{"id":38120,"date":"2024-05-08T17:10:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T07:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=38120"},"modified":"2024-05-08T17:33:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T07:33:00","slug":"embark-on-an-adventure-along-the-longest-rail-trail-in-victoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=38120","title":{"rendered":"Embark On An Adventure Along The Longest Rail Trail In Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Keen to get into the great outdoors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe in the crisp air of the High Country and travel along the\u00a0Great Victorian Rail Trail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 134km scenic route runs between Tallarook and Mansfield, and will take you past country towns, valleys, tunnels and more. Conquer the entire rail trail in an epic, multi-day adventure, or break up the trail into smaller sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pathway is available for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders, features gentle gradients and is made up of either compacted gravel or granitic sand. The town of Tallarook is 100km away from Melbourne, and is located just off the Hume highway. Meanwhile, Mansfield is further away at about 192km, but you can choose to start your journey from either direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: Visit Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Great Victorian Rail Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whichever way you choose to go, you\u2019ll be sure to have a wonderful time taking in the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in Tallarook, you\u2019ll follow the Goulburn River through the Trawool Valley, underneath eucalypts and red gums. Then, you\u2019ll pass by the Gothic-styled railway station in Yea, where you can take a break with restaurants, toilets, picnic tables and BBQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, journey into the Cheviot Tunnel<\/strong>, the longest rail trail tunnel in Victoria. Made in 1889, this tunnel was made from an estimated 675,000 handmade bricks, and is 201 metres long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue by the town of Molesworth to the former station of Cathkin. From there, the trail splits into two. If you\u2019re up for it, take the 13km detour towards the historic town of Alexandra. At the top, you\u2019ll take in stunning views of the Cathedral Range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, back on the main trail, you\u2019ll continue past Yarck, Merton and on towards the shores of Lake Eildon. From the town of Bonnie Doon, you\u2019ll cross over the lake on a 385-metre-long bridge<\/strong>. After that, continue on through farming country and the Mullum Wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you\u2019ll arrive at Mansfield, the gateway to the stunning Victorian Alps, and the end of the Great Victorian Rail Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, you can break up the trail into sections, so you can take your time to explore towns, rest, find something to eat and enjoy the view. Along the way, keep an eye out for artworks spread along the trail by eight artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the trail and plan your journey here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Escape to the High Country, and marvel at rivers, lakes, mountains and valleys on this picturesque route that’s 134km long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":38121,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3239,273,1886,163,7468],"tags":[8912,8917,8916,8914,8913,8915,8918,8],"class_list":["post-38120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-active-travel","category-australia","category-leisure-travel","category-rail-industry-news-australia-new-zealand","category-rail-trail","tag-bright","tag-cathedral-range","tag-cheviot-tunnel","tag-cycling","tag-great-victorian-rail-trail","tag-mansfield","tag-molesworth","tag-victoria"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t