Great Southern Rail Trail

A short downhill section passing pockets of bushland, and ending at a leafy gully, cut by Allsop Creek. It is a short walk or ride across the highway to the town centre.

A particularly beautiful section winding through hills on a steep ascent to Korumburra.

Start your journey at the old Korumburra Railway Station. Toilets and picnic shelters are by the Goods Shed. The town has a number of quality cafes and Burra Brewing Co to start riding on a full stomach. You can also explore the outdoor museum and heritage park of Coal Creek.

The ride passes through undulating countryside with views over lush rolling hills. There is a bridge near Kardella.

An easy ride along a gentle descent amongst idyllic countryside and pockets of wetlands will spit you out in lovely Koonwarra. Get your caffeine fix or brunch from a warm cafe with an extra serve of country hospitality. Stock up with snacks to go from the quintessential delicatessen, Paddlewheel or the Koonwarra Farmers Market (First Saturday of the month), which has exceptional local produce nailed.

Leaving Koonwarra, prepare for a spectacular section of riding as the trail dips into eucalypt woodlands around the Black Spur and the trail crosses a series of historic bridges.

Meeniyan is a fabulous place to spend the night if you’re riding across a few days. There are gift and jewellery stores to browse, monthly exhibitions at Meeniyan Art Gallery and exceptional dining experiences worthy of eating multiple meals in town.

The trail's gradient rises gently as you leave the park at Buffalo for Fish Creek, but avoids the steep Foster Hills. Pass through rich farmland and gum-lined creeks making your way to the artsy town of Fish Creek.

The town is an arts and culture hub for South Gippsland, home of the creative and the delightful thanks to an enclave of artists who call Fish Creek home. The studios and galleries are a delight to wander, and if you are in need of a feed, there are welcoming cafes or the Fish Creek Hotel, complete with giant mullet on the roof.

Give your thighs a pep talk for the steepest section of the rail trail, climbing through a valley to an elevation of 140 metres through the Hoddle Range. It’s worth it: there are resplendent views on your descent, stretching for miles across the sapphire-hued Corner Inlet, to the looming mountains of Wilsons Promontory.

The good people at Gurneys Cider have you covered for any cider needs. It’s also a lovely spot to soak up the country calm from the cellar door with a fabulous vantage point over rolling hills towards those alluring peaks of Wilsons Promontory.

Foster boasts lovely leafy picnic spots and a smattering of eateries thanks to a strong cafe culture. During holiday periods this town comes to life with visitors given its proximity to The Prom.

This flat section of the trail is very family friendly. It’s an interesting ride passing through a range of landscapes, from the wide open pastured countryside to eucalypt gullies against a backdrop of lush hills.

Coming into Toora you’ll notice 12 immense wind turbines standing on the Toora Wind Farm. Take in the town’s historical significance on the Toora Heritage Walk, and be sure to grab a pub meal from the stunning heritage building The Royal Standard Hotel.

There are horse-parking spots where you can hitch your horse, located at Sagasser Park, on the outskirts of Toora.

A flat, straight section passing through low-lying farmland.

A short and flat section passing through a patchwork of fields ending at Tarra Trail Reserve where there are scenic wetlands, a pump track and plenty of tranquil places for a picnic.