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Community-led restoration of the historic timber Snowy River Rail Bridge
30/12/20

Watching the smoke and steam from the first trains to puff across the newly opened Snowy River Trestle Bridge in 1916, residents of the Orbost distric...

Caboolture to Wamuran Rail Trail opening
28/12/20

More than 50 years after the last train to Kilcoy set out from Caboolture, the rail corridor came to life again just in time for Christmas 2020. ...

Design taking shape for new Fernleigh Track amenities block
11/12/20

A new amenities block on the Fernleigh Track rail trail in NSW will include an accessible toilet, two unisex toilets and bike racks nearby. ...

Trail Signs for Reserves directly connected to the O’Keefe Rail Trail
07/12/20

What did you do on Friday 13th? Perhaps nothing if you are superstitious! Yet six members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, plus one m...

Daylesford Macedon Rail Trail Feasibility Study to be expanded
06/12/20

The Daylesford Macedon Rail Trail (DMRT) Feasibility Study will be expanded to include the Daylesford Spa Country Rail "Crossing the Divide" project. ...

Riesling Trail (in South Australia) has a bridge upgrade
04/12/20

The Riesling Trail Management Committee, with assistance from the Federal Government, SA Government Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing and the Gr...

Proposed Greenethorpe to Grenfell Rail Trail – (Central NSW)
04/12/20

A group of residents in the Greenethorpe district are calling on surrounding communities to show support for a proposed Rail Trail in the Central West...

One of Gippsland’s prized rail trails has just had a significant makeover
02/12/20

Gippsland’s local Federal Member of Parliament “Darren Chester”, the Minister of Veteran Affairs, recently secured a $267,000 grant for the Gipp...

Show your support for a new rail trail in Victoria
28/11/20

A dedicated group has set its goal to establish a multi-purpose recreational trail between Castlemaine and Maryborough. ...

“New South Wales needs more Rail Trails”  – Rail Trails Australia’s new flyer
24/11/20

Rail Trails Australia continues to push for faster progress on building rail trails in NSW, and has just launched a new A4-size full-colour flyer. ...

New England Rail Trail (NSW) Business Plan
19/11/20

The community organisation New England Rail Trail Inc. (NERTinc), established to develop the New England Rail Trail, has created a crowd funding page ...

Community on the Rails
17/11/20

The romantic notion of railways, transporting goods and people, for business or leisure, all over the land, linked by a ribbon of steel and connecting...

Development and Sustainable Management Plan for O’Keefe Rail Trail
09/11/20

The City of Greater Bendigo,  in partnership with communityvibe, is currently preparing a plan to guide the development and sustainable managemen...

Boonah Ipswich Trail will link to Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
28/10/20

A new paper on Active Transport for SE Queensland includes support for a Boonah - Ipswich trail to make Ipswich a major active recreation hub by linki...

Upgrades to Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail
27/10/20

The City of Kalamunda in Western Australia has recently completed upgrades to the southern part of the Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail. ...

Brisbane Valley and Boyne Burnett Inland rail trails share information
22/10/20

The Committee and members of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail Inc. (in Queensland) travelled south to visit the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail over sev...

Northern Rivers Rail Trail in NSW will soon be a reality
16/10/20

Momentus news was received this week --- the second rail trail on a former government rail line in NSW willl become a reality with the passage of legi...

Mike Turtur Bikeway Rail Side Trail Upgrade (South Australia)
16/10/20

South Australia's Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in partnership with the City of Unley has developed a concept plan to substanti...

$2.6m secured for Amy Gillett Bikeway Rail Trail in South Australia
12/10/20

Adelaide Hills Council has received $2.6 million of Federal funding to complete stage 4 of the popular Amy Gillett Bikeway Bikeway Rail Trail from Mou...

Northern Territory’s Howard Springs to Coolalinga Shared Cycle Path completed
11/10/20

Construction of the Howard Springs to Coolalinga Shared Cycle Path in the Northern Territory was completed in December 2019. ...

