Almost twenty years of taking riders along the rail trails and quiet back roads of far East Gippsland.
Local people. Local roads.
Michelle Webb, owner since 2023
Meet michelle
Hi, I'm Michelle Webb.
I grew up in East Gippsland, and for the past three years I've run Snowy River Cycling. Most mornings you'll find me hitching a trailer, checking the forecast for the Errinundra, or ringing a publican in Buchan to double check dinner is sorted for six hungry riders.
I took the business on because I wanted more people to see this beautiful part of the world. The river flats of Orbost. The tall forests in Goongerah. The pelicans at Lakes Entrance. And country pubs where you'll find a good feed and a friendly smile.
My favourite moment on any tour is the last night, when a group who met as strangers on day one are sharing stories and making plans to ride together again.
Our story
Snowy River Cycling
riding since
2009
trailer fleet
30 bikes
great east ride
Twice a year
Returning riders*
90%+
For almost 20 years, Snowy River Cycling has been taking riders along the rail trails and quiet back roads of far East Gippsland. The business was started in 2009 by Liz Mitchell, an avid local rider who wanted to share her passion with visitors to the region. Michelle took over the business in 2023.
We run fully supported guided cycling and walking tours, self-guided rail trail packages, electric bike hire from a two-hour spin to a full week in the saddle, and transfers for riders, bikes and luggage. Our crew are locals. They know which bakery is worth the stop, where the platypus surface at dusk, and how to get a flat tyre fixed before morning tea goes cold.
We look after the logistics so you can ride. That means hand-picked country pubs and guesthouses, your luggage moved each day, bike and e-bike hire, and a transfer back to the start when you're done. Our own trailer fleet carries up to 60 bikes, so clubs and big groups can ride together.
Twice a year we host the Great East Rail Trail Ride from Bairnsdale to Orbost. In 2026 we launched the Great Southern Rail Trail Ride in South Gippsland, and more than 90 per cent of the riders on that first ride had already cycled with us. We take that as the best review we could get.
*On the first Great Southern Rail Trail Ride, 2026.
Where we ride
East Gippsland
The far eastern corner of Victoria, stretching from Bairnsdale to the New South Wales border. It's about four hours from Melbourne and still one of the quietest parts of the state to ride.
The Snowy River
Starts high in the Australian Alps and runs south through gorges and farmland before meeting the sea at Marlo.
Errinundra Plateau
Some of Victoria's last cool temperate rainforest, with giant tree ferns and old-growth trees.
Gippsland Lakes
The lakes and Ninety Mile Beach frame the coast around Lakes Entrance.
Croajingolong
Further east, where the forest runs straight down to empty beaches.
96km
Bairnsdale to Orbost
The East Gippsland Rail Trail
Follows the old railway line, crossing timber trestle bridges and winding through forest and farmland, past small towns like Bruthen and Nowa Nowa. Gentle grades make it a great ride for almost anyone.
What to expect
Out here, you slow down
Wildlife
Expect to share the road with kangaroos, wombats and wedge-tailed eagles.
Good food
Fresh seafood at Lakes Entrance, craft beer brewed near Marlo, and farm-gate honey and produce along the way.
Patchy signal
Mobile coverage is patchy out here, and most riders tell us that's part of the appeal.