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South Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

South Gippsland Rail Trails Cycle 4D 3N Cycle on our Rail Trails through beautiful, natural scenery. Relax as you ride, well away from traffic. Experience the train journey of yesteryear by bike, with time to stop when you like. Includes: 4 Days cycling: 95% on cycle paths. Coastal Walk 7km ea way 3 nights carefully selected, friendly ac- commodation Bring your Bike Or Hire a Trek or E Bike from us. Cycling Equipment included. Water bottle and a snack Roadside assist Distance 128km , Av 32km/day Rating: Easy, great for families

South Gippsland Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

Day One Night One Cowes to - 38km Cycle Your Kilcunda Accommodation The Ride

• Todays ride is almost completely on cycle Kilcunda Oceanview Retreat paths. It starts quietly with a lovely cycle along 3560 , Kilcunda 3995 Lovers Walk and through the Roberts Reserve home to many wallabies, birds and sometimes 5678 7260 koalas. http://kilcundaoceanview.com.au/ • After cycling the quiet bay beaches, Cross the Narrows on the bridge and stop for a snack or fish and chips at San Remo.

• Then take in the wonderful Westernport views as you cycle across to Anderson and the Bass Coast Rail Trail. From Anderson it is a short ride into Kilcunda, a small town with wild ocean views. We Love

• Cycling past the Chicory and Oast houses. Chicory is a crop used as a coffee substitute and grows well on Phillip Island. The old brick Tonight you will be staying at Kilcunda kilns are interesting to see. Oceanview Retreat. Food Kilcunda Oceanview retreat is a simply stun- ning clifftop villa overlooking the Kilcunda • Near Cowes we recommend the historic Silver- coast. leaves Café. This accommodation is especially fantastic at • Further on, San Remo is a great spot for cafe’s sunset as the sun sets over . The and fish and chips. beach is a clifftop staircase away from your Fun Fact villa.

• Cape Wollomai is a popular surf spot with lo- The Kilcunda Oceanview retreat is across cals. It is also home to 1million shearwater the road from the Kilcunda pub for dinner birds. Each year they nest in before and the Killy general store for breakfast. Kil- flying north to islands off the Alaskan coast. A cunda is a small town and so there are not a distance of over 16,000km. lot of options to purchase groceries.

South Gippsland Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

Day Two Your Accommodation Kilcunda to - 17km Cycle + George Bass Costal Walk 14km Alkira Leongatha The Ride 90 McCartin Street Leongatha • Set out on the beautiful George Bass Coastal 0467 274 872 Walk right along the cliff tops. This 7km each https://alkira-garden-studio-accommodation- way walk can be as long or short as you like. leongatha.business.site/ • Cycle across the century old Trestle bridge and through the wetlands to the old mining town of Wonthaggi. Enjoy the wild ocean views.

• Pedal through along the old tram line to the State Coal Mine Museum. We Love

• The underground tour at the historic State coal mine at 2pm daily which has the best

• Tabeners Hotel in Wonthaggi with its distinctive whale jawbones, found on a nearby beach. Tonight you will be staying at Alkira Leonga- tha. Food Alkira Leongatha are comfy garden studios • Kilcunda General Store Café full of fresh local located close to the town centre. There is produce and great café meals. ample off street parking and free WiFi. Each • Wonthaggi has a selection of cafes and there is studio has a kitchenette suitable for tea and also a very good café at the State Coal Mine coffee making facilities. Photo Op The Leongatha township has supermarkets, restaurants and cafes for breakfast lunch and • The view from the century old Bourne Trestle dinner. Bridge along the empty Kilcunda surf beach. The Gardens are lush and vibrant. There is a BBQ area and also a firepit if you would like to sit outside with a cool afternoon beverage and toast marshmallows!

South Gippsland Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

Day Three Your Fish Creek Accommodation Leongatha to Fish Creek - 35km Cycle Alkira Fish Creek The Ride 9 Lorimer Street Fish Creek VIC • The ride out of Leongatha is through wetlands 0467 274 872 and dairy country to Koonwarra. Give way to https:// cattle and roaming chickens on the trail. alkirastudioaccommodation- • From Koonwarra your cycle takes you through fishcreek.business.site/ the beautiful Black Spur over the creeks on the historic bridges. You’ll pass through Koonwarra, Meeniyan and Buffalo We Love

• Meeniyan was recently awarded best small town in Gippsland. It has an array of cafes, gift shops and places to explore. Meeniyan has a quirky community garden. Which is right next to the rail trail. Local produce is celebrated here and is home to an annual garlic festival. Food Tonight you will be staying at Alkira Fish • Koonwarra is a small town with amazing food. Creek. The slow food movement started here. The This delightful accommodation is right next to Koonwarra general store has lots of homemade the town centre of Fish Creek. jams, chutneys, cheeses and other local produce as well as tasty lunch menu items. The whole accommodation has recently been completely refurbished and renovated. Fun Fact There are very comfy beds with quality bed • The Fish Creek pub has a big mullet (fish) linen, ensuite bathrooms, free WiFi and a sculpture lying on top of it. The mullet is basic kitchenette with tea and coffee making designed to look like it has been dropped by a facilities. sea eagle flying overhead. Fish Creek main street is just a few doors up • Alison Lester well known Australian Children's where there are come cosy cafes and a tasty Author also has a shop in fish creek. pub or pizza place for dinner.

