Developed in 2016, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project, which includes the development and installation of public art, landscaping, improved amenity options and new commercial opportunities along the trail, looks to effectively establish the region’s rail trail network as an authentic, iconic tourism product, central to delivering strong outcomes for the local visitor economy including increased visitation and yield.

The M2M Rail Trail Enhancements Project will see the introduction of a series of world-class installations, experiences and infrastructure improvements designed to increase visitation by offering one of a kind, “must-see” moments that are engaging, shareable and repeatable.

Through a curatorial lens, the Trail will be transformed into a seamless journey that celebrates local stories and provides meaningful creative opportunities for Victorian artists and First Nations peoples to share their work on a world stage.

The project aims to:

  • Make the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail the pre-eminent rail trail in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Drive repeat visitation and advocacy for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail through enhancing the visitor experience.
  • Inspire, delight, encourage talkability and social shareability to position the Murray to Mountains Trail as a ‘must do’ accessible cycling experience to domestic and international audiences.

New visitation from the initiative is expected to generate 17,500+ additional visitors and $12.3 Million in output per annum. The project is also expected to support the creation of 65 ongoing jobs.

In 2022, the Victorian State Government announced $8.5 million in funding to support the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements project. To support the delivery of the project, Tourism North East is the lead agency, working closely with the Rural City of Wangaratta, Indigo and Alpine Shires.

Project Complete: Experience the Enhanced Murray to Mountains Rail Trail


We are thrilled to announce that the Murray to Mountains (M2M) Rail Trail Enhancements Project is now complete.

This milestone marks the culmination of a vision first sparked in 2016 to transform our regional trail into an iconic, world-class tourism destination. We want to extend a huge thank you to all the community members who engaged with us throughout this journey; your feedback and support have been vital in bringing this project to life.

Now, it’s time to see the results for yourself. We encourage everyone to get out and explore the brand-new upgrades along the trail.

What's new on the trail?

The project has introduced a series of "must-see" moments designed to make the trail more engaging, accessible, and shareable than ever before. 

Key improvements include:

  • Public Art Installations: A curated journey featuring world-class installations that celebrate local stories interpreted by Victorian artists 
  • Improved Amenities: Enhanced landscaping, infrastructure and signage designed to create a seamless and comfortable visitor experience.

The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project was supported by $8.5 million from the Victorian State Government and was delivered by Tourism North East in close partnership with the Rural City of Wangaratta, Indigo Shire, and Alpine Shire.

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