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 also world-class with breathtaking winter gravel and rail trail pedalling pairing perfectly with a glass of the region's iconic Prosecco.
Pedal to Produce
Explore the produce of the Milawa Gourmet Region on The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail sealed, off-road relaxed riding.
Taste freshly made cheese goodness at Milawa Cheese Company , enjoy a cool-climate wine tasting at John Gehrig , sip Prosecco at Sam Miranda and enjoy a long lunch at Brown Brothers or Henley's Wine Bar and Kitchen .
See even more on a tour with Tour de Vines , Australian Cycle Tours and AV Cycling Tours . Based in Wangaratta? West End Cycles has e-bikes perfect for leisurely rail trail rides.
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.
Take a riding getaway with friends or family at the secluded Ride High Country Preferred accredited The Kingsley . This picturesque stay includes four bedrooms, bike storage, bike wash, bike tools and fitness recovery equipment.
Got the tent with you or feeling like a cabin stay? The Valley View Caravan Park , in the heart of Whitfield, cater for cyclists with bike tools and secure storage on-site.
EXPLORE MILAWA AND THE KING VALLEY
Stunning countryside cycling routes work up a valley sized appetite.
Park the bike at Ride High Country Preferred accredited Mountain View Hotel for a scrumptious Italian feed. Pizzini Wines provides a warm welcome for cyclists with a bike rack and water refill on entry. Head inside for an Italian style wine tasting or relax in the courtyard with a glass of prosecco.
In Milawa nibble cheese at Milawa Cheese Company , sip wine at famous Brown Brother's or enjoy Hurdle Creek Still's small-batch gin.
