Gippsland Plains

RAIL TRAIL

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One of Victoria’s premiere walking, biking, and riding trails, right on Melbourne’s doorstep.

Welcome to the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, offering visitors access to the natural beauty, local history, and small-town hospitality of the Central Gippsland region. The trail’s gentle grade provide a perfect low-intensity walking or riding experience for visitors of all ages and levels of trail-going experience, and is easily accessible by train from Melbourne or Bairnsdale. There’s history, vibrant wineries, contemporary restaurants and cafes, exciting specialty shops, stunning views of the Great Dividing Range, and much more to discover on your Gippsland Plains Rail Trail adventure.

Traralgon

Explore Traralgon » One of the largest towns in Gippsland, Traralgon is the perfect spot to get yourself prepared for your trail adventure.

Glengarry

Explore Glengarry » Glengarry is the first stop on the Trail, just 6km from the start of the trail in Traralgon. It’s a beautiful little town, marked by its tree-lined streets and historic buildings.

Toongabbie

Explore Toongabbie » Toongabbie is a delight for visitors looking to connect with history, as well as the region’s natural beauty.

Cowwarr

Explore Cowwarr » In its heyday, Cowwarr was a bustling hub of livestock, timber, grains and vegetables, and dairy products, all bound for Melbourne.

Heyfield

Explore Heyfield » With its bustling cafes and traditional country pubs, plus shopping, accomodation, and more, Heyfield is a perfect stop to rest and recharge.

Tinamba

Explore Tinamba » The gorgeous town of Tinamba is the gateway to Central Gippsland wine country, and home to the Tinamba Hotel. Surrounded by beautiful pastureland, and with great views of the mountains to the north, the area has been known for dairy farming for over a century.

Maffra

Explore Maffra » Once the bustling hub of the sugar beet industry, Maffra is now a charming village bursting with cafes, boutique shopping, and plenty of work from local artists at the Maffra Exhibition Centre, the Briagolong Art Gallery and home to Fonterra, one of the country’s largest milk manufacturers.

Stratford

Explore Stratford » Sitting at the easternmost end of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, Stratford is set on the banks of the beautiful Avon River, and offers something for everyone. There’s shopping aplenty, art and culture, and great walking, swimming, and birdwatching options along the river.

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Stay & Explore

The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is perfect for weekend breaks, with a wealth of accommodation, dining, and sightseeing options available. Here’s where you can start exploring the towns along the trail, plan your visit, and connect with local accommodation, businesses and attractions.

Traralgon

Glengarry

Toongabbie

Cowwarr

Heyfield

Tinamba

Maffra

Stratford

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News and Events

Keep up to date with all of the latest news from the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, from planned works, to volunteer and sponsor information, events, and more.

February 3, 2023 in General News, Maintenance

Vandalism along the Rail Trail

Volunteering is a great thing to do in any community but when you see assets being willingly vandalised it makes you wonder what kind of person/s you are dealing with.…
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November 22, 2022 in General News, Maintenance

Grass & Track Maintenance Update

You will have noticed how quickly and lush the grass has grown in your own backyard so please be patient while we get on top of the 63kms of grass…
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October 19, 2022 in Latest News, Media

Local Community Partnership brings the remarkable story of dog determination to life

Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to bring the story of the Railway Dog to life, in partnership with Alinta Loy Yang B. The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail committee of management is…
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June 30, 2022 in Events, Latest News, Media

Important milestone achieved in bridging the gap along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail

Today marks an important milestone with the newly constructed bridge and trail over the Thomson Bridge in Cowwarr now complete, closing the gaps along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail stretching…
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