Wild Coast Rolling Country Cycle Tour 5D 4N Roll through the foothills of the taking on some hilly challenges. Love the breweries, wineries and fabu- lous scenery filled with friendly locals. So undiscovered!

Includes: 5 Days cycling: 30% on cycle paths. 4 nights carefully selected, friendly accom- modation Bring Your Own Bike or hire one of ours. Our bike hire includes bike and all cycling equipment. Trek 27 Speed and E bike op- tions Water bottle and a snack Roadside assist Distance 242km , Av 48km Rating: Medium

Day One Your Accommodation Loch to Leongatha - 40km Cycle Alkira Leongatha The Ride 90 McCartin Street Leongatha

• Today is a hilly day where you will climb into 0467 274 872 the Strzelecki ranges. The first small town is https://alkira-garden-studio-accommodation- Poowong. Visit the old cemetery and church. leongatha.business.site/ • You will have a few climbs up the valleys on quiet roads to . They are quite slow with a good gradient as the roads are old and designed for horse and carts.

• Out of Korumburra climb the last hill of the day and be rewarded with views to the coast. Whizz downhill and cycle along the flats to Leongatha on the old Stock Route. We Love • Taking some time to explore Coal Creek Tonight you will be staying at Alkira Leongatha. Village and experiencing life in 19th century Alkira Leongatha are comfy garden studios lo- . cated close to the town centre. There is ample Food off street parking and free WiFi. Each studio has a kitchenette suitable for tea and coffee • Poowong has a great cafe and pub. making facilities. • Korrumburra has several great cafes, The Leongatha township has many restaurants bakeries and a supermarket. The Burra and cafes for breakfast lunch and dinner. Brewery is new in town and has a lot of tasty craft beers and pizzas. Stop for lunch here. The Gardens are lush and vibrant. There is a BBQ area and also a firepit if you would like to • Leongatha has supermarkets, restaurants sit outside with a cool afternoon beverage and and cafes. toast marshmallows! Fun Fact

• Giant Gippsland Earth Worms live in this area. These earthworms grow to several meters in length and take five years to reach maturity.

Day Two Leongatha Great Southern Rail Trail – 72km Your Leongatha Accommodation Cycle, or as far as you like. Alkira Leongatha The Ride 90 McCartin Street Leongatha • Today you will do the Great Southern Rail Trail, or as much of it as you like. It is a 72km journey 0467 274 872 through history with wonderful views, lush farmland and temperate rainforests along the https://alkira-garden-studio-accommodation- way leongatha.business.site/ • The Great Southern Rail Trail is full of fresh food, great riding, local animals and friendly locals. Our riders report seeing Koalas, Echidnas, Wallabies, Wombats, Birds and lizards. Even the occasional snake! • Optional side trip to Agnes Falls +14km We Love

• Discovering the small towns of . Koonwarra home to the slow food movement; Meeniyan the best small town in Gippsland; Fish Creek known to be unusually arty with 4 Art Galleries and the iconic Fish Creek Pub; Foster gateway to Wilsons Prom Tonight you will be staying at Alkira Leonga- with a very good local museum; Toora an olde tha. worlde town full of original buildings; Port Welshpool a working fishing port Food Alkira Leongatha are comfy garden studios located close to the town centre. There is • All of the towns along the way are full of local ample off street parking and free WiFi. Each made cheeses, fresh produce, local vegetables studio has a kitchenette suitable for tea and and great coffee. You will be spoilt for choice! coffee making facilities. Fun Fact The Leongatha township has a big Coles, • Toora means Women wait by fire as the male Woolworths and Aldi should you need to Aborigine men used to go to Wilsons shop. There are also restaurants and cafes Promontory National park for their secret men’s for breakfast lunch and dinner. business. The Gardens are lush and vibrant. There is a BBQ area and also a firepit if you would like to sit outside with a cool afternoon beverage and toast marshmallows!

Day Three Your Inverloch Accommodation Leongatha to Inverloch - 45km Cycle The Ride Motel on A’Beckett

• Today you will cycle through lovely rolling coun- 24 A'Beckett Street, Inverloch VIC 3996 try side on back roads to Inverloch. 5674 1311 • You’ll head out into dairy country on a mix of http://www.motelonabeckett.com.au/ sealed and unsealed roads and Rail Trails with lovely views of the southern Strzelecki Ranges.

• Inverloch is a lovely seaside town with play- grounds, gift shops and interesting art galleries. Take the time once you arrive to go for a walk along the foreshore, explore the inlet and the Jetty. Continue towards Screw creek if you like. We Love

• Taking a break at the Outtrim Reserve and the nearby historic cemetery, all that remains of the Tonight you will be staying at Motel on once thriving township of Outtrim. A’Beckett in Inverloch.

