Annual Tour event information

• Kangaroo Island, South Australia
• Maximum of 200 riders
• Start & Finish in Cape Jervis
• 19 - 26 October 2024
• 8-day cycle tour - approximately 500km, exploring the delights of South Australia's iconic Kangaroo Island
• NOTE: Bring Your Own tent, sleeping bag/mat for camping or purchase our deluxe camping option

$2225 BSA Member    $2335 Non-Member

Registration Includes:

• Transport of luggage from campsite to campsite
• Comfortable campsites, flush toilets & hot showers
• Undercover dining facilities with tables & chairs
• All breakfasts, lunches & dinners (except Breakfast on Day 1 and Dinner on Day 8)
• Programmed activities & entertainment
• Annual Tour Ride Guide
• Annual Tour Merchandise

NOTE: 

Bring Your Own tent, sleeping bag/mat for camping or purchase our deluxe camping option

Optional Extras:

• Coach Transport:  Adelaide to/from Cape Jervis $75 /pers one way - bike included
• Massage therapy
• Deluxe Camping accommodation - $625 / tent**    Sold Out - contact us to be added to a waitlist in case of cancellation
• Bike hire - road, hybrid or mtb - contact Bike SA office for details
• Limited Cabin, B&B, hotel/motel accommodation may be available in some overnight venues
• Secure car parking available in Cape Jervis. $147 for 7 nights. Contact Bike SA office for bookings and more details: (08) 8168 9999 or email office@bikesa.asn.au.

ITINERARY

Note: links to each days route logged on RidewithGPS can viewed HERE

View  Route map 

DAY ONE - SATURDAY 19 OCT

Transit Adelaide to Cape Jervis - 1.5 hrs (optional coach transfer or self drive)
Ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw - 45mins
Afternoon free to explore Penneshaw and surrounding countryside.

Overnight venue: Penneshaw Oval - Middle Tce, Penneshaw

DAY TWO - SUNDAY 20 OCT
Penneshaw to American River
Sealed Road via Brown Beach - 39km
Unsealed Road via Cape Willoughby lighthouse - 79km 

Overnight Venue: The Shed / American River Oval - Tangara Drive, American River

DAY THREE - MONDAY 21 OCT
American River to Parndana
Sealed Rd via Cygnet River - 56km
Unsealed Rd via Emu Ridge - 66km
Overnight Venue: Parndana Sports Club - Jones Street, Parndana

DAY FOUR - TUESDAY 22 OCT
Parndana to Western KI / Flinders Chase
Sealed Road via Gosse - 60km
Unsealed Road via Stokes Bay, Snelling Beach & Gosse - 93km
Overnight Venue: Discovery Parks Kangaroo Island - South Coast Road, Western KI

DAY FIVE - WEDNESDAY 23 OCT
Rest day @ Western KI
Optional visit to Flinders Chase NP to Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks
Overnight Venue: Discovery Parks Kangaroo Island - South Coast Road, Western KI
 

DAY SIX - THURSDAY 24 OCT
Western KI to Vivonne Bay
Sealed Road - 35km
Unsealed Road via Mt Taylor & Wheeler Creek - 56km  
Overnight Venue: Vivonne Bay  - Knofel Road, Vivonne Bay

DAY SEVEN - FRIDAY 25 OCT
Vivonne Bay to Kingscote
Sealed Road - 60km
Sealed Road via Seal Bay - additional 22km round trip
Overnight Venue: Soldiers Memorial Park – Centenary Ave, Kingscote
 

DAY EIGHT - SATURDAY 26 OCT
Kingscote to Penneshaw
Sealed road - 62km
Ferry to Cape Jervis - 45mins
Transit Cape Jervis to Adelaide - 1.5hrs (optional coach transfer or self drive)

The Annual Tour of kangaroo island can be explored entirely on sealed roads, however there will also  be the opportunity to explore further on sections of unsealed road, which are mostly smooth, compacted limestone. Hybrid tyres offer the most flexibility, but you can be a complete roady and stick to the tarmac, or take a hybrid, gravel or mountain bike with a gravel tread

All route distances are approximate and the route may be subject to change.

Below you will find essential information to help you enjoy your ride.

The 2024 Annual Tour Ride Guide V.2 can be viewed HERE   (updated 10/10/24)

An updated printed copy of this guide including any last-minute amendments will be included in the rider Welcome Pack which you will receive on the first day of the tour, along with your Annual Tour merchandise and your rider ID.

