PLAN YOUR TRIP
Frequently Asked
Questions
General
Funnily enough, there is no Lake at Lake Mountain! The mountain was named after the surveyor George Lake. Unfortunate for those planning on bringing their boat!
There will be NO available toilets on resort this coming summer.
The closest toilets available on resort are located down at the gate entry – Cascades toilets. These toilets are located on the left-hand side of the ticket box entry. Please see image below.
Mountain Biking
Always bring your own water as there is no potable water on the trail. We also strongly advise that you bring high energy snacks for a power boost along the way. Puncture kits are a must, plus warm and waterproof outwear in case the weather suddenly turns.
Read our basic guide on Mountain Biking here.
Cascades Trail and the rest of the MTB network is planned to open from the start of November (Cup Weekend), subject to seasonal conditions and final trail readiness checks.
No. There will not be a shuttle service this MTB season. Riders can self-shuttle.
Yes. Self-shuttling remains a great option for riders.
Commercial shuttle services require correct permits for both resort and state forest access. ARV is currently progressing a commercial licence opportunity for the Cascades trail and as such no other licences or permits will be issued at this time.
A number of trail segments were renewed last year, including sections at the back of Snowy Hill and below Sunds Road. After the snow season, maintenance needs to occur to ensure the trails are clear of trees and in a safe condition for riders.
ARV will continue to work on longer-term options for commercial service provision connected mountain biking at Lake Mountain, as well as broader green season activation opportunities.
Getting Here
By car, we suggest allowing between 2 and 2.5 hours when travelling from Melbourne CBD.
Public transport is fairly limited, as Lake Mountain is located past the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The only public transport option is to catch a train to Lilydale on the Lilydale Line, then catch the McKenzies Bus Service, which runs once or twice daily to Eildon.
You can view the bus timetable here.