Goldfields Getaway
8 March, 2022
On your bike
Autumn is the ideal time to experience the history and natural beauty of the Central Goldfields by cycling the tracks through the many parks, forests and reserves. All tracks differ in difficulty and distance. For a gentle, relaxing ride, try the...
Autumn is the ideal time to experience the history and natural beauty of the Central Goldfields by cycling the tracks through the many parks, forests and reserves. All tracks differ in difficulty and distance.
For a gentle, relaxing ride, try the Carisbrook Settlers' Trail. The 24-kilometre trail will take you through forests and farmland, and you can stop for a coffee along the way.
For the more adventurous, the 80-kilometre Avoca Mountain View Trail. Starting at Avoca, with a backdrop of the Pyrenees Ranges and tall red gums along its riverbanks, the ride takes in natural bush, farmland, cafes, galleries, specialty shops and accommodation.
The Ballarat-Maryborough Heritage Trail is a cycle touring route connecting the major townships of Maryborough and Ballarat via smaller settlements and other points of interest along the route. The route is designed for a country cycle on quiet, sealed and unsealed roads that take in Talbot, Clunes and Creswick.
The route is a 115km trip one way. It could be conducted as a return trip with an overnight stay, or be done in sections and links to railway stations in the major towns for different access points.
Detailed maps can be found online here or pick up a printed copy at the Central Goldfields Visitor Centre.