Colonial Country Towns Cycle Tour — AllTrails Bicycle Tours

AllTrails is excited to announce a new version of an old ride taking in the classic colonial towns of Victoria.

Be prepared for some outstanding colonial architecture, impressively preserved historic buildings and fascinating history…and you haven’t even mounted your trusty velocipede yet! On the bike you’ll find beautiful cycling routes, expansive rural scenery and world class support from the AllTrails crew. Every second day is a well-designed loop ride circuit allowing you to explore more of our overnight stops and surrounding areas along the Murray River and the beautiful High Country. The tour has an average distance of 70km/day with every second day an optional rest day for those who want to take it easier, and longer routes closer to 100km for those who are looking for a bigger challenge.

Come and explore all of it with the renowned AllTrails support and care, as you enjoy the thrill of having cycled through stunning country and felt the warmth of colonial country Victoria.

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Dates: 14-22 Mar 2026 (9 days)
Distance: 634km
Average Daily: 70km
Bike Type: Road or Gravel bike - Hybrid ok
E-bikes: Welcome
Surface: Sealed roads, mostly backroads and country lanes with a few rail trail sections (ok for road bikes)
Terrain: Mostly flat to undulating, some hills on a few days
Group Size: Approx 15-20
Difficulty Rating: 6/10
Expected Average Speed: 20km/h on flat terrain
Meals included: 8 breakfasts, 6 morning teas, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Accommodation: Good quality country motels

Who’s this tour for? Cyclists who love country hospitality and enjoy cycling on quiet rural roads. This tour is a mid-range distance challenge on the bike, with lots of interesting things to explore off the bike. Those with an interest in history and Colonial architecture will love it, but knowledge or appreciation of those things is by no means a pre-requisite. The towns, buildings and stories are easily appreciated by anyone and everyone.

Pricing (AUD)

From: $4190pp twin share (early bird)

The ride in detail

Our ‘Tour Brochure’ PDF (below), contains the ‘day to day’ itinerary, daily distances, map, answers to common questions and full pricing details.

Tour Brochure (PDF)

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Some of the reasons we love this tour:

Lake Mulwala, Murray River, Hume Weir, cycle-centric Bright.
Rutherglen wines, Milawa vineyards, Beechworth beauty.

Historic buildings, architecture, and streetscapes.
Plenty of time in the communities off the bike.

Optional long route options on some days.
Optional rest day every second day for part-time cyclists.

**Morning tea on the banks of the Murray River**

This tour is designed as a week away to explore historic streetscapes and marvel at some of Australia’s most interesting colonial architecture while enjoying the rural town hospitality; tasting local produce and perhaps a wine or two. Victoria's fertile plains along the Murray River that lead to the gum tree-laden high country offers world-renowned wine regions including Rutherglen, Milawa, Beechworth to name a few. These are interspersed with great providers of gourmet cheeses, yoghurts and breweries tempting the ravenous cyclist. Throw in some beautiful cycling routes and the famous AllTrails service and you have the recipe for a truly wonderful cycling trip.