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. If you are a mountain biker, I can also highly recommend the challenging but epic Mystic Bike Park.
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!
Camping – Wandilogong Camping Ground
If you are looking for somewhere peaceful and inexpensive to stay, I highly recommend this out of the way camping ground. Well maintained, not too far from Mystic, and a short stroll or cycle to the Wandi Pub (which does an excellent job of having a number of local brews on tap).
Brewery – Mountain Monk
A more recent addition to the Mount Beauty brewing scene, Mountain Monk is great. In fact, with Crank Handle also on the scene there is much to like about the brewing scene here. Offering a great garden with outdoor seating and massive indoor space as well, I highly recommend pretty much all of their core range. You can find a beer of theirs on tap at the Wandi Pub.
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….
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 [note: as at 2026, this farm is on the market and closed]
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