In the Hills Again Lilydale - Healsville 120+ km Intermed level
About the event
This is a 2-3 day ride and walking tour. We be staying at Polana Camp near Healsville Sanctuary.
Please note that this ride is a Wednesday through Friday which should give us much less traffic on the roads.
"Polana" Camp, is a historic camp set up by post WWII polish migrants, within 4.1 hectares of a native bushland. Located at Badger Creek, it is just 3km away from Healesville town centre with a number of unique cafes and restaurants, supermarkets and more. It is also a walking distance (1.5 km) from the famous Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. There are a number of tourist's attractions in close proximity and a short drive to the Victoria Yarra Valley wine region with tens of wineries having open cellar doors for visitors. The camp is known for its rich bird life. Very often a laughing kookaburra can be heard, and a number of parrot species would come to the ground (eg. Rosellas, King and Cockies incl the black ones), that are friendly enough to seat on your shoulder or hand for feeding (the camp staff can provide seeds on request).The forest is still a large part of the camp, with a native Australian bushwalking track throughout the property if one would like to explore. Leaving 10:00 from Lilydale Station via the rail trail to Launching Place then a slow but long climb on back roads to the Polana Camp.
The first day will be around 40km. Arrive at the camp around 4.00 pm. The Kitchen is fully equipped for cooking with pots, pans, utensils, cups and plates but no dry or wet food is kept from previous campers.
Second day ride to Maroondah Dam for a view then on to Chocolate Factory near Yarra Glen for the best vista lunch then returning back to Polona via a brewery.
Third day. Into Healsville for late Breakfast at Beechworth Bakery then onto Lilydale Station
Wednesday's Route: [Wednesday route](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56488277), there will be an option for a easy ride but it will be on roads. Thursday's Route: [Maroondah, Chocolate factory and return](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56488479) Friday's Route: [Healsville 2 Lilydale](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56488374) You will need. A sleeping bag, pillow case as there are bunks, You can also pitch a tent. Walking Shoes. Spare tube,repair kit,water There is plenty for food options in Healsville and Yarra Glen.
Cost: to be around $80.00 for the 2 nights. Paid in full prior to attending. Payment David Kuttner CBA bsb 067167 account 1128 5085
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