Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail

Last Wednesday of the Month ride – September 2025
2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Pratts Park Road car park, Pratts Park Road and Rifle Range Rd, Strathdale, Vic, Australia
End of Month Special Birthday Ride! Wednesday, September 24th

Date:- Wednesday, 24th September, 2025.
Route:- Through the Wellsford Forest to Axedale Tavern, then back along the OKRT. We will be riding along gravel roads in the Wellsford Forest, then some quiet country roads near Axedale. The route is generally flat. There should be a lovely display of wattles.
Distance:- Approx 40 km
Start:- Pratts Park Road carpark near the Rail Trail.
Times:- Start 9.00, return approx. 12.30.

This will be a special ride as three of our members are celebrating significant birthdays.
Cakes for morning tea will be provided to go with your coffee.

Contact Judy for any other information.

Annual General Meeting - 2025
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Cycling Clubrooms, Tom Flood Centre, Water St, Bendigo, Water Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
What: The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail’s Annual General Meeting
When: 15th October 2025, 6:30pm
Where: Cycling Clubrooms, Tom Flood Centre, Water St, Bendigo
Who: Members and interested individuals are invited to attend
Guest Speaker: Graham Hill, co-author of ‘Bendigo’s Backyard Birds’ publication
Other: Following the conclusion of the meeting, refreshments, then a General Meeting will be held

High Camp Flora Reserve working bee
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Victoria
This is a working bee, to clean up an area around the former High Camp railway station platform. Members from Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, Wallan Environment Group, Mitchell Bicycle User Group, and Mitchell Environment Group (BEAM) are involved with this project.
Location: High Camp Flora Reserve, Crawfords Rd, High Camp, Vic.
Time: Start 9am. Conclude 12 noon. Morning Tea at 10.30
Purpose: to clear fallen timber and related material from an area around the former station platform to enable picnic tables and signage to be installed at a later date.
Have: Sturdy footwear, gloves and clothing, sunscreen etc. Bring a rake and/or mattock, although most equipment will be provided.
Transport: Self transport, or contact Lindsay Clay (see below)
Please contact Lindsay Clay via sms to 0427 439 735 or email lindsayclay@bigpond.com if you intend to participate.
