Cyclepath Australia

Ride the Rail Trail

Pre Ride Planning

Remember the following when planning your rail trail ride ...
Fitness: The fitness level of your group
Time: The time you have (to also complete the return trip)
Breaks: Rest breaks for recovery, food & drink
Exploring: Time to explore the sights and sounds at each stop
Weather: A change in weather or excessive rain, heat or sun
Breakdown: If your bicycle breaks down

Pre Ride Check List

Before heading out onto the rail trail remember to take the following...
Bicycle: Ensure you bicycle is in good working order
Helmet: Always wear your helmet
Food & Drink: Make sure that you take plenty of food & drink
Sun protection: Use and take sunscreen
Weather: Take a rain jacket
Money: To buy coffee and food
Mobile Phone: In case of an emergency

Places to Visit

As you ride from Bright towards Myrtleford on the rail trail,
Cyclepath suggests visiting the following places:

The Old Tobacco Sheds ... on the outskirts of Bright ... a bit of history.
Rail Trail Cafe in Porepunkah ... great food, good coffee and very bicycle friendly.
River swim in Porepunkah ... next to the Porepunkah bridge is a great river swimming area complete with picnic and BBQ facilities.
Boyntons Winery between Porepunkah & Eurobin ... great wine, delicious meals and fenced children's playground.
Bright Berry Farm in Eurobin ... fresh berries and awesome smoothies.
Eurobin ... toilets, tank water and historic stop.
Ovens Pub in Ovens ... grab a pint while passing through.
The Butter Factory in Myrtleford ... fabulous breakfasts after that early morning ride and they make traditional butter just like in the olden days.
The Bright Brewery in Bright ... where to relax and have a drink after your big ride.

Download Maps

Download Maps for the Bright to Wangaratta rail trail.

Download Fact Sheet

Download a factsheet that describes in detail the Bright to Myrtleford rail trail.