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Gardens, lakes & monuments – Return

A climb through town to Gardens, lakeside views and historic monuments.

Distance: 13.2km
Elevation: 242m

Begin your ride at the Camperdown Clocktower, across from The Courthouse Camperdown and climb to the Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk lookout, enjoy views of Mount Elephant and Lake Colangulac along the way. Dismount and explore the Camperdown Botanic Gardens before continuing your ride with a descent towards the Camperdown Cemetery and Wombeetch Puyuum Monument. Return to Camperdown to enjoy a well deserved treat along Manifold Street.

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