Today you follow the Riesling Trail back to Auburn, taking a more direct and more downhill route. There are a myriad of wineries to visit, all marked on your provided tour map. For this itinerary the tour operator has scheduled what they feel are the best, but you may of course stop at any time or place you choose. Whilst you will ride the length of the Riesling Trail today, there is no need for an early start. Relax and enjoy the country air! A full breakfast is included with your accommodation. Leave your bags at reception to be collected.
No visit to the Clare Valley is complete without a stop at one of Australia’s oldest wineries and cellar doors, Sevenhill Cellars. Make sure you view the small museum and the barrel cellar downstairs; it's a step back in time. Oh, and the wines are worth a little taste too.
Suggestion: If you are an avid wine fan, and are keen to experience the product of the smaller, boutique wineries in the region, visit the Little Red Grape outlet in Sevenhill. There is also a bakery and a lovely crafts store next door.
Optional: For keen and fit riders, the Father Rogalski Loop (10 km/6.2 mi) is a worthy distraction. It is steep in parts, but the views and the wineries on route are great rewards, especially the brilliant Pikes Winery, which also has a highly regarded brewery. Continue along the Riesling Trail toward Auburn but keep an eye out for signs to any wineries you would like to visit.
Back on the Riesling Trail, the next scheduled stop is lunch at O’Leary Walker Wines. Stunning views, great wines and a gorgeous setting outside (on a nice day) with views over the valley. A gourmet platter lunch is booked and included in your tour package (excluding drinks). Your riding is almost done, with no further scheduled stops, but the operator does have some recommendations: Taylor's Wines, a lovely cellar door and great wines, a bit of a ride off the Riesling Trail heading into Auburn; Mount Horrocks Wine & Station Café, located on the edge of Auburn, is a great end of day visit, with terrific historical references, great wines, and superb coffee.
As the tour concludes you can return your bikes to The Rising Sun, where they will be collected for you. Your luggage will also be waiting. Relax and enjoy the ambience of this great hotel as you make your way onward.