RIDE THE GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL TRAIL

Great Southern Ride – E Bike Sales & Hire

Experience the Great Southern Rail Trail with Great Southern Ride’s (GSR) Electric Bicycles! Get ready to hit the trail and feel the rush of the ride with GSR’s unbeatable selection of electric bicycles. Whether you’re in the market for a new bike to call your own or simply looking to hire one for a scenic adventure along the Great Southern Rail Trail, GSR has got you covered. Choose from a vast selection of E Bikes available for purchase or hire.

Our location in the charming town of Meeniyan puts us right in the centre of the Great Southern Rail Trail, making it easily accessible.

So why wait? Let the wind whip through your hair as you soak up the freedom, mental wellness, fresh air, and nature’s beauty. With GSR’s electric bicycles, the rides are endless!

Hire an E-Bike, and ride The Great Southern Rail Trail

Ride the Great Southern Rail Trail, South Gippsland with ease on one of our comfortable E Bikes from our fleet. The Great Southern Rail Trail spans 108 kilometres from Nyora to Port Welshpool, and showcases the natural beauty of the Australian countryside. Enjoy the flat or gently undulating paths that wind through the region’s lush dairy farmland, areas of remnant bush and lowland scrub. The section between Fish Creek and Foster is particularly impressive, as it climbs past Mount Hoddle and meanders through dense forest, offering occasional majestic views of Wilsons Promontory and Corner Inlet.

Discover Victoria’s best rail trail with ease and comfort on our top-rated E Bikes. Our fleet boasts step throughs and mountain bikes – all easy to operate.

Our hire service comes complete with an E-Bike, helmet, lock and instruction for your convenience. Don’t miss out on experiencing the best rail trail Victoria has to offer.

Plan your adventure with us today!

E Bike Sales

Experience the excitement of seamless riding with our selection of E Bikes. Whether you’re commuting to the office, discovering beautiful trails, or leisurely riding through the city, we have the ideal choice for you. Why select us?

A diverse range of styles
Test rides offered
Local support and after-sales service available

Embrace the E Bike revolution and revolutionise your riding experience. Visit us today, and let our knowledgeable team help you find your perfect E Bike match.

Hire Pricing

Half-Day, 4 Hours $75

Discover the stunning Great Southern Rail Trail at your leisure with our half-day bike rental. Take advantage of 4 hours to cycle, sightsee and stop for lunch at either Fish Creek or Leongatha. You have the option of two return routes to choose from:

Meeniyan/Fish Creek (37KM return)
Meeniyan/Leongatha (40KM return)

Full-Day Hire, 7 Hours $120

Explore stunning landscapes, breath taking views, and charming towns at your leisure with our extended ride option. Take advantage of our full day rental for up to seven hours, with the choice of a Meeniyan/Korumburra or Meeniyan/Foster return trip for $120

Round trip from Meeniyan to Foster: 72 KM
Round trip from Meeniyan to Korumburra: 69 KM

Multi-Day Hire Options

1 Day = $120
2 Days = $210
3 Days = $315

Trailer, Child, Pet and E Bike

Child Trailer or Pet Trailer with E Bike Half-Day Rental: 4 Hours for $100

Looking for a family-friendly activity? Look no further! Take your loved ones – pets included – on a memorable ride to Leongatha or Fish Creek with our child and pet friendly trailer. Hire includes E Bike and Trailer. Half-Day Rental. For only $100, you’ll have four hours to create unforgettable memories with your family.

Self-Guided Tours Bike Ride from Port Welshpool or Nyora

E Bike Hire on The Great Southern Rail Trail

5-7 Hours

E Bike Hire & Shuttle Bundle

Experience Nyora or Port Welshpool with Full Day Rental and Transportation for $220

Get ready to explore! Our all-day rental package, which comes with transportation, is available for just $220. This offer is perfect for two or more people, and you can choose between Nyora or Port Welshpool as your destination.

We begin E Bike collections at 8:15 AM, where we’ll assist you in getting fitted with your bike and helmet, review the trail maps provided, and conduct a brief safety briefing.

The travel time to Port Welshpool is about 50 minutes, while the journey to Nyora takes roughly 40 minutes.

This is a self-guided tour. Our E-Bikes are designed to comfortably be ridden you from each drop-off location back to Meeniyan. Please note that the batteries will not support the entire 110 kilometres of the rail trail. If you’re interested in completing the full trail, we recommend spreading your ride over two days.

Here’s a sample itinerary:

Day 1: Cycle from Port Welshpool to Meeniyan, 56KMs

Day 2: Cycle from Nyora to Meeniyan, 55KMs

If you plan to explore the entire trail, consider staying in Meeniyan and utilizing our shuttle service for a two-day adventure.

You will find accommodation and dining options in Meeniyan that you can book direct. Our service includes a morning meetup at our conveniently located shop in Meeniyan, right in the heart of the Great Southern Rail Trail.

Reservations can be made directly on our website. The cost is $220 per person per day, which covers the E-bike and shuttle service. For a two-day ride, the total cost per rider would amount to $440.

Bookings can be made on line.

Information on Shuttle Services

Shuttle Service – GSR E Bikes & Transport Great Southern Ride provides a drop-off service for GSR E Bikes, facilitating transportation for customers to ride from either Nyora or Port Welshpool back to Meeniyan along the Great Southern Rail Trail.

The Ride Deal

A minimum of two riders is required to utilise this service.
Package includes a GSR E-Bike and transportation.
The service does not include luggage transfers or non GSR E Bikes.

Action!

Riders are to assemble at Great Southern Ride-Meeniyan Shop at 8:15 AM for their pre-arranged booking
Option to be dropped off at either Nyora or Port Welshpool, allowing riders to cycle back to Meeniyan.

Non Starters

Please note our service does not include luggage transfers or transport for non GSR E Bikes.
It s an inclusive package of GSR E Bikes and transport, minimum of two riders.
Unfortunately we are not able to service drop off requests to Yarram or Port Albert.
Our service does not extend to collections from Nyora or Port Welshpool. Our service is drop off only.

Operating Hours: (Winter)