71. Stretching for almost 100km, the trail is perfect for an epic multi-day tour or several shorter day trips – the evolving landscape is interspersed with warm country villages along the trail offering a hearty meal and comfy beds along the trail. BAIRNSDALE - NICHOLSON | 8KM This fully sealed section of the trail offers up lake and bushland views, one highlight being the historic bridge across the Nicholson River. Plan to stop for lunch at Nicholson, the general store offers hot food and supplies. Check out Under the Surface, peppered along the rail trail from Bairnsdale to Orbost. This curated public art project features local and internationally renowned artists’ works led by the story of the GurnaiKurnai Community. NICHOLSON - BRUTHEN | 20KM Ride this gravel section of the trail alongside pastured paddocks and through tree-lined stretches, before emerging at the beautiful Bruthen flats and village. Browse gift shops and vintage haunts, sample fresh local honey and refreshing craft beer with sweeping riverside views. BRUTHEN - NOWA NOWA | 30KM The smooth gravel surface climbs steadily to the Colquhoun Forest, from here the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail provides a connection to Lakes Entrance, suitable for mountain bikes only. Continuing on, you’ll meander along a forested path to the magnificent 276m long, 19m high Stony Creek Trestle Bridge, just before you arrive into the small village of Nowa Nowa. NOWA NOWA TO ORBOST | 38KM This cool, shaded section of the trail passes several impressive historic trestle bridges at Boggy Creek, Ironstone Creek, Wairewa Road and Snowy River flood plains. Pass old townships and station grounds at Tostaree and Waygara. Enjoy views over the Snowy River as the trail officially ends at Newmerella, but continues 2km to Orbost via a shared pathway. PRINCES HIGHWAY Nicholson Colquhoun Nowa Nowa Newmerella Bairnsdale Bruthen Lakes Entrance A1 A1 Howitt Park 90 Mile Beach Snowy River Metung GREAT ALPINE ROAD BRUTHEN - NOWA NOWA ROAD To Buchan Orbost Swan Reach
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