Australia Bike Tours

Victorian Goldfields 10 Day Inn Trip

This tour includes the scenic highlights of Victoria's old gold mining towns, the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road.

Idyllic countryside

Accommodation includes vineyard lodge, character hotels and magnificent oceanside locations.


Itinerary

Day 1 BENDIGO.
Meet your guide at 4pm in Bendigo.

Day 2 MOONABEL.
A long but relatively easy ride though ironbark gum lined rural roads with several old very attractive goldmining town for refreshment on route.

Day 3 HALLS GAP.
Pleasant rural countryside to Stawell then a wooded flat road with ever nearing views of the Grampians.

Day 4 DUNKELD.
This morning we take a walk in the Grampians Wonderland and visit the Brambuck Aboriginal Centre.

The Grampians tourist road climbs the Diving Range then descends along the Wannon River valley giving spectacular views of the Serra and Mt William ranges and Mt Abrupt.

Day 5 + 6 PORT FAIRY.
Ride over the open countryside on tiny back roads through sheep and cattle country to the historic seaside town of Port Fairy.

Day 7 PORT CAMPBELL.
The day starts with a magnificent ride on a coastal bike path across the dunes, and finishes with a stunning cliff top ride into Port Campbell. Along the way we will take a quiet back road to the attractive Childers Cove Bay for a morning break.

Day 8 APOLLO BAY.
We travel through a wide variety on scenery ranging from majestic coastal rock formations to the rain forest of the Otway National Parks ranges. A hilly but very rewarding day.

Day 9 + 11 MELBOURNE.
The epitome of an ocean road. Any closer and you would be riding in the surf. Magnificent coastal riding and beaches.

You may wish to swim with dolphins or seals before we drive in to Melbourne. There are superb coastal and city views.


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Departure Dates

2012

VG01 (26 Mar. - 04 Apr.)

This tour will also run on demand


Price: On Application
(Includes 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners)

Route Rating: Moderate
Meet: 4 pm in Bendigo
Trip End: After breakfast in Melbourne

"I found the tour of Victoria absolutely fantastic, the route was varied and interesting, with the ride along the Great Ocean Road a tremendous way to finish the tour. You have given me a tremendous experience with memories that will last forever."

Tony Lambert, Stratford on Avon, England


"Bob was very knowledgeable about the terrain, weather, route and was always at hand when needed. Bikes were well suited to our needs and Bob made minor adjustments when asked. We enjoyed the variety of the tour from the Goldfields and high plains to sea coast. The mileage was just right for us. The wildlife, especially near Halls Gap, was great."

David van Allen, Longmont CO

 
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