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Hervey Bay has many great on-road cycling opportunities in addition to the two main shared paths along the Esplanade and the Links Corridor. This ride description takes you out to the western beaches and and Howard.

Each description builds on the one before so to reach Torbanlea for example you will need all sections of the ride.

Of course you may ride the entire distance along the main roads to these places- however these roads are often busy and although the other routes are longer they provide great sight-seeing opportunities through quiet farming areas and pleasant mostly-acreage suburbs with lovely views of the Bay.

Section 1- Links corridor to Dundowran Hall/Dundowran beach

A leisurely ride through town and into the suburbs - then through pleasant farming country to

Dundowran. Refreshments available near Information Centre on highway and at Dundowran.

Section 2- (a) D undow ran H all to C raignis h via C astles R d- ridi ng past farms (b) A nsons Rd bea ch to Pe terson s’s Rd B each v ia subu rbs

Refr eshmen ts avail able at A rkara T ea Gar dens and the C raignish shop a nd picn ic facilities includ e electr ic BBQ s at Saw mill Rd and Pe tersons Rd.beac hes.

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three routes to final beach and boat ramp

refreshments available at Jeppesens Road shops or restaurant and shop at Toogoom itself.

Sec tion 4 - Toogoo m to Burrum Head s

After leaving Toogoo m boat ramp y ou pass Toogoo m Hall and en joy a ri de throu gh the scrub down the main Herve y Bay-B urrum Heads R d to Bu rrum H eads.

Section 5- Burrum Heads to Torbanlea/Howard

From Burrum Heads it is a r easona ble ride to two very his toric to wns- ro ad widt h varies and traffic moder ate. In H oward there i s overn ight acc ommod ation av ailable at the ho tel and 2 B & B’ s. The T ilt Tra in pick s up pass engers at How ard (no bikes) - Queen sland R ail 132232. So me Mc Caffert y’s Coa ches pi ck up a t Torba nlea or Howard - bikes need to be partl y disassembled or pay more- ring McCaffertys 131499 in advance to determine which services call in and book a seat.

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Links corridor () to Dundowran Hall/ Dundowran beach

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• Moderate hills along Lower Mountain road- beach stretch flat

• Refreshments available by Information Centre when crossing Maryborough Road

• Refreshments at Dundowran at Arkara Tea Gardens

• Beach with car park and toilet facilities at end of Ansons Rd Dundowran

Prepared by Bicycle User Group with appreciated assistance from Hervey Bay City Council. Care has been taken in preparing this but no responsibility is assumed.

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Dundowran beach to Sawmill Rd beach &

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• Flat riding until Peterson’s Rd with minimal traffic.

• Refreshments available at Arkarra Tea Gardens and Craignish store

• Coastal rainforest remnant at Peterson Park- has short walks- no facilities

• Beaches with car park and toilet facilities at end of Sawmill Rd and Peterson’s Rd Craignish

• Superb views over the water at the top of Mal Campbell Dve- once you climb the steep hill!!

Prepared by Hervey Bay Bicycle User Group with appreciated assistance from Hervey Bay City Council. Care has been taken in preparing this but no responsibility is assumed.

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Craignish to Toogoom

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• Beaches and picnic facilities at Shellcott St, Fixter Park and Toogoom boat ramp

• If you can fit it on your bike- Toogoom Ck is good for kayaking and canoeing at high tide!!

• Refreshments available at Jeppesens Road shops or restaurant and shop at Toogoom boat ramp.

Prepared by Hervey Bay Bicycle User Group with appreciated assistance from Hervey Bay City Council. Care has been taken in preparing this but no responsibility is assumed.

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Section 4- Toogoom to Burrum Heads

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• Township of Burrum Heads is located at the mouth of the

• Hotel and number of shops selling refreshments

• Beaches on Bay and river

• Caravan park and houses/flats to rent

• Boat ramp

Prepared by Hervey Bay Bicycle User Group with appreciated assistance from Hervey Bay City Council. Care has been taken in preparing this but no responsibility is assumed.

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Burrum Heads to Torbanlea/Howard

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• Road width varies and traffic is moderate.

• In Howard there is overnight accommodation available at the hotel and 2 B & B’s.

• The Tilt Train picks up passengers at Howard (no bicycles- perhaps use courier)- Rail 132232.

• Some McCafferty’s Coaches pick up at Torbanlea or Howard- bicycles need to be partly disassembled or pay more- ring McCaffertys 131499 in advance to determine which services call in and book a seat.

• Local bus to Maryborough does not carry bicycles

• Check local tourist books for more details of these towns.

Prepared by Hervey Bay Bicycle User Group with appreciated assistance from Hervey Bay City Council. Care has been taken in preparing this but no responsibility is assumed.