Cootamundra to Tumblong Rail Trail on the move
07/10/20

At a meeting in late September 2020, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) endorsed a budget allocation for landholder consultations along the ...

Western Australia developing Regional Cycling Strategy for the Avon and Central Coast region
07/10/20

In collaboration with the Shires of Beverley, Chittering, Dandaragan, Gingin, Northam, Toodyay and York, the WA Department of Transport is developing ...

Rapid progress on the Pippita Trail (Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park)
25/09/20

The potential of the Pippita Trail has been identified and rapid initial progress has been made by a group of local cyclists. The enthusiastic group m...

Central Goldfields Shire Council’s new Integrated Transport Strategy to include improving existing walking and cycling trails such as the Goldfields Track
25/09/20

Victoria's Central Goldfields Shire Council's new Integrated Transport Strategy importantly includes more traditional bike tourism, with the shir...

The Great Valley Trail project set to extend the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to the base of the Alps
25/09/20

Details have been published on the completion of the remaining section of the Bright-Harrietville trail, including maps of the proposed route. ...

Barossa Rail Trail Improvements
24/09/20

A dangerous intersection at Kroemer's Crossing, at the Tanunda end of the Barossa Rail Trail in South Australia, has been made safer for all...

Heritage Railway Wagon display on O’Keefe Rail Trail now open
22/09/20

A restored former Victorian Railway’s wagon can now be admired on the O'Keefe Rail Trail due to the efforts of a local community group. ...

Tasmania’s North East Rail Trail Extension to Lilydale Re-funded
09/09/20

The extension to the North East Rail Trail is set to go ahead after a key funding component – $1.47 million in federal government support – was ...

Final Management Plan for Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail
07/09/20

The Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail Management Committee last month finalised the management plan for the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in Victo...

New rail trail for Bundaberg region
21/08/20

The Queensland State Government and Bundaberg Council have announced a project that will deliver a rail trail corridor connecting Bundaberg to Gin Gin...

Coast to Vines Rail Trail – from sandy beaches to cellar doors
20/08/20

Winding along Marino’s magnificent coastal cliffs and through to the foothills of the renowned Southern Vales wine region, the Coast to Vines R...

Have your say on Mornington Peninsula’s RideSafe Strategy 2020
17/08/20

The Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria is reviewing its bike strategy. Rail Trails Australia was somewhat involved in 2010 when the Council did th...

Next stage in development of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail near Newcastle
17/08/20

The proposed Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) near Newcastle NSW would be a wonderful rail trail. The Trail is a long disused colliery railway from t...

The Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail (Qld) detailed design and feasibility study has been completed
15/08/20

The 3.5km trail will be built on a disused rail spur line, which was transferred to Council as road reserve. It is flanked mostly by natural bushland....

Jigsaw Puzzles from Rail Trails Australia.  SOLD OUT
10/08/20

Rail Trails Australia has now introduced a new solution for lovers of rail trails with some time on their hands — jigsaw puzzles!  SOLD OUT &#...

The fabulous Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland is to be extended!
10/08/20

After lots of work over a few years the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail has been approved and funded by a combination of South Gippsland ...

Great Victorian Rail Trail benefits from multiple revegetation efforts
09/08/20

The Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) has recently benefited from the efforts of two Landcare Groups who have undertaken revegetation work to take ad...

Rail Trail of the Month: Coast to Vines Rail Trail – from sandy beaches to cellar doors
03/08/20

Winding along Marino’s magnificent coastal cliffs and through to the foothills of the renowned Southern Vales wine region, the Coast to Vines R...

Casino to Bentley section of Northern Rivers Rail Trail moves a step closer to becoming a reality
31/07/20

As we wait for the legislation to go through NSW parliament for Tweed Valley Rail Trail corridor to be transfered to crown land, the Casino to Bentley...

Enhancing the High Country Rail Trail (Victoria)
30/07/20

Over an extended period, Tallangatta and Bonegilla High Country Rail Trail volunteers and staff from Parklands Albury Wodonga have been working on a ...

