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Upper Murray River Escape Tour
Tour
Discover the historic charm and natural beauty of North East Victoria on this four-day cycling tour. Based in Albury, you will explore a network of scenic rail trails and quiet country roads connecting iconic towns like Beechworth, Yackandandah, Tallangatta, and Rutherglen. Ride across the historic Kiewa Sandy Creek Bridge, explore riding paths of Lake Hume and experience the quaint atmosphere of the Rutherglen wine region. Each day features a blend of traffic-free trails, rolling countryside, and delicious stops at local cafés, bakeries, and wineries in towns such as Osbornes Flat, Bonegilla, Corowa, and Mulwala. Share the journey with a friendly group of like-minded riders, making new connections and memories along the way.
Discover the artistic and culinary treasures of Victoria's King Valley and surrounds on this four-day cycling adventure. Based in Wangaratta, you will ride through picturesque countryside, visiting iconic silo art sites in Tungamah and Goorambat, exploring Benalla's renowned street art, and pedalling along quiet backroads through Greta, Glenrowan, and Whitfield to the King Valley's famed wineries. Each day offers a relaxed mix of gentle rail trails, scenic gravel roads, and delicious stops at local cafés, bakeries, and cellar doors in towns like Milawa and Cheshunt. Supported every step of the way, this tour is perfect for riders looking to enjoy scenic cycling, vibrant art, and the region's finest food and wine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
They will collect you from your accommodation at 8:00 am, then take a scenic drive to Everton Station along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Your adventure begins with a relaxed 15 kilometre traffic-free ride along the sealed rail trail, weaving through shady forests, vineyards, and rolling farmland. Next stop Beechworth for coffee, tea, and some delicious local treats before continuing onto the Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail, a stunning 31 kilometres ride that showcases the region's natural beauty. In Yackandandah, lunch at Yackandandah Hotel, then take some time to wander this charming village, known for its arts, music culture, and heritage streetscape. Afterwards, you will get back on the bikes for a leisurely 6.5 kilometre ride along the Osbornes Flat Cycle Trail, before rejoining the tour bus for a short 21 kilometre transfer to one of the highlights of the day: the iconic Sandy Creek Bridge. This striking replica of the original rail bridge is now a smooth cycleway, stretching across the waters of Lake Hume and leading you into Bonegilla, where our cycling tour concludes around 4:30 pm. Finally, you will return to your accommodation, after a truly memorable day of cycling, scenery, and historic towns.
They will pick you up from your Albury/Wodonga accommodation at 8:00 AM before transferring by bus (80 kilometres) to Shelley Station, the eastern gateway to the High Country Rail Trail. At 781 metres above sea level, Shelley was once Victoria's highest railway station. From here, you'll enjoy a spectacular 28 kilometres downhill ride on traffic-free packed gravel rail trail, winding through towering forests, alongside mountain streams, and across impressive multi-level wooden trestle bridges. Once on the valley floor, the riding is easy and scenic, with another 15 kilometres into Tallangatta, where you can stop for lunch at either a cosy café or a local bakery. In the afternoon, you will pedal across the iconic Sandy Creek Bridge, stretching over the waters of Lake Hume, before continuing on to Bonegilla, where your ride concludes. At the end of the day, they will load up the bikes, hop back on the bus, and return you to your accommodation after a truly unforgettable cycling adventure country rail trail.
You will be collected from your accommodation at 8:00 am before taking a short drive to the Wagirra Trail - a scenic 12 km riverside ride along a sealed, traffic-free cycle path following the beautiful Murray River. Then onwards to Rutherglen. The first stop is a local favourite – Valentines Bakery – for coffee, tea, and delicious morning treats. It's time to explore the Rutherglen Loops: 48 km of mostly sealed, low-traffic cycling paths. Rutherglen is a vibrant village renowned for its world-class wines, fine dining, artisan stores, and rich gold rush history. Each cyclist will receive a digital or hard copy trail map, so you can choose your own adventure, perhaps a ride out to a local winery, a peaceful detour to the iconic River Red Gums of Lake Moodemere, or a leisurely roll along the Murray River. You'll find plenty of great options for lunch, from winery restaurants to cosy cafés and historic country hotels. If you'd like to purchase wine during your ride, they'll collect and store your bottles safely on the tour bus. At the end of the day, they'll meet at the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre around 4:30 pm and return you to your accommodation.
Milton on Hanson
Corryong Victoria 3707
