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Rail Trails Australia members survey
22/12/15

Rail Trails Australia is a volunteer not-for-profit member-based organisation and we are again seeking the views of our paid members about our work. T...

Fallen Trees along the Blakbutt to Benarkin Section of  the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
23/11/15

There are several fallen Trees along the Blakbutt to Benarkin Section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Please use care while using this section on t...

Join the Ipswich Bushwalkers club on the Brisbane Valley Rail trail
23/11/15

Don’t own a horse, Dont ridea bike, Well here is your chance to walk a section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Join the Ipswich Bushwalkers hi...

Lilydale to Yarra Glen Rail Trail Survey
21/11/15

One of the most obvious “gaps” in the Victorian rail trail network to be filled is the 12km extension to Yarra Glen of the popular Lilydal...

Rail Trail Near Margaret River Western Australia Extended
04/11/15

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will be officially opening the recently completed 4.5km extension of the Wadandi Track (Busselton – Flinders...

Rail Trails Australia 2015 AGM
31/10/15

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will be officially opening the recently completed 4.5km extension of the Wadandi Track (Busselton – Flinders...

Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail Survey
27/10/15

The 40km Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is one of Australia’s most popular rail trails. This is your chance to provide feedback to the rail tr...

Caution needed on the Lower Brisbane Valley Rail Trail due to storm damage
27/10/15

Users of the Fernvale to Lowood section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail are asked to use caution ,due to a major super cell storm that hit this area...

Rail Trails exposed at Sydney Spring Cycle
22/10/15

Rail Trails for NSW had an information stand at the Sydney Spring Cycle event held on Sunday 18th October 2015. This annual event attracts around 10,0...

O’Keefe Rail Trail Developments (northern Victoria)
11/10/15

Now that the extension of the O’Keefe Rail Trail is open providing 50km of continuous trail between Bendigo and Heathcote, the various organisat...

R and R Rail Trail Duathlon  (Brisbane Valley Rail Trail) Sunday 4th October
26/09/15

There are differenrt courses avaiable , The 30/30 km long course (Run/Cycle) Minimum age 18 years The 30/30 Team The 4km Trail run-18km ride Minumum a...

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Sunset and Moonlight Ride and Dine 26 Sept. 2015
07/09/15

Experience the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail like never before, by Moonlight. Cycle from Esk to Toogoolawah(18km) into the setting sun followed by Champa...

Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival and Rail Trail Ride  (BVRT)
25/08/15

Spring has sprung at Blackbutt, so come and enjoy a weekend of Flowers, Bands, Quilts displays , RSL WW1 displays , fashion displays, cooking displays...

Unofficial Opening of O’Keefe Rail Trail Extension (Northern Victoria)
20/08/15

Following five years of hard work the Friends of the Bendigo Kilmore Rail Trail celebrated with an unofficial opening of the new 21km section from Axe...

The Womens End to End Brisbane Valley Rail Trail ride
06/07/15

Stage one of the 2015  Womens End to End ride will be happining from Yarraman to Moore on Sunday  9th August. Friends and Parnters are welcome to at...

O’Keefe Rail Trail Now Open to Heathcote
27/06/15

The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT) group have informed us of new signs along O’Keefe Rail Trail in Victoria that tell the his...

Every Step Counts walk for charity along the Brisbane Valley R.T.
26/06/15

Come and support the ‘ Every Step Count” charity walk along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.  This 100km walk will be taking place over th...

Join the 2015 Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run (S.E. QLD) Sunday 12 JULY
23/06/15

Come and join the the fun by joining the 2015 Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run, while helping to raise funds for Diabetes Queensland. Once again there wil...

Good news for NSW – Funding for Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail
21/06/15

Good news for NSW at last. The Minister for Regional Development John Barilaro, together with the Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, announced...

Come and enjoy the Buderim Tramway Centenary June 20 (S.E. QLD)
05/06/15

Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway walk will be celebrating their Centenary on 20 June 2015. Celebrations will include unveiling of the centenary plaq...

Ladies day out on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
23/05/15

“Brisbane Chicks who rides bikes” cycle group are having a social ride along the BVRT from Linville to Blackbutt and return on 14 June, 20...

Stage Two End 2 End ride Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (S.E.Qld)
23/05/15

Saturday May 30 is stage two of the great end to end Brisbane Valley Rail Trail cycle ride. The first part of the ride will be from Moore (along minor...

Great News for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
23/05/15

The Queensland Government has provided funds to construct the next section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail from Diamentina Street, Brassall (norther...

Tasmania North East Rail Trail Funding Announced
20/05/15

Rail Trails Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to pay $1.47 million for about half the cost of extending the scenic North Ea...

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Petition
19/05/15

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) once complete, will run from Ipswich (50km west of Brisbane) to Yarraman in the Brisbane Valley, a total distanc...

April ride on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
01/04/15

Join fellow enthusiasts for a loop ride along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on Saturday 11 April 2015. Meet at Linville Station (Linville Road,Linvil...

Extension of Old Beechy Trail
24/03/15

The Old Beechy Rail Trail enhancement will be officially opened this week, providing a safer and more enjoyable experience for riders and walkers expl...

Further enhancements of Old Beechy Rail Trail (2)
24/03/15

Mayor Frank Buchanan has noted that “not only has the track been upgraded and rerouted, numerous shelters and bike racks have been installed, as...