For northern Canberran riders a very nice morning or
afternoon jaunt. Nothing too taxing but
a nice ride to blow the cobwebs out and spoil yourself. The BP service station on the Federal Highway
roundabout at the Antill Street intersection is a favourite meeting place for
riders heading north.
Continue towards Sydney on the Federal Highway. After the Sutton Road overpass the next
intersection is Macs Reef Road to the right.
Shortly after this, on the left, is the Old Federal
Highway/Tulip Top Gardens turnoff.
This pleasant diversion from the Federal Highway will take you to the
southern Lake George observation car-park if you were to cross the highway.
If you want to have a look it might be better to wait until our return as we will pass this spot on our second leg. Be aware while on the Old Federal Highway there is one Stop sign that crosses its path so be prepared for this.
If you want to have a look it might be better to wait until our return as we will pass this spot on our second leg. Be aware while on the Old Federal Highway there is one Stop sign that crosses its path so be prepared for this.
We travel along almost the entire length of Lake George
before exiting at the Gurney VC turnoff for a short ride to the Lerida Estate winery.
The winery has a very nice Coffee Shop, range
of cakes, sit-down lunch and view over the Lake George environs ... and wine tasting of course,
but we are not necessarily here for that!
After coffee it is on to Bungendore. Back to the Federal Highway and head towards
Canberra. If you like, have a stop at the Weereewa lookout, otherwise continue towards Canberra until you reach the Bungendore turnoff.
Bungendore is a well know locality in Canberra circles for a lazy afternoon at the various attractions with the Woodworks being a prime attraction. Check the link if you would like to know more.
The return to Canberra has a number of options. Returning the way we arrived provides two options: Norton Road will take you to the east of Canberra airport and Macs Reef Road back to the Federal Highway. If you want to go south the road to Queanbeyan is the quickest route.
The return to Canberra has a number of options. Returning the way we arrived provides two options: Norton Road will take you to the east of Canberra airport and Macs Reef Road back to the Federal Highway. If you want to go south the road to Queanbeyan is the quickest route.
The ride is approximately 140 km. Generally good surface, if bumpy on parts of the Old Federal Highway.
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