WANGARATTA AND GLENROWAN

COUNTRY VIBES

Flat farm roads, quiet country lanes and uninterrupted views make for some primo riding opportunities.

Base yourself in the town, the hills or the valley and explore picturesque and varied road rides, rail trail meanders and gravel routes replete with relaxing rural vistas. Explore the stunning Warby-Ovens National Park and meet passionate producers and charismatic characters in the towns.

Rubber to the road

Explore rolling country vistas and the impressive Warby-Ovens National Park on the 56km Ryans/Taminick Loop . A little kicker over the Taminick Gap will get the legs and lungs firing.

The Oxley Tarrawingee Loop is an easy, flat, 37km ride packed with soothing pastoral views. It's a great beginners ride, or something to spin the legs out before tackling an epic ride tomorrow.

Two cyclists riding past yellow canola on High Country's gravel roads

Gravel & Nature

Test yourself on the 65km Eldorado - Wangaratta Loop past historic gold rush landmarks, through the Mt Barambogie State Forest and Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. Don't miss the retired Eldorado Dredge , one of the largest historic dredges in the Southern Hemisphere.

Or explore classic bush landscapes on the intermediate Glenrowan Kelly Loop , with two hefty climbs offering a physical challenge.

BIKE FRIENDLY STAYS

Whether you're travelling solo or in a group, Wangaratta and Glenrowan have accommodation options to suit all tastes.

Book a suite or apartment at the award-winning, 4.5 star Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway and enjoy their signature restaurant, heated pool, spa and more.

Got the swag with you? Painters Island Holiday Park is a stones throw from the centre of Wangaratta, and covers 20 acres of picturesque land, perfect for relaxing or adventuring.

EXPLORE WANGARATTA AND GLENROWAN

Taste natural, additive-free cheeses from a small herd of Saanen goats at Little Cedar Farmhouse . Roll over to Morrisons of Glenrowan on an eastern slope of the Warby Ovens National Park, or to Taminick Cellars Winery and the attached Black Dog Brewery in the heart of the Glenrowan wine region.

Learn about the legend of Ned Kelly at the site of his last stand and visit the newly opened Glenrowan Viewing Tower . Keep your eyes peeled to spot the diverse birdlife in nearby Winton Wetlands and Warby-Ovens National Park .