North East Victoria 8-Day Spring Bicycle Tour
We run this tour on request
This cycling tour can be requested or modified as a private, group or corporate bike ride. Please Contact Us so we can help find dates that suit you.
BOOKING FEE
$500.00 incl. GST per person
Food, Wine and Rail Trails
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North East Victoria is known for its incredible natural beauty, fantastic produce and rich history, and what better way to immerse yourself in this increasingly popular region than with our easy-does-it Victoria cycling tour.
With a bit of luxury, small groups, expert support and an unwavering commitment to safety - the Mulga difference - you’ll see Victoria’s high country in a whole new way.
Each of the four seasons provides its own distinctive mix of visual delights but it is in spring and autumn that North East Victoria especially shines. Travel in spring and marvel at the large displays of blossoms and colourful flowering bulbs, or journey in autumn and pedal beneath grand old trees heavy with striking leaves of red and gold.
When you mix in the region's vibrant food and wine culture, fascinating attractions and laid-back atmosphere, you’ll find our spring and autumn High Country Victoria cycling tours are the perfect balance of gourmet indulgence and the great outdoors.
What is included:
- Accommodation in 3 or 4 star properties
- All meals (except lunch on days 2, 4 & 6 and morning and afternoon tea on non-riding days)
- End of tour dinner
- Walking tour of Beechworth
- Visits to regional food and wine producers
- Hot/cold drinks and snacks from the support vehicle
- Daily photos to capture your memories
- Daily maps and elevation profiles
- Support vehicles provided every day - ride as much or as little as you please
- Custom built support trailer for careful and safe carriage of your bike and luggage
- Luggage transfer between your accommodation
- UHF radio link between yourself and the support vehicle
- Mechanical assistance and support (limited spares)
- Tour guides - the owners of Mulga Bicycle Tours are with you every day
Payment Methods:
Payments can be made via Visa, MasterCard or electronic funds transfer.
Highlights:
Gourmet food and wine, beautiful sub-alpine views, fascinating local history and geography.
Start:
Milawa, Victoria, 11.00am
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Finish:
Milawa, Victoria, approx. 11.45am
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Tour Grade:
Grade 2
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Total distance:
270km
Daily distances:
Average 54km.
Ranges from 40km to 73km per day, with two rest days.
Weather:
For an understanding of the weather experienced in October review the weather statistics recorded at Wangaratta.
Bike Hire:
If you do not wish to bring your own bike, you can hire a bike from us for $275. Please select the "Bike Hire" option when completing the booking form. For more information on our hire bikes click here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Answers to our most commonly asked questions can be found here - Multi day tours – FAQ
Included:
Accommodation, all meals and snacks (except lunch on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 6 and morning and afternoon tea on non-riding days), drinks and snacks from the tour support vehicle, tour guides, daily maps and itineraries; use of support vehicles as required; walking tour of Beechworth and wine tastings.
Excluded:
Alcoholic drinks, food, beverages, and other personal items you purchase; room service and mini bar charges; telephone calls made from the telephone provided in your accommodation; laundry costs; parts required to repair your personal bicycle and repairs to your personal bicycle undertaken by Mulga Bicycle Tours or in a third party’s bicycle shop.
Transfers:
Guests are responsible for transfers to and from the tour.
Mulga offers transfers from:
Wangaratta Railway Station to Milawa and return for $40pp. You can select this option in the booking form.
Albury Airport – Contact us with your flight details for times and fees.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Milawa to Beechworth - Cycling Distance 40km
Starting at the epicurean epicentre of Milawa, we’ll head for Tarrawingee and then join the famous Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail to Beechworth. Along the way we’ll pass through serene natural bush, striking tall gums and with abundant birdlife cheering us as we pass. Tonight and tomorrow night we’ll stay in the historic Mayday Hills Village in Beechworth; a refurbished art deco building with exceptional gardens and a fascinating story to tell.
Accommodation
Day 2: Beechworth - Cycling Free Day
Take a breather and spend the day soaking in the fascinating history and natural beauty of Beechworth. We’ll start off with a walking tour of Beechworth’s historic town, and then you’ll have the entire afternoon to explore on your own.
Relax, have a coffee in one of Beechworth’s many cafés and eateries, visit the home of Beechworth Honey, or linger over a local pale ale at a brewery. Alternatively, join us for a wine tasting at the bio-dynamic certified Pennyweight Winery.
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Day 3: Beechworth to Bright - Cycling Distance 69km
Today’s Beechworth to Bright cycling route takes us through a mix of settled land and impressive areas of natural beauty with striking views. We begin with a short climb to Stanley through magnificent countryside before the long scenic downhill run through Mount Stanley Scenic Reserve. We then journey alongside picturesque Barwidgee Creek all the way into Myrtleford.
After lunch and within view of several alpine peaks, we’ll cycle up the scenic Ovens Valley, close to the Ovens River, on the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail. We’ll stop at the Australian Pumpkin Seed Company, visit the delightful towns of Everton and Porepunkah, and then make our way into Bright, one of Victoria’s most charming and bike-friendly villages.
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Day 4: Bright
Bright has so much to offer that we’ll be spending the entire day here. Enjoy the chance to wander through town, indulge in the local café and food culture, visit the boutique brewery, and immerse yourself in the town’s fascinating mining history.
If the group is feeling energetic, we’ll be on hand to offer support for a cycle either to the top of Mt Buffalo, one of Australia’s most satisfying alpine climbs, or an easier ride along the gorgeous Buckland Valley.
From Mt Buffalo you can take in the incredible rock formations of the magnificent Gorge with views over the Ovens Valley. If you’re participating in the 7 Peaks Challenge – and the timing is right – you can even include Mt Buffalo as one of your ascents.
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Day 5: Bright to Milawa - Cycling Distance 73km
This morning we return to the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail to enjoy the mostly downhill run into Myrtleford for morning tea. Continuing on the rail trail we will pass through Gapsted before turning onto peaceful country back roads at Everton, which will take us to the Milawa Gourmet Region and our home for the next two nights.
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Day 6: Milawa - Cycling Free Day
Today is a ‘rest’ day with plenty of time provided for travellers to recoup and recover at the many farm and cellar doors, local produce outlets and gourmet eateries in the area. On the menu is a wine-tasting and tour of Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre, the fascinating Milawa Mustards, the Milawa Cheese Factory and a short ride down the road to the Hurdle Creek Still, where it’s always gin o’clock.
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Day 7: Milawa to Whitfield - Cycling Distance 44 km
This morning we leave the Milawa Gourmet Region and head along the King Valley and the famed Prosecco Road; a little slice of Italy in Victoria’s High Country.
After a short break in Mohyu we will arrive in Whitfield for a late lunch. Prepare your palate for introduction to prosecco with Dal Zotto Wines, then enjoy a late afternoon walk to Powers Lookout, the hideout of Ned Kelly’s mentor Harry Power.
Day 8: Whitfield to Lake William Hovell - Cycling Distance 45km
Our final day will be another day steeped in the food and wine culture of Victoria’s stunning north east. We’ll begin with a ride alongside the King River to Lake William Hovell, a pretty reservoir and the perfect place for a picnic lunch. We’ll then cycle back to Whitfield to visit some of its many wineries – including the award winning Pizzini Wines - and indulge in a delicious afternoon tea.
Milawa
At checkout we will drive you back to our starting point at Milawa where the tour concludes.
Does cycling in Victoria sound like your cup of tea?