Name: Destination Gippsland
Price range: $

Go slow and enjoy this track through lush forests with impressive views of the Thomson River.

Navigate part of the narrow gauge railway route, that once ran from Moe to Walhalla. Cross the National Trust’s Poverty Point Steel Bridge and revel in the beautiful green surroundings and flowing water below.

Include a visit to Walhalla by train from Thomson Station or ride from Thomson to Walhalla on the road.

Location: Erica to Thomson Station

Distance: 7km one way

Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel track with some rough dirt sections

Grade: Level 2. The trail is suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids only.

Start: Erica

Finish: Thomson Station/ Walhalla Rd Bridge

Explore

The Surrounds

Erica & Rawson

Set in valleys of dense Australian bush, these small towns are the stepping-off points for 4WD adventures, epic hikes and mountain biking bliss.

Mt St Gwinear

Mt St Gwinear is an accessible snow field with toboggan runs and areas for snow play, perfect for families, located on the dashing Baw Baw Plateau.

Mt Baw Baw

A eucalypt-fragrant place ripe for skiing and boarding in winter, and knuckle-whitening mountain biking and contemplative hikes in green season.

Walhalla

Step back in time to more-than-a-little-dashing Walhalla, with its enchanting gold-rush heritage.

Erica Mountain Bike Park

Fateful names like “Axeman”, “Scream” and “Crazy Snake” await thrill-seekers at this network of trails for all levels.

Walhalla Goldfields Mountain Biking Rail Trail

Conquer the narrow gauge between Erica and Thomson Stations, winding through whispering forests with tranquil river views.