Ride Summary

This ride is a short 16 kilometers long, and only has a 40% corner ratio – but while corner speeds are fast in the foothills, they are very slow on Mt. Buller, where hairpin turns predominate. The bitumen grip is good, though there are sporadic bumps. Summer cars are encountered at a rate of about one every 10 minutes.

Ride Description

The ride from Mirimbah to Mt. Buller is a mix of short straightaways followed by white-knuckle hairpin turns. The foothill area offers the best opportunities for corners, thanks to the fact that you can speed up here and take the sweeping corners fast. There is a lot of eucalyptus growth in the road’s vicinity, and as you begin to climb Mt. Buller, this will close in and block off your views from the mountain’s slopes. However, this will make emerging at the top and enjoying the view there all the more wonderful.

The climax of both the road and the ride is reaching the apex of Mt. Buller, where a 500-meter walk will carry you to a vantage that provides you with a colossal view out over a landscape of lake, valley, forest, and mountain ranges stretching over many square kilometers.

Directions

Mt. Buller stands 160 kilometers east-northeast of the city center of Melbourne. It can be reached either by the Hume-Yea-Bonnie Doon-Mansfield route, or by the Healesville-Black Spur-Alexandra-Bonnie Doon-Mansfield route.

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Best Thing About This Ride

The Mirimbah to Mt. Buller ride’s best feature is the glorious view from the summit of Mt. Buller – a huge prospect encompassing Lake Eildon and the valleys leading down to it on the western side, while the vista to the north and east is a majestic view of the Great Dividing Range; an unforgettable sight.

What Else To Look Out For

The bitumen, though firm, has had its surface chewed up by cars with snow chains on their tires. The considerable altitude – 1,805 meters above sea level – can affect lowland motorcycles, reducing their engine power and causing other minor problems.