Events focus on the O’Keefe Rail Trail
The launch of both the Cycle the O’Keefe event and the O’Keefe Rail Trail Marathon event for 2017 took place in Bendigo on 9 February. The well attendance audience was provided with information about the [...]
Rail Trail Encourages Walking
Have you seen ‘Gerry’ on your ride or walk along the O’Keefe Rail Trail? Gerry is a regular walker, and has walked sections that incorporate the entire length of the O’Keefe trail at various times. [...]
Space on your public notice board?
Do you know of a public notice board in your location, which has space for information related to the O’Keefe Rail Trail and the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail? Want to know more about [...]
Santa’s Helpers Ride Trail
Some of Santa’s Helpers were spotted riding along on the O’Keefe Rail Trail this past weekend in East Bendigo! The five riders, dressed in red and white plus matching hats ,were full of laughter and [...]
Volunteers Recognised
Not being taken for granted, International Volunteer Day 2016 has recognised the efforts of volunteers in the Greater Bendigo area. A celebration was held on 5 December at the Bendigo Town Hall, to say thank [...]
O’Keefe Trail Gets Repaired
Older sections of the O’Keefe Rail Trail over the past 23 years have become a bit ‘battered and bruised’, not only from continual use yet also from harsh weather conditions. Trail manager, the City of [...]
Bus Your Bike Trial!
Do you have a need to use Public Transport Victoria (PTV) services, with your bike? Perhaps you have tried to place your bike on a V/Line train, only to find that there was insufficient space [...]
Morning Tea Anyone?
When planning on heading out and enjoying the O’Keefe Rail Trail, does this have you thinking about riding or walking the whole trail? As the trail now links Bendigo, Axedale and Heathcote for about 49kms [...]
O’Keefe Rail Trail – What did you think?
The City of Greater Bendigo Council and the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail are keen to gain valuable feedback from users of the O’Keefe Rail Trail. A survey has been set up seeking feedback [...]
Water Trail Spectacular!
The 2016 Victorian winter has seen high rainfalls occurring, resulting in swollen rivers, flooding, full dams, grass growth and .......mosquitoes! The O’Keefe Rail Trail has not escaped the impact of this, especially where the trail [...]