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North Mount Lyell Rail Trail - Trail Description
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North Mount Lyell Rail Trail
| Type: | Rail trail |
| Location: | South of Queenstown: through Lynchford and over Mt Jukes. , 290km from Hobart |
| Start/end: | Bird River to Kelly Basin and Pillinger |
| Status: | Open |
| Length open: | 12km |
| Surface: | Compacted earth |
| Features: | tourist |
| Contact Region: | Western Tasmania |
Details
Description
This great trail follows a historic former railway route through lovely rainforest inside te World Heritage Area. Kelly Basin and Pillinger are historic town sites on the shores of Macquarie Harbour. A 5km section from the Bird River turnoff to Bird River is suitable for 4WD and bicycles. From Bird River the trail is for walking only. Allow a full day for the walk to Pillinger.
For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Tasmania.
May 2011
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Comments
Comments
13 January , 2020 by Martincousins
I have not walked or ridden this trail but it was recommended by another traveler as a beautiful walk.