Cycling tour from Adelaide to Melbourne to Sydney

Boom! here they are…

The two most long awaited, most popular and most requested legs on the AllTrails Australia Ride circuit. Each uniquely different to the other. Adelaide to Melbourne and Melbourne to Sydney. Ride one stage or both but missing out is not an option.

Stage 2: Melbourne to Sydney

From bluestone to yellowblock, the terrain will continue to alter as we continue to explore Australia’s South East wonderland. And if ever there was an AllTrails origin story then this tour is it, representing our first foray into long distance touring some 20+ years ago. With some big kilometres and some big climbs, this is a stunning challenge ride through the heart of the Australian Alps, visiting no higher ground on this continent than the mighty Mt. Kosciuszko! Traversing alpine plains, with glorious descents to the coast, we will finish triumphant on the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House, a ‘stones’ throw away from our accommodation at ‘The Rocks’.

For stage 1 details click link here to separate Adelaide to Melbourne page.

THE TOUR(s) AT A GLANCE

Dates: FULL TOUR (ADL-MEL-SYD): 18 Mar - 11 Apr 2022 (24 nights)
STAGE ONE (ADL-MEL): 18 Mar - 30 Mar 2022 (12 nights).
STAGE TWO (MEL-SYD): 30 Mar - 11 Apr 2022 (12 nights)
Distance: 1165km Adelaide to Melbourne (shorter options available)
1106km Melbourne to Sydney (shorter options available)
Average Daily: 116km (Stage 1), 111km (Stage 2)
Bike Type: Road Bike
Surface: Bitumen roads
Group Size: Approx 15-20
Difficulty Rating: 8.5/10. Some long distances and significant hills.
Meals included: Almost all meals included except on some rest days and a few other evenings.
Accommodation: Overall good standard; resorts, country motels, winery style accom, and the odd night in quirky small-town motels.
Who’s this tour for? Cyclists looking for a challenging ride with great scenery and great destinations.

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This tour is an ‘Australia Ride’ stage (click here for more on the Australia Ride concept)

Some of the highlights:

Melbourne’s famous cafes, laneways, sport & culture
Bushranger country that built modern Australian folklore
The food and wine mecca that is the King Valley
The natural beauty of ‘Gods Country’ - the upper Murray Valley and Kosciuszko NP
Rest day stroll to the top of Aussie on Mt Kozzie