Please take time to view the following information resources

• A Day in the Life of Annual Tour
• Deluxe Camping Package Information
• Overnight Venues and other Accommodation
• Bike Transport By Plane
• Bike Mechanic Information  
• E-bike Information
• My Bike – What sort of bike should I ride?
• My Gear – What do I need to bring?
• My Ride – How to approach your day on the ride
• My Training – How to prepare your fitness
• Secret Women’s Business
• Annual Tour Terms and Conditions

The 2024 Annual Tour will start and finish at Cape Jervis at the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula - the embarkation/arrival point of the ferry between the mainland and Kangaroo Island.

Check-in for the start will be at the Sealink Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis.

• From 7.30am for those taking the coach transfer from Adelaide to Cape Jervis. The coach leaves at 8.30am
•  From 10.00am for those driving directly to Cape Jervis.

• Day 1 - Cape Jervis to Penneshaw - departs at 12.00pm - you need to be checked in by 11.30am
• Day 8 - Penneshaw to Cape Jervis - departs at 1.30pm - you need to be checked in by 1.00pm

Our booking arrangements with Sealink require all riders to travel on the same ferry on Sat 19 and Sat 26 October. Special arrangements may be possible to travel a day or two before the tour commences or after the tour finishes if you wish to have additional time on Kangaroo Island. Subject to availability and all requests must as soon as possible after your registration is confirmed. Contact Bike SA office for details (08) 8168 9999 or email office@bikesa.asn.au

Yes, but you will need to connect via Adelaide. Qantas flies a limited services to Kingscote. You will need to arrange a transfer from Kingscote to Penneshaw where the tour's island itinerary will commence. You will also need to make your own accommodation arrangements in Kingscote or Penneshaw if flying in or out a day or two before or after the tour. 

Yes, absolutely! International participants are welcome to join our tours. When registering, ensure you provide accurate details and consider your arrival dates to allow for any flight or travel delays. Please note that while we do not offer assistance with travel arrangements or visas, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about the event to help you plan your trip.

Did you know that international attendees can also become Bike SA members? Bike SA membership provides you with a discount off the regular price of the tour, plus it provides some personal injury and third-party insurance coverage. Learn more.

Bicycle SA has made arrangements for Annual Tour participants to park in a secure facility adjacent to the Sealink Ferry Terminal in Cape Jervis.  

The cost is $21/night - Car in Sat 19/10 & Car out Sat 26/10 = 7 night / $147

Bookings are essential and will be confirmed with payment. Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Contact (08) 8168 9999 or email office@bikesa.asn.au

Adelaide to Cape Jervis:  Saturday 19 October

Departs @ 8:30am from Adelaide Central Bus Terminal, 85 Franklin St, Adelaide.

Arrive in Cape Jervis - Sealink Ferry Terminal at approx. 10:30am

Cape Jervis to Adelaide:  Saturday 26  October

Departs Sealink Ferry Terminal at 3:30pm 

Arrive in Adelaide Central Bus Terminal, 85 Franklin St, Adelaide at approx. 5:30pm  

Please arrive early to check in, load your bags and bikes onto the transport vehicles and find your bus seat

Bus transfer cost is $75 one way - includes rider, bike and baggage.

Bookings essential.  Contact (08) 8168 9999 or email office@bikesa.asn.au

It is not necessary to pack your bike into a box for the coach transfer. We have plenty of cardboard/blankets to cushion the transported bikes. You may, however, have to turn the handlebars and / or remove the pedals, depending on the available space. 

The total luggage allowance is 25kg/person – this includes your tent, sleeping bag / mat, etc. This must be packed into 2 bags, each weighing no more than 14kg (it’s easier and safer to pack two lighter bags than one big bag). Excess baggage fees apply up to a maximum of 28kg.  Each bag must be no more than 85 litres in volume or have dimensions of no more than 140cm in total. i.e. L x H x W e.g. 70cm Long + 35cm High + 35cm Wide = 140cm

If flying to Adelaide please take time to check your airline ticket/baggage restrictions. 

Annual Tour involves riding distances of between 50km and 100km each day. The average is about 70-80km. Whilst you don’t need to be an elite athlete you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to manage the full distance of approximately 500km over 8 days. You can ride at your own pace each day and rest assured that our support team won’t leave anyone behind. If you’re not sure how long it will take you to ride a certain distance you can refer to the comparison chart below to get a rough idea. Please note that these times do not take into account additional time spent at refreshment stops, taking photos, sightseeing, etc.  

Yes, the accommodation on Annual Tour is camping and you do need to supply your own tent, sleeping bag and inflatable mattress – Check out My Gear – What do I need to bring along? When you arrive in the campsite at the end of each day you’ll need to collect your luggage/tent from the luggage truck and set up your own tent. The next morning you pack everything up and take it back to the luggage truck for transport to the next destination.

