Moe - Yallourn Rail Trail - Trail Description

Features

• A short flat scenic trail with farmland, lake and mountain views
• The imposing Yallourn power station providing interest at the end of the trail
• Wildflowers abound in spring
• Accommodation and restaurants in Moe

Description

Access Points

• Moe - Bennett St on a gravel driveway on the east side
• Yallourn - Yallourn Power Station, Eastern Rd

Options

• Lake Narracan is a good picnic spot and a feature of the walk or ride
• The powerworks museum in Morewell is well worth a visit

Moe to Yallourn (8.5km)

• From Bennett St the trail passes the Moe Botanical Gardens and crosses the Narracan Ck
• Detour at Sullivans Track to gain access to the lake
• Continue to Pettits Track to join Field Drive
• The trail finishes at the park on Eastern Rd just outside the power station
• Option to return to Moe via John Field Drive

For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia.

Background Information

The railway from Moe to Yallourn was constructed in the 1950's to replace the original branch line, which joined the main line between Moe and Morwell.  The new line meant that heavy coal trains didn't have to climb through the Haunted Hills.  The new line was subsequently closed in 1986, when briquette production was moved to Morwell.

Links

For further information contact The Secretary, Moe Rail Trail Committee of Management at Latrobe City Council on Ph: 1300 367 700