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Mountain biking in and around the Illawarra

By Merryn Porter
ountain biking is a fun form of
Moff-road cycling that allows you
to get out and enjoy nature and
explore areas you may not
necessarily be able to reach by car
or on foot.
While cycling is not permitted in
all parts of our national parks, NSW
National Parks and Wildlife Service
does allow cycling and mountain
biking in certain areas, which are
clearly signposted, with trails for all Bundanoon cycling route is located in Morton National Park.
levels of riders. Photo: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service/Michael Van Ewijk
Here are 10 mountain bike tracks
in and around the Illawarra to enjoy Budderoo Track The 14km return mountain bike
if you’re in town for the 2022 UCI Budderoo Track is a 24km return track will take about three hours
Road World Championships.
trail that can be used for cycling to complete but is classified as easy
Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo and will take about two hours to and is something the whole family
Valley cycling route complete. can enjoy together.
Combining scenic riding with The track follows the scenic Boasting amazing views from
some steep downhill runs, highlands on the western ridge of Southern Highland escarpment
adventurous mountain bikers can Budderoo National Park, where you lookouts, you will ride along
get their heart pumping through will see heathlands and eucalypts, undulating unsealed roads through
vibrant wildflowers, birds and
the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley maybe even a swamp wallaby. the open forest.
cycling route. Inexperienced riders and
The 30km one-way route will take Bundanoon cycling route children are best to avoid the steep
about eight hours to complete. South of Nowra, in Morton National route down Constitution Hill, and
Some sections of the route are Park, you will find Bundanoon instead detour right down
steep, making it a challenging ride. cycling route. Gullies Road.

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