Cycling the O'Keefe Rail Trail from Bendigo to Heathcote 54 km one way climb of 262 metres


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O'Keefe Rail Trail, existing and extension


O'Keefe Rail Trail

Why visit the O'Keefe Rail Trail? A well established easy rail trail that provides options of half- or full-day rides between Bendigo, Axedale and Heathcote through box ironbark and yellow gum woodland and grazing farmland, across the Campaspe River and past Lake Eppalock


O'Keefe Rail Trail GPS Data

o'keefe rail trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Bendigo, Australia. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of o'keefe rail trail bike trail in Bendigo.


The O’Keefe Rail Trail is 50 kilometres of gravel pathway through beautiful farmland and rugged

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O'Keefe Rail Trail Eaton Family Website

O'Keefe Rail Trail Travellers have been taking this historic journey from Heathcote to Bendigo since 1888, when the railway line first linked the towns. Trains stopped running in 1956, and the route lay largely dormant until the first section of the O'Keefe Rail Trail opened in 1993.


O’Keefe Rail Trail

The O'Keefe Rail Trail is a 50-kilometre (31 mi) rail trail connecting Bendigo with Heathcote. The sandy gravel trail runs along a former branch line on the Melbourne-Sydney rail line. It previously ran 17 km (11 mi) from Bendigo to Axedale but works completed in 2015 extended the route to Heathcote [1]


The O'Keefe Rail Trail Explore Bendigo

All Photos If you're into walking or riding, get in training for the O'Keefe Rail Trail, fast becoming a Bendigo cycling hotspot. Travellers have been taking this historic journey from Bendigo to Heathcote since 1888, when the railway line first linked the towns during the gold rush.


O' Keefe Rail Trail Heathcote to Axedale

The O'Keefe Rail Trail is a scenic cycling/walking track in Central Victoria. You'll feel like you've had a day in nature's playground. There's an abundance of natural flora and fauna, the cycling paths are wide and well maintained, and there's so much to see! This E-Bike tour departs from Axedale at 10.30am.


The O'Keefe Rail Trail Explore Bendigo

LAKE WEEROONA AXE CREEK BRIDGE This 60 metre long structure is the third bridge to be installed at the Axe Creek crossing, replacing a much smaller suspension bridge in 2012. The pretty spot is a favourite stop off for picnics. AXEDALE Axedale is the O'Keefe Rail Trail's halfway point.


O'Keefe Rail Trail Bendigo to Heathcote Cycling touring, Trail, Bendigo

The O'Keefe Rail Trail from Bendigo to Heathcote is 50 kilometres long. Normally I would prefer to divide this distance into two separate rides but there had been bad weather with high winds for the last two days. We were keen to keep to our itinerary, so I found I had committed myself to doing the whole trail in one day.


Cycling the O'Keefe Rail Trail from Bendigo to Heathcote 54 km one way climb of 262 metres

Description An enjoyable cycle that connects the two central Victoria towns of Axedale and Heathcoat. You'll be cycling through beautiful box-ironbark, yellow gum woodland, and a mosaic of farmland. The path follows gravel path with some urban sections on paved paths, a mountain bike is best suited for this terrain.


O’Keefe Rail Trail Axedale OnePlaceJoys Axedale Then and Now

View larger map A 49km rail trail suited to walkers and cyclists that runs through native forests, rich farmland, waterways and past heritage spots.


Cycling the O'Keefe Rail Trail from Bendigo to Heathcote 54 km one way climb of 262 metres

O'Keefe Rail Trail, Heathcote: See 28 reviews, articles, and 15 photos of O'Keefe Rail Trail, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 28 attractions in Heathcote.


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O'Keefe Rail Trail is a 50km, grade 2 hike located in the Northern Victoria, Victoria. The hike should take around 3 days to complete. Length: 50km Duration: 3 days Grade: 2 Style: One Way Start: Bendigo End: Heathcote Location: Northern Victoria Closest town: Bendigo Victoria From state capital: 150km Longitude: 144.2921352 Latitude: -36.74336558


O'Keefe Rail Trail map sign, Axedale Philip Mallis Flickr

Outdoor & adventure Cycling O'Keefe Rail Trail Cycling O'Keefe Rail Trail Make your way through native bushland and dry forest crossing over bubbling creeks along the way. Ride or walk among gums and box trees, tea trees and wattles, or visit in late winter and springtime to enjoy the abundant wildflowers.


The O'Keefe Rail Trail Explore Bendigo

If you're into walking or riding, get in training for the O'Keefe Rail Trail, fast becoming a Bendigo cycling hotspot. Travellers have been taking this historic journey from Bendigo to Heathcote since 1888, when the railway line first linked the towns during the gold rush. Victorian railway pioneer Andrew O'Keefe is recognised for his construction of many local railway lines. He migrated.