Victoria | Gourmet Cycling for Softies

beechworth to myrtleford

The tour is designed for those who enjoy:

- Cycling traf!c free; 90% of the route is on the Rail Trail, the old superbly converted Beechworth to Bright railway line. The other 10% is on quiet country lanes

- Superb scenery of the Ovens and Buckland valleys

- Delights of gourmet food and local wineries

- Deluxe to very comfortable overnight accommodation

- The company of a small group of like-minded people (max 12)

- Freedom to go off and explore alone particularly for those who would like more kms under the wheels and time in the saddle.

- Fairly gentle cycling - no more than 40km in one day or between 2 and 4 hours in the saddle (or even less, as a back-up vehicle follows in case you get tired and need a rest) and also to transport luggage between night stops, and to meet you with drinks and refreshments en route.

Non-cycling friends are welcome to join the tour and can travel in the back-up vehicle meeting up with the cyclists for meals and accommodation.

 

Duration: 5 Days
Tour Code: ITW506
Trip Style: Superior - 4 star
Departure Dates: 29 Oct 2012
Price: $1,950
Places you'll visit:
  • Victoria
Highlights:
  • Fairly gentle cycling - no more than 40km in one day or 2 to 4 hours in the saddle
  • Cycling traffic-free. Much of our route is on Rail Trails which are the converted country railways; the rest is on quiet country lanes
  • The superb scenery of Beechworth, Milawa, Bright and valleys
  • The delights of good food and local wineries
  • Deluxe to very comfortable overnight accommodation
  • The company of a small group (max 12) of like-minded people
  • Some freedom to go off and explore alone, particularly for those who would like more km's and time riding
  • The convenience and security of a back-up vehicle if you get tired, to transport luggage between night stops, and to meet us with drinks and refreshments en route

Ideal for Solo Travellers

Being a small group special interest tour, you will be with like minded active people.  Regarding the single supplement - yes, you do have to pay it.  Hotels charge for a single occupancy room and some of this has to be passed on to you. However, it is reasonable and below cost.

Trip Details

GROUP SIZE:  12 max.

Day One: Melbourne - Wangaratta - Milawa

Meet at Essendon Airport, leave Melbourne with minibus and specialised bike-trailer along the Hume Highway to Oxley. At the Sam Miranda winery, very chic and minimalist, you will sample the first of many platters showcasing some of the delicious local produce. Following lunch we will take you to Bowser Station on the Rail Trail for your !rst gentle cycle to Milawa. You can cycle all the way to your accommodation for the next two nights at the luxurious Lindenwarrah Boutique Country House,set amidst its own vineyard. Dinner tonight will be in house.

Day Two: Milawa - Beechworth - Everton - Milawa

Following breakfast, your driver will take you and your bikes to the historic town of Beechworth.Time to explore the town before the !rst 15 km of riding for the day - all downhill on the Rail Trail.Travel through beautiful bush to arrive at Everton Station for a rest and a drink. Continue along the Rail Trai, then set off down quiet country lanes towards Milawa, noted as a gourmet region. Stop for lunch at the Milawa Cheese factory and wood-!red bakery to sample some of the local treats and also be guided through a private cheese tasting. The rest of the afternoon is free to perhaps indulge in a Lindenwarrah massage, a swim in the pool, a visit by bike, foot or bus to some of Milawa's other local gourmet enterprises which include Brown Brothers wines, EV Olives,Milawa Mustards, mead and honey, nuts and berries.

Day Three: Milawa - Gapsted - Myrtleford

 

Depart Milawa and head towards Everton, again on quiet country lanes. Visit EV Olives to learn about the growing and processing of olives complete with tasting and ‘grove door' sales. At Everton, rejoin the Rail Trail and continue to Brook!eld Station for a pause and a drink before a climb to the top of Taylor's Gap. Then descend to Gapsted for lunch in the tranquil setting of the scenic terrace at Gapsted Winery to sample some more of the region's specialties. After lunch, continue to Myrtleford for time to relax and explore the town and its surrounds by bike, foot or bus. Overnight at the recently refurbished and very comfortable Motel on Alpine. Dinner in house

Day Four: Myrtleford - Bright - Villa Gusto, Buckland Valley

Leave Myrtleford for the ride of a lifetime through the beautiful Ovens Valley. The route is virtually "at and follows the "oor of the valley, with rolling hills on both sides. Pass through !elds of hops and vines, nut orchards and berry farms - all unforgettable scenery. Pause for a rest at Eurobin station (there is a berry farm nearby with delicious home-made berry ice cream!) Continue towards Bright,stopping for lunch under the trees and amongst the roses at Boynton's Vineyard. Then cycle on through Porepunkah and into Bright with time to explore this pretty little town. Your driver will then drive you to Villa Gusto, a luxurious retreat with a highly acclaimed Chef's Hat restaurant. Enjoy a degustation menu showcasing the fresh local produce. Accommodation tonight is at Villa Gusto.

Day Five: Villa Gusto - Myrtleford - Oxley - Melbourne

 

Leave your retreat after breakfast and cycle back through the beautiful Ovens Valley, well worth a second look at a different time of day. Meet up at the historic ‘Butter Factory' in Myrtleford for morning coffee, load the bikes and then drive to Oxley, having collected some goodies to take home from the Milawa Cheese Factory. Visit Gehrig's vineyard: Ross Gehrig is a 5th generation vigneron. His is a simple, rustic family vineyard and he will share some of his wines and champagnes overlunch provided by the locally renowned King River Café. Arrive back in Melbourne in the early evening.

 

Inclusions

  • all accommodation
  • all meals
  • even wine served with your dinner!
  • transport by road
  • back-up vehicle

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