Callitris Cycle Route
A quiet, sheltered ride through low hills and ironbark forest that serves as a perfect introduction to the natural beauty around Chiltern. The ride winds north-west of the town and passes through Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. A picturesque winter or spring ride when trees and shrubs are flowering. Distance: 16 kilometres Sealed surface: Four kilometres
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A long ride through farms along Black Dog Creek and into Blakely’s red gum and black cypress pine forests. The summit of Mt Pilot (544 metres) provides a spectacular view of the whole area. The forest was burnt in the bushfires of 2003 but has recovered well. Yeddonba picnic area, rock art site and interpretive…
Read MoreChiltern Valley Cycle Route
Enjoy an interesting tour of the landscape and heritage features west of Chiltern, including Donchi Hill lookout, Chiltern Valley machinery museum shed and Chiltern Valley dams No: 1 and No: 2. Birdwatching is popular at both dams, and there are plenty of spots to park your bike to enjoy a bite to eat. Distance: 20…
Read MoreHoneyeater Cycle Route
A tour south of the Hume Freeway, visiting Honeyeater picnic area and dam and Attreys Reef through ironbark and white box forests. Keep an eye out for tree goannas – they are often seen clinging to the side of tree trunks – and the beautiful array of wildflowers. Distance: 24 kilometres Sealed surface: Seven kilometres
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