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Ride Forrest Bike Trails

Ride Forrest LogoWe need your support to get the Forrest MTB Trails funded - click here to show your support!

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OUR TRAILS

Situated in the breathtaking scenery of the Great Otway National Park the Forrest MTB Trails offers some of the most diverse and fun trails in Australia. There’s over 65km of single track weaving through everything from tall eucalypts, native bush to magical fern gullies.....quite simply there is a trail for everyone!

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LATEST NEWS, THE TRAILS FUND & OUR VISION

Over the past few years the Forrest community, the Forrest MTB Club and the key agency representatives have worked hard to improve the Forrest MTB Trails network.

We welcome further support from the trail users and visitors to Forrest so we can improve Forrest’s unique trails experience. The Forrest MTB Club have created some useful tools for riders and a Go Fund Me page that will help fund trail developments........can you assist us to improve our trails? Every dollar and letter of support counts!!

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MTB COMMUNITY AND SERVICES

Forrest as a community welcomes and celebrates MTB activities. As a visitor this come apparent as soon as you roll into town. Local businesses proudly display their affection and connection to the trails and the local Forrest MTB Club is made up of passionate local riders and community members who work hard to maintain the trails and welcome new members from across Victoria.

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MORE ABOUT THE OTWAYS

Forrest is the perfect base for your next Otways adventure....... feel dwarfed amongst the ancient giants of the forest. Follow the sounds of a trickling stream to the edge of a cascading waterfall. Join the colourful meeting of green forests and blue ocean. Bare witness to the ever-changing moods of the Southern Ocean. Nature is king in the Great Otways.

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help?
Is your life or property being threatened?
Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime?

If you answered YES call Triple Zero (000).
Triple Zero calls are free.

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A BIT OF FORREST HISTORY

Forrest boasts an amazing history, in the early 19th century there was a mix of farming practices in the area including; wheat, oats, potatoes, peas, onions and hop fields. These farms spawned the need for community facilities and a small township called Yaugher was formed. Yaugher was about two kilometres north of the site of the future Forrest township.. The huge stands of mountain ash forest in the Otways attracted saw millers who established sawmills in the in the 1860s. After the logging industry wound up in 2005 Forrest embarked on a new adventure tourism future and the Forrest MTB trails were established.

Where to Stay

Studio cabins
Forrest Caravan Park
Family Cabins Wonky Stables
Studio with ensuite
Wonky Stables Pod
Studio cabin with ensuite
Wonky Stables Cabins
Fire pits
Wonky Pods
Forrest Caravan Park views

Wonky Stables Holiday Park

Welcome to the Wonky Stables Holiday Park, located in the beautiful township of Forrest in the Otway Ranges.

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Midweek Otways Escape 3 nights

Three nights at Otway Fields including breakfast, welcome cheese plate and a bottle of wine.

Otway's Loft

Otways Loft is a curious mix of tree-house, vintage train, raw and recycled materials, set in a rambling adventure garden. They scoured Victoria to find a property to match Liptrap Loft.

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KING BEDS
BATHROOM

The Riders Palace Forrest

The Riders Palace is a classic and small 'Old Mill Cottage' nestled in Victoria's Mountain Biking Mecca of Forrest.

Cozy cabin with fabulous views across the Otways. Retreat accommodation for two people.
Private cabin deck
Comfortable lounge and kitchentte. Enjoy the country views from your couch.
Breakfast provisions delivered to your cabin every day. Farm produce and freshly baked bread and jam

Otway Fields

Otway Fields is a special place where you can rest a while and experience the beauty of the Otways on a small farm, an easy two hour drive from Melbourne.

Forrest Guesthouse
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Otway Suite - King or Twin Singles, plus sofa/trundle, sleeps 4 - Forrest Guesthouse
Barwon Suite - King or Twin Singles, plus sofa/trundle - Sleeps 4 - Forrest Guesthouse
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Forrest Guesthouse

A traditional Guesthouse with long verandahs, rambling gardens and boutique décor, Forrest Guesthouse is all about getting away to the country.

Eat and Drink

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Yield Restaurant and Providore

Simon and Kara Stewart's restaurant embodies their belief that dining is an experience best shared with loved ones.

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East Hotel Colac

The East Hotel is a Colac icon.

Forrest General Store main counter
Our famous home made caramel slice
Home made goods, groceries and stuff
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Some of our gift and homewares
Our home made beef and chicken pies
Our famous Vanilla slice
Home made food country style
Home made goods

Forrest General Store

The Forrest General Store Café is a haven for locals and tourists alike, offering delicious gourmet produce and service with a smile – ensuring you get the best taste of...

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Salt Brewing Deans Marsh

In 2015 Salt Brewing Co was attached to the Aireys Pub, with the vision to sell its very own fresh, genuine, quality Australian beer.

Hampers
Hampers For All Occasions
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Fern & Gum

Otway Artisan Hampers are a collection of thoughtfully curated gift boxes that showcase the incredible producers of the Otway region, in South West Victoria.

Blakes Estate Winery

Blakes Estate is located in Deans Marsh, nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges in western Victoria.

What to see and do

A view from the air

Colac Turf Club

The Colac Turf Club has had a long and proud tradition of turf racing, education and training of horses that spans more than 145 years.

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Otway Eco Tours

Otway Eco Tours offers fully guided tours in the Great Otway National Park and along the Great Ocean Walk. We have tailored tours to let you discover the Otway's by canoe, walking or mountain bike.

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Adult zipline

Trees Adventure Yeodene Park

Please note that due to COVID-19, Trees Adventure is temporarily closed until further notice. Trees Adventure Yeodene Park is an eco-adventure experience.

Warilda Spa by Denise Pinot

The best journey in life is the journey back to yourself. Take a break and find your way to visit Warilda Spa By Denise Pinot in the beautiful, boutique Day...

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Rae Street Relics

Rae Street Relics is Colac's fabulous store, full of amazing antiques and collectables. Furniture, military, manuals/books, 1950's and loads more. Go back in time, to the ‘Good Ol Days’.

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Carl Karacsay Furniture

Visit the showroom to view unique and one-off creations in wood. Specialising in Blackwood, Carl works with all types of wood including Mountain Ash, Red Gum, Tasmanian Sassafras, local Satin...

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