Great East Rail Trail Ride
Beginning in 2014 the Great East has been an annual event (excluding 2020/21 due to Covid) on the East Gippsland Rail Trail.
It is a fully supported event, complete with riding support enroute, support wagon and first aid responders. As well as all meals and entertainment included.
Autumn GREAT EAST
Friday 3rd May - Monday 6th May 2024
The Great East Rail Trail Ride with an Autumn twist!
Bringing you this fantastic 3 day, 100km fully support cycling event as a based location in Autumn meaning you are in the comfort of your camp or accommodation for 3 nights!
Friday 4th May
From 2pm arrive at Mingling Waters Nowa Nowa
Set up camps/check in
Saturday 5th May
7am Breakfast
8am depart for Bairnsdale
9am Ride to Nicholson River Winery
10am Morning tea at Winery
1pm Lunch at Bruthen Inn
3pm depart for Nowa Nowa
4pm Activity
6pm Dinner
7pm Activity
Sunday 6th May
7am Breakfast
8.30 Bus to Bruthen
9.30 depart Bruthen ride to Wyanga Park Winery via Discovery Trail
1pm Lunch at Wyanga Park Winery
2pm Activities
4pm Bus back to Nowa Nowa
6pm Dinner + live music
Monday 7th May
7 am Breakfast
8.30 ride Nowa Nowa to Orbost
12.30pm lunch at Sailors Grave Brewing
2.30 bus back to Nowa Nowa
3.30pm Event concludes.
Itinerary
What is included:
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Camp site for 3 nights
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All meals from Dinner Friday to Lunch Monday
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Coffee enroute
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Entertainment
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Support vehicle
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First Aid Responders
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Support riders
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Bus transfers
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All the support you could want delivered by friendly, fun, local people and businesses
Optional Upgrades
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Roofed accommodation eg. Glamping tents, cottages
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Easy Camping
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Activities such a massage
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Merchandise and photographs
