Mountain Bike Tours
Mountain biking is great for the head, heart and lungs, and Victoria has some of Australia’s best trails.
Ride with Jeremy, who has been riding since 1990, on flexible small-group mountain bike tours built around the rides we personally love.
Choose from 1 or 2-day mountain bike adventures in Central Victoria, with varied terrain, supported guiding and the option to bring your own bike or hire hardtail, full-suspension or e-bike.
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There’s nothing like a day on two wheels to clear the head and work the legs. Join us on one of our mountain bike adventures around Victoria.
Jeremy has been racing and riding mountain bikes across Australia for over three decades, and wants to share that passion with anyone keen to get out on the trails, whether they’re new to it or already hooked. Our range of guided mountain bike tours, designed to explore a variety of terrains and riding styles, are based around the rides we love to do. We enjoy being flexible, creating new itineraries and working with our clients to get the right experience. If our itineraries do not suit you, please let us know how we can help.
Our 1-day mountain bike tour is the only full day multi-location ride available a short distance from Melbourne. All tours are fully supported and guided with the option of bringing your own bike or hiring a hardtail, full suspension or e-bike.
1-Day Wombat and Central Victoria Mountain Bike Tour
Our 1-day tour departs Melbourne and heads for the hills around the Macedon Ranges. This is a wonderful mountain bike trekking introduction, suited to the whole family. This day takes in 2 mountain bike locations and includes lunch at Holgate’s Brewhouse in Woodend between them.
The start of the day takes in the trails around Gisborne. These are great all-weather trails with no big hills but plenty of thrills. We spend around 2 hours riding these trails before heading of to a great lunch around 20 minutes further into the Macedon Ranges.
We then head out to the wombat mountain bike trail network just outside of Woodend. These are a labyrinth of hand made trails suitable for beginners but a great challenge as the speed goes up.
After another fun couple of hours and with a big smile on the face we head back to Melbourne.
- Small group tour (2-8 riders) – departs Saturday, Sunday only. Price $425pp
- Private tours (2-8 riders) – departs any day. Price $600pp
2-Day Central Victoria Mountain Bike Tour
While the 1-day tour takes in 2 locations the 2-day mountain bike tour takes in 4 distinctly different locations and spends a night in the rural city of Bendigo, making it a great short mountain bike holiday from Melbourne. The Macedon and Mt Alexander shires are blessed with established trails through many different landscapes. We love the variation and are keen to show it to you.
There are around 4 hours of riding each day of this 2-day mountain bike tour, but it is all very flexible. The specific trails we ride are chosen based on the ability of the group. There are always multiple options at all locations, so all levels of fitness and skill are catered for. It is all about having fun, working your legs and being active!
- Small group tour (4-8 riders) – Saturday departure only. Price $650pp
- Private tours (2-8 people) – departs any day. Price $900
Bike Tours Melbourne Experience 100% Off-Road Riding!
1 DAY : HOBBS ROAD & WOMBAT FOREST
Ride: Around 4 hours of guided riding on Hobbs Road trails near Gisborne and the handmade singletrack of Wombat State Forest.
Experience: Beginner‑friendly but fun for fit riders, with purpose‑built loops, forest scenery and a full‑body workout that leaves you tired but grinning.
Includes: Quality hardtail bike and helmet, 2 trail locations, lunch at Holgate’s Brewery, Water, CBD pick‑up and drop‑off.
Meals: Lunch at Holgate’s Brewhouse in Woodend between the two x 2hr sessions of riding.
Logistics
Departure: Tours depart from Melbourne at 8:30 am
Pickup: Pickups available from all city hotels within Melbourne
Drop-off: Passengers will be dropped off at any Melbourne CBD location at 5:30 pm
2-Day Central Goldfields Mountain Bike Tour
DAY 1: MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO – WOMBAT & HARCOURT
Accommodation: 3.5‑star hotel in Bendigo.
Ride: Warm‑up on Gisborne trails handcrafted by locals. Then take in the 17 km Wombat State Forest loop near Woodend.
Experience: Flowing singletrack, optional technical features for a wide range of skill levels, all fully guided.
Trails at Harcourt can be included if skill level and experience is appropriate.
Meals: Lunch at Holgate’s Brewery in Woodend, Water. Free evening to enjoy Bendigo’s cafes, pubs and restaurants.
DAY 2: BENDIGO & CASTLEMAINE – SPRING HILL & BACON TRAILS
Accommodation: Bendigo hotel checkout in the morning.
