Our Latest Exciting 2 day tour

Northeast Rail Trails & Rivers Cycling Tour

Tour 1 (2026): Monday 24th August - Thursday 27th August

Tour 2 (2026): Wednesday 9th September – Saturday 12th September

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Our Limited Time Tour

A seamless escape from the city to the best of the Border’s rail trails

Getting to Northeast Victoria from Melbourne has never been easier or more affordable. Leave the car at home and let V/Line and AV Cycling Tours handle the logistics. This two-day adventure combines the best of the High Country Rail Trail and the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail, featuring towering forests, historic trestle bridges, and the iconic Murray River.

With over 20 years' experience cycling the North East's best landscapes, AV Cycling Tours takes care of everything — the routes, the food, the transport, and the stories along the way. All you need to do is show up, clip in, and enjoy the ride.

❋ Winery Accommodation

3 nights at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate (Tuileries) - boutique winery accommodation in the heart of wine country

❋ Generous food inclusions

Breakfast daily, plus morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea/gelato every riding day

❋ Northeast Victoria's best landscapes

Canola fields, silo art, wetlands, rail trails, and cellar doors.

❋ All-inclusive value

From $1,975 - twin share, with inclusive e-bike hire for members of a state-based bicycle organisation, such as Bicycle New South Wales or Bicycle Network.

Itinerary

Day 1 — V/Line Arrival Into The High Country Rail Trail & Lake Hume

Start your journey by boarding the V/Line service at Southern Cross Station (6:45 am), arriving in Wodonga at 11:07 am. We’ll meet you at the station in our minibus and head straight to the famous Tallangatta Bakery for lunch.

After fueling up, we’ll provide you with a comfortable e-bike and transport you to Shelley Station—the highest point of the trail. Enjoy a spectacular 45km downhill ride through pristine forest, crossing historic timber trestle bridges. You’ll pedal across the show-stopping Sandy Creek Bridge over Lake Hume, continuing to the Hume Dam wall for a photo opportunity overlooking the Murray River. We wrap up the day by shuttling you to your Albury accommodation.

Day 2 — Tuesday | Yarrawonga to Rutherglen

We’ll pick you up at 8:00 am for a transfer to Everton Station. From here, you’ll join the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail for a gentle 15km climb into Beechworth for morning tea.

The journey continues with a stunning 31km stretch to Yackandandah, where we’ll enjoy a classic country lunch at the Yackandandah Hotel. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely 6.5km ride along the Osbornes Flat Cycle Trail.

To finish the tour, we head back to Albury for a scenic 15km loop. You'll ride the Yindyamarra Sculpture Trail and the Wonga Wetlands, keeping the Murray River by your side as you pedal back to Hovell Tree Park. Our support bus will then drop you at Albury Station in time for the 5:27 pm V/Line service back to Melbourne.

Inclusions

What's Included

  • 3 nights accommodation at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate (Tuileries)

  • Breakfast each morning

  • Morning tea daily on tour

  • Lunch daily on tour

  • Afternoon tea or gelato daily on tour

  • All non-alcoholic drinks during the day

  • All bus transfers between riding locations

  • Expert guiding with over 20 years' local experience

  • Free E-bike hire if you are a member of a state-based bicycle organisation, such as Bicycle New South Wales or Bicycle Network.

Not Included

  • Evening meals on nights 2 and 3

  • E-bike hire (available at $95/day) *unless you are a member of a state-based bicycle organisation

  • Alcoholic drinks

Pricing

Per person (twin share): $1,975

Single supplement: +$400

Practical Info

  • Bike storage: Bikes are stored and locked overnight in the Muscat Hall onsite at De Bortoli Rutherglen. If a function is on-site, AV Cycling Tours will arrange off-site storage at their home base.

  • E-bike charging: Hired e-bikes are returned to AV Cycling Tours' home base each night for charging.

  • Bike cleaning: A cleaning area is available in the conference carpark — cloths and detergent supplied.

  • Evening dining: Rutherglen has plenty of dining options within easy reach of the accommodation.

Tour Dates & Booking

Two tours are available in Spring 2026:

  • Tour 1: Monday 24 – Thursday 27 August 2026

  • Tour 2: Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 September 2026

Spaces are limited — contact Andrew and Marion at AV Cycling Tours to secure your spot.

Please visit our contact page if you have any questions regarding this tour.

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