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Bike along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail in Victoria
Bike the brilliant, well laid, off road Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
Spend time in Beechworth, a beautiful and historic Victorian town.
Enjoy incredible food and wine from this increasingly popular gourmet foodie region.
Cycle through the beautiful countryside of Australia.
This Cycling Tour from Beechworth to Bright in Northeast Victoria is the perfect long weekend or midweek escape for cyclists and foodies alike! Explore historic Beechworth before cycling on the safe, iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail through Myrtleford and then onto gorgeous Bright, discovering wonderful wineries, food and produce outlets, all under the gaze of the beautiful Victorian Alps.
3 nights accommodation is included, a night in each of Beechworth, Myrtleford and Bright in the stunning Alpine Valley. Enjoy daily luggage transfers, back up support, gourmet meals and wine tastings, farm gate stops, return transfers and a stress free, fun cycling getaway.
Your tour is a 3-night itinerary with 2 cycling days and is self-guided, so you can choose any day or date that suits you and cycle at your own pace. All maps, itinerary, water bottles and more are provided. This is an all-inclusive tour, so all you need to do is submit your booking and everything else is taken care of.
The cycling on this route is relatively easy, in fact it is easy! Riding along the well paved, well sign posted Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is off road, safe, and stress free. The rail trail runs all the way from Beechworth to Bright making navigation simple. Enjoy stunning vistas down the Alpine Valley, cycling underneath towering Mt Buffalo whilst passing poplar trees, hops farms, wineries, berry farms and so much more. The cycling distances are around 30-40kms per day with the majority downhill or flat.
This Cycling Tour from Beechworth to Bright in Northeast Victoria is the perfect long weekend or midweek escape for cyclists and foodies alike! Explore historic Beechworth before cycling on the safe, iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail through Myrtleford and then onto gorgeous Bright, discovering wonderful wineries, food and produce outlets, all under the gaze of the beautiful Victorian Alps.
3 nights accommodation is included, a night in each of Beechworth, Myrtleford and Bright in the stunning Alpine Valley. Enjoy daily luggage transfers, back up support, gourmet meals and wine tastings, farm gate stops, return transfers and a stress free, fun cycling getaway.
Your tour is a 3-night itinerary with 2 cycling days and is self-guided, so you can choose any day or date that suits you and cycle at your own pace. All maps, itinerary, water bottles and more are provided. This is an all-inclusive tour, so all you need to do is submit your booking and everything else is taken care of.
The cycling on this route is relatively easy, in fact it is easy! Riding along the well paved, well sign posted Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is off road, safe, and stress free. The rail trail runs all the way from Beechworth to Bright making navigation simple. Enjoy stunning vistas down the Alpine Valley, cycling underneath towering Mt Buffalo whilst passing poplar trees, hops farms, wineries, berry farms and so much more. The cycling distances are around 30-40kms per day with the majority downhill or flat.
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Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Beechworth
Arrive anytime at Beechworth today and enjoy the historic cobbled streets of this delightful town before your first gourmet dinner this evening. Overnight at a lovely local B&B.
Overnight Location: B&B in Beechworth
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycle to Myrtleford
After a hearty breakfast, cycle to Myrtleford stopping at an organic winer and a historic pub along the way. Then you’ll cruise to a modern winery where you can enjoy an exclusive food & wine pairing session, and try some local Italian varieties. Dinner and overnight in Myrtleford this evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Myrtleford
Distance: 43km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Cycle to Bright
After breakfast, cycle via the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to Bright, taking in farm gates and wineries before stopping for lunch. Overnight in Bright with dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bright
Distance: 30km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Return to Beechworth
Soak up your final moments around Bright this morning before your transfer service takes you back to Beechworth, or your onward travels (train station, airport), where your adventure comes to an end.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour Price and Dates
Have a tour for your group only! Please note that the prices below might depend on your travelling dates, as well as your group size. Please note that departures are not available on Mondays.- Self-guided group of 2: from AUD1099 per person*
Accommodation on Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour
This tour is based in quality accommodations along the route. The standard rooms are double occupancy (with private bathroom) and include most modern conveniences.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 winery gourmet lunches, and 2 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 3 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfers, as well as return transfers from Bright to Beechworth at the end of the tour.
Also Included
- On call support throughout
- Printed itinerary, personalised marked maps & luggage tags provided
- Environmentally friendly water bottle
- Lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirt
Not included
- Any flights
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Bike rental (Quality Trek FX hybrid bikes or new e-bikes)
- Albury Airport (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne flights) or Wangaratta train station transfers
- Single room upgrades
- Guide services
- Extra night pre or post tour in Beechworth or Bright
- Accommodation upgrades
- How hard is the Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour?
- When is the best time to travel to Australia for this tour?
- Early Oct - December: warmer days, still cool nights, maybe some rain with the change of seasons.
- Late Feb through to end May: warm to hot in Feb then cooling to cold in May. Lovely in March or April with the autumn colours coming out in full show in May. It can get cold with some rain possible.
- Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?
- Are meals included on the Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Beechworth to start this tour?
- Is the Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Beechworth to Bright Cycling Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Australia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Australia?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. This cycling tour is designed for riders of various skill levels, offering a relatively easy and stress-free experience as you travel along the well-paved and well-signposted Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, with cycling distances of around 30-40 kilometers per day, mostly downhill or flat, making it accessible to both novices and experienced cyclists, and the option to rent electric assist bikes provides an added convenience for those seeking an extra boost during the ride.
There are 2 main seasons for travel to this region, although anytime works depending on what you like. These seasons are:
Of course the more popular times are busier and accommodation can be limited especially for groups.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
3 breakfasts, 2 winery gourmet lunches, and 2 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
The closest big city is Melbourne (over 3 hours of drive away). You can also fly to Albury Airport (40 mins away from Beechworth) that has flight connections to major Australian cities.
Yes, the tour material is in English.
The tour ends where it starts, in Beechworth.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. You can choose from a Hybrid Bike or an E-Bike (Trek).
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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