Certainly the best value climb in Victoria, if not Australia, Mount Buffalo is a road cyclist’s dream. A consistent and relatively gentle average gradient of 5% coupled with over 1,000 metres elevation gain offers a substantial challenge – and the views from the top are out of this world.
Colloquially known as the Island in the Sky, Mount Buffalo stands out from the surrounding mountains across Victoria’s High Country, with a unique granitic geology and breathtaking scenery. The road stands out from its alpine neighbours as well – steady and long but without the steeper ramps and exposure of nearby Mount Hotham or Falls Creek. Officially the climb starts at the defunct toll booth – the entrance to the
