Cycling in Melbourne Water Recreation Area, Melbourne

Cycling in Melbourne Water Recreation Area

Melbourne Water Recreation Area is a 1.4 km² park on Melbourne's south side. Of the rides Remap built, 3 ride at least 3.0 km inside it. Pick how far you want to ride.

Checked 23 October 2026

Terrain

41% park, 15% forest, 5% by water

Surface

0% unpaved

Climb

189 to 623 m up

Routes

3, 21.6 to 96.1 km

Getting there

Every route here starts from one of these stations.

Essex Street Bus stop on the north edge. 1 route starts here, 5 m away.

Sittella Dr/Whistler Dr Bus stop on the south east edge. 1 route starts here, 4 m away.

Thomas Mitchell Drive/Hallam North Road Bus stop on the east edge. 1 route starts here, 3 m away.

The best ride in Melbourne Water Recreation Area, 20 km

From Essex Street

Ranked first of 2 rides of this length in Melbourne Water Recreation Area.

21.6 km about 1 h 05 189 m up 70% through nature

Starts at Essex Street bus stop.

How it compares with the median ride in Melbourne

Through nature 70%median 40%

Quiet streets 77%median 73%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 5.4 km

Away from traffic 92%median 92%

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2 From Thomas Mitchell Drive/Hallam North Road22.3 km 217 m up 58% natureStarts at Thomas Mitchell Drive/Hallam North Road bus stop

Cycling in Melbourne Water Recreation Area

Getting there

The best ride in Melbourne Water Recreation Area, 20 km

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