What vehicle suits the Chain of Ponds?

Best for sports car. Every segment is scored across six factors (curviness, surface, elevation, traffic, road class and connection quality) so the route ranks against Contour's sports car profile specifically.

How long does the Chain of Ponds take to drive?

The Chain of Ponds covers 6 km and takes around 8 min without stops. Plan longer if you want to stop for photos or food.

Part of Adelaide Hills Stages

South AustraliaSS 7 - Chain of Ponds6 km · Sealed4.8 ★8 minYear-round

Chain of Ponds

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6 km

distance

8 min

Contour time

4.8

avg score

Sealed

surface

Chain of Ponds → Gumeracha

Chain of Ponds→Gumeracha

Location in South Australia

Scenery

South Australia

The Torrens River headwaters rise in the Adelaide Hills near Gumeracha and Chain of Ponds. The Millbrook Reservoir...

Road quality

4.8 RQS

Every segment scored on 40+ data signals.

Accessibility

Fully sealed

Best in Sports car. Peak season: Year-round.

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Sports carBest suited profile

Short and technical. Good motorbike and sports car stage. Know the road before committing to pace - the creek valley sections have limited sightlines.

Scored 4.8/10 by Contour's road quality algorithm across curviness, surface, elevation and traffic. Best suited for sports car drivers.

The road

A short connector stage through the Torrens River headwaters country that links the Chain of Ponds settlement to Gumeracha. The 6-kilometre route follows a creek valley road that is tight enough to require care but fast enough to be rewarding once you know it. The Adelaide Rally has used Chain of Ponds as a competitive stage - its compact length and technical character make it suitable for repeat runs. The settlement of Chain of Ponds itself is now largely associated with the Millbrook Reservoir - what remains is the road, the surrounding farmland, and a handful of buildings. The reservoir is visible at several points through the roadside vegetation. Short stages like this reward familiarity - the second and third run through are significantly quicker than the first.

A short connector stage through the Torrens River headwaters country that links the Chain of Ponds settlement to Gumeracha.

Why this road

Reservoir views through the roadside trees

Tight creek valley character

Adelaide Rally competitive stage

Torrens headwaters country

Creek valley road at Chain of Ponds - tight enough to require care

The region

The Torrens River headwaters rise in the Adelaide Hills near Gumeracha and Chain of Ponds. The Millbrook Reservoir supplements Adelaide's water supply. The surrounding farmland is a mix of orchards and grazing country.