Yes, you can purchase one of our Deluxe Camping packages when you register for the tour – includes a spacious 2 person tent that you can stand up in and a self inflating mattress for each person. The tent is even set up and packed down for you each day. All you have to do is roll into camp, collect your bags from the luggage truck and settle in to your allocated tent. The price per tent so you can split the cost with your tent buddy if you are sharing. Numbers are limited and usually sell out quickly.

 There may be the option of extra cabin/pub/B&B/motel accommodation in some places on route for riders to organise for themselves. However please be aware that accommodation options are limited in some places and tend to book out quickly. You are more than welcome to do a combination of tent/cabin accommodation for the trip if you wish to have a few nights of luxury!
Note: You are responsible for arranging transport of your luggage between the overnight campsite and any offsite accommodation. 

We shall do our utmost to cater for riders who have specific dietary requirements, i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose intolerant, low fat, etc.

For those riders who have more specific dietary needs including low FODMAP, Paleo and food allergies, please feel free to contact us with any concerns you may have.

 The Annual Tour is generally a roady ride, but on kangaroo Island there will be some days when there will be opportunities to explore further on unsealed roads and trails. The ride is suitable for either a road bike, hybrid or mountain bike with slicks. 

 If you don’t want the hassle of transporting a bike to Adelaide you can hire one from Bike SA . We have limited numbers of Avanti and Apollo road bikes and also some Scott Aspect mountain bikes for hire. Slick tyres for sealed roads can be fitted if requested. 

 Yes, you are more than welcome to use an electric assist bicycle, provided that it complies with South Australian Standards relevant to “Pedelec power assisted bicycles” i.e.maximum 250w power output using pedal-assist system only. View SA Compliance Details Here

A designated “recharging area” will be located at each overnight venue but you will need to provide your own cables for recharging batteries.
Please be aware that access to 240v power outlets may be limited in some venues and you will need to share recharging time with other riders.

 Luggage can be dropped off and loaded straight on to the luggage truck at our office on Friday 18 October from 3pm until 5pm only. Take a small overnight bag for your night in Adelaide. This can be loaded onto the luggage truck at the coach transfer departure point on Saturday morning. There is no facility for overnight bike or luggage storage. 

Adelaide Airport Flyer offers door-to-door minibus transfers from/to Adelaide airport, outer suburbs and surrounding area. Door-to-door 7 day service. Reservation is appreciated at least 48 hours prior to travel.
Phone 1300 856 444 or +61 8 8389 3528 | Fax +61 8 8389 3572 | www.adelaideairportflyer.com |info@adelaideairportflyer.com

Adelaide Superb Chauffeurs offers luxury airport transfers, with a Mercedes Benz V-Class van (taking max 6 people) and enclosed trailer for bikes.
Call Shane on 0447 788 654 or check out their website www.adelaidesuperbchauffeurs.com

You can also book a Maxi Cab.

Des’s Mini Bus Phone: (08) 8440 1600 https://dessminibus.com.au

Adelaide Independent Taxis  Phone: 13 22 11   www.aitaxis.com.au/maxi-taxis

There are many hotels, apartments and short term rentals such as Air B’n’B available in Adelaide, to suit a variety of budgets. We suggest that you make use of a online booking website to explore these options.

Otherwise you can contact the South Australian Tourist Commission for more information.

www.southaustralia.com or telephone the SA Visitor & Travel Centre on 1300 764 227 or for international callers +61 8 84634547 Email: InformationAndBookings@SouthAustralia.com

We recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance at the time of booking – to cover you for everything that could occur including cancellation due to illness/injury, lost/damaged baggage in transit, theft of bike, flight changes, etc.  

The following outlines our refund/cancellation policy - see full terms and conditions here

• Cancellation notified more than 60 days prior to event – a $75 cancellation administration fee applies to booking cancelled prior to 5pm on Monday 19 August 2024
• Cancellation notified 60 days or less and more than 30 days prior to event - a cancellation fee of 50% applies to bookings cancelled between Tuesday 20 August and 5pm on Thursday 19 September 2024
• Cancellation notified 30 days or less prior to event - a cancellation fee of 100% applies to bookings cancelled after 5pm on Thursday 19 September 2024

If capacity allows, special arrangements may be made with non-riding partners, to be part of the event, camping with us and sharing meals. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 200 and priority will be given to actual riding participants.

Contact Bike SA for more information. Non-riding partners may also consider volunteering for the event, helping with catering, logistics, transport or a range of other roles.