South Gippsland Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

Day Four

Fish Creek to Port Welshpool - 37km Cycle The Ride

• Today you will ride from Fish Creek to Port Welshpool along the Rail Trail. If you’re looking for an extra scenic challenge you can choose to ride some quiet country roads to Agnes Falls.

• The scenery is stunning in this section, there are magnificent sweeping views to Wilsons Prom National Park.

• You’ll pass through Foster, Toora and Welshpool on your way to Port Welshpool. Foster is a small detour off the trail. It is quite a large lovely town with shops and cafes. Side Trip

• OPTION 1: At Toora you have the option of taking a hilly and scenic route from Toora to Welshpool via Agnes Falls instead of the rail trail. It’s a challenge but we love this trip! Food

• Foster has great cafes with plenty to choose from. Toora is smaller but also has a couple of tasty cafes. Welshpool has a pub and small takeaway shop. Port Welshpool also has a pub and a great fish and chip shop. No water or food between towns so carry water bottles and snacks Fun Fact

• You’ll see the Toora wind Farm as you pass through Toora. Just one turbine is enough to supply 6,660 homes with electricity!

South Gippsland Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

Finishing Up Transport Details

Congratulations on completing the South Gippsland Rail Trails Cycle Tour! Travelling from to Cowes

At the end of your tour, we will meet you at Port Cowes is on Phillip Island and it is a lovely place to Welshpool and transfer you back to Leongatha spend a night before your cycling holiday. You can for your ongoing coach to Melbourne (not visit the world renowned Fairy Penguins which included). come into the beach for nesting at dusk. You can take a coach from Melbourne Southern Cross Australian Cycling Holidays can assist with accommodation in the area if you are staying for Station to Cowes. The coach leaves from the bay the night – please just ask us for details. right next to the Melbourne airport Skybus from Melbourne Airport.

What is included Let us know if you plan to arrive by car.

• Accommodation, luggage transfers, maps, ride notes, water bottles and roadside assist. • Bring your own bike or hire one from us. All bike hire includes, bicycles and helmets if required, locks, handlebar panniers, extra rear pannier if required. • Electric bike hire available

What to Bring • Wear shorts or comfortable trousers, t-shirt and covered shoes for cycling. • Sunscreen, sun-glasses and wet-weather gear. • Cycling gloves are recommended. • A jumper for winter; swimmers and small towel for warmer months. • A small camera, phone, wallet and snacks We have Trek, E Bikes and Tandems. which can fit into the front panniers. • Money for lunches, dinner and snacks; money for train fares (allow $15.00 per person, although fares may be cheaper on the day); money for any attractions and incidental expenses. • Clothes and accessories for the week. Luggage is limited to 1 bag per person, maximum 15kg.

South Gippsland Rail Trail Cycle Tour Adults and Older Children Itinerary

Terms and Conditions Other Information The following Terms and Conditions apply for all bookings Australian Cycling Holidays acts solely as the agent for and tours with Australian Cycling Holidays and are securing accommodation and transfers and shall not be applicable to all participants. held liable in the event of the failure of any person or company to render transfers, accommodation or other Bookings service. Australian Cycling Holidays shall not be held Once we receive your booking request, the following liable for any damage, expense or inconvenience outside conditions apply: of its control, such as late arrival, industrial disputes, • Your booking is not confirmed until a deposit of 30% is breakdowns, inclement weather, road closures or Acts of receipted. God. • Payment in full is required at least 30 days prior to departure. If full payment is not received by the due Cycling is a recreational activity which can be dangerous date, the booking will be automatically cancelled and and by agreeing to the Terms and Conditions, our Deferrals, Cancellations and Refunds Policy will apply. participants accept the risks inherent in participating in a • If you are making a booking less than 30 days prior to cycling tour. Participants must abide by applicable road departure, full payment is required at the time of rules and regulations at all times during the cycling tour. booking. All participants must be physically healthy to participate Deferral, Cancellation & Refunds Policy in the Tour. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, If you are unable to proceed with the tour as booked, you the participant warrants that they have no medical or have the following choices: other condition which suggests that any participant 1. You may choose to defer your tour to a later date. In should not participate in the cycling tour. Australian this case, the following conditions apply: Cycling Holidays strongly recommends participants have full insurance covering any injury they might suffer, • Notification must be given to Australian Cycling including evacuation costs and medical and hospital Holidays at least 7 days prior to the tour start date. treatment. • The tour can be deferred for up to 1 year from the original start date of the tour. All cycling participants must be able to ride a bicycle • Bookings for deferred tours are subject to without training wheels, and must be familiar and availability. competent with the use of handlebar brakes. Australian • A deferral fee of $60 applies each time a tour is Cycling Holidays reserves the right to refuse service deferred. without refund if any cycling participant is unable to demonstrate the ability to cycle proficiently. 2. You may choose not to proceed with your tour. In this case, a refund may be made which depends on how Participants are responsible for any damage (other than much warning you give us prior to the tour start date. ordinary wear and tear) to or loss of the bikes and equipment sustained during the tour. Participants should • More than 30 days prior: 90% of the tour price will inspect the equipment provided for the tour, and should be refunded. not participate in the tour unless they are satisfied with • 7 days to 30 days prior: 70% of the tour price will be refunded. the adequacy and condition of the equipment. • Less than 7 days prior: no money will be Every effort is made to ensure that the information refunded. provided in the maps and ride notes is accurate at the • No refunds will be provided once tour commences. time of printing. Details may change without warning, and where possible will be advised to you.