Djuwang Baring – which means 'long track’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language – is a 60-kilometre network of newly constructed mountain bike trails that traverse the rugged landscape east of the heritage gold mining-era town of Creswick. Creswick is part of the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and Djuwang Baring offers an amazing way to immerse yourself in this spectacular part of regional Victoria. The trails are a mountain biker's dream with segments to suit riders of all skill levels.
Djuwang Baring consists of a series of skill-rated riding experiences along approximately 70 trail segments. The Hammon Park Trailhead is located within walking distance of Creswick's town centre and features a smooth bitumen pump track for bikes, skateboards, and scooters.
From there, the trails wind their way through state forests, regional parks, and commercial forestry land, and deliver an unparalleled experience of the local landscape, ecology, and mining heritage. Several trails in the network are suitable for adaptive mountain biking (sometimes referred to as off-road para-cycling).
Half the trail segments feature names in Dja Dja Wurrung language and the other half were named by the local community. All segments are colour-coded based on difficulty. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, you’re sure to find some thrills on this awesome network.
Creswick is accessible by rail from Melbourne via Ballarat. Creswick Railway Station is situated one kilometre west of the town centre. Rail access is also available from regional Victoria via the Ballarat, Ararat, and Maryborough lines.
Visit the dedicated website for further information - www.djuwangbaring.com
If you're looking for a bike riding experience to suit all ages, we encourage you to visit Hammon Park. In addition to serving as the trailhead for the Djuwang Baring mountain bike trail network, this fully self-contained reserve is primarily focused on cycling and provides activities for all ages and abilities.
The park features:
- Cycling jumps to complement the existing pump track
- Children’s play space with undercover sandpit, nest swing, balancing, hopping and bouncing equipment
- Large rope climbing structure
- Undercover BBQ area with double burner electric BBQ and picnic table
- Learn to ride track with a scaled down version of elements found on the trails
- Accessible concrete paths
- Garden beds, new turf areas, tree planting and naturalised drainage swales
- Shaded seating areas
- Carparking
- New toilet block with three ambulant and one accessible cubicle (with shower)
- Changing place toilet facility accessible with MLAK key (available upon request according to need)
- Cyclocross stairs and sandpit
- Pedestrian and cycling bridge across the Creswick Creek
- Bike wash, bike repair station and two E-bike chargers
- Bins, seats and water fountains.