Gippsland Plains Rail Trail - Two Day Hike

Swap the city for open skies and rolling countryside as we take on one of Victoria’s most scenic regional routes: the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail. Over two days, we’ll walk from Traralgon to Stratford, passing through Glengarry, Toongabbie, Cowwarr, Heyfield, Tinamba and Maffra. With historic townships, country vistas, and plenty of points of interest along the way, there’s lots to explore at an easy, steady pace.

Saturday 7 March

We’ll take the train to Traralgon and start hiking around 9am. After a full day on the trail, we’ll check into our accommodation in Heyfield. You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation in town—there are a few options, so book early. Dinner is flexible—eat out in town or choose your own adventure.

Sunday 8 March

Have breakfast at your accommodation or at a local café before we set off for day two. We’ll continue along the trail to Stratford, where we’ll hop on the train back to Melbourne.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED: https://yhabush.org.au/events/gippslandplains-railtrail-mar2026/

You may also like the following events from YHA Bushwalking Club Victoria:

• This Saturday, 28th February, 10:30 pm, Cathedral Ranges Ridgeline Circuit in Marysville
• Next month, 14th March, 08:00 am, Mt Rothwell Spotlight Tour in Little River
• Next month, 21st March, 09:30 pm, Bus Trip: Angelsea to Breamlea in Anglesea

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Traralgon.