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22 comments

1. 22 John Seal
   Jul 1st, 2008 at 5:26 pm

   A return to the future witnessing with your lungs, eyes and ears the experience of early Gippsland settlers.

2. 21 Andrew Sharpe
   Jun 27th, 2008 at 1:20 pm

   You can cycle or walk through beautiful countryside and forest on a dedicated pedestrian path until your heart’s content.

3. 20 Marianne
   Jun 24th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

   I have lived near and walked every km og this glorious trial. I never get sick of it and it is the most peaceful and relaxing place! The dogs love it too!

4. 19 Peter Miles
   Jun 15th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

   We walked as a family from Bairnsdale to Orbost, camping along the way, staying at caravan parks or beside the trail depending on the distance to be travelled. it gave a different perspective of the engineering work that had gone into this railway. Much more interesting than just driving the distance by car.

5. 18 Graham Johnson
   Jun 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

   So safe, so unique. An area of Victoria that is so close to perfect.

6. 17 Graham Johnson
   Jun 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

   So safe, so unique. An area of Victoria that is so close to perfect.

7. 16 Bev Weir
   Jun 14th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

   Wonderful trails for walking with friends, enjoying Gippsland’s magnificent scenery and just being outdoors. Pets have fun on the rail trail too!

8. 15 Bev Weir
   Jun 14th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

   Wonderful trails for walking with friends, enjoying Gippsland’s magnificent scenery and just being outdoors. Pets have fun on the rail trail too!

9. 14 Lesley Clague
   Jun 12th, 2008 at 10:23 am

   The sheer pleasure of riding a bike or walking without the sounds and associated danger of traffic. Being able to hear the birds, and view the sights and not have to check the road every few seconds. A truly relaxing experience.

10. 13 Allan Garbutt
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Bicycle ride along the old rail bed from Bairnsdale to Orbost. Remote forests and fantastic old rail bridges.

11. 12 Neville Pearson
    Jun 6th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Using the beautiful town of Lakes Entrance as a base, cycle the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail along Mississippi Creek to link into the East Gippsland Rail trail and beyond to Orbost. Enjoy well maintained tracks, passing huge historic Trestle Bridges through magnificent forests

12. 11 Jane
    Jun 2nd, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    Beautiful scenery - great for walking as well as riding.

13. 10 Melissa
    May 25th, 2008 at 10:27 am

    Not just a trail for riders but for walkers too - I’ve even pushed the pram along it! Easy grades and a good surface in a spectacular bush setting.

14. 9 Joady
    May 21st, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    Totally with the other comments and it will only improve with the extension to Marlo by accessing the coast.

15. 8 Zoran D
    May 20th, 2008 at 10:20 am

    Beautiful scenery and a very relaxing ride - one to be done many times.

16. 7 Keen rider
    May 19th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    This trail also includeds a fantastic website to help you get around.

    enjoy!

17. 6 Toby Robb
    May 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    A beautiful trail, well layed out and easy to follow. Thank goodness the rail lines were reused for this purpose! A fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors!

18. 5 Kay Brazier
    May 18th, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    Easy riding through natural beauty not seen from the highway - rolling green hills, sparkling rainforest, tall eucalypts - with two large old trestle bridges and views of the mountains and the Gippsland lakes. The side ride to Lakes Entrance along the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail trail is an added delight.

19. 4 Jeff Steedman
    May 14th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    This rail trail is full of surprises and pleasant experiences, I have had encounters with emus, wallabies, roos, eagles, goanas and countless other wildlife while on the trail and the magnificent east gippsland weather ensures you can enjoy it any time of the year. A must for the full 200k return ride between Bairnsdale and Orbost or the shorter rides taking in tourist venues, townships, wineries and villages along the trail. Being a rail it has no nasty hills or overly steep climbs, just gradual inclines and a great gravel surface. Highly recommended.

20. 3 Keith Law
    May 12th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    As an Orbost resident I have riden the 100 km to and from Bairnsdale in a day a number of times. A real safe and interesting ride.

21. 2 Kaye Munro
    Apr 30th, 2008 at 10:55 am

    The weather in East Gippsland makes walking or riding this trail a regular pleasure - especially from Bruthen.

22. 1 ken eckersley
    Apr 29th, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Great trip