Goldfields and Spa Tour

The Goldfields and Spa Tour is more than a six day, 250 kilometre cycling tour on predominantly quiet roadways across a diversity of attractive landscapes. Plenty of time to relax, visit attractions and meet a range of locals each with a fine story to tell. 

The tour starts and finishes in the quaint village of Trentham; 95 kilometres from Melbourne. Cycle quiet back roads then overnight at the Northern Arts Hotel in Castlemaine; perfect to experience the town's vibe and meet some of its artisans. Day two cycle to Maldon; possibly Australia's best preserved gold mining town.  

Day three and onto the volcanic plains of Maryborough via a lunch visit to a farm and the Havelock Nature Conservation Park (a birders delight). Overnight at the wonderfully restored Bull and Mouth Hotel. Day four is a longer cycle including lunch with the owners of a boutique winery.   

Day four and five: two nights in Australia's spa capital Daylesford with short ride options. Dine at an exquisite 2 Hat rated Japanese restaurant. The final days cycle to Trentham is a scenic delight and includes a country picnic lunch.

Photo Gallery

Excellent accommodation at Hotel Frangos — Departing Hotel Frangos Daylesford

A night in Maldon to soak up the spirit of the Goldfields — Best preserved gold town - Maldon

Artistic vibe at the Northern Art Hotel Castlemaine — Maggie at the Northern Art Hotel Castemaine

Goldfields historic site at Maldon — Learning of the joy and hardship on the Goldfields

Departing Bull and Mouth Maryborough — Cyclists departing Bull & Mouth Maryborough

Lunch in the Winery with the growers — Winery Lunch

Meeting with the artist Castlemaine — Discussing the art of Eliza Tree Castlemaine

Quiet country back-roads — Cycling the Road Less Travelled

Service FacilityNon SmokingService FacilityPublic ToiletVertical classificationsCustomisedVertical classificationsExtendedTransportLand - MotorisedTransportLand - Self PropelledTour FormatOn-site ExperienceTour FormatPrivate TourTour FormatSmall Group TourService typesWalking and Biking ToursfitnessModerateActively welcomes people with access needs.Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)