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Hi BNA,

I've recently got into cycling on my road bike and now I'm looking to take it on an overnight trip. I'm based in Perth and looking to find a good place to stay overnight that's say 50-100km away, if necessary I can use the train lines to boost range and go to Armadale/Clarkson/Mandurah. Anyone know some good places to go?

Thanks in advance.

Mandurah has lots of accommodation options and a good path to get there, albeit a bit boring. Some members will know details of back roads if you want the scenic route. The hills could be an option too with a b&b.

Sorry I can't help...I only holiday in places with big fish (my next holiday includes a white pointer cage dive )..

Lake Leschenaultia just out of Chidlow is a good distance and a nice camping spot. You can take plenty of good backstreets to enjoy to bush on the way up (through Darlington, Glen Forrest).

Red Rider wrote:You can take plenty of good backstreets ....

Thanks -I've been looking for sub-24hour camping trips that don't involve fighting main road traffic. Don't mind a little limestone/bauxite track (but soft sand is another story).

Red Rider wrote:Lake Leschenaultia just out of Chidlow is a good distance and a nice camping spot. You can take plenty of good backstreets to enjoy to bush on the way up (through Darlington, Glen Forrest).

+1 Only popped into L. Leschenaultia a couple of times - but it is a beautiful spot. Not too far from civilization if you're nervous. There's a quite a few Audax routes locally that go close by, all sealed quiet back roads. Park Rd through JFNP is a nice dawdle, though you will have to do a small stretch on GE Highway at the very least.

Though if you're on 35mm+ tyres, the railway reserve trail & portions of the Kep track shouldn't be too bad.

You could probably ride into the Wungong Campsite on the Munda Biddi if you have reasonably wide tyres (say 28 mm +). Just stick to the road until you have pick up the Munda Biddi for the last few kilometres.



Andrew

Thanks for the video Aushiker, looks really good, and secluded!

waroona has a daily train, then up to dwellingup (use the cyclosportif route as a guide), camp the night at Lane Pool, then down del park road to Armadale via SW highway


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Roobar wrote:waroona has a daily train, then up to dwellingup (use the cyclosportif route as a guide), camp the night at Lane Pool, then down del park road to Armadale via SW highway

Edit: On the Australind service, bicycles and surfboards can only be loaded and unloaded at Perth City and Bunbury stations, due to safety regulations.

Andrew

Mandurah to bunny is about 100 kays, don't know if there is a 'quiet' route though

You should try out a Cycle Touring Association ride, a great overnight ride in 2-3 Nov toToodyay.
http://ctawa.asn.au/ctawa/node/473
A good group of people to ride with, at a decent touring pace, and a well led tour it is sure to be!

Thanks for all the replies guys! Lake Leschenaultia looks like a good place for a start, especially with early trials of my trailer. Aushiker; thanks for the useful info re: the Australind, I had thought about using it to extend range but didn't realise I could only unload a bike at Bunbury. The touring association definitely sounds like it's worth checking out. As for Waroona, I remember enjoying the town some 12-14 years ago, might be worth a ride from Mandurah .

Another recommendation for LL, I heard about it from a scouts guy a while ago but don't think I've ever been.

Lake Leschenaultia - near Chidlow.
Rosedale Road
Chidlow WA 6556
(08) 9572 4248

They have hire canoes, cycle trails, and good camping facilities.

Roobar wrote:waroona has a daily train, then up to dwellingup (use the cyclosportif route as a guide), camp the night at Lane Pool, then down del park road to Armadale via SW highway


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Yep - Lane Pool is great - A big park with lots of choice of where. Take own fresh water though or be prepared to boil it. The rangers will come aroudn and collect a daily fee sometime - $6.50 a night last time I know of.