Highlights
Cycle the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail from Beechwood to Bright
Ride the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail on a smooth, paved, off-road cycling path at your own self-guided pace.
Visit the historic town of Beechworth, charming Myrtleford and famously beautiful Bright.
Enjoy the beautiful alpine scenery as you pedal from town to town.
Indulge in the local flavours with winery gourmet lunches, snacks and plenty of tastings.
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- Itinerary
- Dates & Prices
- Accommodation
- Included
- Collection of any purchases you made along the way
- Environmentally friendly (non plastic) cycling water bottle
- Lightweight fair trade made cycling t-shirt
- On call support for any issues or inclement weather
- All bookings made for your group, printed itinerary, marked maps/directions
- Any flights
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Guide services
- Bike rental:
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- Trek FX hybrid
- Ebike
- Extra nights in Beechworth
- Single room upgrades
- Wangaratta Train Station Transfers
- Albury Airport Transfers
- FAQ
- How hard is the Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?
- Are meals included on the Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Beechworth to start this tour?
- Is the Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Self-Guided Murray to Mountains 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?
- Reviews
- Tour Operator
Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Beechworth
Arrive in Beechworth anytime, explore the cobbled streets and enjoy this popular historic town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Beechworth
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle to Myrtleford
After a sumptuous breakfast, cycle the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail stopping at wineries and other outlets, including a gourmet winery lunch before arriving in Myrtleford.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Myrtleford
Distance: 43km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Cycle to Bright and Return to Beechworth
A relaxing sleep in, breakfast and a gorgeous cycle to Bright, again stopping for produce and wine tastings and your included lunch. After a bit of time to enjoy Bright, you and your bikes are collected and transferred back to Beechworth to wrap up this short but sweet cycling adventure!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 30km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2026 Pricing for Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Cycling Tour The departures are available starting daily from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The starting price for two people sharing a double or twin room is AUD749 per person.
A hybrid bike rental is AUD100, and an e-bike is AUD150.
Accommodation on the Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Cycling Tour
This tour is based in comfortable 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 Self-Guided Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Cycling Tour?
Meals
2 full breakfasts, and 2 gourmet lunches at wineries are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Daily luggage transfers and return to Beechworth from Bright on the last day are included, however, you are in charge of any other transfers outside of this itinerary.
Also Included
Not included
Optional Extras
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. The trail is a paved off-road cycling path.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
2 full breakfasts and 2 winery gourmet lunches 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 Hybrid Bike (Trek) or E-bike.
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.
