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Best of the Great Victorian Rail Trail
Highlights
- Embark on a self-guided tour through the scenic Great Victorian Rail Trail, discovering charming High Country towns.
- Savour local provisions at boutique cafes in Mansfield, Yarck, Alexandra, and Yea for a delightful culinary experience.
- Immerse yourself in diverse landscapes as you ride along handpicked sections of the trail, enhancing your adventure.
- Relax knowing the Double Black Alpine team is nearby, ensuring a worry-free experience for singles, couples, and groups.
A three day, two night self-guided tour of the Great Victorian Rail Trail riding into the towns of Mansfield, Yarck, Alexandra and Yea.
Relax and roll along sections of the trail handpicked using local knowledge and experience. Head out each day to experience trail highlights and immerse yourself in continually changing landscapes.
Soak up the charm of High Country towns and villages. Sample local provisions at boutique cafes and shops of Mansfield, Yarck, Alexandra and Yea.
You will have the option to hire a bike or bring your own. This tour caters for singles, couples and groups (up to six guests).
Put yourself at ease knowing the Double Black Alpine team is not far away. For groups larger than six or to tailor your own Great Victorian Rail Trail Experience Package please enquire with the team via phone or email.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Twin beds available on request.
- Rooms which are interconnecting.
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.doubleblackalpine.com.au/accessibility
Operation information
Double Black Alpine
Double Black Alpine connects visitors to Victoria’s High Country.
Using first-hand knowledge and experience, they focus on understanding what guests are looking for when travelling to the region and tailoring packages to support memorable experiences for every guest. These are Double Black Moments.
Explore regional towns and villages riding along the Great Victorian Rail Trail. You can journey down mountain paths, gravel, and sealed roads taking in spectacular views of the High Country during Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
Enhance your visit with Double Black Alpine’s cycling services; guest, luggage, and bicycle transfers, accommodation bookings, and curated experiences. Taste your way through cellar-door, distillery, and fine-dining experiences in Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, and Mt. Buller regions.
Double Black Alpine’s modern vehicle fleet has been specially crafted with guests’ comfort and safety in mind. Fitted with specialised carrier systems and ample boot space, your luggage and bicycles will also enjoy a safe journey to their destination.
Offering self-guided tours and experience packages for individuals and small groups, guests can choose from a range of crafted packages, or tailor their experience.
Let Double Black Alpine share with you: The Great Victorian Rail Trail, Mansfield’s Gravel Grinding and Road Cycling, Mt Buller’s cross-country trails and road climb, and High Country Towns, Villages, and local provisions.
Double Black Alpine is a pet-friendly business.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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