Short rides
The Goldfields Track is an amazing gateway to other riding adventures!
While the Goldfields Track is one of the best cross-country rides in Australia, along its length are many other exciting riding opportunities. Below are a sample of tracks, loops, downhills and more that are easily accessed from the Goldfields Track. Â
Spring Gully mountain bike loop
- 3.9km (approx)
- 60 min*
- Map reference
- Family friendly
1km from the Goldfields Track
A mountain bike trail through beautiful Red Iron Bark and Grey Box bushland in Spring Gully.
La Larr Ba Gauwa cycling park
- 34km (approx)
- 3hrs*
- Map reference
- Family friendly
1.5km from the Goldfields Track
A world class mountain biking facility with 34 kms of purpose-built singletrack trails on the north-western slopes of Mount Alexander. Ride among unique rock features with stunning views.
Djuang Baring - Creswick Trails
- 60km (approx)
- 6hrs*
- Map reference
- Difficult
100m from the Goldfields Track
A network of 60 kilometres of mountain bike trails that start at Hammon Park and pass through the varied landscape of Creswick, traversing the ancient cultural lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.
Black Hill Reserve
- 7km (approx)
- 2hrs*
- Map reference
- Difficult
100m from the Goldfields Track
Only minutes from the centre of Ballarat, there are six cross-country trails, four downhill trails, two pump tracks, skills area and advanced jump park open for use.Â
Castlemaine to Maldon Trail
- 18km (approx)
- 2hrs*
- Map reference
- Family friendly
100m from the Goldfields Track
Cycle through bushland and farmland, past fantastic gold-era historical sites, along a track that runs parallel to the Victorian Goldfields Tourist Train railway.Â
Ballarat to Maryborough Trail
- 115km (approx)
- 4 days*
- Map reference
- Family friendly
100m from the Goldfields Track
A heritage trail, broken into four distinct sections. No matter which trail section you choose, you will be rewarded with a mix of forest and farming tracks with numerous stopping points at charming historic townships and other heritage points of interest.Â