AllTrails Bicycle Tours

AllTrails has been taking cycling groups for multi-day tours along the Great Ocean Road for the best part of 20 years and have become the multi-day tour specialists in the region. To come with us on a four-day tour experiencing every kilometre of the legendary coastal road and also the famous ‘Around the Bay’ event (included in entry price) is something very special.

Highlights

• Ride the Great Ocean Road (full length) with full vehicle and guide support
• See the ‘Twelve Apostles’ Marine National Park on the Shipwreck Coast
• Take on the famous Lavers Hill climb (or get a lift and just take in the view!)
• Dramatic scenery of pristine sandy white beaches and steep limestone cliffs
• Cycle past wild ocean surf and through deep thick forest
• Overnights at Port Campbell, Apollo Bay and Queenscliff
• Quality accommodation and great meals
• Entry into Around the Bay event included (optional)
• Ride as much as you can, use the support vehicle as much as you want

We have been operating as the supplier of the Great Vic Bike Ride accommodation package since 2005. The ‘Great Vic’ is a legendary week-long cycling holiday where a few thousand riders camp in footy ovals and community parks as they discover a new part of Victoria every year. For those who love the event but prefer not to camp, and enjoy being a part of a more intimate group, we organise an accommodation package that becomes a ‘ride within a ride’, with all of the benefits of the amazing event, with the added comfort of the AllTrails package.

From sandstone to bluestone, you’ll be amazed by the transformation in geology, climate, scenery and landscape from the glistening waters of Holdfast Bay to the city by the Bay – Melbourne. While generally flat, this stage offers plenty of challenges with some long days and occasional climbs, but the rewards are many, bountiful and stunning.

Some of the highlights:
Start at glorious Glenelg, scenic bayside route & Willunga Hill climb (optional)
Goolwa – the mouth of the mighty Murray
Ride around Lake Alexandrina and through The Coorong National Park
New scenic inland route through the Coonawarra’s famed wine & food district
Beautiful Western Vic – sheep capital & birthplace of the Australian Kelpie
Southern Grampians, Dunkeld & volcanic plains
Spectacular Great Ocean Road & all its magnificent attractions
Lavers Hill & the Great Otway National Park
Bays, beaches and bathing boxes to the finish in marvellous Melbourne
All with that famous AllTrails camaraderie and support!

From bluestone to yellowblock, the terrain will continue to alter as we continue to explore Australia’s South East wonderland. And if ever there was an AllTrails origin story then this tour is it, representing our first foray into long distance touring some 20+ years ago. With some big kilometres and some big climbs, this is a stunning challenge ride through the heart of the Australian Alps, visiting no higher ground on this continent than the mighty Mt. Kosciuszko! Traversing alpine plains, with glorious descents to the coast, we will finish triumphant on the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House, a ‘stones’ throw away from our accommodation at ‘The Rocks’.

Some of the highlights:
Melbourne’s famous cafes, laneways, sport & culture
Bushranger country that built modern Australian folklore
The food and wine mecca that is the King Valley
The natural beauty of ‘Gods Country’ - the upper Murray Valley and Kosciuszko NP
Rest day stroll to the top of Aussie on Mt Kozzie
The desolate expanse of the Monaro Plain
Spectacular descent to the coast through Jerrawangala NP
Ride Sea Cliff Bridge, the Shoalhaven & Illawarra coastline
Enter Sydney through the stunning Royal NP, finish at the Sydney Opera House
All with that famous AllTrails camaraderie and support!

AllTrails has been taking cycling groups on multi-day tours around the best parts of Australia for over 20 years. When we talk about ‘the best parts’ of Australia, we surely can’t look past the Margaret River region. Awe-inspiring ancient forests, spectacular beaches, gourmet food and wine, lovely towns and wildlife that you don’t need to go looking very hard for - it’s all here.

Some of the highlights:
• Ride the beautiful South West corner with full vehicle and guide support
• Cycle the Karri Forest Explorer Drive and Tourist Drive 250
• Pristine beaches, legendary caves, ancient karri forests
• A region of gourmet produce and renowned wineries
• Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk and Pemberton Tramway
• Quality accommodation and great meals
• Ride as much as you like, use the support vehicle as much as you want
• Join the AllTrails community - unmatched camaraderie and service

Terrain: Flat to undulating; some hills

This one doesn’t need much explanation. It's the longest, straightest, flattest piece of road in Australia and it's a once-in-a-lifetime odyssey. It’s Australia’s favourite long distance epic. It’s a challenge and it’s ‘the’ bucket list ride.

