Cruise the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, explore lakeside gravel backroads and savour local wines.
Boasting some of the highest altitude vineyards in Australia, the King Valley is renowned for its European style wine varietals. The cycling is a world-class match with breathtaking winter gravel and rail trail pedalling the perfect starter before celebrating with a glass of the region's iconic Prosecco.
Pedal to Produce
The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail offers unique and easy to ride sections of sealed, off-road riding past historic sites, wineries and the High Country's diverse landscapes.
Explore the delectable produce of the Milawa Gourmet Region with a leisurely roll on two wheels. Taste freshly made cheese goodness at Milawa Cheese Company , enjoy a cool-climate wine tasting at John Gehrig , sip Prosecco in Sam Miranda's leafy garden and enjoy a long lunch at the famed Brown Brothers or Henley's Wine Bar and Kitchen . Top it all off with dinner at Ava Milawa .
Rubber to the road
Milawa and the King Valley are loaded with long, quiet, undulating country roads lined with stunning views.
Newer to road riding? The Cheshunt Cruise is a 40km roll past picturesque vineyards, historic tobacco kilns and hop farms. Cool off with a dip in Lake William Hovell before returning via the same way.
Starting in Moyhu, the Ryan's Creek Figure 8 loop features plenty of leg-testing hills. Be delighted with the false flat downhill back into Moyhu surrounded by rural vistas.
Gravel & Nature
Push yourself on advanced and expert gravel loops in the King Valley. The 72km, double black Il Monte loop is not for the faint hearted. Conquering 1000+m elevation and two peaks for stunning views over Lake Buffalo and towards Mt Buffalo.
For something a little shorter, the 30km Due Colline Loop takes in farmland vistas from the valley floor.
Newer to gravel? Explore the green gravel Milawa Makers Loop and take a break at the delectable dining stops along the way.
BIKE FRIENDLY STAYS
Whether you're travelling solo or in a group, the King Valley and Milawa have stays to suit all tastes and budgets.
Feeling fancy? Lancemore Milawa offer 40 stylish guest rooms across from Brown Brothers. Soak in the serenity at Elevation652 , or relax at Lusso Boutique Accommodation for a chic stay including a historical tobacco kiln entrance.
Got the tent with you or feeling like a cabin stay? The Valley View Caravan Park , in the heart of Whitfield, cater for all accom needs and have bike tools and secure storage on site.
EXPLORE MILAWA AND THE KING VALLEY
Stunning countryside cycling routes work up a valley sized appetite. In Milawa nibble cheese at Milawa Cheese Company and sip wine at famous Brown Brother's or enjoy Hurdle Creek Still's small-batch gin.
Thirsty after pedalling Whitfield? King River Brewing's beers are as refreshing as they come. Taste wines from Dal Zotto , the first winery to plant Prosecco vines in Australia. Red Feet Wines have a great view and are accessible. Mountain View Hotel do a scrumptious Italian feed perfect for cycling sized hunger. After lunch with a view? Chrismont Wines has you covered.
