Address: Bailey Street Timboon Victoria
ROLL ON DOWN!
The completed Camperdown to Timboon section is a wonderful family trail dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and spellbinding scenery. Riders and walkers traverse volcanic features listed in Kanawinka Global Geopark, farmland, wooded grassland and tall wet forest on descent into the wooded Timboon valley.
The trail provides an important connective corridor for native animals. The relationship between native wildlife and the trail is creatively interpreted by a display housed in the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery. This building along with the old ticket office forms the southern terminus of stage 1 of the trail.
Timboon is earning an international reputation for its gourmet produce including cheese, ice-cream, honey, smoked eel and now fine spirits and liqueurs. It is located just 17km from the coastal townships of Port Campbell and Peterborough.
TRAIL NOTES AND MAPS
Temporary trail Detour Notice - all trail users are advised of a temporary closure of the section of the trail around Lake Bullen Merri.
Riders are asked to ignore signage directing them left around the lake and continue west (and up) along Sadlers Road for 1.9km to the t- intersection with Cross Forest Road. Turn left for 3.2km along Cross Forest Road and turn left again onto NaroghidRoad Road. Ride for 500m along Naroghid Road and turn right across Naroghid Road to rejoin the trail.
The detour adds 200m and one big hill (great views from the top over Lake Gnotuk) to the total distance.
BIKE HIRE
For transport and bike hire solutions see Craters to Coast Bicycle Hire
GETTING HERE AND HOME:
V-Line train services to Camperdown station from Geelong, Melbourne, Warrnambool and coach services from Ballarat. To return home use local transport services back to the train or stay a while and explore more.
One way trips on the trail:
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays users can roll one way on the trail and make use of local transport to return to Camperdown or Timboon. All return services to Camperdown link with departures to Warrnambool, Geelong, Melbourne and Ballarat.
Bookings are essential even when bike transport is not required. Also see free shuttle notes below.
YOU DON'T HAVE A LOT OF TIME?
The shuttle will give you easy access to enjoy the 10 km section of trail that weaves through old growth forests and around the historic trestle bridges before concluding in Timboon. If 10 km sounds too far don't worry as we can arrange pick up points giving you the option to do 5 km and still take in all of the the incredible work that has gone on in creating this Rail Trail.
FREE Shuttle:
This free of charge shuttle will operate from 1st December 2011 to 26th April 2012 thanks to the support of the Timboon Action Group. It will depart from the Distillery car park on Thursdays at 5.15pm and every second Sunday at 11am.
A trailer service is available for mountain bikes but you need to contact the shuttle prior.
The service is a not for profit program. Donations are welcome with all proceeds going back directly to the maintenance of the Rail Trail and ongoing development.
Bookings essential:
0427 408 096 or david@popes-timboon.com.au
Transport to the Coast:
Transport beyond Timboon to the coast at Peterborough or Princetown is available with Timboon Taxis (bike racks available.) We advise that the Great Ocean Road between Princetown and Peterborough has narrow shoulders a 100kmh speed limit and distracted drivers.
MINIMUM EMISSION MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT
Take the rail to the trail - Consider a low emission weekend experience for your family. Make use of regular V-line services between Melbourne Ballarat Warrnambool and Camperdown. Stay overnight in Camperdown nd soak up the well preserved buildings significant architecture and manicured streetscapes of Elm, Oak and Birch before beginning your trail adventure. Accommodation options and opportunities to refuel present in the townships of Cobden and Timboon.
FUTURE EXTENSIONS
Planning for an extension is underway south to Port Campbell and eastward via Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles, Gibson's Steps and on to Princetown via the historic Old Coach Road. Talks have moved beyond the 2007 trail assessment project and are being driven by the Twelve Apostles Trail Committee.
A delightful food and wine loop allows visitors to fill their picnic hamper on the way to a gourmet sunset or a fireside treat. Fancy a crayfish with an award winning south coast Pinot Gris, or gold medal winning washed rind camembert, marinated feta or brie and topped off with a Malt Whiskey? Or does your sweet tooth lead you to fresh strawberries, chocolate or Timboon Fine Ice Cream.
