Ride along the iconic Great Ocean Road, one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes, over 7 days on a self-guided cycle tour. Discover one of Australia’s most legendary coastal routes on this immersive self guided cycling trip along the Great Ocean Road. From windswept cliffs and the towering Twelve Apostles to rainforest trails and rich volcanic landscapes, this trip offers a true taste of Victoria’s wild southwest.
The trip begins inland on the volcanic plains of Camperdown, where two connected rail trails, the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail and the 12 Apostles Trail, take you through a mix of open farmland, native bush and quiet country towns. As you cycle towards the coast, the route joins the iconic Great Ocean Road, offering dramatic ocean views and sweeping descents through the Great Otway National Park.
While there are a few sustained climbs, you’ll be rewarded daily with spectacular scenery, local produce, and excellent coffee stops in towns like Port Campbell and Lorne. The trip ends with a coastal ride to the Memorial Arch, a fitting conclusion for one of Australia’s great cycling stretches.
This itinerary is ideal for confident road cyclists who enjoy a mix of backroads, bike paths and coastal road cycling. All with the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own time, with the comfort of knowing that all logistics have been taken care of for you. This self guided trip involves 5 days of cycling over varied terrain. Daily activity is usually between 5 and 7 hours but some days might be longer depending on your overall pace. Being a self guided trip you determine the pace and schedule. You will need an excellent level of fitness and good health and be a very confident and capable cyclist to complete the distances.
*This trip is not suitable for solo travelers
**Note that this trip has daily departures from Tuesday to Saturday from 15 February to 15 December.