Melbourne, Victoria · Road route 01

Beach Road–Mordialloc Return

Melbourne's signature bayside ride through St Kilda, Brighton and Black Rock to Mordialloc.

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Distance: 61.8 km
Elevation: 220 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Ride time: 2 hr 30 min–3 hr 45 min moving time

GPX route outline · Starts near Federation Square

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Route overview

Plan the ride

Melbourne's signature bayside ride through St Kilda, Brighton and Black Rock to Mordialloc.

The essential first Melbourne road ride

City: Melbourne
Surface: Paved roads and sealed path connectors
Start location: Federation Square
Recommended tyre width: 28–35 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time: 2 hr 30 min–3 hr 45 min moving time
Route data checked: 4 September 2026

The GPX file and page data were checked on this date. This is not an on-the-ground closure check; verify current conditions before riding.

Highlights

The essential first Melbourne road ride. The essential first Melbourne road ride

Hazards

Beach Road is busy and exposed to crosswinds, parked cars and bunch traffic. Start early, hold a predictable line and watch door zones.

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Water

No refill points are verified in this guide. Start with enough water for the route and check any planned refill is open on the day.

Coffee stops

No cafe stop is verified in this guide. Use the planning map to choose a current, opening-hours-checked option near Federation Square or along the route.

Parking & public transport

Start near Federation Square. Parking restrictions and public transport access are not independently verified; check the planning map and the local operator before travelling.

Bike setup

Start with 28–35 mm road tyres. Adjust pressure, tread and spares for rider weight, weather and current surface conditions.

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Import the file into Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Hammerhead, COROS, Bryton or another navigation app. Review the full line before the ride.

Download Beach Road–Mordialloc Return GPX