Cherryville to Gumeracha
15 km
distance
20 min
Contour time
8.2
avg score
Sealed
surface
Scenery
South Australia
Cherryville is a small settlement in the Adelaide Hills named for the cherry orchards that dominated the area in the...
Road quality
8.2 RQS
Strong. Above average on most quality signals.
Accessibility
Fully sealed
Best in Sports car. Peak season: Year-round.
7-day forecast
Excellent sports car and motorbike road. The variety of terrain makes it the most complete stage in the Adelaide Hills collection.
Scored 8.2/10 by Contour's road quality algorithm across curviness, surface, elevation and traffic. Best suited for sports car drivers.
The road
The longest sealed stage in the Adelaide Hills collection and the one that best showcases the variety the hills can offer. The 15-kilometre run from the cherry orchards at Cherryville to Gumeracha traverses the full range of hills terrain - narrow stone-walled lanes through orchard country, open ridge-top sweepers with views across the Torrens Valley, and a fast final descent into the Gumeracha township. The Adelaide Rally has used this area for competitive stages, combining the Cherryville roads with the Chain of Ponds sections. The surface varies between sections but is consistently driveable. Gumeracha is known for the big rocking horse at its entrance - unavoidable and worth a photo. The town sits in the Torrens Valley and serves as a services point for the northern Adelaide Hills.
The longest sealed stage in the Adelaide Hills collection and the one that best showcases the variety the hills can offer.
Why this road
The region
Cherryville is a small settlement in the Adelaide Hills named for the cherry orchards that dominated the area in the 19th century. The Torrens Valley below carries the river that supplies Adelaide's main reservoir. Gumeracha at the end of the stage is a hills service town with several food options.
Before you go
Fuel in Gumeracha. Good coffee in Gumeracha after the stage. Cherryville has limited services - fuel up in Adelaide before departure.
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The Big Rocking Horse
Unavoidable at the Gumeracha entry. Wooden toy factory and playground on site.
Torrens River Gorge
The valley below the stage carries one of the most scenic sections of the Torrens River.
Route
Start
Cherryville
End
Gumeracha
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