Adelaide to Melbourne Outback Cycling

1120 km One Way, Easy/Medium, Quiet Roads, Sealed/Unsealed

Cycle from Adelaide to Melbourne on this wonderful route with a taste of the outback. Enjoy the historic ports, a cycle through the wineries, a trip across the Mallee through real Australian outback Mallee towns and love the ancient hills of Gariwerd (The Grampians). 

The painted silos along the way loom out of the flat landscape and are a joy to see. Finish through the Brisbane Ranges National Park at the satellite township of Bacchus Marsh and train into Melbourne to avoid the traffic.

Start: Adelaide to make the most of the prevailing wind direction. The wind direction can be very important. Access: Adelaide or Melbourne Airports, Train: Adelaide Interstate, Tailem Bend SA, Ararat Vic, Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh. The Overland train service will take your bike for a fee. 

Time to Go: Autumn Winter Spring is a good time to avoid the harsh summer temperatures.