Great Victorian Rail Trail: an e-bike rider’s guide

Length

134 km

Start

Tallarook

Finish

Mansfield (with a spur from Cathkin to Alexandra)

Region

Goulburn Valley / Lake Eildon / High Country

Surface

Compacted gravel (chert) or granitic sand; mountain, hybrid or touring bikes are best

Difficulty

Suits all fitness levels: mostly gentle gradients with a few longer climbs. Highest point is 397 m at Merton Gap.

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.

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Highlights

• Cheviot Tunnel, 201 m long and built in 1889
• Bonnie Doon Bridge, 385 m across Lake Eildon
• Heritage-listed Trawool Valley and almost 50 water crossings along the Goulburn River
• Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum

Before you go

• The main Tallarook to Mansfield trail is 121 km; the Alexandra spur is 13 km
• Easy family sections: Tallarook–Trawool (11 km) and Bonnie Doon–Mansfield (22 km)
• Private operators offer bike hire, shuttles and tours, e.g. All Terrain Cycles in Mansfield. Bike shops are in Mansfield and Yea; there is no repair service on the trail.
• No drinking water on the trail, so carry your own. Don't use the trail on Code Red fire danger days.

Sources

• Great Victorian Rail Trail (official site)
• Great Victorian Rail Trail Pocket Guide – Murrindindi Shire Council

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