The 12 Apostles is undoubtedly one of the most iconic scenes of the Australian landscape. With the help of this national treasure, we are proud to announce the inaugural 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic. Held over three days, riders will revel in the beauty of the Shipwreck Coast, as they navigate a unique course across a variety of terrain and challenging trails. The 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic will begin on Friday 23 November 2012 and finish on Sunday 25 November
Opportunity for wildlife viewing around Port Campbell is exceptional for those with time and patience. Dusk and dawn provides best viewing for many species it is also cue time for three of our local wildlife shows. Visitors that encounter sick or injured wildlife should contact 1300 094 543
The unique destinations of the 12 Apostles and surrounds harbour a suite of diverse adventures for those with the time and inclination to explore. Don't forget to take it slow: allow yourself some sinking time to get into the relaxed easy sway that defines our southern destinations. And when your ready we've got what it takes to fuel the fire and invig
Find your own space to connect with some of the most amazing landscapes on the planet! A world class network of trails and lookouts await your careful exploration around the towns of Princetown, Port Campbell, Peterborough, Timboon, Cobden and Camperdown. Take a journey through coastal heath for cliff top views and deserted beaches, contemplate Gondwanan ra
Follow meandering roads north from the coast to explore sublime volcanic landscapes and charming inland towns. Enjoy the contrast of conical peaks and deep crater lakes that punctuate the even carpet of rolling farmland. Dry Stone walls dissect the landscape, an aesthetic and practical solution to farm a landscape strewn
The completed Camperdown to Timboon section is a wonderful family trail dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and spellbinding scenery. Trail users can make use of a free shuttle service on Thursdays and every second Sunday from December till April. Stay tuned on the progress of the proposed extensions from Timboon to Port Campbell and and Port Campbell via the 12 Aposltes and Loch Ard to Princetown
Mix business with pleasure or choose a spectacular backdrop for your special day! Our local businesses will work together to meet the needs of your group and we'll throw in the spectacular scenery for nothing.
Want to ask a local the best time to visit the 12 Apostles or what time the penguins arrive home, visit our facebook page. Or have you been before and would like to share pictures or travel tips, click here and visit our facebook page.
Get stars in your eyes literally with Craters to Coast Discovery. No matter your interest in astronomy it is unlikely you are going to drag your hardware across the globe. Visitors can borrow a Newtonian Reflector and a good set of lenses from the Visitor Information Centre in Port Campbell to enjoy our ink black southern skies!
The 12 Apostles are a collection of offshore sea stacks between Princetown and Port Campbell on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. The main viewing area is on the corner of Booringa Road and Great Ocean Road Princetown 3269 and is 6km west of the small township of Princetown and 12km west of Port Campbell.
Check out our events calendar and see what is going on when you intend to visit or base your visit around one of our regional events. Farmers markets and Food Events, adventure racing and ocean swims, eventing, equestrian and horse racing, perhaps the Cobden Spring Festival or the iconic Camperdown Cruise and Rockabilly Festival.
Our little feathered friends have been coming in on time lately expect to view their comical behaviour around 15 minutes after sunset. Binoculars are available on loan from the Visitor Information Centre in Port Campbell from 9-5pm daily. Get onto our Facebook page and leave a message if you notice a change in their arrival time!
Ask us a question, tell us a story and send us a photo. For all the detail on what is going up down or around for visitors in Port Campbell, Peterborough, Princetown, Timboon, Cobden, Camperdown, Terang or up North in Skipton join in the conversation on our Facebook Page - 12 Apostles Australia.
Welcome to our new website remember this website has a human side to it. We have put a lot of time and effort into providing enough information for you to plan your trip. Don't hesitate to contact us for more detailed information on how to make the most of your stay and be sure to drop in and visit us for maps and a few secrets when you arrive.