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What is happening The Committee of Management and Friends of this unique recreation trail appeal for your support to save this trail. The Minister for...
While railtrails are generally developed along abandoned railway corridors, the term “railtrail” can also describe trails built beside ope...
The information below was provided by Complete Our Rail Trail (CORT). “Bridge the Gap” was the resounding message protesters delivered to ...
The information below was provided by the Warburton Rail Trail Committee of Management The decision by the Minister for Environment and Conservation S...
On Monday 13 November Mark Plummer, founder of Railtrails Australia briefed representatives from several New South Wales State Government Agencies on ...
The 38 km Warburton Trail is one of Victoria’s best developed and most popular railtrails. At the Lilydale end it currently starts at the top of...
There is a perceived need for suitable guidelines covering signage on aailtrails. As a consequence the Railtrails Australia committee have formed a wo...
Railtrails were well represented at the bike show in Melbourne with almost half of the “community” section of the show taken by railtrails...
Information from the First National Tracks and Trails Conference held in Mansfield in May is now available on-line at the Tourism Victoria web site. T...
Subscriptions Officer Railtrails Australia is looking for a volunteer to take over the maintenance of our subscriber database. Vince Aitkin, our honor...
Railtrails at Melbourne Bicycle Show Sunday 15 October The Bicycling Australia Show is on Sunday 15 October at the Royal Exhibition Buildings. Railtra...
The next section of The Great Southern Rail Trail between Meeniyan and Stony Creek should be completed in the next 6-8 weeks, weather permitting. This...
As previously reported the former Turana to Oberon railway is to become a railtrail using the “trail between rails” concept. Tarana –...
The Colac Otway Shire has decided to implement the Beechy line Railtrail Concept Plan. They will construct a railtrail on as much as possible of the o...
The Willunga Railtrail has the potential to provide a continuous linear pathway south of Adelaide over a distance of 34 km from Hallet Cove to Willung...
A short 800 m railtrail has been constructed in the town of Mansfield to link the visitor information centre with a local nature reserve. The rails ov...
A railtrail between Turana and Oberon in NSW has been given the go ahead. Although disused, this railway has not been lifted and so a trail 4″8 ...
The following question was asked in Victorian Parliament recently. QUESTION 405. The Hon. M.A. Birrell – To ask the Honourable the Minister for ...
East Gippsland Sealing Sealing of the East Gippsland Rail Trail between Bairnsdale and Nicholson is now under way. The first 4.5 km is now complete. T...
Trail Survey A group of students from Swinburne University are conducting a survey of trail usage and economic impact on behalf of the Warburton Trail...
East Gippsland Rail Trail Bairnsdale to Nicholson In the next few weeks, this section of the trail will be sealed using a light bituminous seal simila...
The Bass Coast Shire has been highly commended in the 1999 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards for the Anderson to Wonthaggi Rail Trail. The awar...
The First Australian Tracks and Trails Conference was held between 11 and 13 May at Pinnacle Valley Resort near Mansfield, Victoria. Over 130 people a...
Around 40 cyclists took part in the annual ride between Boolarra and Mirboo North this year. The weather on the day was pleasant although the trail wa...
The Benalla by-election on May 13 represents a chance for the candidates to support the proposal for a railtrail from Yea to Mansfield. Many electors ...
New South Wales The old Meadowbank rail bridge across the Parramatta River in Sydney was opened by the NSW Minister for Transport on Thursday 13 April...
The first Australian Tracks and Trails Conference will be held in Victoria from 11 to 13 May 2000. The venue is Pinnacle Valley Resort, near Mansfield...
The annual 28km ride along the Mirboo North Rail Trail will take place on Sunday 7 May 2000 starting at 10am. The ride is expected to finish around 2p...
The Light Railway Research Society will be conducting a walk on former tramways in the West Warburton area on Sunday 16 April 2000. The Light Railway ...
Railtrails Australia has recently undertaken a planning process to look at long term goals and strategies for the organisation. As part of this proces...
The Warburton Trail This brige on the new section has been restored with handrails in the same style as those on the rest of the trail. Photo credit: ...
The Annual Community Ride on the East Gippsland Railtrail is planned for Saturday 25 March. The 30 km ride starts at 9.30am at the Mitchell River Brid...
On Saturday 12 February 2000, the 16 km section of railtrail between Queenscliff and Drysdale was officially opened. This section runs parallel with t...
The Bright to Myrtleford section of the Murray to Mountains Railtrail was opened on Thursday 10 February. Around 150 people attended the opening by Mr...
Railtrails Australia has new phone and fax numbers, phone: (03) 9306 4846, fax (03) 9306 3848....
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