Ride: Morning session on Andy’s hand‑built Spring Hill trails near Bendigo, then afternoon riding the legendary Bacon Trails outside Castlemaine.
Experience: Engaging, rocky singletrack without huge climbs, finishing with fun gullies, switchbacks and playful drops that deliver a serious workout without feeling like “exercise”.
Meals: Breakfast at a Bendigo café; lunch at Das Kaffehaus in Castlemaine’s Mill precinct.
Logistics
Departure: Tours depart from Melbourne at 8:30 am
Pickup: Pickups available from all city hotels within Melbourne
Drop-off: Passengers will be returned to their points of departure at 6:00 pm
PRIVATE 1 DAY Mountain Bike Tour – 100% Off‑Road Riding Just North‑West of Melbourne.
DAY 1: PRIVATE HOBBS ROAD & WOMBAT FOREST
Ride: Around 4 hours of guided, 100% off‑road riding on the fun and flowing ‘Gisbo’ trails and then the 17 km handmade singletrack loop in Wombat State Forest near Woodend.
Experience: Fun private day out tailored to your group, with flowing singletrack, optional technical features and big berms, fresh country air and a solid full‑body workout that still feels like play.
Includes: Quality Trek hardtail bike and Australian‑standards helmet, 2 trail locations, lunch at Holgate’s Brewery (beer at own expense), private CBD pick‑up and drop‑off.
Meals: Lunch at Holgate’s Brewhouse in Woodend between the two x 2hr sessions of riding.
Logistics
Departure: Tours depart from Melbourne at 8:30 am
Pickup: Pickups available from all city hotels within Melbourne
Drop-off: Passengers returned to their points of departure at 5:00 pm
Private 2-Day Central Goldfields Mountain Bike Weekend
1 DAY : PRIVATE WOMBAT & HARCOURT
Ride: Spend the morning riding the Gisborne trails just 45 minutes outside of Melbourne. Then in the afternoon session we drop in on the 17 km Wombat Forest loop near Woodend.
Experience: Fresh country air, flowing singletrack and optional technical features, tailored to your group and fully guided.
Includes: Approx. 4 hours riding, 2 trail locations, private CBD transfers, hardtail bike, helmet and lunch at Holgate’s Brewery.
Meals: Holgate’s Brewhouse in Woodend.
DAY 2 : SPRING HILL & BACON TRAILS
Ride: Morning session on Andy’s Spring Hill network near Bendigo, then afternoon on the Bacon Trails outside Castlemaine.
Experience: Engaging, rocky singletrack and fun gullies and drops that give you a big workout without feeling like training.
Includes: Approx. 4 hours riding, private guiding and transport, hardtail bike and helmet, lunch at Das Kaffehaus, snacks and water.
Meals: Breakfast at a Bendigo café, lunch at Das Kaffehaus in Castlemaine’s Mill precinct.
Logistics
Departure: Tours depart from Melbourne at 8:30 am
Pickup: Pickups available from all city hotels within Melbourne
Drop-off: Passengers returned to their points of departure at 5:00 pm
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FAQs
Have questions before you book? We’ve answered some of the most common queries about our Great Ocean Road tours to help you plan with confidence.
Do I need mountain biking experience to join a tour?
No previous experience is needed for the 1-day ride, which is beginner-friendly and suits the whole family. The 2-day option covers rockier sections, though trails are chosen to match each group’s ability on the day.
What is included in ANT Touring's mountain bike tours?
Every mountain bike tour includes a quality hardtail bike and helmet (or bring your own), guided riding across two or more trail locations, lunch at Holgate’s Brewhouse in Woodend, and pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne CBD hotels.
Can I hire an e-bike for the mountain bike tour?
Yes. Alongside a hardtail or full-suspension mountain bike, an e-bike is available to hire on both riding days, making the trip accessible to riders of different fitness levels.
Where do the Melbourne mountain bike tours depart from and return to?
Tours depart Melbourne at 8:30 am, with pick-up available from all city hotels. The 1-day trip returns to the Melbourne CBD by 5:30 pm, while the 2-day version includes an overnight stay in Bendigo before returning the following evening.
What is the difference between the 1-day and 2-day mountain bike tour?
The 1-day ride covers two trail locations around Gisborne and Woodend. The 2-day version extends the ride across four trail locations – Woodend, Harcourt, Bendigo and Castlemaine – with an overnight stay in Bendigo between the two days of riding.