Great Southern Rail Trail & Wilson’s Promontory Tour

Great Southern Rail Trail & Wilson’s Promontory Tour

Private Tours with Return Transport to Melbourne

Good Times Tours offers bespoke cycling tours around Victoria and this itinerary is perfect for those private groups looking to experience the 72km Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Port Welshpool and then either enjoy a one day Wilsons Promontory Cruise or one day hiking/sightseeing tour of Wilson’s Promontory National Park. If the group is fit, this tour can be done over 2 days, or alternatively 3 days if the group would like to explore more of Southern Gippsland.

Private Groups Tour Information

2 Days – 1 night – Approx. $250pp but a custom quote will be provided based on the groups food and accommodation requirements.

Minimum Group Size – 2

Maximum Group Size – 11

Self-Guided – This tour is self-guided with guests being provided maps, suggested timelines for both days and support van is on call at all times.

Accommodation – Tent camping or motel accommodation

Bicycle – Bring your own or bike hire can be arranged.

Food – Recommendations for meals will be given and please note the van has a fridge on board for groups to utilise.

Difficulty – Easy/Medium – suitable for even occasional cyclists

Tour Runs – Year round

Distance –

Day 1 – 72km from Leongatha to Port Welshpool.

Day 2 – Wilson’s Promontory Cruise or Wilson’s Promontory National Park sightseeing tour.

Day 1 – What You’ll Experience

**The Meeniyan Store – Coffee stop number 1 after 17km’s of cycling from Leongatha**

**At a high point on the trail just before a long descent down to Foster. Note Wilson’s Promontory in the background.**

**Gurney’s Cidery is a welcome stop on the trail**

**Great views of Wilson’s Promontory from Gurney’s Cidery**

**Great cider and fantastic views at Gurney’s Cidery**

**Bank of Victoria Building in Toora which was built in 1906**

**Leaving Toora and on the final cruise to Port Welshpool.**

**Made it to Port Welshpool, time for a dip!**

Day 2 – What You’ll Experience

There are now 2 options for guests looking to experience Wilson’s Promontory by boat.

Wildlife Coast Cruises – All day tours depart from Port Welshpool and take in the entire east coastline of Wilson’s Promontory including the lighthouse and Skull Rock – $260pp however for groups of 5+ the price is $213.
Pennicott Wilderness Adventures – 2.5 hour boat cruise departing from Tidal Bay and takes in Skull Rock and across to South Point. Price is $135pp.