day 13: Pushing Forward -16 Day Solo Trek
Great South West Walk Day 8 from Pattersons Camp to Nelson
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Great South West Walk Day 8 from Pattersons Camp to Nelson
Day 12: Connecting with nature - Sydney to Newcastle Solo Adventure
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Day 12: Connecting with nature - Sydney to Newcastle Solo Adventure
Great South West Walk Day 7: Battersbys Camp to Pattersons Camp
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Great South West Walk Day 7: Battersbys Camp to Pattersons Camp
Day 11: Trail Reflections - 250km Solo Hiking Trail
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Day 11: Trail Reflections - 250km Solo Hiking Trail
Great South West Walk Day 6: Moleside Camp to Battersbys Camp
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Great South West Walk Day 6: Moleside Camp to Battersbys Camp