Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING AROUND
Air
QantasLink
(
13 13 13;
www.qantas.com
) Flies to Mildura and Mt Hotham.
Regional Express
(REX;
13 17 13;
www.rex.com.au
) Rex flies to Albury and Mildura.
Bicycle
Without the vast distances of other mainland states, Victoria is perfect for cycling, whether road touring or mountain bik-
ing.
Bicycles are carried for free on the Queenscliff- Sorrento ferry and all V/Line regional train services provided you
check in 30 minutes before departure - but be aware if buying a train-coach combination ticket that V/Line bus services
do not carry bicycles. The system of rail trails (disused train lines adapted as cycling paths) is growing in country Victor-
ia, and provides scenic, hassle-free cycling. Some routes connect with V/Line train stations. See
www.railtrails.com.au
for
details.
Bikes can be hired in Melbourne and most towns in regional Victoria, particularly any town where there are well-estab-
lished cycling paths. Typical hire costs $25 to $50 a day, depending on the quality of the bike. Melbourne also has a popu-
lar
bike-share program
(
1300 711 590;
www.melbournebikeshare.com.au
)
with pick-up and drop-off points around
the inner city.
