The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

PEDAL TO PRODUCE

Over 120km of sealed, off-road trails linking Wangaratta, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Bright and Myrtleford.

Sweeping vistas, world-class eats and drinks, historic gold rush towns, crisp winter skies, boutique shops and vibrant art. Explore the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail for unforgettable short, medium and long winter rides. Grab your friends, family or a guided tour, layer up, and let the good times roll.

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Towns and villages of the trail

The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail connects some of the most vibrant townships in the High Country.

Explore the Milawa Gourmet Region and bustling Wangaratta. Discover historic tobacco kilns in Myrtleford, pedal to local produce in Bright and meander along the river to Harrietville. Roll to relaxed wine tastings and rural delights in Rutherglen. Pedal from National Heritage listed Beechworth to charming Yackandandah on 26km of gentle downhill trail.

PEDAL TO PRODUCE

Explore Victoria's food bowl on the abundant Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.

Taste your way through the Milawa Gourmet Region at Milawa Cheese Company , Milawa Mustards and the rustic Hurdle Creek Still .

Pedal from Myrtleford to Bright to taste chocolate coated pumpkin and walnuts at Pepo Farms and wine flights over charcuterie at Ringer Reef . Or pedal and taste your way through Rutherglen's famous Muscat and red wines on the brand new Loops network .

WINE AND DINE

Take your time on the 30km downhill cruise from Beechworth to the 2025 Good Food Guide-hatted Brown Brothers Cellar Door and Restaurant for a contemporary dining experience. Make it extra luxe with an e-bike and shuttle back to Beechworth from The Bike Hire Company (open Sep - May).

Planning a ride from Beechworth to Myrtleford? Enjoy a special dinner at Japanese-influenced Provenance Restaurant before hitting the trail for lunch at Gapsted Estate the next day. Heading onwards to Bright? Don't miss a stop seasonal produce forward Elm Dining in Bright.

Group of cyclists riding past large gum trees on the Rutherglen Loops.

BIG NATURE

The Murray to Mountains trail connects you to adventures of all sizes in big nature.

Splash, holler and hoot in the Ovens River in Bright and pretty Porepunkah . Wind along gentle streams to Wandiligong and Harrietville .

Marvel at views of majestic Mount Buffalo between soaring trees on the pedal from Bright and Myrtleford . Rutherglen's picturesque rural beauty will delight as you roll past vineyards or to Lake Moodemere on The Loops network .

AUTUMN VIBES

The High Country is famed for its spectacular autumn colour displays, and there's no better way to experience the dazzling beauty than on two wheels.

Make a weekend of it and ride the 60km from copper coloured Beechworth , through Myrtleford's towering golden poplars, all the way to Bright for an endless sea of colour. There's serious photo opportunities along the way here, you'll want to make sure your phone is fully juiced.

Group of cyclists hiring e-bikes in Rutherglen at the Big4 Rutherglen with trees in the background.

BIKE HIRE, SHUTTLES AND TOURS

Looking for bike hire, a tour, or a post-ride shuttle? We've got you covered.

Beechworth Cyclery has a great range of hire bikes and The Bike Hire Company (open Sep - May) has got you covered with bike hire, shuttles and logistical support.

Myrtleford Cycle Centre have a fleet of bikes and E-bikes ready to hire, or if you're starting out in Bright, All Terrain Cycles , Cyclepath and Bright Electric Bikes have the goods. In Rutherglen rent a tandem or standard bike from the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre or E-bike from Rutherglen E-Bike Hire .