The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Tour (Small Group Weekends) in north east Victoria is a cruisy weekend of easy cycling, wine tastings and gourmet food. The tour of the Beechworth to Bright rail trail is all inclusive and Tour de Vines ensure that everything is taken care of including the guiding, meals, accommodation, wine tastings, luggage transfers and transport, so it’s a stress free weekend to get away from it all. This small group cycling tour of the northeast Victorian gourmet region is a great way to meet new people or get together a group of friends.

Duration: 2 days, 2 nights

Dates: select weekends from October to May, Oct 16-18 2020, Nov 13-15 2020, Nov 27-29 2020, Feb 26-28 2021, Mar 5-7 2021, Mar 26-28 2021, April 16-18 2021, April 30-May 2 2021

Difficulty: Easy

Daily Distance: average of 36.5km

Surface: Rail trail compacted gravel/dirt, off road cycling path, some quiet country roads

Terrain: Rail trail grades, mostly flat with about 7km medium uphill on one day

Bike required:  Any although punctures can occur with thin road tyres, bike rentals available

Highlights:

1. The gourmet food and wine
2. The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail itself is a wonderful paved off road cycling path that is a easy to ride
3. The tranquil scenery of North East Victoria
4. The historic town of Beechworth, the small & lovely Myrtleford and famously beautiful Bright, all unique and great towns to visit
5. Cycling in a small group, making new friends and enjoying the company of others whilst you cycle, sip, taste and admire the scenery without a care in the world

Overnights: Beechworth, Myrtleford

Accommodation: Moderate hotel style accommodation, 3.5 star, central location, room with ensuite

Meals included: group dinner, 2 x full breakfasts, 2 x winery gourmet lunches, snacks and tastings

Support: luggage transfers, guide, on call support if required, collection of any wine you purchase along the way

Arrival Point: Beechworth

Departure Point: Beechworth

Group Size: group size is limited to 10 riders plus your guide

Tour Inclusions:

• 2 x nights 3.5 star central accommodation (own room with ensuite)
• 2 x full breakfasts with coffee/tea
• 2 x gourmet winery lunches
• 1 x group dinner
• All produce and wine tastings (including an  exclusive food & wine tasting at Gapsted Wines
• Daily luggage transfers
• Local qualified, informative guide & on call support if required (although the cycling is pretty easy)
• Return transfers from Bright back to Beechworth
• Collection of any purchases you made along the way (yes you can buy wine!!)
• Environmentally friendly (non plastic) cycling water bottle
• Lightweight fair trade made cycling t-shirt (our guests love these tees!)

Pricing:

• Single – $599
• Double – $499 per person
• Quad – $499 per person
• Groups of 6+, made as one booking – $479 per person
• Prices in AUD

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