The Lavender Federation Trail is a linear walking trail between Murray Bridge SE of Adelaide and Clare in the mid north. The main trail is 325 kilometers with connecting trails an additional 150 kms.
Beginning at Murray Bridge it initially travels along the banks of the Murray River before heading inland following the eastern side of the Mt Lofty Ranges through the Barossa and mid north regions to Clare. The trail's serpentine course takes it through gorges, vistas with 360 degree views, several wine regions and many historical areas and towns.
The Lavender Federation Trail intersects with the Murray Coorong, Kidman, Mawson, Heysen and Riesling Trails. Many loop trails (7), allow easy access to walks from 8 to 23 km starting & finishing at one location.
Spur trails (8) connect to main trail to nearby towns and facilities.
Some of the more spectacular sections are Rocky Gully, glimpses of exotic animals at Monarto Safari Park, 360 degree views from Mount Beevor (Mt Lofty, Mt Barker, Coorong, Southern Ocean, Murray River), gorges with permanent water near Dutton, wind turbines near Waterloo and glimpses of St Vincent Gulf from Spring Gully Conservation Park near Clare.
The Lavender Cycling Trail, a bike version of the walking trail, is designed for touring and e-bikes.
