Great vic bike ride
Camping options
With two bars, food and coffee trucks, local artists, live music, yoga, games and all the necessary camp amenities, you’ll never be short of something to do on the campsite. We also have toilets, showers and clothes washing stations.
In the morning, pack your luggage and gear into one of our luggage trucks and we’ll move it to the next campsite for you.
Included – with general entry
General camping
General camping is part of your ticket, and includes a camping spot for you, your tent and your bike. Lights out in general camping is 10:00pm.
Quiet camping
Perfect for those seeking a little tranquility with their camping experience. With an early curfew of 9.30pm, we ask quiet campers to keep noise levels to a minimum and respect the serenity of the quiet camping area.
Upgrades – purchased separately
Dome section
Don’t have a tent, or not keen to put up your own each day? Our brilliant team will pick out a prime spot at the campsite and set up a dome tent for you each night so you can kick back at the end of a day’s riding.
A dome section tent must be purchased in addition to your Great Vic entry and sleeps two people.
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- 10 day: $499
- 5 day: $350
Stand up section
After a little extra luxury for your Great Vic adventure? Our stand up section includes a premium tent which will be pitched and waiting for you when you arrive. These tents include extra headroom so you can easily change standing up and two bedrolls to ensure you’re comfy at night.
A stand up section tent must be purchased in addition to your Great Vic entry and sleeps two people.
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- 10 day: $699
- 5 day: $460
Not much of a camper?
AllTrails Bicycle Tours
The Great Vic Bike Ride has partnered with AllTrails Bicycle Tours since 2005 as they provide a fully supported experience with some extra comforts for those who would prefer not to camp.
The package includes:
- Nightly accommodation at quality motels, B&Bs, boutique properties and resorts
- Great breakfast included each morning
- Luggage transfer between your accommodation daily
- Massages
- Private bike mechanic
- Small group cameraderie and support
Getting there
Transport
Let us take the hassle out of getting home from the ride. Our coach services will transport you, your bike and luggage and operate out of a range of regional areas.
10 day ride (Robe to Torquay)
To Robe | Friday 22 November
Melbourne to Robe: $149
Location: Jolimont Terrace | Time: 7:30am
Ballarat to Robe: $120
Location: Lydiard Street | Time: 8:00am
Geelong to Robe: $135
Location: Busport – Gheringhap St | Time: 7:45am
Bendigo to Robe: $135
Location: Lake Weerona | Time: 8:30am
Traralgon to Robe: $190
Location: Traralgon Station | Time: 5:30am
Albury to Robe $199
Location: Albury Railway Station | Time: 5:00am
Wangaratta to Robe: $199
Location: Apex Park | Time: 6:00am
Adelaide to Robe: $110
Location: Adelaide Central Bus Station | Time: 9:00am
Torquay LTCP to Robe: $140
Location: Banyul – Warri Fields Torquay | Time: 7:00am
Torquay LTCP open: 6:00am – 7:00am
Port Fairy LTCP to Robe: $90
Location: Port Fairy LTCP | Time: 10:15am
Port Fairy LTCP open: 9:00am – 10:15am
From Torquay | Sunday 1 December
Location: Banyul – Warri Fields Torquay
Time: 12:00pm – buses depart once full
- Torquay to Traralgon: $85
- Torquay to Melbourne: $50
- Torquay to Ballarat: $65
- Torquay to Bendigo: $65
- Torquay to Adelaide: $199
- Torquay to Wangaratta: $120
5 day ride (Robe to Port Fairy)
To Robe | Friday 22 November
Melbourne to Robe: $149
Location: Jolimont Terrace | Time: 7:30am
Ballarat to Robe: $120
Location: Lydiard Street | Time: 8:00am
Geelong to Robe: $135
Location: Busport – Gheringhap St | Time: 7:45am
Bendigo to Robe: $135
Location: Lake Weerona | Time: 8:30am
Traralgon to Robe: $190
Location: Traralgon Station | Time: 5:30am
Albury to Robe $199
Location: Albury Railway Station | Time: 5:00am
Wangaratta to Robe: $199
Location: Apex Park | Time: 6:00am
Adelaide to Robe: $110
Location: Adelaide Central Bus Station | Time: 9:00am
Torquay LTCP to Robe: $140
Location: Banyul – Warri Fields Torquay | Time: 6:00am – 7:00am
Port Fairy LTCP to Robe: $90
Location: Port Fairy LTCP | Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
From Port Fairy
Location: Port Fairy LTCP
Port Fairy to Melbourne (Tue 26 Nov): $90
Time: 5:00pm
Port Fairy to Melbourne (Wed 27 Nov): $90
Time: 8:00am
Port Fairy to Adelaide (Tue 26 Nov): $160
Time: 5:00pm
5 day ride (Port Fairy to Torquay)
To Port Fairy | Wednesday 27 November
- Melbourne to Port Fairy: $90
Location: Jolimont Terrace | Time: 1:00pm - Adelaide to Port Fairy: $165
Location: Adelaide Central Bus Station | Time: 9:00am - Geelong to Port Fairy: $70
Location: Busport – Gheringhap St |Time: 2:45pm - Torquay LTCP to Port Fairy: $70
Location: Banyul – Warri Fields Torquay | Time: 2:00pm
From Torquay | Sunday 1 December
- Torquay to Traralgon: $85
- Torquay to Melbourne: $50
- Torquay to Ballarat: $65
- Torquay to Bendigo: $65
- Torquay to Adelaide: $199
- Torquay to Wangaratta: $120
Location: Banyul – Warri Fields Torquay
Time: 12:00pm – buses depart once full
Long term car park
Prefer to drive? Our long term car park is conveniently located so you can access your car as soon as you’ve finished your ride.
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- Torquay Long Term Car Park (LTCP 2): $50 | Location: Grasstree Park Nature Reserve | Time: 6:00am – 7:00am Friday 22 November (For the 10-day ride – Robe to Torquay) | SOLD OUT
- Torquay Long Term Car Park (LTCP 1): $50 | Location: Banyul Warri Fields – Torquay | Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Wednesday 27 November (For the 5-day ride – Port Fairy to Torquay) | SOLD OUT
- Port Fairy Long Term Car Park (LTCP): $50 | Location: Port Fairy Mens Shed | Time: 9:00am – 10:15am Friday 22 November
Charge up
Phone charging
ChargeSpot will be on site every day to keep you charged up so you can stay connected.
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10 day
- 1 devices: $25
- 2 devices: $45
- 3 devices: $65
5 day
- 1 devices: $20
- 2 devices: $35
- 3 devices: $50
Ebike charging
A single charge for an ebike can be purchased on event, as per our ebike policy.
Make sure you drop off your ebike battery early to get the best possible charge because are unable to charge ebike batteries overnight.
If you do choose to drop your ebike battery off later in the afternoon, the team will still be happy to charge it for you, but will only be able to charge the battery until 15 minutes prior to the charging station closing time.
Merchandise
Get your gear sorted for this year’s Great Vic and check out the official event merchandise range by HUB Cycling.
You’ll be able to stock up your cycling wardrobe with two jersey designs, knicks, gilet, socks, sun sleeves and more!
Please note: delivery is from 1 November onwards.
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