Overview

Join us for a weekend of mountain biking, learning and connection at Djuwang Baring, Creswick on Dja Dja Wurrung country. Immerse yourself in place and nature. 

A focused time for all things mountain biking and with like-minded people in a space for women and gender-diverse adults. Mountain bike skills coaching sessions and guided riding at Djuwang Baring Mountain Bike Park with our internationally certified Global Syndicate of MTB Coaches (GSMBC) who are local women who are experts in skills coaching, along with fostering confidence, connection and progression. This is not an action-packed party weekend – this is a time to slow down, focus, develop skills and reflect on individual and shared experiences both on and off the trail

Who is this for?

This retreat is for complete beginners, right through to Intermediate and advanced riders who are keen to progress skill, feel empowered and improve confidence. We guarantee that you will leave the retreat a more capable and confident mountain biker.

We endeavour to cater for individual rider levels within the group setting. It is our intention to safely progress all riders through learning that is appropriate to individual abilities – building confidence and providing the appropriate level of challenge. E-bikes welcome and encouraged!

Why Djuwang Baring MTB Park and Creswick?

The unique terrain at Djuwang Baring offers many different and variable terrain types suitable for complete beginners through to intermediate and advanced riders.It is the perfect setting to develop confidence riding a range of trail features: berms, rock gardens, jumps, drops, gaps jumps, roll downs along with steep gradients, both up and down. There are also alternative options (e.g. “B lines” or more flowy trails) if riders are not confident and ready to ride these types of features.

When

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th of August 2026

• Check in from 2pm, go for a self-guided ride/walk or enjoy the Creswick surrounds. The resort has their own 4.5km MTB trail featuring berms, jumps and vistas of the sweeping hills, check it out here!
• Retreat closes at 3pm on Sunday the 16th August

Where will we stay?

• Premium hotel style accommodation at RACV Goldfields Resort
• Choose from twin/triple share accommodation in the ‘Fairway Room’ or spoil yourself with a private king ‘Resort Room’
• Depending on capacity we will be able to offer a few tickets to those who are not staying on site, this might suit local riders who would like to take part in all the retreat offerings except for the overnight accommodation. 

What is Included

• 2 nights accommodation at the RACV Goldfields Resort
• 2 x 3hr and 1 x 4hr tailored MTB skills sessions, facilitated by our qualified and experienced women coaches (valued at $360pp). Small group sizes (1:6 max) to maximise learning and opportunities for feedback.
• First aid and emergency response provided where needed by our Wilderness First Aid certified guides and support staff
• Basic trailside mechanical repair and support
• 2 Complimentary breakfasts at the resort
• Saturday night dinner – 1 main meal from the menu (excludes entree, drinks, desserts) at the American Creswick
• 2 x catered lunches by local French Boulangerie patisserie Le Peche Gormand 
• Access to private coaching app for communication before and after retreat. Ongoing interaction and networking encouraged.

What is Not included

• Dinner on Friday night, you may choose to self cater or meet at the Farmers Arms for a casual pub meal
• Specialised riding snacks and energy bars, you will need to bring your own personal ride snacks and electrolyte replacements while on the bike.
• Bike hire
• Spare tubes, chain lube, bike servicing
• Alcoholic beverages. Feel free to BYO a nice bottle of wine or beverage of your choice to enjoy in the evenings

Cost:

Early bird pricing available until 31st of May 2026. If you require a payment plan please reach out to us at: [email protected]

• Twin/Triple share: $899.00 per person including GST
• Private King Room: $1099 per person including GST
• Self accommodating: $720 per person including GST (Includes all aspects of the retreat except overnight accommodation)

Maximum 18 riders *Please note the retreat requires a minimum of 8 participants to go ahead.

Cancellations:

Cancellation by Participant:  If you can’t make the retreat and need to cancel your booking within 60 days, we can offer a 50% credit to a future retreat within 2 years. If you need to cancel within 30 days there will be no refund or credit offered. You may transfer your booking to another person at any stage prior to the retreat start date at no cost.

Cancellation by Trailhead Coaching: The retreat will be cancelled if it does not meet minimum number of 8 participants. We will attempt to give 14 days’ notice and offer a transfer to an alternate retreat or a full refund. 

Trailhead Coaching reserves the right to modify, adapt or cancel the retreat without notice, due to actual or predicted adverse weather such dangers such as floods, fires, government and health requirements, or other reasons. In such cases no refunds or credits will be given.