This 72-kilometre rail trail runs from the bustling town of Leongatha to Port Welshpool in South Gippsland. For the most part it’s flat or gently undulating, which makes riding the stretch a pleasant journey. The track passes through native bushland and scrub, with the possibility of koala, wombat and wallaby sightings along the way.

From Leongatha, the trail passes through Koonwarra (pause to collect picnic goods at the The Ethical Foodstore), Meeniyan, Stony Creek, Buffalo and Fish Creek. You’ll then be rewarded with views of Wilsons Promontory, before continuing on to Foster, Toora, Welshpool and Port Welshpool. You can hop on and off along the way, or ride a smaller portion if time is limited. Otherwise, stay overnight at one end and make the return journey the following day.