Enjoy a relaxing few days sampling beers and cycling the rail trail
Ride to Nicholson on a looped cycle
Arrive at the wonderful Lakes Entrance on the last day
Ride down to Lakes Entrance via the Discovery Trail on day 3

Bikes, Beds and Beer

Duration
3 days
Site savings
$4
From
$318 USD
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Spend 3 relaxing days exploring East Gippsland with a lovely cottage as your base, enjoying 2 days cycling the Rail Trail with a local craft brewery within reach. What could be better than a snug cottage with verandahs and open fire, in a charming village surrounded by rolling farmlands? A rail trail passing through the village of course! Come and spend a weekend (or escape mid-week) in Bruthen, which sits on the East Gippsland Rail Trail 30 km east of Bairnsdale, just 3.5 hours drive from Melbourne. Spend part (or all) of each day exploring the rail trail, return to your cottage to relax on the verandah or by the fire, before visiting the excellent Bullant Brewery to sample their beer and superb food.

  • Category
    Easy-going & Leisurely
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    1 - Beginner
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    43.5 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    21.7 miles
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Quick Stats

  • Duration
    3 days
  • Main Destination
    Victoria
  • Distance
    43.5 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    21.7 miles
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Agricultural

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Itinerary Details

  1. Day 1Arrival day

    Arrive at Bruthen Cottage and get settled in, perhaps even visit the brewery if arriving on a Friday or Saturday afternoon/evening. Local eateries are available in Bruthen. Continental breakfast provisions are included for tomorrow morning but after that you will be expected to self-cater.

    • Bruthen Cottage
  2. Day 2Bruthen to Nicholson

    Cycle a loop from Bruthen to Nicholson and return on a fantastic self-guided cycle on the rail trail.

    Perhaps visit the Bullant Brewery tonight as a beer tasting platter for 2 is included in the price of the tour with meals ordered at the Brewery (open Wednesday - Sunday only).


    • 24.9 miles
    • Bruthen Cottage
    • Breakfast
  3. Day 3Bruthen to Lakes Entrance and back

    Cycle from Bruthen to Lakes Entrance via the Discovery Trail today on a self-guided cycle. A return transfer to Bruthen is included in the price of the tour. When you arrive back, it's time to leave and head on your way!

    • 18.6 miles