Great Southern Rail Trail & Tarra Trail (74km), Gippsland, Victoria

Great Southern Rail Trail & Tarra Trail is a 74km, grade 3 hike located in the Gippsland, Victoria. The hike should take around 5 days to complete.

Length: 74km

Duration: 5 days

Grade: 3

Style: One Way

Start: Leongatha

End: Port Welshpool

Location: Gippsland

Closest town: Leongatha

Victoria

From state capital: 130km

Longitude: 145.98549

Latitude: -38.57822

Hike summary

Combine your rail trail journey with other regional attractions such as Agnes Falls, Walkerville Lime Kilns, Coal Creek Heritage Village, or Wilsons Promontory National Park.

A picturesque rail trail close to Melbourne, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory.
This rail trail has seen many major improvements in recent years including the opening of the Black Spur bridges near Koonwarra in March 2016.
The rail trail has a wide smooth hard packed gravel surface and only one crossing of a major road, after Meeniyan.
Take the full 74km journey or choose shorter segments for a more leisurely outing. Make sure to stop and explore the towns that are linked along it, with their unique stories and experiences they offer... as well as the terrific coffee, shopping and dining opportunities.

Situated directly across from the Great Southern Rail Trail, Meeniyan Motel & Bike Hire is the Prom Country’s premier hire depot covering all your cycling needs.

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Leongatha to Port Welshpool in Gippsland
South Gippsland, 130km from Melbourne

Fine gravel

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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.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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