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Cycle Murray to Mountains Rail Trail with a guided group
Cycle the length of the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
Sample world class produce direct from the farmers gate (cheese tasting, olive oil, pumpkin seed and more).
Experience the stunning mountain scenery of the expansive Alpine Valley.
Learn the region's secrets and history with your informative local guide.
Join a mixed group on this exclusive guided cycling tour in Australia. Explore beautiful northeast Victoria and experience the incredible Alpine scenery this region is famous for. The cycling tour is graded as easy and almost all of the riding uses off road, paved trails that are safe and fun to ride. There is a particular focus on the world class food and wine offerings that this region of Australia is becoming famous for.
Exploring the northeast region of Victoria, an easy drive, flight or train from Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney, this 7 day/6 night tour with 6 days of scenic cycling, will leave you amazed at this incredible part of Australia. Cycling at the foot of the Australian Alps (yes there are big ski mountains in Australia!), mountain scenery is never far away. Nor are some of the best cellar doors in Australia, or an award-winning cheese farm. This region of Australia always surprises guests with the quality and variety of the culinary offerings.
The cycling on this tour covers the length of the sealed Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, which is a delight to ride. Starting in Beechworth and riding the full length of the Rail Trail to Bright, plus the new extension to Harrietville (optional day in Bright). The tour includes accommodation in quality 4 star + properties, in Beechworth (2 nights), Milawa, Myrtleford and Bright (2 nights).
Fully guided, with support a vehicle close by throughout, cycle without a care in the world on Australia's best Rail Trail!
Join a mixed group on this exclusive guided cycling tour in Australia. Explore beautiful northeast Victoria and experience the incredible Alpine scenery this region is famous for. The cycling tour is graded as easy and almost all of the riding uses off road, paved trails that are safe and fun to ride. There is a particular focus on the world class food and wine offerings that this region of Australia is becoming famous for.
Exploring the northeast region of Victoria, an easy drive, flight or train from Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney, this 7 day/6 night tour with 6 days of scenic cycling, will leave you amazed at this incredible part of Australia. Cycling at the foot of the Australian Alps (yes there are big ski mountains in Australia!), mountain scenery is never far away. Nor are some of the best cellar doors in Australia, or an award-winning cheese farm. This region of Australia always surprises guests with the quality and variety of the culinary offerings.
The cycling on this tour covers the length of the sealed Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, which is a delight to ride. Starting in Beechworth and riding the full length of the Rail Trail to Bright, plus the new extension to Harrietville (optional day in Bright). The tour includes accommodation in quality 4 star + properties, in Beechworth (2 nights), Milawa, Myrtleford and Bright (2 nights).
Fully guided, with support a vehicle close by throughout, cycle without a care in the world on Australia's best Rail Trail!
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Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Beechworth
Arrive Beechworth (transfers available) and meet and greet with your group and guide. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening where you’ll get to know everyone as you prepare to begin your cycling journey.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Beechworth
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycle to Yackandandah and transfer back to Beechworth
Cycle the Murray to Mountains rail trail new extension to delightful Yackandandah, where you’ll enjoy a Gin Distillery tour and tasting with lunch. Transfer back to Beechworth for a leisurely free evening and overnight.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Beechworth
Distance: 25km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Cycle to Milawa
Cycle the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail from Beechworth to Milawa. Wine tastings, cheese tasting at the famous Milawa Cheese Factory and gourmet lunch await. Overnight at the newly renovated Lancemore Resort.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Milawa
Distance: 35km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Cycle to Myrtleford
Enjoy breakfast, then cycle to Myrtleford with a gourmet winery lunch with exclusive wine tastings today. Overnight in stunning Villas with mountain views in Myrtleford.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Myrtleford
Distance: 43km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Cycle to Bright
Ride to beautiful Bright underneath Mt Buffalo today! Winery lunch with views. Free evening in beautiful Bright and overnight.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bright
Distance: 30km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Cycle to Wandiligong or Harrietville
The group has the choice of an easy ride to pretty Wandiligong along the Ovens River for lunch or a longer ride on the new Harrietville extension, equally as scenic. Celebratory dinner and overnight in Bright to conclude the trip!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bright
Distance: 25-50km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Transfer back to Beechworth and departure
Your trip concludes this morning following breakfast. Say goodbye to your new friends and reminisce on the great memories made.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour Price and Dates
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Accommodation on Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour
This tour is based in 2-5-star hotels. 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 Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included. All wine tastings and farm gate visits mentioned in the itinerary are included too.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transfers to and from your arrival and departure point (Wangaratta train station, Albury airport) on the start and end dates of the tour are included, as well as a support vehicle throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Services of a local experienced cycling guide plus support vehicle throughout
- Environmentally friendly cycling water bottles
- Fair trade t-shirts perfect for cycling (polyester with a soft cotton feel)
- Detailed printed itinerary, marked maps & more in your Tour Kit
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:
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- Hybrid Bike
- E-Bike
- Single room upgrades
- How hard is the Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?
- Are meals included on the Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Esk to start this tour?
- Is the Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour in English?
- Where does the Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail 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. The trail is mostly a paved off road cycling path.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner 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 Brisbane. Esk is approximately 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) from the center of Brisbane, and the drive takes around 1.5 to 2 hours via car depending on traffic and road conditions. There are options to get to Esk from Brisbane by bus or train.
Yes, the tour material is in English.
The tour ends where it starts, in Esk.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. You can choose from Mountain Bike (Trek hard tail) or E-Mountain Bike (Trek).
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a mountain 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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