Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to…
Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to the top of seven Victorian Alpine Resorts.
This Bogong High Plain Road ride is 29.5 kilometres from Mount Beauty to Falls Creek. The climb of over 1,100 metres is winding with a series of ascents and descents in the earlier and mid-sections. You will head past Bogong Village and Howman’s Gap before arriving at Falls Creek. Waterfalls, wildflowers, mountain streams and tall gum forests line your ride.
Distance: 29.5 kilometres
Rise: 1,129 metres
Grade Average: 4 per cent
Grade Max: 10 per cent
Start: Corner of Tawonga Crescent and Bogong High Plains Road, Mt Beauty
Finish: Falls Creek stone wall sign at entrance to car park area Bogong High Plains Road, Falls Creek
Water and Shelter: Day Shelter under Visitor Information Centre, 1 Slalom Street.
Pure joy as you wake to the sunrise. Awe as you make it to the snowy peak. A sense of adventure as you motor across red plains. The relief of rejuvenation as you wade into an alpine stream. Connection as you taste native, fragrant leaves. A sense of belonging as you return to your favourite holiday house. Freedom as you dash into the waves. Discover the endless feelings a visit to NSW can inspire.