The Mawson Trail is a remarkable 900-kilometre mixed-surface cycling route in South Australia. Stretching from near Adelaide’s CBD to Blinman in the Flinders Ranges, it offers diverse terrain including gravel roads, tarmac, and rocky single tracks. The trail presents a challenging yet rewarding experience, with the northern section providing spectacular scenery and world-class cycling. Most riders prefer the south-to-north direction, culminating in the breathtaking Flinders Ranges as a fitting finale to their journey. Spring is considered the optimal season for tackling this epic trail, though riders should be wary of rain, which can render the red dirt roads impassable.
