Touring
Surprise changes to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
It’s been 15 years since the first section of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail opened between Myrtleford and Bright, blazing the way for cycle tourism in Australia. Now part of a whopping 185km bike-path network that stretches from Wangaratta to Bright, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Milawa and Harrietville, the fully sealed trail remains one of Australia’s…
Read MoreFish for Thought
At the base of Mount Feathertop, between the fresh snow-fed waters of Stony Creek and the Ovens River, is a little fishing spot where you are almost guaranteed a catch. Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger, Brown, Brook and Cheetah Trout thrive in the cool, pristine waters, as well as Atlantic and Chinook Salmon. Beneath the…
Read MoreA new art gallery, bushwalking and a drive through history
What a beautiful month February is for a scenic drive along the Bogong High Plains Road and it’s been made all the more rewarding by the opening of a small art gallery in the historic Bogong Village. “We have always wanted to give a different voice to this village,” says Madelynne Cornish of the unique…
Read MoreAdventure Riding Tips from one of the Greats
As the daylight hours grow longer and the icicles melt from the mountaintops, the trails snaking across the ranges of Bright & Surrounds beckon to our adventurous spirits. Now is the season for High Country adventure riding, and for those who dare to live the dream, it may possibly be one of the best motorcycle…
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