Mansfield to Bonnie Doon
31 km
distance
35 min
Contour time
8.2
avg score
Sealed
surface
Scenery
Victoria
Lake Eildon is the largest reservoir in Victoria by capacity, formed by the damming of the Goulburn and Delatite rivers...
Road quality
8.2 RQS
Strong. Above average on most quality signals.
Accessibility
Fully sealed
Best in Sports car. Peak season: Year-round.
7-day forecast
Good stage for any vehicle type. The faster sections suit EV and sports cars well.
Scored 8.2/10 by Contour's road quality algorithm across curviness, surface, elevation and traffic. Best suited for sports car drivers.
The road
The Mansfield to Bonnie Doon road follows the Maroondah Highway (B320) west through farmland and state forest, offering a different character to the mountain stages in the Victorian Alpine collection. The 31-kilometre route is faster and more open, built on the gently rolling country that separates the Alps from the Midlands. The lake makes several appearances throughout the stage, glimpsed through timber and across paddocks. The Howqua Hills section in the middle of the route is the technical highlight - a series of medium-radius bends through state forest that rewards consistency. Bonnie Doon, at the end of the stage, gained national fame from the film The Castle and has embraced its status as a destination for road trippers.
The Mansfield to Bonnie Doon road follows the Maroondah Highway (B320) west through farmland and state forest, offering a different character to the mountain stages in the Victorian Alpine collection.
Why this road
The region
Lake Eildon is the largest reservoir in Victoria by capacity, formed by the damming of the Goulburn and Delatite rivers in the 1950s. The lake is used extensively for houseboating, fishing and water sports. The surrounding national park contains walking and mountain biking tracks.
Before you go
Fuel in Mansfield or Bonnie Doon. Good coffee in Bonnie Doon. Lake Eildon camping is accessible from multiple points along the route.
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Lake Eildon
Excellent boating, fishing and camping accessible from multiple launch points along the route.
Bonnie Doon Hotel
Country pub in the town made famous by The Castle. Worth a stop.
Route
Start
Mansfield
End
Bonnie Doon
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