Group of cyclists riding the Wangaratta - Eldorado Loop gravel route.

HOW TO GRAVEL IN WANGARATTA

YOUR 'HOW TO' LOCALS HOLIDAY GUIDE

The High Country's gravel cycling routes serve up world-class riding. Wes from Westend Cycles has got your next gravel day out sorted with his tips on the smooth rolling Wangaratta - Eldorado Loop. Better yet, as an intermediate route this one is perfect for a mates ride. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.

MEET YOUR MATES

STEP 1. ROLL OUT FROM APEX PARK IN WANGARATTA

Grab your gravel or hardtail mountain bike and mates for the 65km Wangaratta - Eldorado Loop . This intermediate route is made for group rides with smooth gravel and enough kms and elevation to keep everyone interested. Stock up on all your riding essentials at West End Cycles and the roll out from the Apex Park gravel trailhead.

SMOOTH ROLLING GRAVEL AND HILLS

STEP 2. PEDAL SMOOTH CRUSHED GRANITE PAST ROLLING HILLS

Ride fast on the smooth crushed granite surface or take it slow and soak in the stunning views. With green hills, granite boulders and towering gums, this ride is a feast for the eyes. Feeling the burn? Turn off at the Eldorado-Byawatha Road to reduce the climbing and shorten the route.

Group of cyclists picnicking on the Wangaratta - Eldorado Loop gravel route.

PICNIC AND VIEWS

STEP 3. PICNIC WITH ENDLESS VIEWS

A big ride deserves a big picnic. Pick up tasty treats at Wangaratta's plentiful cafés before your pedal to stave off the mid-ride bonk. Extra points if you pack some of close-by Milawa's gourmet local produce.

Group of cyclists at the historic Eldorado Dredge on the Wangaratta - Eldorado Loop gravel route.

GOLD RUSH HISTORY

STEP 4. CHECK OUT THE HISTORIC ELDORADO DREDGE

Take a break in the historic gold rush town of Eldorado, home to Victoria's smallest pub and the retired Eldorado Dredge . Pedal around one of the largest historic dredges in the Southern Hemisphere and learn all about the area's history.

Group of cyclists celebrating their ride on Wangaratta's gravel at the Pedal Slowly Brewhouse.

FINISH WITH CRAFT BEERS

STEP 5. REFRESH AT PEDAL SLOWLY BREWERY

Finish off the gravel loop with a refreshing drink at the Pedal Slowly Brewhouse in Wangaratta. Their range of delightful in-house crafted beers, local drinks list and snacks pair extremely well with tall tales and planning the next gravel getaway.