Combining mountain biking with a challenging quest to find and solve hidden riddles across the Craigburn Farm trails, the Geocache Adventure is an awesome way to spend the holidays active and outdoors. Riders have fun building skills, working as a team and exploring hidden locations throughout Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, all on two wheels.

Ability/Experience: Beginner ‑ Intermediate Pathway Level: Participation Ages: 10 ‑ 14

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Program Information

Before the adventure begins, riders warm up with a basic skills coaching session to learn and consolidate the fundamental techniques of mountain biking. We cover topics such as:

  • Vision
  • Body position
  • Braking technique
  • Gear selection

Our coaches will also provide other handy tips and answer any questions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Once everyone is comfortable and settled, the adventure begins! A series of geocaches containing cleverly constructed cryptic clues are hidden all over the Craigburn Farm trail network. Riders work as a team using good old paper maps (not google-maps!) to find and decipher each clue, which hints to the next geocache’s secret location and the best trail to get there.

Riders will cover over 12 kilometres of trail and climb around 300 vertical meters during their adventure – don’t forget to bring your legs, your lunch and some grit for good measure!

Please note:
Mountain biking requires basic cycling skills. Participants must be able to confidently ride a bike with good control to participate in this program.

Program Details

Ages: 10 – 14
Ability/Experience: Beginner ‑ Intermediate
Pathway Level: Participation
Cost: $89pp *
Session Duration: 5 hours (approx)
Session Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Times subject to change
Venue: Craigburn Farm Trails, Sturt Gorge RP (map)
Meeting Point: Craigburn Road, Craigburn Farm (map)
Bike & Helmet Hire Option: $25
Please email us to arrange
* Programs delivered at any location managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia will have a mandatory visitor use fee added upon booking

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What to Bring

  • Your bike and helmet in good working order
  • Appropriate clothing (enclosed shoes, comfortable sports clothing)
  • A water bottle (preferably one you can carry on your bike) or hydration backpack
  • Snacks to help keep energy levels up!
  • A packed lunch
  • Any relevant medications
  • Weather dependent considerations (sunscreen, rain jacket, change of clothes etc.)

What Sort of Bike?

Riders will need a mountain bike in good working order, with functioning brakes and gears. BMX bikes and other single-speed styles aren’t suitable for this program. The ends of the handlebars must be covered with handlebar plugs for safety. If you’re unsure whether your bike is suitable, feel free to contact us.

Protective Gear

Riders are required to wear a helmet in good working order and are encouraged to consider any additional protective equipment, such as gloves and knee pads, that may help them feel comfortable and confident during the session. Additional protection, such as elbow pads or a full-face helmet, can provide extra assurance if you are planning to challenge yourself and may allow you to push your riding further without significantly increasing your risk of injury. Ultimately, riders are responsible for choosing the level of protection that best matches their skills, goals and comfort.

Drop Off & Pick Up Location

Participants may be dropped off and picked up on Craigburn Road, Blackwood (map) at the nominated times (see available dates and times in the booking section below).

Facilities

There are public toilets and drinking water available nearby at the Blackwood Football Club, but be prepared to be away from such facilities for extended periods of time.

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