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Buckley Falls Park – Barwon River lookout loop from Waurn Ponds

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Victoria

Buckley Falls Park – Barwon River lookout loop from Waurn Ponds

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Buckley Falls Park – Barwon River lookout loop from Waurn Ponds

02:05

32.3km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.13 km for 79 m

After 16.0 km for 143 m

After 19.4 km for 214 m

After 24.5 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.97 km

Viewpoint

9.39 km

Buckley Falls Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Buckley Falls Park is known for its falls, Flour Mill ruins, and great views over the Barwon River. It's a popular spot for walking, running, and birdwatching and home to spoonbills and wallabies. The park is a fantastic natural getaway and a family-friendly place to relax.

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14.4 km

Barwon River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Barwon River Trail follows the Barwon River through Geelong on more than 20 kilometres of mostly sealed paths, connecting Fyansford to South Geelong. The trail runs along both sides of the river, passing through a mix of parkland, wetlands, and open riverbanks. Along the way, it links key spots like Queens Park, Balyang Sanctuary, Belmont Common, and Buckley Falls. You’ll also pass playgrounds, picnic areas, and quieter sections of river, with multiple access points and parking throughout, and no entry fee.

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16.1 km

Barwon River lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Barwon River runs for about 160 kilometres from the Otway Ranges to the coast at Barwon Heads, passing through Geelong as a wide, slow-moving waterway. Along this section, it flows gently between tree-lined banks and open parkland, with calm water and soft bends. This lookout is a great spot to pause and take in the view.

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17.1 km

Women's Place of Peace

Highlight • Monument

Women’s Place of Peace is a small riverside garden along the Barwon River in Geelong, created by the Reclaim the Night Collective as a quiet space for reflection. It honours survivors of sexual assault and family violence, as well as women who have worked to protect the rights and safety of women and children. The area features a series of mosaic pavers set into the ground, each with symbolic designs representing themes of strength, creation, and connection.

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19.0 km

The Stan Lewis Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stan Lewis Walk follows the Barwon River in Geelong, offering a mostly flat, shared path through open parkland and along the water’s edge. It was named in 1975 in memory of Stan Lewis, superintendent of maintenance for the Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust. The track is popular for walking, running, and cycling, with regular river views and open green space.

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20.6 km

The Hill Middle and Upper Loop

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Be careful of beginners - little kids are here :)

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32.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

5.51 km

5.34 km

2.17 km

1.98 km

455 m

212 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

10.8 km

2.03 km

1.66 km

619 m

574 m

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Buckley Falls Park

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Barwon River lookout

Women's Place of Peace

The Stan Lewis Walk

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