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Register for news updatesStakeholders meet to discuss further development of Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail
On August 1, Bicycle Queensland met with the major stakeholders for the Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail. This included staff from South Burnett Regional Council, Gympie Regional Council, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and members of several users associations involved with rail trails across Queensland. The meeting was facilitated by Bicycle Queensland’s CEO Alton Twine.
Bicycle Queensland set up this meeting to discuss how the user experience across the length of the rail trail can be improved. Within the South Burnett region, where that section is known as the South Burnett Rail Trail, the trail has removed the need to open gates, and implemented a bitumen surface. Within the Gympie region, gates remain on the trail and the surface is more akin to the original rail corridor, and shows sign of weathering after recent major rain events in the region.
With the popularity of bike riding growing, the potential for increased visitation in both regions are immense with an improved end to end experience. Cycling tourism is valued at approximately $2 billion nation wide, yet only around $200 million of that lands in Queensland.
See HERE for a full report on this meeting.
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3 comments on “Stakeholders meet to discuss further development of Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail”
A few days ago I stayed some days in Wondai. One day I rode south to Kingaroy & back. The next I rode 40km north through Goomeri & back. Thoroughly enjoyed both trips even with the uncultured surface to the north. It's a good surface if a little rough at times. Good cafes & supplies available as well. Quite a few Magpie swoops.
Great to hear you are looking at improvements to the northern end of the SBRT. Whilst I'm concerned about the condition of the trail, my husband and I are planning to ride the full length of the trail in September, weather conditions being favourable. I hope we can make it through to Kilkivan safely. We look forward to experiencing everything the area has to offer.
Karen
Here here! In October I will be cycling the BVRT, the Link Trail and the Southern end of the South Burnett Rail Trail, yerminating Murgon. As a Senior travelling alone I believe that it is not safe or advisable to do the section to Kilkivan for the reasons outlined in the meeting.. and I find this disappointing. Now only am I missing out on the complete experience but the businesses in those towns ares missing my small contribution in food, accommodation etc. I don't expect the Murgon to Kingaroy paved experience but I do need safety for me guys my bike – things that reviews indicate are currently missing.