2025 Highlights – A summary of the Friends in Action
2025 was another great year for the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail. For you to have a New Year reminisce, let's take a quick look into of some of the many highlights over the [...]
Water Station installed in Heathcote
A new water station has been recently installed at the Heathcote Trail Head of the O'Keefe Rail Trail. FBKRT are indebted to the Lions Club of Heathcote for providing funds for its installation. It is [...]
New Rail Trail Facilities Underway
A strong spirit of participation and community support was on display during a Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail's working bee held on 12 December. Despite the warm summer weather, dedicated volunteers turned out to [...]
Travel Writers convention visit O’Keefe Rail Trail
A very successful Australian Society of Travel Writers Annual Convention was held in Bendigo from 30th October to the 2nd November. It was presented in collaboration with Destination Greater Bendigo Loddon, Business Events Victoria and [...]
Another great year celebrated by the Friends!
As 2025 rapidly approaches its end, the members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail got together over a long lunch at Omari Bendigo today for an end of year celebration. Thirty-five members shared [...]
Return of the Swifts – Swift Parrots Flock to Central Victoria
Swift Parrots Flock to Central Victoria Each year, the critically endangered Swift Parrot makes an epic journey from Tasmania to the forests of central Victoria — and this winter, something extraordinary is happening: it appears [...]
Friends, Cycling and Fun Times
Cycling with friends has become a cherished activity for many, offering a blend of physical exercise and social engagement. Whether participating in organised events, exploring scenic trails, or enjoying casual rides, group cycling provides numerous [...]
Last Wednesday of the month ride – Jan 2025
Another month, another great “Last Wednesday of the Month” ride. About a dozen of the Friends, including some new faces (welcome!), joined the ride. The riders met at the Baptist Church carpark in Junortoun, then [...]
O’Keefe Rail Trail gains media attention
One of five recently installed interpretive signs on the O’Keefe Rail Trail has attracted the attention of a media publication. The Bendigo Times featured an article on an unfortunate accident that occurred on New Years [...]
Friends Christmas / Year End Celebration
Recently, a very healthy number of the Friends gathered for an annual Christmas / year end catchup and celebration. We like to choose a venue somewhere along the current or future trail, and this year [...]