Rail Trail Cycling Tours

Discover the joy of riding scenic and historic rail trails with Tour de Vines.  Rail trails provide the perfect blend of gentle gradients and traffic-free safety - making them ideal for riders of all levels. Our collection of rail trail cycling tours spans rail trails in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, showcasing converted railway corridors that wind through vineyards, farmland, coastlines and charming country towns.

Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway or a multi-day cycle adventure, these iconic trails offer a relaxed and immersive way to experience each region.

dalyston bridge on the bass coast trail

Rail Trail Cycling Tours in Australia

Australia offers some of the world’s most scenic and accessible rail trails, making it a dream destination for relaxed rail trail cycling tours.

In Victoria’s Alpine region, the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail now offers up to 180 km of sealed off-road riding linking Yackandandah, Beechworth, Wangaratta, Myrtleford, Bright and Harrietville.

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Nearby in Gippsland, the Bass Coast Rail Trail provides 23 km of coastal riding between Wonthaggi and Woolamai, the perfect warm-up for the recently extended Great Southern Rail Trail, now 131 km from Nyora to Yarram and just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Combined, these two Gippsland rail trails create an exceptional multi-day cycling adventure.

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Victoria is also home to the Great Victorian Rail Trail, a picturesque 134 km route between Mansfield and Tallarook.

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In South Australia, the Riesling Rail Trail (35 km in the Clare Valley), the Shiraz Rail Trail (15 km from McLaren Vale to Willunga), and the Barossa Rail Trail (40 km) offer gentle, vineyard-lined journeys all within an hour of Adelaide.

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In Tasmania’s northeast, the North East Rail Trail provides 26 km of peaceful gravel riding through forest and farmland near Scottsdale. Together, these outstanding routes showcase the very best of rail trails Australia and form the backbone of our Australian cycling tour collection.

Join our popular Tasmania East Coast cycling tour which includes a full day on this rail trail.

In Queensland, two major rail trails add even more diversity to our Australian cycling itineraries. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, stretching 161 km from Wulkuraka to Yarraman, is Australia’s longest continuous rail trail and offers classic country scenery just an hour from Brisbane. Nearby, the Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail spans 88 km through the South Burnett region, combining farmland, forest, and historic townships. Together, they showcase the expanding appeal of rail trails Australia in the sunny southeast.

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Cycling the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with Tour de Vines
Cycling the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with Tour de Vines

Rail Trail Cycling Tours in New Zealand

Across New Zealand, our rail trail cycling tours highlight two of the country’s most celebrated great rides. The Great Taste Trail in the Nelson–Tasman region spans roughly 175 km of coastal pathways, vineyard detours, art-filled towns and quiet country lanes, ideal for relaxed multi-day cycling.

On the North Island, the Hawke’s Bay Trails, whilst not technically a rail trail, offers more than 200 km of connected cycle paths weaving through wine estates, coastal wetlands and the region’s world-famous art deco architecture. Both regions combine stunning landscapes, gentle gradients and vibrant food-and-wine culture, making New Zealand’s rail trails perfect for riders of all abilities.

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Great Taste Trail NZ
Great Taste Trail NZ

Rail Trail Cycling Tours International

Internationally, our cycling tours feature carefully selected routes that incorporate historic rail trail sections woven through some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes.

In Istria (Croatia), parts of the renowned Parenzana Rail Trail follow former railway lines through olive groves, vineyards and medieval hilltop towns.

In France, our Bordeaux and Cognac itineraries include stretches of disused rail corridors now converted into smooth, scenic cycling paths between wine villages. Along the iconic Canal du Midi, several segments parallel or follow old railway cuttings and quiet converted rail trails, offering relaxed, tree-lined riding through pastoral southern France.

These international adventures bring together culture, cuisine and effortless cycling along some of the world’s most picturesque repurposed rail routes.

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Cycling tour in Istria Croatia
Cycling tour in Istria Croatia