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East Gippsland Rail Trail

47 Reviews

#2 of 10 things to do in Bairnsdale

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Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875, Australia

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“Challenging but worthwhile experience.”

We have done several long distance cycle trips and this rail trail was on our short list for a long... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Gregory D

New Lambton

“Beautiful rural trail”

A trail that meanders through the foothills of the Australian Alps. There are interesting short... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Martin B

East Setauket, New York

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4.5 47 reviews

Excellent65%
Very good27%
Average8%
Poor0%
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Experience the diversity of East Gippsland as this well maintained rail trail weaves over 100km past undulating farmland, tall forests, creeks, rivers and flood plains. Cross the historic timber railway bridges and enjoys views of the Gippsland...more

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875, Australia

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Gregory D

New Lambton

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Reviewed 1 week ago

Challenging but worthwhile experience.

We have done several long distance cycle trips and this rail trail was on our short list for a long time. Well worth the experience. Challenging at times, due to loose rocks, fallen branches etc, but certainly quite doable. We also did the East Gippsland...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Martin B

East Setauket, New York

5632

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Beautiful rural trail

A trail that meanders through the foothills of the Australian Alps. There are interesting short tunnels and specttacular views. We did the the section from Bairnsdale to the Bull Ant Brewery in Buchter

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Martin B

EnviroRider

Sydney, Australia

4746

Reviewed 27 May 2018

A very good railtrail

I left Marlo and headed along the Snowy River to Orbost. On the East Gippsland Rail Trail From Orbost, I headed on to the East Gippsland Rail Trail. This is the second time I have been on this trail. The last time was back in...More

Date of experience: March 2018

1 Thank EnviroRider

Lisa V

Lucknow, Australia

183

Reviewed 22 May 2018 via mobile

Bike riding the trail

We went just for a small ride on the weekend. To Nicholson bridge. Great to see that not only is their a water fountain to top up your bottle but also a shelter. Hopefully more will be added further along the track. STILL haven't completed...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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justinthebyrner

Melbourne, Australia

16586

Reviewed 4 February 2018

A nice day trip, easy access, convenient facilities and stops along the way

I completed this in a single day easily. I got dropped off at Orbost and meandered back to Bairnsdale stopping off in Buchen for a pie of course. Brewery was shut but I can recommend stopping in there if open.

Date of experience: October 2017

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Janice S

Melbourne, Australia

6838

Reviewed 16 November 2017

Riding from Bairnsdale to Melbourne

The good people who agitate for rail trails have achieved a lot by getting this trail up and running. It is about 95kms in length, although we rode about 104kms from Bairnsdale railway station to Tourist Info in Orbost. The signage is excellent all along...More

Date of experience: November 2017

3 Thank Janice S

Kezza-1013

Bairnsdale, Australia

131

Reviewed 7 November 2017

East Gippsland Rail Trail

A lovely, peaceful ambling riding through forest and farmland. Family friendly and safe. We love it!.

Date of experience: December 2016

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Neal B

Canberra, Australia

218

Reviewed 11 October 2017

Cycled the trail with the Excellent help of Snowy River Cycling

Feedback for Snowy River Cycling – Riding the East Gippsland Rail Trail and the Lakes Discovery Trail October 2017 Accommodation The accommodation was arranged as part of the package that we purchased from Snowy River Cycling. All accommodation was excellent with hosts that were extremely...More

Date of experience: October 2017

2 Thank Neal B

slp005

Bairnsdale, Australia

Reviewed 11 July 2017

Great way to spend a few hours or a few days.

We have walked several sections of the trail between Bairnsdale and Bruthen. Roads cross the trail at various points making it easy to pick up again from where you left off previously. The landscape along the way is varied and being a rail trail the...More

Date of experience: July 2017

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JasonKeith

Melbourne, Australia

355

Reviewed 12 June 2017 via mobile

Great walk

We walk there for couple times. The track is ok. Beautiful view of East Gippsland. Good for family activity.

Date of experience: June 2017

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