Cycling

Aireys Inlet Getaway is the ideal place to base your family or riding group whilst cycling the Great Ocean Road or mountain biking the Otways. Our units have storage units and carports and secure lock up is also available. Aireys Inlet is located at the start of the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, mid point between Apollo Bay and Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. A great bike shop, http://www.trailhead.com.au is located in Anglesea for repairs or purchases of new bikes.

The Great Ocean Road itself makes one of the worlds most spectacular bike riding adventures for experienced riders.

The Great Otway National Park behind Aireys Inlet is ideal for mountain bike (MTB) riding, with many options suited to all levels, including kids to those looking for a big challenge. Rides around the town include the Picnic Pedal, Mangowak, Ocean Views and Pinchgut Hill rides.

The Great Victorian Bike Ride comes through Aireys Inlet each year. See http://www.vic.cycling.org.au

Please refer to the following link for riding the Great Ocean Road from Warrnambool Aireys Inlet to Torquay. http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=2163

There are loads of dirt roads and trails along the coast’s hinterland, which are ideal for mountain biking. Great Ocean Road Adventure Tours (GORATS) runs biking tours from Dean’s Marsh, with trails ranging from easy to “very difficult”.

Southern Exposure also provides a variety of organised mountain biking rides in the area, catering to all standards with cliff top rides between Anglesea and Torquay and into the world famous Bells Beach.

Set in the natural rainforest of the Otway Ranges, Forrest, near Aireys Inlet is regarded as one of Victoria’s best mountain biking destinations. Otway Eco Tours runs a bike hire and guided tour service for smaller groups to explore the fantastic trails in the area, and also caters riders of all levels.

Otway Eco Tours - http://www.platypustours.net.au
Contact - www.gorats.com.au for bike hire and mountain bike tours