This tour includes the scenic highlights of Victoria's old gold mining towns, the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road.
Tour 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: Sorrento. Drive from Anglesea to Queenscliff and take the 30 minute ferry ride to Sorrento. The epitome of an ocean road. Any closer and you would be riding in the surf. Magnificent coastal riding and beaches.
Day 10-11: Melbourne. You may wish to swim with dolphins or seals before cycling part way, or driving in to Melbourne. There are superb coastal and city views and a cycle lane for most of the way.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- 10 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- 8 dinners
- Fully supported tour by comfortable mini van with a seat for everyone
- Purpose built trailer to carry bikes
- Knowledgeable friendly local guide
- Accommodation in mostly 3-star resorts, hotels and motels. Some 4-star
- Accommodation. An emphasis on individual, friendly lodges where available
- Dinner most nights
- Cooked breakfasts every day
- Picnic or café lunches some days
- Pedaltours cycling jersey or T-shirt
- Wine with final dinner, and wine and cheese briefings every 2-3 days
- Daily Maps, with profiles, one per cyclist, plus South Island map
Drink bottles, two
Price Excludes:
- Alcohol other than specified
- Flights
- Sightseeing other than specified
Cycle hire is an additional charge.
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