Where: the high country, eastern Victoria
Length: 304km
Difficulty: hard
Terrain: very hilly
Surface: everything from sealed road to rocky/muddy tracks. Rough and steep sections. Can be done on a gravel-type bike, though some may prefer a MTB. Wide tyres will help.
What: high mountains, pretty rural areas, beautiful forest, gourmet regions
Read MoreWhere: Otways, south-west Victoria
Length: 266km
Difficulty: moderate/hard
Terrain: undulating/hilly
Surface: sealed
What: stunning coastal scenery, surfing, beaches, seaside towns, temperate rainforest, local produce, food & wine
Read MoreWhere: Yarra Valley, east of Melbourne
Length: 79km
Difficulty: easy
Terrain: flat/slightly undulating
Surface: well-made crushed gravel. Can be done on a road bike.
What: attractive pastoral areas, fresh produce, wineries, Yarra River, forested hills
Read MoreWhere: Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges
Length: 187km OR 134km (two route options)
Difficulty: moderate/hard
Terrain: flat and hilly
Surface: sealed & well-made gravel. Can be done comfortably on a road bike, though some may prefer a gravel bike.
What: challenging climbs, fast descents, temperate rainforest, farmland, Yarra River, small towns, gourmet food & wine
Read MoreWhere: the Otway Ranges—south-west Victoria
Length: 144km
Difficulty: moderate/hard
Terrain: hilly
Surface: about 50/50 sealed/unsealed. Generally well made surfaces, occasional steep/rough sections. Gravel-type bike recommended.
What: stunning temperate rainforest, good climbs, fun descents, beaches, waterfalls, food, wine, beer, cider, raspberries.
Read MoreWhere: Ruffy Highlands, Strathbogie Tablelands, Euroa—central Victoria
Length: 157km
Difficulty: moderate
Terrain: moderately hilly/undulating
Surface: 95% sealed (though a bit choppy). Some short gravel sections which can be a bit rough. Can be done on a road bike, though some may prefer a gravel bike.
What: pastoral land, bushland, rural idyll, local produce, wineries, small towns, moderate climbing/descending
Read MoreA guide to some of the best bicycle touring in Victoria, Australia, featuring a wide variety of multi-day bike rides. With crucial information like maps, gradients, distances, terrain, where to stay, where to get water, etc.
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