• You can have a picnic here. Watch out for the Inverloch is a charming hamlet by the sea. A colourful Rosellas, Cockatoos and Major Mitch- great place to relax and unwind walking ell Galahs. See if you can spot a Koala along beaches and through the township. Food Motel on A’Beckett is within walking distance of Hotels, Cafes & Restaurants, Town Facili- • There is no food or water today so be prepared ties and Beaches. and have some on onboard. Inverloch has res- taurants, cafes and several large supermarkets. The motel has free Wireless NBN Broad- band. The motel has a wonderful indoor solar Fun Fact heated pool. There is a BBQ/ • In Inverloch, take a leisurely walk around Screw alfresco area with inviting courtyard. Creek. This is a beautiful, easy walk with great views across the sea. A hermit once spent 17 years searching for hidden treasure here—he was convinced it was worth £220million.

Day Four Your Accommodation Inverloch to Kilcunda - 45km Cycle Kilcunda Oceanview Retreat The Ride 3560 , Kilcunda 3995 • Inverloch to is a stunning ride with views across cliffy headlands and small 5678 7260 bays. Take time to explore this beautiful section http://kilcundaoceanview.com.au/ of coast. Be careful on the road as it is a little hilly and cars do use this road. Outside of Janu- ary February it is usually quiet.

• From Cape Paterson, follow quiet back roads to Harmers Haven and then into .

• From Wonthaggi it is a lovely cycle over the wetlands and coastal headlands. You’ll know you’re nearly in Kilcunda when you cross the 100yr old trestle bridge and see the wild surf. We Love

• Going for a walk at Eagles Nest and looking for dinosaur fossils that can be found here. Tonight you will be staying at Kilcunda Food Oceanview Retreat. • Stock up before you go for food in Inverloch. There is a small corner store in Cape Patter- Kilcunda Oceanview retreat is a simply stun- son, but not a lot of food. Wonthaggi has many ning clifftop villa overlooking the Kilcunda cafes and supermarkets. coast. This accommodation is especially fan- • Kilcunda has a small General Store Cafe and tastic at sunset as the sun sets over Bass pub. If you prefer to cook tonight—shop for Strait. The beach is a clifftop staircase away groceries in Wonthaggi on the way. from your villa. Fun Fact The Kilcunda Oceanview retreat is across the • The Wonthaggi operated be- road from the Kilcunda pub for dinner and tween 1909—1968. The mine produced 17mil- the Killy general store for breakfast. Kilcun- lion tonnes of coal. da is a small town and so there are not a lot • Mine tours operate at 11:30am and 2pm daily. of options to purchase groceries.

Day Five Travelling from to Leongatha Kilcunda to Loch - 40km Cycle Coming by Car The Ride We will meet you at Loch off the coach from • Start on the rail trail across the Kilcunda beach Melbourne. If you arrive by car we can drive your car and its headlands. You cycle towards Anderson to our Alkira accommodation in Leongatha. Your car can remain there until you finish your cycle. We are and then continue on the rail trail to Woolamai. happy to meet you earlier if you wish to start sooner. • From Woolamai you turn left and start your cy- Public Transport cle on sealed roads through the wonderful foot- The best way to reach Loch by coach from Melbourne. hills of the Strzelecki ranges The coach leaves Southern Cross Railway Station in Central Melbourne from the bay next to the Melbourne • Along the way enjoy the Kernot General Store, Airport Skybus. If you are bringing your own bikes you a favourite of the local cyclists. Then it’s a love- will need to come by car. ly run through to Loch. Side Trip Finishing Up Congratulations on completing the Wild Coast Rolling • OPTION: You can choose to take the high road Country Cycling Tour! At the end of your tour, we will to Loch via Cape Horn Lookout which has 360 meet you in Loch. We will supply you a timetable for degree views. But it’s a hill climb! On a sealed your choice of return. road it is a fun ride but has no water or food Australian Cycling Holidays can assist with and is a little exposed if it is windy. accommodation in Leongatha for the night, or with organising return trips to Melbourne – please just ask We Love us for details. • The quirky farmgate mailboxes and the wonder- What is included ful green hills. Exploring Loch’s antique shops. • Accommodation and luggage transfers. Breakfast is not included on this tour. Food • Maps and ride notes • Kernot General store is a good place to stop for Water bottle and snack. a snack. • • Bike Hire All adult bike hire includes bicycles and • Loch is a gorgeous country town with excellent helmets if required, locks, handlebar panniers, cafes, a winery and a brewery/distillery. The extra rear pannier if required and water bottles. distillery is famous for its beers and gins. Trek 27 Speed and Electric Bike Options

Fun Fact What to Bring • The Loch Distillery used to be the town bank. It • Wear shorts or comfortable trousers, t-shirt and is a beautiful building. covered shoes for cycling. • Sunscreen, sun-glasses and wet-weather gear.

• Cycling gloves are recommended.

• A jumper for winter; swimmers and small towel for warmer months.

• A small camera, phone, wallet and snacks which can fit into the front panniers.

• Money for breakfasts, lunches, dinner and snacks; money for train fares; money for any attractions and incidental expenses.

• Clothes and accessories for the week. Luggage is limited to 1 bag per person, maximum

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• Less than 7 days prior: no money will be refunded.

• No refunds will be provided once tour commences.