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1st Floor, 393 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000  P: 1300 720 000

The alpine valleys of north-east Victoria have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting regions in Australia for food and wine. It is also a place where mountain wilderness surrounds fertile valleys and local producers are guided by a rich heritage. A cycle trail winds its way through the district following the well graded railway easement built during the gold rush. Pedalling your way through vineyards, dairy farms and heritage towns in to the heart of the high country this active journey offers the perfect opportunity to experience the delights of the region. Following a sealed cycleway, you are free to enjoy the local scenery and hospitality without the worry about roads and traffic. When combined with experienced cycle guides and transfers that make the most of the cycling - whether flat or downhill - this cycling journey opens up a whole new way to appreciate the natural beauty of regional Australia. Self guided versions of this itinerary are also avaialable on request.

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Murray to Mountains Rail Trail 7 Day Tour

The alpine valleys of north-east Victoria have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting regions in Australia for food and wine. It is also a place where mountain wilderness surrounds fertile valleys and local producers are guided by a rich heritage. A cycle trail winds its way through the district following the well graded railway easement built during the gold rush. Pedalling your way through vineyards, dairy farms and heritage towns in to the heart of the high country this active journey offers the perfect opportunity to experience the delights of the region. Following a sealed cycleway, you are free to enjoy the local scenery and hospitality without the worry about roads and traffic. When combined with experienced cycle guides and transfers that make the most of the cycling - whether flat or downhill - this cycling journey opens up a whole new way to appreciate the natural beauty of regional Australia. Self guided versions of this itinerary are also avaialable on request.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 2 Depart Melbourne early for Wangaratta, begin cycling to Milawa (15km)
DAY 3 Ride to Everton and Murray to Mountains Cycleway, to Myrtleford and Bright (51km)
DAY 4 Transfer to the alpine summit of Mount Buffalo, exhilarating decent back in to Bright
DAY 5 Optional ride to Myrtleford (15km), transfer to Yakandandah and ride to Beechworth (25km), optional Canyon Ride (12km)
DAY 6 Descend the old railway easement to Everton, ride across the plains back to Wangaratta (53km)
DAY 7 Transfer to Melbourne, trip concludes

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One nights accommodation in a queen suite, inclusive of a glass of local wine, fully cooked breakfast for two, secure bike storage, undercover car parking, heat...
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