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Melbourne to Sydney

Day 1: Melbourne to Warburton
Distance travelled 67 km (42 miles) - Total so far: 67 km (42 miles)

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Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
Got up at 3.30am today, as my flight left at 6.15am. The whole trip to Melbourne went really smoothly. Took about an hour to put the bike together. Only problem, when I left the airport it started to rain all the way to the CBD.
Bike reassembled at Melbourne Airport

Jumped on the train to Lilydale where I would begin my trip via the Rail Trail to Warburton. The trail goes for just under 40kms. Besides the occasional stops to cross roads it is very pleasant. Along the way I stopped for a coffee and cake at The Cog Cafe. Very yummy muffin. As I was riding into Warburton there was a field with alpacas in it. Wasn't expecting that!

The rail trail from Lilydale to Warburton 
The Warburton Alpacas!!

Coffee and muffin at the Cogs Cafe

I am camping at the Warburton Caravan Park which is right next to the river. Very tranquil and just a 5 minute walk into town. Relaxing next to the river and the sun is starting to come out (it is now 6.30pm). The weather forecast says it should be sunny tomorrow. I hope they're right, as will be riding up to Marysville.


< A couple of days to go and the bike is in the box
Day 2: Warburton to Alexandra >
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  • Home
  • Tours around Oz
    • Adelaide to Melbourne
    • Back to Lithgow
    • Bairnsdale to Canberra
    • Cairns to Darwin
    • Melbourne to Sydney
    • Mittagong to Dungog
    • Mount Victoria and around to Sydney
    • Perth to Adelaide
    • Port Augusta to Uluru
    • Tasmania
  • Rides around Sydney
    • Akuna Bay, West Head & Manly
    • A ride through Royal National Park
    • Southern Highlands to Kiama
  • Japan 2017
  • The equipment
    • The bikes
    • The luggage
    • The kitchen
    • The tent & sleeping bits
    • Location shots
  • Resources & Contact