Great Southern Rail Trail
Victoria, Australia
Point-to-point trail in Victoria, Australia. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 82.8 mi (133.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,864 ft (873 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 30 min
- High point
- 758 ft (231 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Shelter 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Goods Shed 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from start
- Shelter 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from start
- Shelter 30.8 mi (49.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 34.5 mi (55.5 km) from start
- Shelter 35.3 mi (56.9 km) from start
- Shelter 38.1 mi (61.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Goods Shed 38.4 mi (61.8 km) from start
- Shelter 38.5 mi (62 km) from start
- Shelter 38.8 mi (62.4 km) from start
- Shelter 40.6 mi (65.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 43.3 mi (69.6 km) from start
- Shelter 48 mi (77.3 km) from start
- Shelter 55.5 mi (89.3 km) from start
- Shelter 58.8 mi (94.7 km) from start
- Shelter 59 mi (95 km) from start
- Historic site: Lennie Gwyther 60.4 mi (97.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Coal Stage 69.4 mi (111.7 km) from start
- Shelter 70 mi (112.7 km) from start
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Questions about Great Southern Rail Trail
How long is Great Southern Rail Trail?
Great Southern Rail Trail is 82.8 mi (133.3 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,864 ft (873 m) in total, up to a high point of 758 ft (231 m).
How hard is Great Southern Rail Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great Southern Rail Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great Southern Rail Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 24.6 mi (39.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 18.2 mi (29.3 km), 24.5 mi (39.5 km), 38.5 mi (62 km).
Is Great Southern Rail Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (57% under trees).
What can you do on Great Southern Rail Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Great Southern Rail Trail?
Port Albert café and wine bar, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great Southern Rail Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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