East Gippsland Rail Trail

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Location: Bairnsdale to Orbost
Distance: 96 kilometres one way
Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel track
Grade: Level One- Suitable for beginners and children. Level Two – Suitable for most ages and fitness levels
Start: Howitt Park, McEacharn Street, Bairnsdale
Finish: Burn Road, Newmerella. The trail ends at Newmerella, with an off road shared pathway continuing to Orbost.

Experience the diversity of East Gippsland as this trail weaves past undulating farmland, tall forests, rivers and flood plains. Cross historic timber railway bridges and enjoy views of the Gippsland Lakes before arriving at the Snowy River.

Bairnsdale to Nicholson (Eight kilometres)
Nicholson to Bruthen (20 kilometres)
Bruthen to Nowa Nowa (30 kilometres)
Nowa Nowa to Orbost (38 kilometres)

Explore Nearby

Category
Destination Gippsland

East Bairnsdale,

  • Cafe
  • Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites / Campsites
  • Carpark
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Parents Room
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • International
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
09/07/2026

East Bairnsdale

Destination Gippsland
McEacharn Street
Howitt Park
East Bairnsdale, Victoria

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Sailing Days Date Range Fitler

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 9th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am