Great Victorian Rail Trail

Riding in Victoria’s High Country

The Great Victorian Rail Trail in Victoria’s High Country runs from Tallarook to Mansfield This unique rail trail features quaint towns, artworks and offers close proximity to heritage classified rivers, majestic valleys, lakes and mountains.

Duration

1-4 days

Location

Great Victorian Rail Trail, Victoria

Availability

Spring, Summer and Autumn

Group Size

1-16 guests

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Our Experiences

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Rail Trail Shuttles

We offer shuttles for their guests and their bikes along the Great Victorian Rail Trail. These include:

- Bonnie Doon weekend shuttle
- GVRT Weekend shuttle
- Mansfield > Tallarook
- Tallarook > Mansfield
- GVRT Shuttle
- Mansfield > Benalla
- Benalla > Mansfield
- Private / tailored GVRT Shuttles

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Experience the Great Victorian Rail Trail

Ride the full length of the GVRT across 4 days and 3 nights, experiencing towns and villages along the way. Stay overnight in Bonnie Doon, Alexandra and Yea, riding between approximately 20km and 50km per day.

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Best of Great Victorian Rail Trail

The Best of the GVRT is a 3 day, 2 night self-guided tour including towns of Mansfield, Yarck, Alexandra and Yea. Catering for singles, couples and groups (up to 6 guests*)

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Explore the GVRT trail

Whether journeying along the GVRT from town to town or exploring Mt Buller’s trails and needing a transfer home, the team at Double Black Alpine are here to make your experience a memorable one.

GVRT Elevation map
Tallarook to Mansfield Elevations
Elevation map Tallarook Mainsfield
Cathkin to Alexandra Elevations
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you carry e-bikes?

Yes, our bike carrier system is able to transport standard, mountain and e-bike frames. We have a Shingleback system and Gripsport trailer which carries up to 10 bikes. Guests are asked to remove their e-bike batteries during the journey to assist with minimising weight on the carriers and for our Double Black Experience Officers who support loading/unloading of guests’ bicycles.

I want to ride the Delatite Trail at Buller during the week, is this something you can assist with?

Yes, Double Black provides guest+bike transfers mid-week. We can collect you from Mansfield, Merrijig or at the base of the mountain near Resort Entry (Mirimbah park) and deliver your group and bikes to the start of the Delatite Trail. Alternatively, we can pick you up at the end of the day and return you back up to your accommodation if staying on the mountain.

Is your fleet available during the Winter months for Ride High Country Experiences?

During the colder months of the year we have reduced availability for GVRT bookings as there are less riders wanting to brave the winter chill on their bikes! There are no services for bike riding on Mt Buller during Winter as the trails are closed and resort roads are closed to bikes.

Is the GVRT a difficult ride for a beginner?

Visit the GVRT website www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au for information about the Rail Trail experience. This includes details around distances, gradients, trail surfaces as well as a map. There is also information provided to help riders plan their GVRT experience.

We see that you are a Ride High Country Preferred Business (RHCP) What does this mean?

Being a RHCP Business means that we are a business that has demonstrated exceptional service to cycle visitors. Please see www.ridehighcountry.com.au for more information.

We are from interstate and are looking to spend a few days riding the GVRT. How can you assist us?

Double Black can assist with booking your accommodation, arranging your bike hire, and transfers of passengers, luggage and bikes along the GVRT. We also assist with any other special requests or bookings you may need assistance with.

I am staying in a town along the GVRT. If I want a bicycle delivered to me and returned can you assist with this?

Yes. Contact Double Black and we will work with our partners to help you book, collect and return your bicycle.

Do you travel from Tallarook to Mansfield or Mansfield to Tallarook?

Double Black provides a service in either direction and anywhere in between. We transfer passengers + bicycles along the GVRT. We can also transfer you from town-to-town.

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Use our knowledge and experience, begin planning your next adventure with Double Black today.

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