Old Australian railway lines have been transformed into scenic pathways perfect for hiking and cycling, weaving through forests and vineyards, mountains and coast. There’s something for everyone, with amazing scenery, gentle gradients, charming heritage towns, and native wildlife along the way – these trails offer a unique mix of history, nature, and outdoor fun. So grab your bike or hiking boots and explore them for yourself!
Great Victorian Rail Trail
134 km – TALLAROOK to MANSFIELD, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, horse, wheelchair.
Stay at the Seymour Motel, Seymour, VIC – click to view
Gippsland Plains Rail Trail
62 km – TRARALGON to STRATFORD, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, horse.
Stay at the City Gardens Motel, Traralgon, VIC – click to view
Northern Rivers Rail Trail
54 km – MURWILLUMBAH to CRABBES CREEK, NSW
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, wheelchair, skate, horse..
Stay at the Tweed River Motel, Murwillumbah, NSW – click to view
O’Keefe Rail Trail
50 km – BENDIGO (Lake Weeroona) to HEATHCOTE, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk..
Stay at the Tea House Motor Inn & Apartments, Bendigo, VIC – click to view
Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail
41 km – CAMPERDOWN to TIMBOON, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, horse..
Stay at the Camperdown Cascade Motel, Camperdown, VIC – click to view
Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail
40 km – MAREEBA to ATHERTON, QLD
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, skate, horse..
Stay at the Curtain Fig Motel, Yungaburra, QLD – click to view
Port Fairy Rail Trail
38 km – PORT FAIRY to WARRNAMBOOL, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: No dogs. Cycle, walk, pram, wheelchair, skate, horse..
Stay at the Raglan Motor Inn, Warrnambool, VIC – click to view
Old Beechy Rail Trail
37 km – COLAC to FERGUSON, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, skate..
Stay at the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC – click to view
Bellarine Rail Trail
35 km – GEELONG to QUEENSCLIFFE, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, wheelchair..
Stay in Geelong at the:
Hacienda Motel – click to view
Rippleside Park Motor Inn – click to view
Colonial Lodge Motel – click to view
Hamilton to Coleraine Rail Trail
28 km – HAMILTON to COLERAINE, VIC
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk..
Stay at the Budget on the Lake Motor Inn, Hamilton, VIC – click to view
North West Tasmanian Coastal Cycleway
20 km – DEVONPORT to WYNYARD, TAS
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, wheelchair, skate..
Stay at the Menai Hotel Motel, Burnie, TAS – click to view
Hobart Intercity Cycleway
15 km – HOBART to CLAREMONT, TAS
ACCESSIBILITY: Cycle, walk, pram, wheelchair, skate..
Stay at the Marquis Hotel Motel, Hobart, VIC – click to view
Information and images courtesy and © Rail Trails Australia.
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