A trip to Bonnie Doon isn't complete without a pedal on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Begin your adventure standing over the sparkling waters of Lake Eildon with a photo on the Glad Phillips Bridge. Once you've taken in the sights, mount your two wheeled steed and pedal through the hamlet of Bonnie Doon along the lake shore. Take a break for another photo opportunity next to the outdoor sculpture 'Remnant' and two of the First Nations 'We Scar Many Trees' art pieces. Continue on under soaring gums to your finishing point in the town of Merton. Take a pre-arranged shuttle back to Bonnie Doon or pedal back and reward yourself with a post-ride dip in the lake.
Plan Your Ride
Route Distance: 17km one way
Start location: Rail Trail Eildon Crossing carpark
Finish location: Merton Township
Suitable for: Riders of all ages and experience. A moderate level of fitness is required due to distance.
Water & Toilets: Bonnie Doon and Merton Township
Bike Hire, Shuttles & Tours
Bike Hire: All Terrain Cycles
Bike Shuttle: Double Black Alpine and Locals Day Out
Self-Guided & Guided Tours: After a longer ride? Chat to Tour de Vines and Double Black Alpine