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
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New artwork feature: `Responding` by @robbie_rowlands located in @visitmansfieldmtbuller.
Responding is a thought-provoking 39m artwork resembling a mobile phone tower that gracefully arches over the Great Victorian Rail Trail.
In their usual display, phone towers sit at heights well above the landscape or our built environments. Here, the tower appears animated, falling close to the ground as if bowing to meet us. In this way, the technological function of transmission – of receiving and responding to signals – becomes a personal interaction between the viewer, the artwork and the landscape.
This new artwork was created by Melbourne-based artist Robbie Rowlands. Through his practice, he explores everyday environments and materials to create immersive sculptural and media-based outcomes. With a focus on working specifically with each site and community, his outcomes seek to develop unique awareness and connections to subjects that are often overlooked.
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Rolling into a gorgeous autumn long weekend on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. The weekend weather forecast is looking perfect for a ride on the rail trail to enjoy the autumn leaves and golden sunlight. Hope you can join us for an outing on the GVRT!
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New artwork feature: Mirnong (Yam Daisy) by Christabel Wigley, located near Yea.
For thousands of years, Taungurung women used cool fire and aeration of the soil to grow mirnong (Yam Daisy - Microseris Lanceolata) in this region. The appearance of bright yellow flowers in the spring was a sign that the tubers were ready to harvest.
Each plant had three tubers, the grandmother, the daughter and the granddaughter. The mother was taken to eat while the grandmother was left to nourish the growth of the granddaughter for the following harvest.
The artist imagined the trio of structures acting as carriers for lost stories, knowledge and shared languages. While inhabiting the rich bodily experience the viewer is guided through a telescopic gaze to focus on the hill-slopes, grasslands and cloud movements.
The artist acknowledges Taungurung cultural adviser and collaborator Sammy Trist for sharing the Kulin women’s story of the Mirnong. The use and collection of Yellow ochre on Taungurung Country approved by Taungurung Elders, Aunty Bernadette Franklin and Uncle Larry Walsh.
Ready to roll into the Easter long weekend, starting here in Tallarook...
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If you missed the recent Tour de Trail event, there is another chance to enjoy a fun social ride on the Great Victorian Rail Trail with Cycle Dindi this weekend. On Saturday 16th March, Cycle Dindi 24 is a charity ride between the towns of Yea, Alexandra and Merton in @discoverdindi, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Alexandra and Yea and Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail.
Riders have a choice of three starting locations (Yea, Merton or Alexandra) and various distances to ride. Also included in your entry is a Billy-Tea and Damper morning tea, a barbecue lunch at Cathkin, and free admission to Nutfield; a working farm with Devonshire tea in the shearing shed, a sheepdog demonstration and a trailer ride.
The ride includes cycling through the historic Cheviot Tunnel, and you might also discover the new artwork, `Soul Trail`.
Monies raised will be used to support local Rotary Youth Projects. See the link in our bio for more.
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