Adelaide to Melbourne Coastal Trail Cycling

1063 km One Way, Easy/Medium, Flat, Mostly quiet roads. (Busy in summer) Sealed/Unsealed

Cycle from Adelaide to Melbourne and enjoy the historic ports, a cycle through the wineries and the Great Ocean Road with its stunning sea views.

As our UK rider Josiah says, "Occasionally somewhere comes so highly recommended that you just can't miss it. The Great Ocean Road felt like it was built specifically to show of Victoria's beautiful coastline to cyclists.

There are many iconic viewpoints along the route: London Bridge, Bay of Islands, The Grotto and most famously, The Twelve Apostles. All are only a short detour from the main road. In the coastal towns there are many boutique cafes, delicious restaurants and places to stay.

The Great Ocean Road attracts thousands of international drivers each year and it is packed with holiday makers in the summer months. We normally recommend quieter roads but this is such an iconic ride, we suggest you ride during the quieter months after Easter through to mid December.

Start: Adelaide to make the most of the prevailing wind direction and less traffic on Great Ocean Road. Access: Adelaide or Melbourne Airports, Train: Adelaide Interstate, Tailem Bend SA, Warrnambool, Geelong. Southern Cross Melbourne

The Overland train service will take your bike for a fee. 

Time to Go: Autumn Winter Spring. Not summer- It is too busy!

Thank you to Josiah Skeats for mapping this journey.