Cycling

The Road Climb

The official climb starts at the Eurobin Creek Picnic Area at the base of the mountain, although many cyclist choose to warm up by riding from Bright or Porepunkah. The 4-5% gradient is consistent enough to let you settle into a nice rhythm, but you'll be in that rhythm for a while ... it stays that way for 20km with almost no respite until The Gap, when you're rewarded with a short downhill section before a little more uphill to the finish at The Chalet.

Hardy riders sometimes choose the extra challenge of riding all the way to The Horn car park, which is the highest point on the Mount Buffalo plateau. This adds nearly 11km to the distance (and a few more vertical metres) and includes a couple of kilometres of loose gravel.

During summer 2020/21 the Gorge Coffee Van is open serving simple snacks and coffee (check the Mount Buffalo Facebook page for status), but it's best to be prepared with appropriate food and drink for the journey up and back down. Toilets are available on the route at the Rollasons Falls car park and the Chalet car park area. The Dingo Dell Day Shelter/Cafe is not open over summer 2020/21.

All road cyclists should have rear and headlights on to improve visibility to motorists (flashing mode best). Please remember that sharing narrow, twisty roads with motorists can present risks on the way up and down - ride with consideration. A friendly wave to pass when it's safe will go a long way.

Off Road Cycling

There is no singletrack mountain biking in the National Park but the many gravel service roads can be travelled on suitable bikes, such as the Reservoir Road and Mount McLeod track, The Gorge Precinct, Lake Catani track, 9 Mile Creek track (some parts are very steep) and The Horn road from Cresta Valley.

Walking tracks must not be used for cycling.