Scottsdale: Hotels for Cycling, Hiking and Culture

Scottsdale brings together the North East Rail Trail and a summit hike at Mount Stronach with military memorabilia and Little Rivers Brewing Co. When looking for a hotel, your preferred focus for the trip can guide your choice of location: would you like to include cycling, hiking, culture or a place to eat and drink? The following differences can help you plan your stay around specific route information and interests.

Cycling and hiking on the North East Rail Trail

The North East Rail Trail officially begins at Scottsdale’s old railway station. It can be used for cycling and hiking and is 26 kilometres long; this distance is for one direction. This detail is important for planning: the stated length does not refer to a round trip. If the trail is a focus of your stay, you can use the one-way distance as a reference when planning your own outing. The kilometre figure is a distance, not a cycling or walking time. Both cycling and hiking are intended uses of this trail, so you can consider either activity for this outing.

Mount Stronach: hike and views

Mount Stronach offers a different kind of experience. The climb to the summit is 5 kilometres long, and the round trip is said to take 2.5 hours. Unlike the Rail Trail, whose 26 kilometres are for one direction, the time given here explicitly refers to the round trip. The comparison highlights two different planning measures: a distance for one direction and the duration of a round-trip hike. From the summit, there are panoramic views of Scottsdale, farms, forest and the Bass Strait. For a hike, the climb’s length is not the only point of reference; the view from the summit also takes in the town and the wider landscape.

Museum, walk and historic courthouse

The Scottsdale RSL Military Museum offers a distinct focus for visits to the town. It contains military memorabilia from conflicts including the Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The centrepiece of the museum is an A2-295 UH-1H Iroquois helicopter associated with the Vietnam War. Those interested in military history can experience the breadth of the collection and this individual exhibit as two different ways of engaging with the museum. The ANZAC Walk of Honour is opposite the museum and is another named point of interest for those interested in culture. Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre is located in the town’s historic old courthouse. Alongside the military museum, you will also find a memorial walk and a visitor centre in a historic building.

Beer, spirits and pizza at Little Rivers

Little Rivers Brewing Co. complements the outdoor and cultural attractions with a specific food and drink offering. You can enjoy beers and spirits there or buy them to take away. Tasting paddles featuring beer or spirits are also available, and a selection of pizzas rounds out the food offering. The options vary depending on the type of visit: a drink at the venue, a tasting or a takeaway purchase, accompanied by pizza. If you don’t want to choose Scottsdale solely for outdoor activities or culture, the venue offers another focus for planning your trip.

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