Cheviot Ride

This Rail Trail begins in Mansfield ends in Tallarook and travels through Boonie Doon, Merton, Yea, Kerrisdale (and Alexandra), over Lake Eildon and through the Cheviot Tunnel - a 201m long train tunnel.

Experience & enjoy riding Australia's longest rail trail, as you discover and explore a beautiful part of Victoria by rolling along the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

The Cheviot Ride is always implemented during the first full week of December in Term 4

Current Cheviot Ride Dates:- 
Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th December 2025.

COST: $220 per student

Event summary

Cheviot Ride accommodation is at Yea Riverside Caravan Park

1. DAY 1 - Travel to Yea
2. DAY 2 - Ride Tallarook to Yea (38 km’s)
3. DAY 3 - Ride Alexandra to Yea (36 km’s)
4. DAY 4 - Travel Home

CHEVIOT RIDE APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Staff Documentation

It is the full responsibility of the Teacher in Charge to complete all the Principal & Department of Education requirements when planning their participation in this event. Please check the Department Policy & Advisory Library for current information relating to Excursions - Including Camps & Adventure Activities:-

Excursions - Including Camps & Adventure Activities Policy - Department of Education

Please note:- All documents below can ONLY be access by Department of Education employees. Parents wanting to access any of these documents, please contact your School Cheviot Ride Co-ordinator for support.