Length: 94km
Duration: 6 days
Grade: 3
Style: One Way
Start: Bairnsdale
End: Newmeralla

Location: Gippsland
Closest Town: Bairnsdale
Distance from CBD: 280km
State: VIC
Latitude: -37.8246885
Longitude: 147.6419652

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East Gippsland Rail Trail is a 94km, grade 3 one way hike, located in Gippsland, Victoria. The hike should take approximately 6 days to complete.

Hike Summary

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A long rail trail, which passes through a variety of forest and farmland
Ideal for multi-day tour or shorter day trips
Lots of huge old timber bridges, railway cuttings and embankments
Some low level diversions around bridges from Bruthen on are quite steep.
Occasional views of the Gippsland Lakes
Rich variety of birds and other wildlife
Small towns and villages providing meals and accommodation options
Option to divert onto the Mississippi Tramway to Lakes Entrance

About the region

Stretch your legs in some of Victoria's most spectacular national parks, be charmed by tiny towns, and indulge in gourmet fresh produce in Gippsland. Amble along Ninety Mile Beach, set up camp in Wilsons Prom or set sail on the Gippsland Lakes. Feed your curiosity at galleries and studios, or at local cellar doors, boutique distilleries and renowned restaurants.