Embark on a great adventure!
The Great Victorian Rail Trail is a multi-use trail and can be explored on foot, bike or horse. This easily accessible, varied and unique rail trail offers close proximity to heritage classified rivers, majestic valleys, lakes and mountains.
We have some fantastic news for your next rail trail adventure! More and more of the Great Victorian Rail Trail is reopening, and we can’t wait to see you back on the track. While the January fires left their mark, crews are working hard on the road to recovery. clearing hazardous trees, assessing impacts and planning the rebuild of bridges and culverts.
🗺️ Where can you ride right now?
✅ Tallarook to Yea: Enjoy the ride all the way through to the iconic Cheviot Tunnel.
✅ Mansfield to Merton: Perfect for a scenic dash through the High Country.
✅ Alexandra: A lovely local stretch from the Alexandra trailhead to Maintongoon Road is open for a quick pedal.
🚧 Recovery Zones
To keep everyone safe, a few sections remain ‘No Access’ zones while essential clean-up and repair works are underway. These include the areas around Molesworth, Koriella, Yarck, and Kanumbra, as well as the spurline between Cathkin and Alexandra.
☕ Support Our Trail Towns
Our local cafes, pubs, and shops in Tallarook, Yea, Yarck, Merton, Alexandra and Mansfield are open and would love to see you! Your visit makes a world of difference to our communities as we rebuild.
For more information and status updates, head to our website via the link in our bio.
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‼️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to extensive fire damage, the Yea to Alexandra and Bonnie Doon sections of the Great Victorian Rail Trail are closed.
Access to these sections is dangerous to you and any First Responders who may be required to assist you. For further information and ongoing updates, please refer to the FAQs on our website. Link in our bio!
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Gather your favourite people and experience the Great Victorian Rail Trail this summer. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful morning stroll or an epic multi-day cycling quest, there’s a stretch of trail waiting for you.
Discover a historic rail trail and landscape that has it all...
🎨 Art in nature: Discover thought-provoking installations along the way.
💦 Cool waters: Wind alongside heritage-classified rivers and across sparkling lakes.
⛰️ Epic views: Take in majestic valleys and breathtaking mountain ranges.
From Tallarook to Alexandra and Mansfield, how will you explore it?
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As the summer days heat up, the historic Cheviot Railway Tunnels near Yea provides welcome relief as you ride through the cooling darkness.
Who has enjoyed the temperature drop inside the tunnel on a hot day?
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Summer days are on the horizon! It`s possibly the best time of year to come and ride and explore the Great Victorian Rail Trail, while the days are warm, and not too hot, the skies are clear, and the trail is still quiet before the holiday rush. So, who`s coming for a ride?
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