Yearly Archives: 2023

A Weekend Escape with Friends

What better way to spend the Kings Birthday long weekend with friends than to cycle an iconic rail trail in central Victoria. This was what a Melbourne group of 32 riders did after enjoying the [...]

2023-06-14T14:38:36+10:00June 14, 2023|Uncategorized|

New Look Country Tavern

It's more than just a new look for the 167 year old Axedale Tavern, now that the iconic verandah has been fully rebuilt. The pub is an important community hub for Axedale's local residents, as [...]

2023-06-09T20:48:07+10:00June 9, 2023|Uncategorized|

Work soon to begin for O’Keefe facilities

With temporary fencing and a project information sign now in place, it is expected that the O'Keefe Rail Trail related construction work will soon commence. Project information sign. Photo: A.Cummins This project will provide toilets, [...]

2023-05-26T22:39:23+10:00May 26, 2023|Uncategorized|

New Facilities for Rail Trail Users

Improvements for safety and accessibility along the O’Keefe Rail Trail will soon be provided, with a $250,000 project funded by the City of Greater Bendigo council. Bendigo Advertiser, 17 May edition extract The project will [...]

2023-05-17T16:58:18+10:00May 17, 2023|Uncategorized|

O’Keefe Challenge 2023 Success

The 2023 O'Keefe Challenge marathon event attracted entries from regional Victoria, Melbourne and interstate. It was a spectacular day for competitors out on The O'Keefe Rail Trail, with a wonderful warm community atmosphere to combat the [...]

2023-05-14T08:45:04+10:00May 14, 2023|Uncategorized|

Friends Share Trail and Lunch

The thought of riding the O'Keefe Rail Trail and having lunch in Heathcote with friends is a popular activity for many. This thought saw members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail out for [...]

2023-05-08T08:08:22+10:00May 8, 2023|Uncategorized|

Bikes on Buses gain popularity

As a support or option for O'Keefe Rail Trail users, the PTV Heathcote-Bendigo bus is fitted with a bike rack to carry two bikes. It is great to see people making good use of the [...]

2023-05-04T12:17:37+10:00May 4, 2023|Uncategorized|

Fabulous Feedback

With recent upgrading works completed in time for the ANZAC Day extended weekend, the O'Keefe Rail Trail's traffic has been busy. Putting on the finishing touches before the weekend. Photo: Mick Monigatti Feedback from cyclists [...]

2023-04-24T08:56:26+10:00April 24, 2023|Uncategorized|

A Taste of Trails, Food, and Wine

Wondering what memorable experiences can be had in central Victoria this weekend, especially if you turn it into being a 4 day weekend with the ANZAC Day Holiday? The magic of the O'Keefe Rail Trail [...]

2023-04-21T22:40:59+10:00April 21, 2023|Uncategorized|

New Bus Stop for Rail Trail

Life can be all about connections, and the access to the O'Keefe Rail Trail continues to be improved for many trail users. A new public bus facility has recently been installed right at the rail [...]

2023-04-20T13:23:05+10:00April 20, 2023|Uncategorized|
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