A 5 day bike-packing loop from Hummocks Station near Snowtown, with an option to ride the Jamestown Mannanarie loop unloaded on a free day in Jamestown, making it 6 days in total.
Parking at Hummocks Station.
Friday 4 April 2025
Hummocks Station booked and paid for – powered grass site $42 for 2 adults.
I’ve booked this so that I have the option of starting early on Saturday if hot weather is forecast.
Possibility to go up to the Snowtown windmills if you let me know you’re interested.
Have spoken with owners Andrew and Rosie re leaving cars for the 5 nights we are away for a fee – probably $10 per car per night.
Day 1 – Saturday 5 April 2025
Hummocks Station to Port Broughton 48 km, 383 m climb
Here’s the route for the day:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48827032
Port Broughton Caravan Park. Booked and Paid for $43.20 (Gday Park Member) for synthetic grass powered site near amenities, 2 people.
Day 2 – Sunday 6 April 2025
Port Broughton to Crystal Brook 53 km, 436 m climb
Here’s the route for the day:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48796887
Crystal Brook Caravan Park booked – grassy site near unpowered camp kitchen, outside access to power for eBikes. Explained re ebikes and small tents. $32 for powered site for 2 people. Not yet paid for.
Day 3 – Monday 7 April 2025
Crystal Brook to Jamestown 58 km, 631 m climb
Here’s the route for the day:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48706126
The Park Jamestown. Powered grassed site booked $35 for 2 people. Not yet paid for.
Day 4 – Tuesday 8 April 2025
Free day in Jamestown OR ride the Jamestown Mannanarie Loop unloaded – 54 km, 539 m climb
Here’s the route for the Mannanarie Loop
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37569395
The Park Jamestown. Powered grassed site booked $35 for 2 people. Not yet paid for.
Day 5 – Wednesday 9 April 2025
Jamestown to Yacka 65 km, 561 m climb
Here’s the route for the day:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48706156
Yacka – Yackamoorundie Park. Not booked. Phone closer to the time. Details below (on the gate).
If you don’t need power, you could think about going on 7 kilometres to White Cliffs Reserve to camp for the night.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Day 6 – Yacka to Hummocks 43 km, 236 m climb
Here’s the route for the day:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48706251
Hummocks Station booked and paid for – powered grass site $42 for 2 adults.
I’ve booked this as I’d prefer to drive home fresh the next day. Also, there is the possibility to go up to the Snowtown windmills before going home if you let me know you’re interested.
You can see the full collection of rides here: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/3018766
