Join Friends Social Ride
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 [...]
Native Vegetation Rescue
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. [...]
Rushworth Trail Rolling Along
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 [...]
More Water for O’Keefe Trail Users
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 [...]
Works begin for O’Keefe Rail Trail
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 [...]
O’Keefe Helps Paul Kick Goals
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]