Gourmet cycling on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

North East Victoria is fast becoming one of Australia’s most popular gourmet regions, and for good reason. Combined with the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, it’s the perfect location for a gourmet cycling tour. And this is the Grand Tour of the region, covering all the major food and wine highlights while cycling the length of the famous Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Enjoy the stunning scenery, sumptuous food and world-class wines on this grand gourmet tour.

This 6 day/5 nights cycle tour in North East Victoria is for anyone wanting to cover all the major sights and gourmet delights in this increasingly popular cycling region. Using the paved, largely flat, off-road Murray to Mountains rail trail as the cycle path, you’ll sample the local delicacies that abound in the northeast Victoria region, as well as enjoy the incredible scenery and accessible, safe cycling paths. Starting in Beechworth, you’ll cycle to Milawa, Myrtleford and Bright over 5 nights.

The Cycling
This tour has 3 days cycling covering almost the entire length of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, a relatively easy 100kms with only 1 small and gentle uphill section on the second day. This gourmet cycling tour is suitable for even novice or beginner riders, and e-bikes are available if you have any doubts! The tour is fully supported with a van only a phone call away.

The Gourmet Treats
Our guests are often surprised at the quality of food and wine from the region. Your gourmet cycling tour includes restaurant meals in the evenings, platter style feasts for lunch and full breakfasts throughout (with the all-important coffee – or tea!). As our guest, you’ll enjoy exclusive food and wine tastings such as a food and wine pairing at beautiful Gapsted Winery on Day 3.

Difficulty: Easy Length: 6 days

PLEASE NOTE: Tour date to be advised, pending the re-opening of international borders.

Cycling the brilliant off-road Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

Enjoy the historic and scenic town of Beechworth

Soak in the stunning Alpine scenery and get close to rural farm gates

Enjoy incredible food & wine from this increasingly popular gourmet region

Itinerary

Day 1: Beechworth

Independent arrival in Beechworth (3+ hours northeast of Melbourne). Albury airport (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne flights) or Wangaratta train station transfers available.

Dinner and overnight in Beechworth.

Day 2: Millawa

Breakfast, then cycle via the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to Milawa, wine tastings, lunch. Dinner and overnight in Milawa. Distance 30kms or option 62kms via Wangaratta.

Day 3: Myrtleford

Breakfast, then cycle via the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to Myrtleford, buy fresh produce at farm gates, winery lunch. Dinner and overnight in Myrtleford. Distance 43kms.

Day 4: Bright

Breakfast, cycle via the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to Bright, buy fresh produce at farm gates, winery lunch. Dinner and overnight in Bright. Distance 30kms

Day 5: Beechworth

Breakfast in Bright, optional ride to Harrretville or the challenging Tawonga Gap. Bus collection with bikes, luggage and purchases and transfer back to Beechworth. Dinner and overnight in Beechworth.

Day 6: Departure

Your gourmet cycle tour ends after breakfast. Transfers to Albury airport (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne flights) or Wangaratta train station available.

Price Includes

5 nights 4-star accommodation
5 x full breakfasts, 3 x winery gourmet lunches (incl exclusive wine/food tasting at Gapsted Winery), 5 x restaurant quality dinners (2 courses)
All produce and wine tasting stops and collection of any purchases you make
Daily luggage transfers
Trek 24 gear hybrid or e-bikes available
Environmentally friendly water bottle and lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirt
Escorted from Beechworth by your Explore Your Backyard tour manager and a knowledgeable local guide.