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 [...]
Caution – Works in Progress
Upgrading of a 26 year old section of the O'Keefe Rail Trail, by the City of Greater Bendigo's contractor, is currently in progress. This section is between Wilkie Rd Junortoun and Longlea Ln, Longlea. Due [...]
Rail Trail Bridge Naming
Some of the often admired engineering features of railway lines are the tunnels, bridges and cuttings. The former railway that the 50 km long O’Keefe Rail Trail between Bendigo and Heathcote occupies did not have [...]
New Life for Trail Seats
For the first 20 years, the original Bendigo-Axedale section of the O’Keefe Rail Trail had just four aging ‘recovered’ bench seats installed in 1994, as the only trail user facilities. When the Friends of the [...]
A Special Team Effort
On a sunny Bendigo winter's morning, Peter the 'Pilot' and Alan the 'Stoker' set out to experience what such a Tuesday had to offer. Yet what were each of them about to do? Was Peter [...]
Trail Towns TV visits Rail Trail
The producers of a new TV series Trail Towns (coming to SBS later in 2020) visited Bendigo to experience what the popular O'Keefe Rail Trail had to offer. Trail Towns rolls into town! After [...]
Heathcote, the Hub of Trails
Thinking about visiting Heathcote, Victoria for a day or weekend, yet wondering if there are enough opportunities locally to cycle or walk? Well if you are looking for some serious challenges, then choose the access [...]
World Bicycle Day
We may not be able to ride together as ‘normal’* during these uncertain times, but we can still stay connected through our love of bike riding. Jump on your bike Wednesday 3rd June for #WorldBicycleDay [...]
Temporary Trail Detour
Planning to cycle or walk along the O’Keefe Rail Trail during Monday 1 June and Tuesday 2 June, whether for commuting or out for some exercise with friends? If your plans include one particular section [...]
Trail Becomes More Popular
The local communities along the O'Keefe Rail Trail have embraced the use of this trail during the current COVID19 restrictions. Both individuals, friends and families have been observed cycling, walking and running at various sections [...]