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🚵‍♂️ 4-Day Bikepacking Adventure – Harrietville to Falls Creek Loop

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Starting from Harrietville, Victoria, I rode up the steep climb to Mt Hotham, then crossed over to Mt Loch for the first night’s camp. The views across the Victorian Alps were incredible — especially the sight of Mt Feathertop, Victoria’s second-highest peak at 1,922 m. Day 2 – Storms and Summits I descended Machinery Spur, followed the West Kiewa logging road, and climbed the Mt Fainter Fire Trail, camping that night with a perfect view of Mt Bogong — Victoria’s highest mountain at 1,986 m. Just before dawn a huge thunderstorm rolled through — thunder echoing off the mountains and lightning lighting up the valley. Quite a wake-up call! Day 3 – Over Mt Fainter Climbing higher, I crossed the Mt Fainter summit with more incredible alpine views. Deep snow made progress slow and tough — I lost the trail a few times but found it again with the map and pushed on toward Tawonga Huts. Arrived tired but happy, cooked dinner, and rested up for the final day. Day 4 – Snow, Descents, and Home ...

🚴‍♂️ Bikepacking Australia: Red Dirt, Dust & Sand through the West MacDonnell Ranges

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Welcome to one of Australia’s most iconic and rugged bikepacking adventures—deep in the heart of Central Australia.  This solo journey takes you through the breathtaking West MacDonnell Ranges , the ancient beauty of Palm Valley, and the geological marvel that is Finke Gorge. From the moment my tires hit the red dirt, I knew I was in for something raw and unforgettable. The sun-baked earth, endless open skies, and towering sandstone cliffs are more than just scenery—they’re a challenge, a test of endurance, and a reminder of Australia’s wild, untamed heart. 🏞️ About the Region West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) Stretching over 160 kilometers west of Alice Springs, the West MacDonnell Ranges (known as Tjoritja to the Arrernte people) are a rugged series of ancient ridgelines and deep gorges. Some of the rock formations here are over 800 million years old , carved by millennia of erosion. The area is home to iconic spots like Ormiston Gorge, Serpentine Gorge, and Ellery Creek ...