For those who have an interest in the past Victorian Railways (VR), the current O'Keefe Rail Trail is, for the most part, built upon the former Wallan, Heathcote, Sandhurst Railway's alignment section between Heathcote and [...]
The O’Keefe Rail Trail is a popular local recreation facility, helping to improve the community’s health and wellbeing, plus attracting active tourists. Keeping hydrated while using the trail in all seasons is also very important. [...]
The devastation of the October 2022 flooding in central Victoria impacted many people and properties. The O’Keefe Rail Trail was not spared, nor was the Campaspe River's adjoining natural environment. A previous tree plantation adjacent [...]
The opening of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail on 1 March 2023 was a milestone for bike riders and walkers in NSW, but even the local council hadn't expected it to prove such a big [...]
The next Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail's monthly social ride will be on Wednesday, 26 July. The ride will be held during the morning, riding from the Lake Weeroona via the O'Keefe Rail Trail [...]
While the Victorian Railways were all about transporting goods and people, there was a low priority for preserving the natural environment. The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members have completely different priorities and goals. [...]
The Rushworth to Murchison Rail Trail project is rolling forward, with the Rushworth community eagerly awaiting this new trail for recreation as well as tourism. "The project is very close to obtaining all permits and [...]
Rather than running out of drinking water, while out on the O'Keefe Rail Trail, an additional water station has now been installed near the Wilkie Rd rail trail's car park in Junortoun. More available water [...]
Earthworks are underway in preparation for the construction of new toilets and shelter for users of the O'Keefe Rail Trail in the Longlea area Works underway. Photo: Adrian Cummins The planned project is being funded [...]
Have you ever thought about riding or walking many of Victoria's rail trails? Well, cyclist Paul Baker has, with his aim of riding every current rail trail in Victoria within 2023. On a challenging June [...]