Highlights: Melbourne

Highlights: Westerfolds Park, Yarra Ranges National Park

From downtown Melbourne leave the city on the 33.5km Yarra Bike trail following the river and through several parks to Westerfolds Park. From here we take backroads to the wine growing region of Yarra Glen for lunch. Finish the day with a challenging climb up over the Black Spur in the Yarra Ranges National Park.

Daily mileage: 66-115km (41-72 miles). Terrain: Easy to Eltham then more challenging hilly country with a long moderate climb over Black Spur.

Highlights: Victorian farmland, Our Lady of Mercy convent

A day winding through the open Victorian farmland. See a former Our Lady of Mercy convent in idyllic surroundings.

Daily mileage: 57-110km (36-69 miles). Terrain: easy, gently undulating.

Highlights: King River, wine region

A lovely climb on a quiet road up the edge of the alpine range before a long gentle descent beside the King River to Wangaratta. This is a region famous for fine wines and it is a gateway to the mountain country.

Daily mileage: 65-115km (40-72 miles). Terrain: Gentle followed by steeper climb before descent into Whitfield for lunch then essentially flat.

Highlights: Beautiful ride through the countryside

A unique day's riding entirely on a sealed rail trail though magnificent countryside.

Daily mileage: 51-81km (32-50 miles). Terrain: Typical gentle rail inclines with an overall uphill to Bright.

Highlights: Rest day, Mt Buffalo

Highlights: Views of Mt Beauty, old gold town of Yackandandah

The day starts with an 8 km climb to Tawonga Gap (895m) with rewarding views of Mt Beauty followed by a superb descent into the scenic Kiewa valley before more gentle climbing to the quaint old gold town of Yackandandah. We finish with a final climb to Beechworth.

Highlights: Chiltern, wine tasting in Rutherglen

Downhill all the way to Chiltern for a quick coffee, then an easy flat ride to Rutherglen for wine tasting. Meet at the Rutherglen Information Center for the approx. 270km van ride to Bendigo.

Daily mileage: 45 km (28 miles). Terrain: Downhill then flat.

Highlights: Old gold-mining town, tree-lined roads

A long but relatively easy ride though ironbark gum lined rural roads with several very attractive old gold-mining town for refreshment on route. Optional pickup points at Maryborough and Avoca.

Daily mileage: 73-122 km (46-76 miles). Terrain: Mildly undulating with some flat sections on mostly minor roads with little traffic.

Highlights: Grampians National Park

Pleasant rural countryside to Stawell then a wooded flat road with ever nearing views of the Grampians. Our hotel tonight is located in Grampians National Park with spectacular natural scenery and native fauna in tranquil surroundings.

Daily mileage: 61-89 km (38-56 miles). Terrain: Mildly undulating with no major climbs.

Highlights: Brambuck Aboriginal Centre, views of the Serra and Mt William ranges and Mt Abrupt

This morning we take a walk in the Grampians Wonderland and visit the Brambuck Aboriginal Centre. The Grampians tourist road climbs the Diving Range then descends along the Wannon River valley giving spectacular views of the Serra and Mt William ranges and Mt Abrupt. There is an optional detour of 17km via Victoria Valley.

Daily mileage: 66 km (41 miles). Terrain: Wooded, undulating with two moderate climbs.

Highlights: Ride to the coast

Ride over the open countryside on tiny back roads through sheep and cattle country to the historic seaside town of Port Fairy.

Highlights: Rest day

Highlights: Ride along the coast, Port Campbell

The day begins with a magnificent ride on a coastal bike path across the dunes, and finishes with a stunning cliff top ride into Port Campbell. Along the way we will take a quiet back road to the attractive Childers Cove Bay for a morning break.

Daily mileage: 77-105 km (48-66 miles). Terrain: Flat to gently undulating.

Highlights: Otway National Park

We travel through a wide variety on scenery ranging from majestic coastal rock formations to the rain forest of the Otway National Parks ranges.

Daily mileage: 98 km (61 miles). Terrain: Hilly, but a very rewarding day.

Highlights: Beaches and bluffs

Today we ride epitome of an ocean road. Any closer and you would be riding in the surf. Magnificent coastal riding and beaches.

Highlights: Coastal views, swim in the ocean

We wish you bon voyage, happy biking and hope to see you again one day.