Experience a Rail Trail—and the Ice Age
While riding or walking the O’Keefe Rail Trail, have you ever glanced at the adjacent scattered boulders in the Derrinal area and given little thought to how they came to rest there? It may surprise [...]
Slow and Say “Hello” to respect our trails and all users
There are many users of public open spaces and trails. These users include horse riders, bicycle riders, e-bike riders, mobility restricted, hikers, dog walkers and runners, as well as the local trail residents and the [...]
More Hands Achieve Results at High Camp
Community spirit was on full display at High Camp in Victoria during productive working bees held over two days during March. The volunteer effort followed the successful awarding of a State Government grant to upgrade [...]
Friends Enjoy Monthly Trail Ride
The opportunity to experience the popular O’Keefe Rail Trail in great company proved irresistible, with the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail group holding their monthly ride in March. Starting out from the Axedale Community [...]
High Camp Station Comes Alive Again
While it has been 57 years since a train last stopped at High Camp Railway Station, the old platform recently came alive again — this time with more than 30 volunteers clearing years of overgrowth [...]
Cyclists Tackle Dusty Forest Tracks
Twelve members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail took to the tracks for their monthly ride, venturing from Maiden Gully to Marong via off-road forest trails. Under clear blue skies, the riders enjoyed [...]
Knowsley Tree Planting Event
Monday this week saw a number of the Friends get together and volunteer for a tree planting event in Knowsley. This spring planting follows on from the autumn planting event in May. Date: Monday September [...]
Rail Trail, a Good Neighbour
The small township of Knowsley and adjoining neighbours of the O'Keefe Rail Trail will benefit from recent community volunteers' efforts, as well as improving the trail's linking of high biodiversity areas. Preparing for planting. Photo: [...]
Trail Signs for Reserves
What did you do on Friday 13th, perhaps nothing if you are superstitious! Yet six members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, plus one member from the Junortoun Community Action Group, were out [...]
New Natural Environment Being Recreated
A piece of forgotten land within the industrial East Bendigo area and adjacent to the O'Keefe Rail Trail, which had consisted of an informal drain and non-native plants due partly to the impacts of the [...]