Cycling in Ballarat: Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Rail Trail

Ballarat has a developing cycling network that makes the most of its lake and former railway corridor geography. The Lake Wendouree Circuit is the most popular recreational cycling route, providing a 6-kilometre sealed path around the historic rowing lake adjacent to the Botanical Gardens, with the route flat and accessible to all abilities. The Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail follows a former railway corridor for approximately 70 kilometres southwest through the rural landscape, with the Ballarat to Haddon section most commonly ridden. The Ballarat to Buninyong trail connects the city to the surrounding hills. The Buninyong to Skipton section passes through volcanic plains scenery. Hire bikes are available from operators in the city centre. The City of Ballarat's cycling map is available on its website for planning routes across the urban area.