- Length
- 96 km
- Start
- Howitt Park, Bairnsdale
- Finish
- Orbost (the trail itself finishes at Burn Road, Newmerella, and a shared path continues into Orbost)
- Region
- East Gippsland
- Surface
- Generally smooth dirt or gravel; sealed from Bairnsdale to Nicholson
- Difficulty
- Graded Level One (beginners and children) to Level Two (most ages and fitness levels)
E-bike rules on this trail
We couldn’t find a trail-specific e-bike rule from the trail’s managers. Follow the Victoria rules: 250 W, assistance only while pedalling and to 25 km/h. Any age, no licence. Helmet always.
Victoria e-bike laws · Is my e-bike legal? 1-minute check
Highlights
- Historic timber railway bridges, including the river crossing at Nicholson
- Tall forests of the Colquhoun forest
- Views of the Gippsland Lakes and a finish at the Snowy River
- Rare remnant grassland at Bumberrah
Before you go
- Segments: Bairnsdale–Nicholson 8 km, Nicholson–Bruthen 20 km, Bruthen–Nowa Nowa 30 km, Nowa Nowa–Orbost 38 km
- Towns: Bairnsdale, Nicholson, Bruthen, Nowa Nowa, Orbost
- Motor vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited on the trail
ਆਮ ਸਵਾਲ
Can you ride an e-bike on the East Gippsland Rail Trail?
We couldn’t find a trail-specific e-bike rule from the trail’s managers. Follow the Victoria rules: 250 W, assistance only while pedalling and to 25 km/h. Any age, no licence. Helmet always.
How long is the East Gippsland Rail Trail?
96 km, from Howitt Park, Bairnsdale to Orbost (the trail itself finishes at Burn Road, Newmerella, and a shared path continues into Orbost).
What is the surface like on the East Gippsland Rail Trail?
Generally smooth dirt or gravel; sealed from Bairnsdale to Nicholson
ਸਰੋਤ
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