Djuwang Baring – which means ‘long track’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language – is a 60-kilometre network of newly constructed mountain bike trails that traverse the rugged landscape east of the gold mining-era township of Creswick – a 20-minute drive from Ballarat and Daylesford. Creswick is part of the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

Djuwang Baring consists of a series of skill-rated riding experiences along approximately 70 trail segments. The Hammon Park Trailhead is located within walking distance of Creswick’s town centre and features a smooth bitumen pump track for bikes, skateboards, and scooters.

From there, the trails wind their way through state forests, regional parks, and commercial forests, and deliver an unparalleled experience of the landscape, ecology, and mining heritage. Several trails in the network are suitable for adaptive mountain biking (sometimes referred to as off-road para-cycling).

Visit the Djuwang Baring website to plan your visit. Half the trail segments feature names in Dja Dja Wurrung language and the other half were named by the local community. All segments are colour-coded based on difficulty, and there’s something to suit all skill levels.

Creswick is accessible by rail from Melbourne via Ballarat. The station is situated one kilometre west of the town centre. Rail access is also available from regional Victoria via the Ballarat, Ararat, and Maryborough lines.