Coolaroo - Woodlands Historic Park - City (47km, ~11km gravel)

Ride: Take a half-hour train trip from town to Coolaroo and ride to Woodlands Historic Park (Greenvale) and the homestead (admission free) then cycle to Westmeadows for a bakery cafe lunch and ride Moonee Ponds Creek Trail back to town from there.

Expect to see kangaroo mobs, retired racehorses and more 🙂

We'll have a bonus tailwind helping us back to town, as well.

This route includes approximately 11km of compacted gravel (mostly) and all the rest is sealed.
Click this link for more about the historic homestead

Forecast: Melbourne area - 25°C.
Slight chance of a shower (0 - 1mm) later in the day
Detailed forecast: (Check this link by Sunday morning) https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/westmeadows/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-20

Bike to bring: You could do this ride on a roadbike but wider tyres are better so I recommend a gravel bike or hybrid. E-bikes okay.

Route distance: Approx 50 km finishing at Melbourne Exhibition Centre in South Wharf.

Getting there: Catch the 9:57 Craigieburn train from Flinders St (or 10am from Southern Cross) to arrive at Coolaroo at 10:30.
(I live out north and will meet you at Coolaroo Station ie not with you on the train)

Map and GPX files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57153745 *
* Actual route may change on the day.

Speed: approx 22-25 kmh outside Woodlands. Slower within Woodlands.

What to bring: Water, sunscreen, snacks, pump, spare tube and tools, your phone with my number.

Ride organiser: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

Picture: Gravel path inside Woodlands Park - Jun '19

"All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"