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

Our Experiences

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.

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*)
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.

Tallarook to Mansfield Elevations

Cathkin to Alexandra Elevations

#doubleblackmoments in Victoria's High Country



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Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Contact Double Black and we will work with our partners to help you book, collect and return your bicycle.
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.
Still have a question?
Your next journey awaits
Use our knowledge and experience, begin planning your next adventure with Double Black today.






