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Length: 94km
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Duration: 6 days
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Grade: 3
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Style: One Way
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Start: Bairnsdale
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End: Newmeralla
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Location: Gippsland
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Closest Town: Bairnsdale
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Distance from CBD: 280km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.8246885
Longitude: 147.6419652
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Gippsland...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
Rail Trail services including bike hire, return transport, luggage transfers and accommodation
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.
Tips
Bairnsdale to Newmeralla in Gippsland
East Gippsland, 280km from Melbourne
Coarse gravel, Fine gravel, Sealed
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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James La Spina we are companions on the journey
Liss Dyson
Rikki Burgess, Mandy Edlington, Kelly Wisdom, weekend away?
yes!!!
Rachael Anne oh lovely
Una McCaffrey, Sal Watts another rail trail to add to the list!
Glenroy Gunaraja that looks great x
Katrina Haley weekend get away?
Josh Mitchell
Stuart Schoof we should have a crack at this
Rode this trail lovely towns and great scenery ?