Great Victorian Rail Trail Cycle

The Great Victoria Rail Trail is Australia’s longest rail trail passing through charming towns and diverse countryside. The dedicated cycle way meanders next to the heritage classified Goulburn River, crossing Lake Eildon before entering the pretty Trawool Valley. Between 1883 and 1970 the Mansfield Line passed through the Cheviot Tunnel, a historic structure constructed with over a million hand made clay bricks. With the rail line decommissioned in 1978 the now cycle trail affords inspiring views of the Victorian High country foothills,and come evening, you'll settle into la ocal atmospheric hotel to enjoy the regions exceptional food and wine set in iconic country towns. With the ease of our luggage transfer service, an app to guide you each day and your accommodation all taken care of, this cycle journey opens up a whole new way to appreciate the natural beauty of this special corner of regional Victoria.

Trip highlights

• Enjoy the independence of self-guided cycling with all logistics taken care of for you
• Hassle-free cycling on the dedicated cycle path on the Great Victorian Rail Trail
• Appreciate the views of mountains, lakes and rivers
• Sample the excellent local foods and wines of North Victoria
• Visit historic towns and villages
• Cycle through Victoria's longest rail trail tunnel, the historic Cheviot Tunnel
• Cycle through classic Australian farming communities

The trail surface is made up of either compacted gravel (chert) or granitic sand. The trail is best suited to mountain, hybrid or touring bikes - we provide hybrid bikes.