Things to do

Ballarat One Hour Coffee Ride

417 Sturt Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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With Ballarat’s One Hour Coffee Ride, you can either challenge your mates on some of the most sought-after Strava segments in Ballarat, or take it at your own pace and enjoy the scenery through the Creswick State Forest.

The ride’s got a bit of everything – some steady up hills with short pinches to test the legs out and some fun descents and quiet farm roads.

Before you know, it you’ll be back in beautiful Ballarat, finishing off around the iconic Lake Wendouree before stopping for your second coffee at one of the popular cycling hot spots – Webster’s Market and Cafe.

Distance: 30.71km

Elevation: 368m

Ride type: Road

Start: L’espresso Cafe and have a quick coffee to wake the senses up before you tackle the most popular local cycling route.

Content: City of Ballarat

Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.