Great vic bike ride
Camping options
Included – with general entry
When registering for the ride, you will have the option to select which camping zone you plan to sleep in each night. Selecting a camping zone helps us plan how much space each zone needs at each campsite.
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 tranquillity 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.
Women’s Community
If you are wanting to ride and camp with our Women’s Community you can pitch a tent in the Women’s Community camping zone.
Sightseers (NEW)
Are you known for cruising along at the back of pack, soaking up the sights, or bringing your family and know those little legs will slow you down?
The sightseers camping zone is perfect for those that plan to arrive at the campsite towards the end of the ride day and are looking for a dedicated space to set up camp for the night.
Upgrades – purchased separately
Dome tent
Don’t have a tent, or not keen to put up your own each day? Book a dome tent and simply bring your own sleeping bag and bedroll.
Sleep easy package
Our brilliant team will pick out a prime spot at the campsite and set up your tent each night, so you can kick back at the end of a day’s riding.
Tent hire
If you’d prefer to set up the tent where you like, then this is the option for you. Collect a tent from the Dome team when you arrive at the campsite, and pop it up yourself. It takes less than 1 minute! In the morning, fold up your tent and hand it back to the dome team to take to the next campsite for you.
Specs
A dome tent must be purchased in addition to your Great Vic entry and sleeps two people. Limited tents available.
2.6m (L) x 1.8m (W)
Stand up tent
After a little extra room? Our stand-up upgrades include a tall tent which will be pitched and waiting for you when you arrive. These tents include extra headroom—so you can easily get changed standing up—and two bedrolls to ensure you’re extra comfy at night.
A lux stand-up tent is a roomier and newer version of the stand-up tent.
Specs
A stand-up tent must be purchased in addition to your Great Vic entry and sleeps two people. Don’t forget to pack your own sleeping bag and pillow. Limited tents available.
2.75m (L) x 2.4m (W) x 1.85m (H)
Transport
Great Vic train – celebrating 40 years!
Riders caught the train to the first Great Vic Bike Ride in 1984, and we’re offering that same amazing experience 40 years later.
This year’s 9 and 5-day riders will have the exciting opportunity to travel from Melbourne to Wodonga by train. On board you’ll be seated in a heritage carriage, and have access to an observation carriage and on board kiosk and facilities.
Key details
- Time: 9:00am, Saturday 23 November (departure)
- Location: Southern Cross Station – Spencer St, Docklands
- Price: $125pp
Please arrive with plenty of time to load your luggage and bikes onto a truck at Southern Cross Station Bus Terminal and board the heritage train before departure.
Coach 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 metro and regional areas. Infants ride free!
Long term car park
Prefer to drive? Our long-term car parks (LTCP) are conveniently located at the finish line so you can access your car as soon as you’ve finished the ride.
Coach transport (above) is available to transfer you and your bike to the start line and needs to be booked separately. Please note that buses will leave as soon as they fill up, so we encourage you leave plenty of time to spare.
Riders need to purchase one car park ticket per car and one coach transfer ticket per person.
Pick-up & drop-off
Alternatively, you can organise your own transport to/from the event using private transport.
Charge up
Secure overnight e-bike charging
We’ve made it easier for e-bike riders to join the Great Vic! We are very pleased to offer overnight charging for e-bike batteries on the Great Vic in one simple add-on.
Charging will be available at each campsite in a secure space overnight. Plus, we’ll transport your charger for the duration of the ride so you don’t need to worry about it. Simply drop off your bike before 6:00pm each day (the earlier the better to ensure it is fully charged) and pick it up in the morning from 6:30am – 7:30am.
Please note that due to generator restrictions, the generators used for e-bike charging are switched off between 10pm – 5am.
How does it work?
Step 1 – Check in with the team when you arrive and drop off your e-bike charger.
Step 2 – Bring your battery to be charged after each ride day (or bike if you can’t remove the battery)
Step 3 – We’ll charge it overnight so it’s full of juice for the day ahead.
Step 4 – Pick up your battery by 7:30am and happy riding!
Please ensure you are familiar with our e-bike policy. We recommend bringing two batteries for your e-bike to ensure a full charge each day of riding.
Non-riding ticket – NEW
If you’re an avid bike rider but your partner or family are yet to be converted, our non-riding tickets are the perfect option to enjoy a bike riding holiday together! Your family can now join you for 9, 5 or 3 wonderful days on the Great Vic!
You’ll get to enjoy the adventure on the bike during the day and their company in the afternoon and evenings. Non-riders have the option to transfer between campsites via coach (9am departure) or drive their own vehicle (limited capacity).
Ticket inclusions
- Camping spot (BYO tent)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Access to campsite facilities
- Entertainment
- On-street car parking – outside of the campsite (limited capacity)
- Optional coach and luggage transfers to next campsite (departs 9am daily)
Not much of a camper?
AllTrails Bicycle Tours – Great Vic 2024 package
The Great Vic Bike Ride has partnered with AllTrails Bicycle Tours since 2005 to provide a fully supported experience with some extra comforts for those who would prefer not to camp.
The AllTrails Bicycle Tours 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 camaraderie and support
Please note, The AllTrails Bicycle Tours package is purchased separately to your ride entry.
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