The escape
Leave Melbourne behind on Friday morning and by lunchtime you'll be in East Gippsland, ready to explore.
We've put together this two-night escape for people who want to enjoy a few days away without having to organise all the details.
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You'll ride part of the East Gippsland Rail Trail, discover the beautiful forest trails leading to Lakes Entrance, enjoy a night in a country pub and another by the coast, before finishing with a relaxing morning at Metung Hot Springs.
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We'll organise your accommodation, luggage transfers and transport connections, leaving you free to explore at your own pace.
Highlights
Part of the East Gippsland Rail Trail, through farmland and bushland
Colquhoun Forest and the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail
A night at the Bruthen Inn, and a night by the coast in Lakes Entrance
A morning in the geothermal pools at Metung Hot Springs
Train-friendly: we meet you at Bairnsdale station
Friday to sunday
Your weekend
Bairnsdale · Nicholson · Bruthen · Lakes Entrance · Metung
Catch the morning train from Melbourne to Bairnsdale, where we'll meet you and transfer you to Nicholson to begin your ride.
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Follow the East Gippsland Rail Trail through farmland and bushland towards Bruthen, around 20–22 km.
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Settle into your accommodation at the Bruthen Inn, where your luggage will be waiting. Enjoy the afternoon exploring this lovely country town before heading to the pub for dinner.
After breakfast, collect your packed lunch from the local bakery and head off towards Lakes Entrance.
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Today's ride takes you through the Colquhoun Forest and along the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail, passing historic quarry sites and winding bush tracks before reaching the coast.
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With around 36 km of riding, there's plenty of time to stop along the way.
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Once you've arrived in Lakes Entrance, the rest of the afternoon is yours. Take a walk along Ninety Mile Beach, grab a drink overlooking the water or find a local restaurant for dinner.
We'll collect you from Lakes Entrance and take you to Metung Hot Springs for a morning soaking in the geothermal pools overlooking the Gippsland Lakes.
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Afterwards, we'll transfer you to Bairnsdale railway station for your afternoon train home.
A little adventure, plenty of fresh air and a weekend well spent.
Is this escape for you?
Self-guided, at your own pace
You ride with our routes and tour notes, and we handle the accommodation, luggage and transfers. The Snowy River Cycling team is on hand locally if you need us.
How hard is it?
Moderate. Suitable for riders comfortable with gravel paths, some hills and sections of uneven bush track.
What bike do I need?
Bring your own bike or hire one of ours. Bike hire is an additional cost.
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E-bike hire - available to add on at check out
Price & Booking
Book this escape
$TBC
What's included
Two nights' accommodation, twin or double share
Bairnsdale station pickup and transfer to Nicholson
Luggage transfers between accommodation
Self-guided cycling routes and tour notes
Entry to Metung Hot Springs
Sunday transfers to the hot springs and Bairnsdale station
Local support from the Snowy River Cycling team
Bike hire (additional cost), train fares, breakfasts, dinners and personal purchases.
Not included
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