Rail Trails Australia

Experience the wonderful highlights of Southwest WA from Margaret River to Geographe Bay to the State Forest Hinterland to the city of Perth - all with hardly an ounce of organisational effort on your part. AllTrails Bicycle Tours are providing this 250km magical Southwest WA getaway over 6 nights in May 2025.

Emus included…

The Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail was launched on Wednesday 🤩

Yass Valley Council have secured a grant of $698,000 to design the Yass Rail Trail, which has an estimated total cost of $11 million. Exciting developments!

We're inviting you to attend what may be the largest gathering ever of rail trail volunteers and supporters at our 2024 Rail Trails Conference in Melbourne.

The conference kicks off Friday 18 October at the CBD-located Jasper Hotel, with a confirmed program of speakers exploring the theme "Attracting more rail trail users - providing better experiences and facilities".

See the RTA website for more information regarding the conference.

Rail Trails Australia is now available to receive donations through the 10 cents Containers for Change scheme in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales.

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Consider Support for Rail Trails Australia via Containers for Change – Rail Trails Australia Rail Trails Australia is now available to receive donations through the 10 cents Containers for Change scheme in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales.

The North East Tasmania Rail Trail has exceptional railway cuttings along its expanse 🤩

AllTrails Bicycle Tours have got a wonderful new package for budding bike tourists. Experience the wonderful highlights of Southwest WA from Margaret River to Geographe Bay to the State Forest Hinterland to the city of Perth as we take you on a week-long journey experiencing 10 of WA’s best trails... all with hardly an ounce of organisational effort on your part!

Link in comments...

Nice to see the East Gippsland Rail Trail get an international mention!

The Best New Bicycle Routes on the Planet to Discover This Summer Let’s dive into some of the most exciting new bicycle routes that have emerged over the last five years from New York to Tofino

Lovely forest on the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail, Victoria 😻

If you’re taking on the Great Victorian Rail Trail you need to check out The Trawool Estate.

The fog in the Valley at this time of year is just beautiful and a stunning thing to see lift as you cycle along the Goulburn River, on the colder days. Trawool Estate have a new Wild Water Menu available from 24th July and its perfect for anyone cycling through between Tallarook and Yea to stop for a bite or a coffee.

Pure bliss 🥰

One of the rest and repair stations on the Ballarat - Skipton Rail Trail 👌

A historic bridge bypass on the Kilkivan To Kingaroy Rail Trail in Queensland. A beautiful 90km stretch of trail 225 km northwest of Brisbane 😀

The bridge over the Stuart Murray Canal on the Murchison Rail Trail in northern Victoria has been reopened after Greater Shepparton City Council carried out essential repairs during May and June. Thanks so much GSCC!

Read more: https://www.railtrails.org.au/news/murchison-rail-trail-bridge-reopens/

Great article from Australian Traveller on the top rail trails around Australia. Thanks AT!

The 21 Most Incredible Rail Trails Around Australia | Australian Traveller Saddle up – it’s time for an off-road adventure on the rails. Here are our favourite rail trails across Australia.

A lovely sunny day on the Brisbane Valley Rail trail

Original photo sent to RTA by Greg Aurgelmir😄

The members of the Castlemaine - Maryborough Rail Trail need your help!

A planning application to build a broiler farm, next to the rail corridor where the rail trail is anticipated to run, has been lodged with the Central Goldfields Shire. If the planned facility goes ahead there will be a ‘bio-security zone’ declared around the broiler farm which could possibly limit or stop the use of about 1.5km of the rail trail in the Moolort Plains section.

CMRT are inviting people to lodge an objection to the broiler farm proposal.

For more details, please click the RTA link in the comments... ☺️

Help Bass Coast Shire Council complete the last 25km of the Woolamai-Nyora Rail Trail! Details below...

🚴‍♂️ Help Us Complete the Last 25km! 🚴‍♀️

What is the Woolamai-Nyora Rail Trail? 🤔
It's the missing 25km link in the 1,100km Gippsland Odyssey Trail, which will be one of Australia’s longest trails, enhancing recreation, tourism, and community connectivity.

🌟 The Woolamai-Nyora section is a crucial missing 25km link
🌏 Part of the epic 1,100km Gippsland Odyssey Trail
🏞️ A key piece in our Tracks and Trails Strategy
💸 Expected $36.12 million economic boost during construction and $875,000 during planning.

We've already done a lot of groundwork with our Feasibility Study, engaging with landowners and the community, while also identifying permits, approvals, and structural requirements.

Now, Bass Coast Shire Council, in partnership with South Gippsland Shire Council, invites you to complete our survey and share your thoughts.

Take the survey now on Engage Bass Coast 👇
https://engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/gippslandodyssey

Fresh improvements on the Ringwood-Belgrave Rail Trail in Melbourne! A new trail head for the popular Ringwood-Belgrave Trail is taking shape at Bedford Rd, Ringwood. There is also a new pedestrian refuge at Main St, Upwey. 😁

Wonderful scenery on the High Country Rail Trail near Bullioh ☺️

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is one of Australia's most exciting rail trails going. Did you know you can hire a bike through Northern Rivers Cycles and Bike Hire Fka Murwillumbah Cycles to take it on for yourself?

They have a range of services, including bike hire, accommodation, and shuttle services. They offer pick-up and drop-off at 9 strategically located points along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, which is a great way for interstate riders to put the trail in their itinerary!

Taking on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail? Why not take a farm holiday with our friends at Hosanna Farmstay 🤩

Congratulations to Rail Trails Australia supporter Rob McDowell for winning our Great Southern Ride : E Bike Sales & Hire photo competition!

Rob submitted this gorgeous photo of a historic trestle bridge on the East Gippsland Rail Trail. If you haven't experienced this rail trail it is a must!

Taking on the newly extended Great Southern Rail Trail?

Be sure to stop by the Meeniyan Motel, directly across the road from the trail in beautiful Meeniyan, with a variety of rooms available to stay over and break your journey. Once you've dismounted and freshened up head next door to the Hotel or on to one of the town's many other venues and enjoy good food and a tipple...

Always the possibility of running into little mates on rail trails 🥰

Want to take on the Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail in Victoria? Ride With Us Bicycle Hire is a family owned transport business servicing Timboon, Cobden, Port Campbell and the Great Ocean Road. They offer bicycle hire, bicycle transport, Great Ocean Walk transport, sightseeing tours and private taxi transfers. Make them a part of your adventure!

Also, how good is the Timboon Trestle Bridge over Curdies River 😚 👌

Discover the beauty of the East Gippsland Rail Trail and the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail with Snowy River Cycling, showcasing exceptional off-trail experiences for a truly enjoyable cycling holiday.

Snowy River Cycling's tour packages are available for groups of up to 13 people😃

The extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail between Welshpool and Alberton is now open 🤩

This extension increases the total length of the GSRT to 129km!

Riding past historic train coaches is always a good time 🥰

Image: Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

Last chance to win 2 full day e-Bike hire passes to ride the Great Southern Rail Trail!

All you need to do send your best photo taken a recent rail trail ride. The winning photo will be selected by RTA staff and, with your permission, be posted on this page! The winner will also score 2 full day e-bike hires and some comfy merch, courtesy of our friends at Great Southern Ride : E Bike Sales & Hire. Competition ends TODAY.

Send your photos to [email protected],au with the subject line "Great Southern Ride".

NOTE: Winners will be notified by e-mail and via a certified .org.au e-mail address. We will NOT contact anyone via Facebook. Please be diligent regarding rogue accounts!

Wonderful scenery on the Coast to Vines Rail Trail in South Australia 😁