Watch: Great Victorian Rail Trail

Artwork along the Great Victorian Rail Trail | Gary Henry
Artwork along the Great Victorian Rail Trail | Gary Henry
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Watch: Great Victorian Rail Trail

If you're looking for a classic cycle trip that explores regional Australia, look no further than the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Located in north-east Victoria, there are plenty of attractions along the way, including local cafes with fresh produce, interesting artworks, and iconic landscapes. You can ride the Great Victorian Rail Trail on a seamless self-guided cycling holiday.
 
Riding past Yea Station on the Great Victorian Rail Trail | <i>Ride High Country</i> At 397m, Merton Gap is the highest point on the Great Victorian Rail Trail | <i>Rail Trails Australia</i> Cycling the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Olivers Road | <i>Rail Trails Australia</i>
 
This is the caption from Goulburn River Valley Tourism, who produced the video on the Great Victorian Rail Trail.
 
 
"The Great Victorian Rail Trail is one of the longest rail trails in Australia and is the longest in Victoria. Stretching 134km the shared bicycle, walking and bridle trail connects towns and communities through the Mitchell, Murrindindi & Mansfield Shires.  Whether you're seeking adventure or looking to get back to nature, this Rail Trail is for you.  This easily-accessible, varied and majestic Rail Trail offers close proximity to heritage-classified rivers, valleys, lakes and mountains, so strap on your back pack and head for the hills!"
 
 

 
Thanks to the Goulburn River Valley Tourism for producing this video.
 
 
 
 
Do you want to cycle the Great Victorian Rail Trail? Leave a comment and let us know!
 
 

 

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