High Camp Station Comes Alive Again
While it has been 57 years since a train last stopped at High Camp Railway Station, the old platform recently came alive again — this time with more than 30 volunteers clearing years of overgrowth [...]
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 [...]
Members Enjoy Rail Trail and Canberra Rides
Seven members of the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail group recently enjoyed a few days of cycling adventures, beginning with the picturesque Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail and continuing on to the extensive Canberra [...]
Friends AGM well attended
The Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail community group held a well-attended Annual General Meeting on 15 October at the Cycling Clubrooms, Tom Flood Centre, Bendigo. Guest speaker Graham Hill, author and photographer, spoke about [...]
80th Birthdays Celebrated on the Rail Trail
Three much-loved members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail recently celebrated turning 80 in the best way they know how — on their bikes. Judy McLaren, Lindsay Clay and Mal Ward all reached [...]
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 [...]
Waranga Rail Trail Opening & Ride
With the anticipation of attending the official opening of the Waranga Rail Trail (19 kms, Rushworth to Murchison) to take place on Saturday 17th May at 10am, this will coincide with the monthly Rushworth Market. [...]
Marathon Volunteers in Action
Perfect weather helped the annual O'Keefe Challenge event's runners to achieve their personal aspirations utilising the O'Keefe Rail Trail. Friends volunteers at the Knowsley Aid Station Also helping were the many community volunteers, [...]