Drysdale underpass on Bellarine Rail Trail now open
20/07/20

Users of the Bellarine Rail Trail in Victoria are relieved to see the completion of the new Drysdale Bypass road project. The project required cycli...

New Copper Rail Trail Opened in South Australia
18/07/20

The Wakefield Regional Council, located in the mid north of South Australia, has constructed a 26km rail trail from Port Wakefield inland to Balaklava...

Great Victorian Rail Trail to benefit from new Development Plan
14/07/20

The three councils responsible for the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) have engaged with Tourism North East to deliver a Strategic Development Plan ...

Batlow businesses rally in support of the Batlow to Tumut rail trail – fresh impetus for trail development
11/07/20

With the success of the nearby Tumbarumba to Rosewood rail trail in attracting tourists now clear, business owners and local stakeholders headed by ...

Barossa Adventure Station enhances the Barossa Rail Trail Experience
03/07/20

The $2.5m Barossa Adventure Station was officially opened on 4 July 2020. The Barossa Council and the community are to be congratulated for their visi...

Capricorn Coast Pineapple rail trail to roll through revitalised Station Quarter
03/07/20

A new extension to the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail will provide safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists through Station Qua...

Cessnock City Council Trails Strategy recognises value of colliery rail network
23/06/20

Cessnock City Council (CCC) recently released their Trails Strategy. The Strategy was developed by CCC and by Tredwell Management to “provide a ...

NSW continues the momentum for developing cycling facilities
19/06/20

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle City Councils are showing what can be done when it comes to building great facilities, including rail trails, for cyclist...

Draft Management Plan for Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail
16/06/20

The Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail Management Committee have drafted a management plan for the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in Victoria. The aim...

Opportunity for rail trails from Western Australia’s Rail Heritage
16/06/20

We are always on the look out for interesting information relating to our country’s rail history.  Here is some interesting information from We...

Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in West Victoria to have a buddy
02/06/20

Cyclists, walkers and riders who visit the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in future will be able to enjoy a new twenty kilometre adjoining trail t...

Riding on the wonderful Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
01/06/20

As we moved towards the end of Autumn, there have been some absolutely perfect days for getting out on the rail trails — it is okay to do this n...

NSW State government reconfirms its commitment to Northern Rivers Rail Trail with funding boost
31/05/20

The Tweed Valley Rail Trail section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail in NSW had a funding boost from $6.5M to $7.8M when Tweed MP Geoff Provest con...

Key section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, the Brassall Bikeway, reopens
26/05/20

A key section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, the Brassall Bikeway, has reopened. Many improvements have been included in the project and made pos...

Funding for Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail Improvements
17/05/20

Golden Plains Shire Council has secured a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund to deliver the Three Trails Pr...

Grant funding for Southern Flinders Ranges Rail Trail (SA)
17/05/20

The District Council of Mount Remarkable will match the South Australian Governments Opens Space and Places for People Grant of $100,000 toward the ex...

NSW is getting closer to having another rail trail
04/05/20

The NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced a $75,000 funding boost towards the Richmond Vale Rail Trail Project...

Even COVID-19 has a silver lining
02/05/20

COVID-19 has changed our lives. Social distancing and semi-lockdowns have become the norm but there are other social changes occurring that are benefi...

Extension of Adelaide Hills Amy Gillett Rail Trail in South Australia
29/04/20

The Adelaide Hills Council has identified an extension of the Adelaide Hills Amy Gillett Rail Trail as a Priority Project to kickstart recovery in a ...

Temporary closure of Zig Zag to benefit WA rail trail users
23/04/20

The City of Kalamunda has announced they will be closing the Kalamunda Zig Zag scenic drive to vehicles from 30 May 2020. The closure will initially b...

Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Officially Opened
03/04/20

After nearly two decades of hard work by the Riverina Highlands Rail Trails Inc team and the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Committee, the 21km Tu...

