The Great Victorian Rail Trail in Victoria’s High Country runs from Tallarook to Mansfield with a branch line to Alexandra and can be explored on foot, bike or horse. This unique rail trail features a series of artworks and offers close proximity to heritage classified rivers, majestic valleys, lakes and mountains.
The Great Victorian Rail Trail Map and Pocket Guide are information packed resources for everything GVRT.
TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS
ART TRAIL
Eight artists took inspiration from the theme of connections, each responding differently, exploring such things as connection to country, the local environment, and the history of the trail
CHEVIOT TUNNEL
Located midway between Yea and Molesworth, the Cheviot Tunnel is the longest rail trail tunnel in Victoria. The 210 meter tunnel is an ideal spot to take break and explore!
TRAWOOL VALLEY
Don't miss the stunning scenery of the Trawool Valley. Rolling hills, green fields and the Goulburn River flowing along the valley floor makes this part of the Great Victorian Rail Trail a must.
BY THE SHORES OF LAKE EILDON
The Great Victorian Rail Trail boasts almost 50 water crossings as it follows the Goulburn River and traverses a glimmering Lake Eildon over the Bonnie Doon Bridge. Pack a picnic or a rod and while away a relaxing afternoon by the shores of the lake.
A TRAIL FOR EVERYONE
CYCLING
Popular Sections
RIDING
Horse Yards
WALKING
Best Locations
New artwork feature: Memory Palace 1 & 2 by @taisnaith, located near Merton in @discoverdindi. These works are inspired by the psychological process of Memory Palaces or Method of Loci, a method of recalling physical markers in a space to remember information and create meaning, not dissimilar to the indigenous practice of creating songlines to remember or tell the story of a journey.
As a child, Tai rode many trails on her horse and often created rituals around different markers in the landscape. She also saw faces in the trees, stones, hills and clouds, which she believes is a form of understanding or having empathy for the land or country.
These works are designed to be interacted with. Rub the nose for good luck, place a gumnut offering on the tongue and make a wish, or toss a stone into the hat if you are on horseback. The hat/bowl is also designed to hold water for local birds, bees and sugar gliders.
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Rediscover the Great Victorian Rail Trail this summer for great rides, great walks and now... great art!
Explore Victoria’s longest continuous rail trail and inspiring new art trail on foot, bike or horse.
Eight artists have created 7 major art installations and 20 scar trees, taking inspiration from the theme of connections and exploring such things as connection to country, the local environment, and the history of the trail. Each artwork offers something different including opportunities to touch, climb and learn.
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We`ll never tire of rolling through the history Cheviot Railway Tunnel near Yea in @discoverdindi. The Great Victorian Rail Trail is looking fantastic right now. Surrounded by green grass and full of Spring colours. Come and enjoy it while the sun is out.
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Do you have a favourite piece of history that you`ve found when riding along the Great Victorian Rail Trail?
The old Yarck railway station goods shed in @discoverdindi is always a top spot for a photo op.
📷 Photo credit: @davidpiaia
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Spring-like days on the Great Victorian Rail Trail, enjoying native wattle and avoiding native magpies. Yep, it`s that time of year again. Love the perfect on-leash style, modeled here by Pepper the Borderhund.
📷 Photo credit: @pepper_theborderhund
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