Barwon River Trail – Point Danger Memorial loop from Geelong

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Barwon River Trail – Point Danger Memorial loop from Geelong

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Barwon River Trail – Point Danger Memorial loop from Geelong

08:11

180km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 940 m for 152 m

After 17.2 km for 118 m

After 40.7 km for 115 m

After 109 km for 137 m

After 176 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Geelong Bollard Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Free and well worth a visit

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4.91 km

Barwon River Trail follows the Barwon River through Geelong on more than 20 kilometres of mostly sealed paths, connecting Fyansford to South Geelong. The trail runs along both sides of the river, passing through a mix of parkland, wetlands, and open riverbanks. Along the way, it links key spots like Queens Park, Balyang Sanctuary, Belmont Common, and Buckley Falls. You’ll also pass playgrounds, picnic areas, and quieter sections of river, with multiple access points and parking throughout, and no entry fee.

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17.2 km

Rice Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

26.7 km

Torquay Back Beach (Surf Beach)

Highlight • Beach

You’ll run past an abundance of drinking fountains, electric bbqs, and at least 7 toilet blocks along this gravel path. A beautiful stretch of coastline and when the tide is out there’s plenty of sandy beach to run along for that Baywatch slo-mo scene.

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40.8 km

Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery

Highlight • Cafe

Take a lunch break here, and you may not want to get back on your bike! Or at least, your bike will be heavier with all the chocolate you walk away from this place with. Terrific stop!

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63.2 km

The Great Ocean Road, northeast of Lorne.

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is the only winding segment of the Great Ocean Road between Lorne and Torquay. Generous shoulders provide a measure of safety. A great ride in August, during the winter, when temperatures are moderate and cars are few.

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91.4 km

Wye River Coastal Reserve

Nature Reserve

109 km

Erskine River

Lake

156 km

Point Danger Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This stone pillar stands before a beautiful backdrop of Point Danger Marine Sanctuary. The plaques on the pillar commemorate those who died in the Korean, Malayan Emergency, and Vietnam Wars. There are a few benches here with great, unobstructed views out to sea, along with lots of parking and toilets on the west side of the parking area.

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