Bairnsdale – Bruthen- Orbost known as the East Gippsland Rail Trail Map 43
A scenic discovery ride through rich farmlands, rolling hills and forests with views to the famous Gippsland Lakes and ocean.
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Pictured is the iconic ‘must visit’ Bullant Brewery cafe in Bruthen, famouse for its crafted beers and freshly cooked seasonal produce, tasting platters and more!
This hallmark 99.5 km multi-use trail that is yet to hit its ‘touring straps’, as it links Bairnsdale with Orbost, traversing a wide variety of farmland and bush and with extensive views to the Gippsland Lakes.
It has a number of spectacular bridges at Nicholson, Wairewa Road and Victoria’s biggest trestle bridge at Stoney Creek deep in the Colquhoun Forest.
The railway reached Bairnsdale in 1888, but it wasn’t until 1916 that the line was extended to Orbost to enable its forest timbers and farm produce to reach markets in Melbourne. The line to Orbost is notable for several long trestle bridges including Mundiac Creek trestle that was destroyed by bushfires in 1980 and the Stony Creek trestle that was the site of a serious derailment in 1964 when four goods trucks were derailed into the creek. The line finally closed in 1987 to re opening in 2001 as a rail trail to Nowa Nowa and to Orbost in 2006. A ride called Lakes Discovery Trail diverts from the rail trail at Colquhoun leading to Lakes Entrance and its scenic waterways and surf beaches.
Distances
Bairnsdale to Orbost 99.5km
Bairnsdale to Bruthen 27km
Bruthen to NowaNowa 27km
Nowa Nowa to Orbost 42.5km
Track: Sealed from Bairnsdale to Nicholson, there after generally smooth gravel track.
Grade: 1 -2 Shorter distances suitable for beginners and children. Longer distances better suit fitter level 2 riders– suitable for most ages and fitness levels, some riding experience recommended.
Trafalgar Newsagency
Trafalgar, Victoria
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Koonwarra Fine Food & Wine Store
Koonwarra
Koonwarra, Victoria
This is a regional Mecca for locals, visitors and rail trail riders for either breakfast, coffee and cake, a more substantial lunch, or for dinner a choice of delightful entrees, local seafood and other local top Gippsland produce.
Green Door Cafe
Korrumburra
Korrumburra, Victoria
They serve local organic produce with their cafe meals and also have fresh organic fruit and vegetables, nuts, local cheeses, meats, smoked trout, jams, and chutneys. Combine this with superb Bean Ground & Drunk coffee this is an ideal cafe to ‘refuel’ on the scenic South Gippsland tourist route.
Kellys Bakery
telephone: 03 5655 2061
Korrumburra
Korrumburra, Victoria
The friendly place to go in town for freshly baked country style breads and pies, their popular adjacent cafe also opens 7 days serving a mean Monte coffee and wide range of tasty hot and cold snacks.
Bancroft Bites
telephone: 03 5156 2854
Metung
Metung, Victoria
The ambitious cafe has made a huge impact in this Victoria's only village quickly establishing a reputation for the best coffee on the Lakes.
Metung Bakery
telephone: 03 5156 2711
Metung
Metung, Victoria
Rob and Gail will welcome you to their famous lakeside bakery where they produce delicious bread and meat pies 7 days. You are going to work to get there on your bike – which makes for a guilt free treat sitting on the dock of the bay enjoying your 'hard earned' lunch.
Morwell Newsagency
Morwell, Victoria
Active and supportive Bike Paths & Rail Trails edition 9 stockist!
Snowy River Bakery
Orbost, Victoria
Lovingly restored to it former glory by Peter and Kay, its re furbished wood fired Scotch oven is pumping out mouth watering organic sourdough bread, spelt fruit loaves and yeast breads.
Snowy River Cottage
Orbost, Victoria
Situated smack in the centre of Orbost, this delightfully rennovated 3 bedroom self contained cottage is close to the town's cafes, pub and shopping and short bike ride/drive to the famopus Snowy River estuary and the Marlo pub.
Snowy River Cycling Tours
Orbost, Victoria
Offering exceptional personally planned self-guided rail trail and regional tours through natinal parks, along waterways and the wild hinterland, complete with accommodation, hire bikes and meals to suit your pocket.
The Courtyard Cafe
telephone: 03 5154 2422
Orbost
Orbost, Victoria
One of sleepy Orbost gems, this cafe has it all, from breakfast through to lunch, daily specials, focaccias and even great Aussie Hamburgers!
Tostaree Cottages
Tostaree (East Gippy RT), Victoria
Situated 9 km east of Nowa Nowa along the rail trail these fully furnished self contained cottages ideal for small and larger groups, overlook splendid rolling hillsand farms with anaimals quietly grazing in the distance.
Max's at Red Hill Estate
Red Hill South
Red Hill South, Victoria
Beautiful food and atmosphere for very upmarket restaurant. Somewhere special to go when visiting the wine areas of the peninsula.
Max’s offers a modern Australian menu utilising the finest local produce wherever possible and also incorporating Max’s own range of produce including Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Morello Cherry Balsamic Vinegar and Egyptian Dukkah spices. Suggested wines are matched to each course from the award winning Red Hill Estate range. With the most breathtaking views on the Mornington Peninsula, exquisite food and wine and a relaxing ambience This is a journey worth taking.
RACV - Traralgon
Traralgon
Traralgon, Victoria
RACV shops stock travel maps, Bikepaths guides, touring information and related products.
