Discover Woodend: walking trails, cycling and festivals

Woodend offers a variety of reasons to stay: the 3.4 km Five Mile Creek Walk, road cycling, gravel and mountain biking routes, an 18-hole golf course, and activities for children and culture enthusiasts. There is also a monthly Woodend Community Farmers’ Market and a railway station on the line between Melbourne and Bendigo. This mix makes it easy to decide what you want to focus on during your trip: should your time be shaped mainly by outdoor activities, things to do with children, local produce or a festival?

On foot, by bike and on the golf course

The Five Mile Creek Walk in Woodend is 3.4 km long and passes picnic areas, reserves and recreation areas. Its length provides a specific reference point for planning your day, while the variety of areas along the way shapes the character of the route. If you want to include a walk in your stay, you can plan the walk as a standalone activity.

Woodend is a starting point for road cycling, gravel and mountain biking routes. These three types distinguish the cycling options and let you tailor your trip to your preferred style of riding. The Woodend Golf Club has an 18-hole course on Davy Street in Woodend. This means that, alongside walking and cycling, golf is another sporting focus to choose from.

Experiences for children and culture enthusiasts

Woodend Children’s Park offers play opportunities for children of all ages, with barbecue shelters throughout the park. Families can include playtime and the barbecue shelters dotted around the park in their day plans.

The Woodend Children’s Festival features music, circus, dance and storytelling. This gives your trip a dedicated festival program for its cultural element, alongside walks, cycling and golf.

Markets, festivals and when to visit

The Woodend Community Farmers’ Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month and offers fresh local produce. Since event schedules can change, check the date before making specific plans. The Woodend Winter Arts Festival takes place in June. The timing differs: the market is scheduled for the first Saturday of each month, while the festival takes place in June.

When choosing a hotel in Woodend, you can first decide between a stay tied to specific dates and one focused on activities. The market and festival provide dates to plan around, while walking, cycling and golf cater to different interests for the day. This lets you tailor your search to what brings you to Woodend.

Railway station and getting your bearings in town

Woodend railway station is on the line between Melbourne and Bendigo. The Three Town Scenic Route also starts at the station. The station therefore has two distinct roles in getting your bearings in town: it is on the named railway line and is also the route’s starting point. The Woodend Visitor Information Centre is located at 119 High Street.

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