Orbost – Wonthaggi

Snowy to Sea

For the first time in over 25 years, we’re so excited to return to Orbost for the start of the Great Vic Bike Ride 2023. Taking in all this picturesque region has to offer, this year’s Great Vic will take you riding (and camping) alongside the Snowy River before heading through Gippsland’s breathtaking regions where you’ll soak in the sea air en-route to Wonthaggi.

In addition to the incredible scenery, each day provides a new riding goal (which you can take at your own pace) before rolling into the heart of each town and setting-up camp. You’ll then get to enjoy an afternoon and evening of entertainment, activities, and the warm hospitality that only a regional town has to offer.

With three, five and nine-day holiday options starting from just $138 per day, this is your chance to enjoy a week in another world.

Here’s a taste of where you’ll be riding at this year’s Great Vic.

What to expect

Day 2 - Koroit to Noorat_

Ride

A fun, friendly and challenging holiday where you’ll join new and old friends riding through Victoria’s beautiful countryside.

Ride options
Great Vic Bike Ride - Peterborough campsite

Camp

The Great Vic is a rolling bike festival – travelling from one town to another every day. Here’s what to expect at the campsite.

Life on event
RACV-Great-Vic-entertainmen

Unwind

Kick back at each campsite with live music, food trucks, two bars, daily stretching, an outdoor cinema and more!

Whats on
Cyclists on the Great Vic Bike Ride 2009

Preparation

From packing tips to training plans, we’ve got your back with everything you need to get Great Vic ready.

GET STARTED

“It’s like going on holiday with a big group of your best mates.”

Beginning in 1984, Victoria’s favourite annual regional ride is a rite of passage for people who ride bikes and has established a proud reputation for being much more than a cycling event. The Great Vic is a rolling bike festival that pedals to a new town each day, setting up camp where riders can soak up an evening of entertainment.

For seasoned campaigners, it’s an annual catch up with 3,000 friends. For others, it’s the first time they’ve ridden more than a few kilometres at once – let alone nine days in a row. But for everyone, it’s a great escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life in and around tranquil and inviting regional towns, and this year promises to be no different.

A Bicycle Network Event

We've got your back

Comprehensive on-route support

Like all Bicycle Network events, we’ve got your back every pedal stroke of the way with our comprehensive on-route support: closed roads, rest stops, food and drink, marshals, signage, mechanical and medical support.

Are you covered?

Bicycle Network Members receive 10% off their entry and are fully supported every time they ride, with comprehensive riding insurance and Riders’ Rights (legal support).

Help us make bike riding easier for everyone

Bicycle Network is a not-for-profit organisation. Becoming a Member and joining our events means you’re supporting our behaviour change and advocacy initiatives. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to ride a bike, every day.

Sponsors and partners

Major partner

Partners

Great Vic Bike Ride 2023 early bird tickets are now open!

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