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New Facility Works Recommence

Winter’s rainfall has held up site works for a rail trail related facility at Peppercorn Park, Longlea, after initial works were commenced in June 2023. The construction of toilets and a shelter building for users [...]

2023-10-16T13:19:51+11:00October 16, 2023|Uncategorized|

Let’s Ride Trails!

Sharing a ride with friends can be a special memorable occasion. Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members gathered for such a ride on September's last Wednesday of the month. Forest views on trail. Photo: [...]

2023-09-29T21:07:10+10:00September 29, 2023|Uncategorized|

New Cafe in Axedale

No matter which section or direction O'Keefe Rail trail riders and walkers are enjoying, the thought of a coffee or lunch is never too far away! 'Destination Axedale' is not only a location directly connected [...]

2023-09-28T12:20:37+10:00September 28, 2023|Uncategorized|

Wildflower Walk

Wondering what it would be like to walk through some amazing remnants of trees and wildflowers that once could be seen across the landscape in the Wallan and Wandong area of the Great Dividing Range? [...]

2023-09-20T12:23:46+10:00September 20, 2023|Uncategorized|

Wattle Blooms for Riders

With the Spring season bursting with wattle blooms in central Victoria, Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members met to cycle along a section of the O'Keefe Rail Trail and the Bendigo Creek Trail. Members [...]

2023-09-02T09:58:27+10:00September 2, 2023|Uncategorized|

Once there was a railway….

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 [...]

2023-08-20T22:18:43+10:00August 20, 2023|Uncategorized|

Be Smart, Choose Trail’s Tap Water

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. [...]

2023-08-11T20:15:17+10:00August 11, 2023|Uncategorized|

Replanting for Future Regeneration

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 [...]

2023-07-30T21:38:00+10:00July 30, 2023|Uncategorized|
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