Frequently Asked Questions
The Langhorne Creek Discovery Trail is a new 2.8 km walking and cycling trail that will showcase the region’s wine heritage, cultural stories, and natural landscape. It will be between Bremerton Wines and Bleasdale. The Trail masterplan is available on the website.
It aims to create new opportunities for tourism, local business, and community activity, and to create a destination reputation for Langhorne Creek that is as strong as its reputation for outstanding wine and produce.
Alexandrina Council secured a major $7.06 million Australian Government grant to support the Trail through the regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP). It’s the largest grant ever awarded to the Council, and was the largest rPPP grant awarded in South Australia.
Local construction firm 35° South Building Co has been selected to design and construct the Trail after a strong and competitive tender process. This local Fleurieu company presented a compelling vision and a thoughtful approach to celebrating Langhorne Creek’s character.
The project is guided by a Project Partnership Group, including: Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Association, Langhorne Creek Hub, Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation, Alexandrina Council.
As at May 2026, design work is underway.
Construction is planned to begin in the second half of 2026.
The Trail is expected to be completed by April 2027.
Yes. The community will have an opportunity to view the final designs shortly before construction begins.
Flooding in Langhorne Creek is a key consideration for planning and design of the Discovery Trail. The project is informed by available flood data, with design decisions considering durability, including the choice of materials, surface treatments, trail placement, and how infrastructure responds to inundation and recovery after floods. Local knowledge of flooding patterns is an important part of the design process, with insights from the Project Partnership Group and community helping to inform design responses alongside independent technical assessment. While future flood events cannot be predicted with certainty, flood resilience is front of mind during the design and build.