Welcome to the O’Keefe Bendigo to Heathcote Rail Trail, a 50-kilometre journey through the scenic box ironbark and historic heart of Victoria.
Whether you are a walker, a cyclist, or a nature lover, you will find something to enjoy on this trail that follows the route of the former Wandong, Heathcote, Sandhurst Railway. Along the way, you will discover diverse landscapes, abundant flora and fauna, historic sites, and charming towns. You will also experience the friendly hospitality of the local communities, who are proud to share their heritage and culture with you.
The O’Keefe Bendigo to Heathcote Rail Trail is more than just a trail, it is a destination. Come and explore it with us!
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and Custodians
The trail occupies land recognised and cared for by Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung language groups of the Central Kulin Nation who are the original custodians of these lands.
The Friends of the O’Keefe Rail Trail group pays tribute to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this region’s land and waterways. We honour their living cultures and enduring bond to Country and their Elders of all times.
Traditional owners continue their cultural practices and provide important advice about modern land and waterway management activities.
More information about their roles and lands can be found on the Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) and Fact Sheets – Taungurung Land & Waters Council and Central Kulin Nation websites.
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