Surface: Sealed roads
Terrain: Undulating roads - very few significant hills

Some of the highlights:
It’s one of the biggest road bike cycling challenges in Australia, whilst being looked after by the best support team in the business.
• Take on one of the legendary Australian transcontinental crossings
• The vastness of the Australian desert and the aura of the outback
• Cycle one of the longest straight stretches of road in the world of 146km
• The comfort of safety and support vehicles and a group environment
• Whales and calves wallowing in the shallow waters of the Great Australian Bight (hopefully!)
• Ride as much as you can, use the support vehicle as much as you want
• Join the AllTrails community - unmatched camaraderie and service

Put yourself in this iconic Outback postcard picture. This tour has been regularly rated by our cyclists as their favourite of all the tours that they have done with us.

Ride the whole tour or any of three stages. Darwin - Katherine - Kununurra - Broome.

Some of the highlights:
Epic Outback Ride
Kakadu National Park
The Kimberley
Katherine Gorge
Katherine Hot Springs
Berry Springs
Edith Falls
Wolfe Creek Crater NP
Kakadu ‘Yellow Water’ Cruise
Geikie Gorge Cruise

TASSIE EAST: On Stage One we head out from Launceston passing the beautiful, freshly-painted timber homes alongside the Tamar River, heading north to the beautiful Barnbougle Golf Resort Lodge where we touch the Bass Strait on the northern shores of Tassie. Deep forest valleys are interspersed with magnificent views across cattle-strewn countryside and National Parks as you wind your way through the picturesque landscapes to the east coast. A first rest day at the exclusive RACT Freycinet Lodge will be enjoyed by all, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the state including the famous walk to Wineglass Bay. Winding down the coast to the southern reaches of the Apple Isle, we enjoy our final rest day at historic Port Arthur before making our way to Hobart.

TASSIE WEST: Changeover day is in Hobart at the impressive Grand Chancellor Hotel, overlooking Constitution Dock, an easy ferry ride to the world-renowned MONA Gallery. The rivers, bridges, hills, forests, lakes, and wildlife on Stage Two of the tour will give you plenty to look at while enjoying the quaint townships and interesting characters that you will come across along the way. Enjoy top class accommodation including Lake St Clair Lodge and RACT Strahan Village, overlooking Long Bay which opens up to the Southern Ocean on the west coast. Marvel in the wonders of the Gordon River and Cradle Mountain before hitting the north coast’s Bass Strait at Devonport, home of the Spirit of Tasmania. Close the loop of the Apple Isle as you cycle into Launceston after 3 weeks of wonderful riding, cocooned in the famous AllTrails service.

We have combined six of the best rail trails in central-west Victoria into one tour where you will be fully supported and transferred between each of these great rides. Experience great cycling and destination highlights from the coastal Great Ocean Road Region, through to the open volcanic plains of Corangamite, the deep forest of the Otway National Park, Daylesford spa country and the Goldfields region of Bendigo and Ballarat. All without vehicle traffic and all without an ounce of organisational effort or planning on your part which you can leave to us.

Some of the highlights:
Traffic free cycling
Quality accommodation all the way
Visit some of Victoria’s most beautiful regions
Otway Nat. Park, Daylesford, Port Fairy, Goldfields & more
Visit the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge
Visit Otway Tree Top Walk & ‘Aura’ at Sovereign Hill included
AllTrails tours - unmatched group camaraderie and service

AllTrails has been taking Great Ocean Road cycling tours for the best part of 20 years. This tour has been specifically designed for those who want to ride at a slower pace than a regular AllTrails tour and don’t want to ride as far. You can ride the best parts of the Great Ocean Road, skip the tough bits, and spend time enjoying the many other activities available along the way.

Surface: Sealed roads
Terrain: Undulating coast roads

Some of the highlights:
• A slower paced ride suitable for most cycling abilities
• Ride the best of the Great Ocean Road with full vehicle & guide support
• See the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, The Arch, London Bridge and more
• Dramatic scenery of pristine sandy white beaches and steep limestone cliffs
• Cycle past wild ocean surf and through deep thick forest
• Overnights at Port Campbell, Cape Otway, Apollo Bay, Lorne and Queenscliff
• Also see the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula