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Camperdown Courthouse – North Beach – Botanic Gardens return

A little up and some thrilling downhills to a lakeside gravel cruise

Distance: 13.2km
Elevation: 300m

Begin your adventure from the heart of Camperdown at the Courthouse. Climb the hill toward Saddlers Road, then descend to the North Beach at Lake Bullen Merri. Prepare for a challenging climb to the Camperdown Botanic Gardens, where you can dismount and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic plains. Finally, descend Park Avenue to return to the Camperdown Courthouse.

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