Rutherglen Golden Canola Ride

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

Spring in Northeast Victoria is magnificent. The grass is green, the wheat crops are reaching for the sun, and the canola fields are blazing gold!

Come ride with us through one of Australia's most celebrated wine and food regions. Over three days, you'll pedal iconic rail trails, discover stunning silo art, experience birdlife at the Winton Wetlands, and finish each day with a glass of something local — because Rutherglen knows a thing or two about wine.

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 — Monday | Arrive & Settle In

Arrive at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate (Tuileries) by 5pm, check in and get settled. Join your fellow cyclists for a team dinner at 7pm at Tuileries Restaurant — the perfect way to meet the group before the adventure begins.

Day 2 — Tuesday | Yarrawonga to Rutherglen

After breakfast, bus to Yarrawonga and ride the Mulwala Corowa Cycle Trail to the Corowa Whiskey & Chocolate Factory for a sweet start. Continue to All Saints Estate for a 3-course lunch at Kin restaurant. Afternoon riding takes in the Lake Moodemere cycle loops before rolling back into Rutherglen for gelato, then a gentle ride back to accommodation. Back by around 4:30pm, you'll have a relaxed evening to explore Rutherglen's fantastic dining scene at your own pace.

Day 3 — Wednesday | Silo Art, Wetlands & Wine

Bus to Tungamah for coffee and a bite, then cycle south through the striking Silo Art Trail installations. Lunch at the Goorambat Railway Hotel before heading out to explore the Winton Wetlands and its abundant aquatic birdlife. Round out the afternoon with a wine tasting at Baileys Winery, then bus back to Rutherglen. Another free evening awaits — plenty of great restaurants and cafes to choose from in town.

Day 4 — Thursday | Rail Trails & Farewell

After breakfast, vacate rooms and bus to Everton Station. Ride the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail into Beechworth for coffee at Miss Amelie. Continue along the rail trail to Yackandandah for lunch at the Yack Hotel. A short bus transfer to Sandy Creek Bridge for a final ride over the iconic High Country Rail Trail bridge to Huon Reserve, then bus back to Rutherglen — and the end of a brilliant three days.

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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