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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]