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Ride the historic Great Southern Rail Trail in beautiful South Gippsland.
Ride the easy, safe Great Southern Rail Trail and enjoy endless forest, river, and ocean views.
Visit charming and welcoming rural towns along the way.
Enjoy the scenic views, clean country air and a great sense of escape.
Spot local wildlife, such as koalas and diverse bird species.
Enjoy the best parts of this wonderful rail trail on this self guided, fully supported 3 day, 2 night getaway -- the perfect weekend getaway or mid-week escape. The cycling is easy, especially with your included E-Assist bikes. With on call support, drop off transfers enable you to cycle the entire rail trail one way, meaning you can enjoy this great ride stress free!
The Great Southern Rail Trail is a true hidden gem in Australia. Enjoy views of the peaks of Wilsons Promontory and "Quiet Corner". Spot wildlife throughout your ride including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, abundant birdlife and more, as you glide through the dense forest sections. Ride age old (refurbished) trestle bridges and admire the views down below. Laze at the many cafes in the towns along the way, or relive your riding at a classic Aussie Pub or local restaurant. Visit quirky Fish Creek with its street art, seaside Port Welshpool with the famous long jetty, and other smaller towns dotting the trail.
The Great Southern Rail Trail is also being extended, with the new section of the rail trail now starting at Nyora and running to Leongatha, adding another 16 kms to this already wonderful ride. This addition makes for a total of 108 kms of fantastic cycling, scenery, charming country towns and great food.
Get away from it all, breath the clean country air, and enjoy the outdoors on this fun, easy e-bike escape!
Enjoy the best parts of this wonderful rail trail on this self guided, fully supported 3 day, 2 night getaway -- the perfect weekend getaway or mid-week escape. The cycling is easy, especially with your included E-Assist bikes. With on call support, drop off transfers enable you to cycle the entire rail trail one way, meaning you can enjoy this great ride stress free!
The Great Southern Rail Trail is a true hidden gem in Australia. Enjoy views of the peaks of Wilsons Promontory and "Quiet Corner". Spot wildlife throughout your ride including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, abundant birdlife and more, as you glide through the dense forest sections. Ride age old (refurbished) trestle bridges and admire the views down below. Laze at the many cafes in the towns along the way, or relive your riding at a classic Aussie Pub or local restaurant. Visit quirky Fish Creek with its street art, seaside Port Welshpool with the famous long jetty, and other smaller towns dotting the trail.
The Great Southern Rail Trail is also being extended, with the new section of the rail trail now starting at Nyora and running to Leongatha, adding another 16 kms to this already wonderful ride. This addition makes for a total of 108 kms of fantastic cycling, scenery, charming country towns and great food.
Get away from it all, breath the clean country air, and enjoy the outdoors on this fun, easy e-bike escape!
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Great Southern Rail Trail Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Meeniyan
Make your way to Meeniyan, located in Gippsland’s famous dairy country and in the foothills of the Strzelecki Range. Check in to your booked accommodation and explore this gorgeous small town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Meeniyan
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle Port Welshpool to Meeniyan
Enjoy breakfast this morning and then a transfer service is provided to Port Welshpool. Your ride is approx 57 kms back to Meeniyan, filled with easy cycling and stunning views.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Meeniyan
Distance: 57km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cycle Nyora to Meeniyan
After breakfast, another morning transfer to Nyora for your stunning ride back to Meeniyan.
On arrival, celebrate having ridden the length of this fantastic Rail Trail!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 52km
Meals: Breakfast
Great Southern Rail Trail 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. The departures are available between Tuesdays and Fridays.- Self-guided group of 2: from AUD799 per person*
Accommodation on Great Southern Rail Trail Cycling Tour
This tour is based in a 3-star hotel in Meeniyan. 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 Great Southern Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
Meals
2 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes two transfers required for the itinerary’s logistics, Meeniyan to Port Welshpool on day 2 and Meeniyan to Nyora on day 3. Any other transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Quality E-bike rental
- On call support throughout
- Printed itinerary and maps for reference
- An environmentally friendly water bottle AND lightweight cycling t-shirt
Not included
- Getting to and from Meeniyan
- 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:
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- Mountain Bike (Trek hard tail)
- E-Mountain Bike (Trek)
- Single room upgrades
- How hard is the Great Southern Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?
- Are meals included on the Great Southern Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Meeniyan to start this tour?
- Is the Great Southern Rail Trail Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Great Southern Rail Trail 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. Be prepared to ride 108 km over 2 days on a compacted gravel surface by e-bike.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
2 breakfasts 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 major airport to Meeniyan is Melbourne Airport (MEL), located approximately 165 kilometers (about 102 miles) northwest. To reach Meeniyan from Melbourne Airport, you can use various transportation options, including car rentals, bus services, or private shuttles. The drive from Melbourne Airport to Meeniyan typically takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Yes, the tour material is in English.
The tour ends where it starts, in Meeniyan.
The bike rental is already included in the tour package.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for itinerary demands.
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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