Victoria High Country

Murray to Mountains is a high quality sealed rail trail that is also one of Australia’s longest. It is a great reason to visit the Victorian High Country to go cycling but it is definitely not the only only one.

Below are some of the rides I have done in this fantastic cycling destination: be it on road, gravel or mountain biking. Ride the High Country is a great site for further inspiration.

High Country Gravel: Mount Porepunkah

A gravel ride that can either be endured or be super great fun depending on which bike you choose for the journey. (Hint: pick one with low gears and big tyres!)

High Country Gravel: Trappers Gap (Mount Beauty – Mitta Mitta)

This ride exemplifies back road gravel goodness – worth including in a High Country weekend or longer.

Indigo Epic Trail

Appropriately named epic mountain biking single track between Yackandandah and Beechworth

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail: Myrtleford to Bright return

The section between Myrtleford and Bright is the highlight of the Murray to Mountains rail trail.

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail: Myrtleford to Beechworth (on road out, rail trail back)

Combine an on-road section with the Rail Trail to cycle between Myrtleford and Beechworth.

Other recommendations to go with the cycling

Brewery – Bridge Road Brewers

Hidden behind an on-street facade, Bridge Road Brewers offers a peaceful courtyard for a lunch stop. Focussing on one food offering pays dividends: the pizzas are great. Of course there are plenty of beers for all tastes (make sure you can carry some away!), and the brewery also offers some neat cycling kit – road and MTB style!

Brewery – Crank Handle

This cracking place in Mount Beauty has two beers that absolutely worth making the trip for – Bogong Bitter and one of the best XPAs I’ve ever had (Mosaic Galaxy). Hits the spot after a few runs around Big Hill mountain biking.

Treat – Buffalo Berry Farm

There is nothing like an excellent sweet treat whilst cycling, and Buffalo Berry Farm does excellent pies and berry “sundaes” – as well as coffee. Well worth a stop and relax in the garden midway between Myrtleford and Bright.

Brewery – Bright Brewery

Offering a food menu that is a cut above most breweries as well as heaps of outside seating, Bright Brewery is one of my favourite larger-scale independent Australian breweries.

Restaurant – Tu Vietnamese Street Food

Offering a tremendous selection of food, Tu Vietnamese in Myrtleford is a great lunch or dinner stop. Tasty Banh Mi and Pho as well as excellent other options make this place stand out. And yes, I also have a soft spot for places that have Dr Pepper….