Murals at Woori Yallock Railway Station along the Warburton Trail (Vic)
26/03/20

Woori Community House (WCH) and community members have been working together to design and install a collection of photo panels at the former Woori Ya...

Rail Trails of Victoria Guide has been updated
18/03/20

Rail Trails Australia (RTA) is very pleased to advise that the Rail Trails of Victoria Guide has been updated to cover new rail trail developments. Th...

Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run or Ride along Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
17/03/20

The 18th annual Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run or Ride will be held on Sunday, 12 July along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – Australia’s longest r...

Building a rail trail in North East Tasmania has moved an important step forward
15/03/20

Building a rail trail in North East Tasmania has moved an important step forward with the State Government handing over control of the public land cor...

NSW Rail Trails – on the move
13/03/20

Four yet-to-be-developed rail trails in regional NSW have recently renewed their efforts to progress financing, planning and construction. The trails ...

Heritage Railway Wagon Returns to O’Keefe Rail Trail
07/03/20

A former Victorian Railway’s wagon can now be admired on the O’Keefe Rail Trail well into the future, due to the efforts of community group Fr...

Cancelled – Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Opening 3rd April
04/03/20

This has been cancelled. Possibly rescheduled for weekend 25-27 September. Be part of history at the opening of NSW’s first rail trail on a gove...

Rail Trails Australia has a new Strategy!
03/03/20

The Committee has finalised the Rail Trails Australia Strategy 2020-2022 with four goals – 1. More and higher quality rail trails 2. More people...

Yarra Valley Trail Stage 1a Officially Opened
29/02/20

The drizzle on Saturday 15th February was not at all summer-like and, while welcome by many, was not ideal for a rail trail opening. Nevertheless, it ...

Cancelled – inaugural Kotta to Lockington Rail Trail Fun Run
26/02/20

This has been cancelled The inaugural Kotta to Lockington Rail Trail Fun Run will take place on Saturday 28 March 2020. Proceeds of the Fun Run go tow...

Pineapple Rail Trail rolls closer to Yeppoon Foreshore
22/02/20

Pedestrians and cyclists in Yeppoon are set to benefit from a $455,000 extension to the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail thanks to funding from th...

Newcastle’s Fernleigh Track to be extended
19/02/20

The very popular Fernleigh Track – Adamstown to Belmont Rail Trail is set to be extended following receipt of NSW State government funding. The pr...

Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Still on Track
06/02/20

The Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail is still on track to be completed in time for the official opening on Friday 3 April this year, despite the horr...

Rail trails can help support bushfire affected communities
04/02/20

It may be a little difficult carrying an #EmptyEsky on your bike, but you can still make a #RoadTripforGood using a rail trail as the foundation for y...

“Cycle Dindi” on the Great Victorian Rail Trail this April
03/02/20

‘Cycle Dindi’ returns for fifth year Cycle Dindi 20 is a family friendly bike ride along the Great Victorian Rail Trail encompassing both Murrindi...

Community tree planting on Atherton to Herberton shared use trail
03/02/20

Last month about 50 volunteers assisted in planting, watering and mulching approximately 350 rainforest trees, giving a total of around 500 trees now ...

Award for East Gippsland Rail Trail Committee of Management
27/01/20

On Friday 13 December 2019 DELWP (Victorian Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning) held a short recognition presenta...

New Directions for Great Victorian Rail Trail
24/01/20

Access to the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) has just become easier with the installation of Tourist Attraction signs (white on brown background) a...

Celebrate the Inaugural Mary Valley Rail Trail Fun Run (S.E. Qld)
18/01/20

The Mary Valley Rail Trail Easter Fun Run is happening on 11 April 2020. The Imbil Easter Carnival 2020 Fun Run is a free event as part of the carni...

South Burnett Rail Trail User Association AGM
18/01/20

Come along to the first South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association (SBRTUA) AGM on the 10 February 2020 from 6:30pm. This will be followed by a genera...