Tour de Murray to Mountains Self Guided
Duration:
3Â Days
Difficulty: Easy
From
$749
A combination of easy, safe and supported cycling on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail makes this the perfect getaway. This self-guided package includes accommodation for 2 nights, breakfasts and gourmet lunches, luggage moves, food & wine tastings and local experiences in the increasingly popular gourmet hub of north east Victoria.
Ride the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail from Beechworth to Bright over 2 days (see more about beautiful Beechworth here), cycling a total distance of 72kms. Don’t be daunted by the cycling distance. The vast majority of the trail from Beechworth is flat or downhill and with numerous food and wine stops. Just about anyone can complete the riding comfortably, or of course there is the option of using an E-Assist Bike. In fact, we are yet to have a support bus pick up, but that’s always an option for you. Your detailed itinerary directs you to visit the best cellar doors in the region, and Gourmet Traveller agrees (see our blog post Australia’s best cellar doors).
This is a self-guided cycling tour, which means you are free to cycle at your own pace, stop where and when you want, linger for an extra tasting at a cellar door. Feel free to stop to take photos where and when you like of the beautiful Alpine Valley. We do all the work for you, including all accommodation bookings with breakfasts, luggage transfers and bikes if needed. We will even pick up all that food and wine you can’t resist buying along the way.
Ask us about the new Yackandandah extension of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail from Beechworth. Why not add a day trip with included lunch and transfers on this beautiful new section of the Rail Trail.
If you’re interested in a longer trip, check our 3-night Tour de Bright or our 4-night trip which includes a night at the gorgeous Lancemore Resort in Milawa.
Finally, we also run this same 2-night escape as a small group tour on select dates, which includes some special included meals and tastings in a fun, social atmosphere.
What We Love About this Cycling Tour on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail:
- Exploring the historic and beautiful town of Beechworth
- Cycling the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail whilst enjoying beautiful Alpine scenery
- Visiting unique produce outlets
- Tasting the wonderful range of high-quality wines from local cellar doors, including an exclusive wine tasting and food accompaniment at Gapsted Winery (always a highlight)
This Murray to Mountains Cycling tour can be enjoyed any day or date of the year (subject to accommodation availability). So pick a date*, grab your partner or friends, or go solo, and enjoy this wonderful escape in North East Victoria.
See live prices and availability on the calendar below.
Bike hire is available (can be booked online below or ask for details), as follows*:
- Trek FX hybrid $100
- Ebike Velectrix Urban $150
*hire bikes come with a replacement warranty, water bottle holders (cycling water bottle included in tour), rear rack & small pannier bags.
Note, there is a peak season supplement from 1 March to 31 May each year to cover increased accommodation costs.
There is a $50pp surcharge for tours that include or directly shoulder any Australian or Victorian public holiday dates.
What's Included in your Murray to Mountains Tour
- Two (2) nights 3.5/4 star accommodation
- 2 x cooked breakfasts with coffee/tea
- 2 x gourmet winery platter lunches including an exclusive wine tasting at Gapsted Winery
- Daily luggage transfers
- Return transfer from Bright back to Beechworth (or onward to train station or airport)
- Pick up of any purchases you make along the way (wine, food, other stuff often gets purchased by guests sampling all the treats along the ride)
- All bookings made for your group, printed itinerary, marked maps/directions*
- Environmentally friendly cycling water bottle*
- Fair trade lightweight cycling t-shirt*
- On-call support for any issues or nasty weather
- Quality, new Trek FX 24 gear hybrid OR electric-assist bikes are available for hire
*A tour kit is posted before your arrival, so we do require a minimum of 30 days' notice for this to be sent.
Self Guiding
Self-guided cycling tours do require participants to be adaptable and able to solve issues whilst on tour. On-call support is included in your tour, but it is expected that you will know how to repair punctures and make minor adjustments to gears, handlebars and seats if required, and if bringing your own bike, then this is expected. For anything more serious, we will be able to assist with a call to our 1300 665 330 number at any time during your trip. You should be able to read a map and follow directions, either on a device or a printed map (supplied) and you have a good sense of direction. Getting a little bit lost, or having to ask locals for directions is all part of choosing to travel on a self-guided basis. The maps and directions provided to you are updated regularly and tailored to your specific trip (hotels, restaurants are noted and marked). If this is something that makes you nervous or uncertain, or if you know for sure that you can’t fix a puncture or aren’t confident reading a map, then we do recommend our extensive range of small group fully guided tours where all the stress of navigation, bike maintenance and logistics is all done for you. However, if comfortable with this, then the freedom of a self-guided cycling trip is wonderful, and once confident, can be the preferred choice across our range of cycling tours.
Trusted Operator
Tour de Vines has been running tours in since 2002 and has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and is now a Hall of Fame inductee. You can be assured we are a quality operator and want nothing more than for you to have an amazing travel experience.
Are bikes included?
You have the choice to BYO (bring your own) bike or you can hire from our quality fleet.
Choose from a new Trek FX hybrid bike with 27 gears, water bottle holder, rear rack and lightweight bags for carrying any incidentals.
Or our new VElectrix E-bikes, which are so much fun.
Are there any hills?
This tour is graded as easy.
We deliberately start your cycling in Beechworth, being elevated at over 400 meters, meaning you literally roll out of town on the first day.
There is one gradual and low gradient hill on the first day of cycling, just before lunch (Taylors Gap). For most riders, this is not a challenge.
Hire an e-bike if you have any doubts about your cycling ability and this will significantly increase your enjoyment.
What accommodation is used?
Actual accommodation will depend on your dates and how many are in your group. But we typically use central, comfortable ensuite hotels in each town.
Examples include:
Beechworth - Armour Motor Inn
Myrtleford - Motel on Alpine
Accommodation upgrades are available upon request and can be requested when booking online (see below).
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