My ride to Mt Buller

[DJ Down Under]

I just got back from another big ride...this time up to Mount Buller...Here's my pics.

My map shows the roads that I took and Mt Buller Alpine village...it's Melbourne's main ski resort and my main snowboarding destination each Winter.

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Just out of Lilydale and Vineyards everywhere.

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At Healsville I went down this little road to get a nice view of a lake.

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The next part of my ride is the famous Black Spur and these signs mark the start...check out the road..it's as smooth as a baby's bottom.

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The road is famous for it's curves...check it out.

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Two more pics...yes it's a different spot.

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Just a few more pic in the Spur...what a road!

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The day started off a bit grey..but when the road left the Black Spur and opened up the sky was a blue as blue.

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I was very tempted to stop for scones and jam...(mmmmm)..maybe next time.

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My next stop was Marysville.

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I saw this on the side of the road..anyone know what it is?

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Yes I know..just a big kid.

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Also on the side of the road was this cool letter box..a kangaroo..with a frog in its pouch..I didn't see were the letters come out.

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I noticed a new cafe...in neutral..or is that the Neutral Inn.

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I took this road up to the local waterfall...Stevensons Falls...not that big this time of year but very refreshing on a hot day.

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Back on the road and heading to Buxton.

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As Pat used to say.."Life is good"

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I went straight past the Cathedral Mountain...next time I'll check it out...here's a pic of it.

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Back on the road to Taggerty...blue sky..no wind..what a day.

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I spotted these round hay bales..and thought..photo opportunity.

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Anyone know what this is?

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My shutter finger was getting a workout...nothing special here..just Aussie countryside.

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At Snobs Creek I took this road that I was told was a good road for bikes...this sign confirmed it.

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After half an hour of great twisties I see this...hey..where's the black stuff gone.

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I was told this road was sealed....it got rougher and rougher...

you really notice the weight of these bike when bouncing sideways on a bumpy dirt road.

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When I finally got back on the black stuff I let out the biggest Waa-Hoo!

My poor bike..and it was soooo clean...I guess after half an hour of riding dirt will do that.

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After a quick top up in Mansfield it was back on the road to Mt Buller...that's it in the distance.

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I normally only see this road in Winter on my way to the snow..and it's bumper to bumper cars.

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The entrance to the mountain..and where you have to pay to enter (in ski season)

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Another great road...and soooo smooooth.

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I looked out for these but didn't see any.

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This piece of road is so good they have a big race up the mountain here each year.

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These two pics are of the same bend/corner.

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Getting near the top now...you can see the ski runs.

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This is the Mt Buller village.

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I though I'd see just how far up I can get.

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I needed Dean-O's new bike to get any further.

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I felt on top of the world.

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I'm on my way back down..stopped for one more pic.

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Same spot looking left.

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My roo whistle must be working because I didn't see one..except the poor skippy.

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I'm now on the road home..and back to clear skys...btw we have these bumpy strips on the road side to wake you up if you fall asleep.

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Late afternoon sun...and my shadow riding alongside....hope you guys enjoyed my pics.

DJ

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[arkline]

DJ,

Looks like a perfect ride. Those kangaroos look a bit odd, but that mountain view goes on forever...

[1MPH]

Anyone know what this is?

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Great pics DJ. Is that an alpaca?

[Ed K]

DJ... Amazing pics...Thanks again for taking us along for the tour. Much appreciated.

Its been said b/4, but what a beautiful country and fantastic place to ride!

I have a niece who was there for about 6 months studying, and they had a hard time getting her to come back home! I can understand why. Also, my wife has a cousin permanently resident there in your great land.

Btw, the big round thing... is it a booey?

[DJ Down Under]

Thanks guys.


Great pics DJ. Is that an alpaca?


Yes it is...there was a whole paddock of them..mostly white ones...I think they farm them for their wool or fur.

I've also seen paddocks of deer...I'm not sure what they get from them...maybe antlers?

DJ

[DJ Down Under]

Btw, the big round thing... is it a booey?

I don't know...it's a fair way from the sea..I guess it could be...I was thinking maybe a bomb (mine)..:icon_eek:

DJ

[Deans BMW]

DJ, your countryside is simply stunning, and once again it is clear that you are the all time king of the riding pictorial.

Are they many cops on that route? Clearly motorcycle haven.

[DarthRider]

Great stuff as always DJ...wish I'd been there!
I'm pretty sure the big round thing is a mine, probably WWII. I've seen some before, similar but not exactly like this.

Dave

[geechie]

Wonderful post, DJ. You have a beautiful country there.

George