How to get to Harcourt
La Larr Ba Gauwa Park in Harcourt, Central Victoria, includes 34 kilometres of mountain bike trails that take advantage of the area’s stunning views and unique rock features. The Park has 11 trails that cater to riders of all abilities from beginner to advanced.
Harcourt is 130 kilometres north of Melbourne via the Calder Freeway (M79). It is nine kilometres north of Castlemaine, 30 kilometres south of Bendigo and 85 kilometres north east of Ballarat. Ha r
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Walkers and horse riders are welcome at La Larr Ba Gauwa Park and there are many tracks, including the emergency access roads, to enjoy. For safety reasons, the mountain bike trails must only be used by bike riders. La Larr Ba Gauwa Park also includes the Oak Forest, a lovely place for a picnic.
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How to get to La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
This Park is managed by a volunteer committee of management. For enquiries call 136 186.
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The Dja Dja Wurrung people are the Traditional Owners of the Country on which the mountain bike trails have been constructed. La Larr Ba Gauwa means “stones and mountain” in Dja Dja Wurrung language. Dja Dja Wurrung Country is a cultural landscape that is more than just tangible objects; imprinted in it are the dreaming stories, Law, totemic relationships, songs, ceremonies and ancestral spirits, which give it life and significant value to Dja Dja Wurrung People.
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The Harcourt Valley is brimming with relaxing cafés, award-winning wineries and cideries, plenty of outdoor activities and accommodation options.
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La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
Harcourt Mountain Bike Trails
Colour coded and skill level required for each trail:
NO. NAME
DISTANCE
ORIENTATION LOOP
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KEY DIFFICULTY
GREEN CIRCLE (easy – beginner)
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WANYARRA
2.3km
EASY – BEGINNER
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GIRRA
2.4km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
BLUE SQUARE (more difficult – intermediate)
3
WILKERR
3.5km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
4
MURNONG
3.2km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
BLACK DIAMOND (very difficult – advanced)
5
WERPIL
1.3km
VERY DIFFICULT – ADVANCED
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BARRAMUL
1.9km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
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GART-GART
5.0km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
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MIR
3.6km
VERY DIFFICULT – ADVANCED
9
MILIPA
4.6km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
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GURRI
3.6km
MORE DIFFICULT – INTERMEDIATE
11
MILAKUK
2.4km
VERY DIFFICULT – ADVANCED
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SOUTHERN TRAIL HUB
Access the following trails from here:
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ACCESS TRACKS
WALKING, HORSE RIDING & BIKE RIDING
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VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE OAK FOREST
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NORTHERN TRAIL HUB
Access the following trails from here:
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Mountain bike riding involves a high degree of personal risk and should be undertaken with care and regard for the riding conditions at all times. For the safety and enjoyment of all users, the following code of conduct applies: Ride safely: Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear. Know your ability and ride within your limits. The Harcourt mountain bike trails must be ridden in an anti-clockwise direction. Inspect all trails, jumps and technical trail features before proceeding.
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Access the following trails from here:
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Respect others: Look out for slower riders. Let your fellow trail users know you’re coming – a friendly greeting or bell ring are good methods. Anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners. Be aware that walkers and horse riders also use the Park. Stay within the Park boundaries and do not trespass on private property. Respect the environment: Stay on the existing mountain bike trails, do not take short cuts and do not create new trails. Avoid skidding as it damages the trails. Look out for wildlife, including snakes. Take your rubbish with you. Keep your bike clean to reduce the spread of weeds. Respect trail closure signs. Do not ride on closed trails.
Warning The Park includes jumps, drops and technical features and is unsupervised. All users of the Park do so entirely at their own risk. Mountain biking by its nature is a dangerous sport. The trails and various technical features have been designed to cater for a wide variety of rider abilities. Please ride within your ability and on trails and features that are suitable to your skill level. Children must be supervised at all times. In case of an emergency, call 000. The Park will be closed on Code Red Fire Danger days. For the latest emergency information, download the VicEmergency App.