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 [...]
Fabulous Feedback
With recent upgrading works completed in time for the ANZAC Day extended weekend, the O'Keefe Rail Trail's traffic has been busy. Putting on the finishing touches before the weekend. Photo: Mick Monigatti Feedback from cyclists [...]
A Taste of Trails, Food, and Wine
Wondering what memorable experiences can be had in central Victoria this weekend, especially if you turn it into being a 4 day weekend with the ANZAC Day Holiday? The magic of the O'Keefe Rail Trail [...]
New Bus Stop for Rail Trail
Life can be all about connections, and the access to the O'Keefe Rail Trail continues to be improved for many trail users. A new public bus facility has recently been installed right at the rail [...]